School of Aviation Technology

Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 030201
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: Aviation Campus

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Code: 030201
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: Aviation Campus

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Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance

Learn from experienced professors with an emphasis on practical training

Overview

Train hands-on on actual aircraft! The aviation industry is growing, and skilled professionals are in high demand. Learn to troubleshoot vital aircraft components and systems, including piston and turbine engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, and navigation and communication systems. Study the challenging complexities of fixed and rotary wing aircraft while gaining the theoretical knowledge you need for apprenticeship employment. This program is approved by Transport Canada.

Note: Graduates receive 18 months of accreditation towards a Transport Canada-issued Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence, Category M. Class attendance is mandatory.

Your Future Career

Aircraft and helicopter maintenance
Aircraft manufacturing
Component overhaul
Maintenance management and oversight

What You Learn

Aerodynamics - fixed wing and rotary wing
Turbine and reciprocating engine theory and maintenance
Aircraft inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Sheet metal structures and repairs
Composite structures and repairs
Electrical and avionics systems - operation and troubleshooting
Aircraft metal and composite inspection and repair

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 12 Math (C), or (U), Recommended courses include: Gr 12 Math (MCT4C). Senior level physics.

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.

Curriculum

Semester 1

AMT500	Aircraft Science and Aerodynamics
AMT501	Materials and Processes
AMT502	Aircraft Standard Practices
AMT503	Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
AMT504	Aircraft Handling Procedures
AMT505	Basic Aircraft Electricity (DC)
AMT506	Aircraft Drawings
MTH511	Technical Mathematics for the AME

Semester 2

AMT600	Maintenance Management & Human Factors
AMT601	Composite Aircraft Structures
AMT602	Stressed Skin Structures
AMT603	Rotary Wing Aircraft I
AMT604	Aircraft Maintenance I
AMT605	Basic Aircraft Electricity (AC)
AMT606	Piston Engines I
AMT607	Turbine Engines I
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 3

AMT702	Advanced Aircraft Systems
AMT703	Rotary Wing Aircraft II
AMT704	Aircraft Maintenance II
AMT706	Piston Engines II
AMT707	Turbine Engines II
AMT708	Avionics Systems I
AMT715	Aircraft Electrical Systems I
CMM140	Technical Writing I
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 4

AMT800	Canadian Aviation Regulations
AMT802	Aircraft Equipment Familiarization
AMT803	Rotary Wing Aircraft III
AMT806	Piston Engines III
AMT807	Turbine Engines III
AMT808	Avionics Systems II
AMT815	Aircraft Electrical Systems II
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Tuition Fees

2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Aviation Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$3207	$1046.72 - 1186.72	$830	-	$5223.72
2	$3207	$911.72 - 1051.72	$100	-	$4358.72

2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Aviation Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$14780	$1696.72 - 1773.72	$830	-	$17383.72
2	$14780	$1561.72 - 1638.72	$100	-	$16518.72

What You Need - Recommended

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

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You will also need:

Coveralls - View the coverall sizing chart here.
Tools - View the mandatory tool list here

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma
Successful students receive 18 months accreditation toward the AME "M" category licence.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

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