Diploma in Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance
Centennial College
Key Information
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Campus location
Online Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 7,273 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
May 2024
* International 27805 CAD
Introduction
If you are more interested in the plane than the trip, the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance program is for you. It will give you the opportunity to master mechanical, electrical, electronic, and other science skills related to aircraft maintenance. A large portion of this School of Transportation offering will emphasize aviation maintenance practices, procedures, and Canadian aviation regulation requirements through hands-on practice. Once you complete your aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance training, you will be prepared to work as an aircraft maintenance technician. The role will require you to work with a wide range of the aviation and aerospace sectors to keep aircraft safe and airworthy.
Accreditation
- The program is Transport Canada (TC) accredited and provides 18 months of experience credit and technical examination credit towards the issue of a Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License.
- The program is Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) accredited and provides accreditation and recognition towards meeting the basic training requirements for CAMC occupational trade certification as an aircraft maintenance technician.
Admissions
Curriculum
Known as Option M, the Aircraft Maintenance program will place an emphasis on the repair of electrical and mechanical systems within aircraft. As such, you will study:
- Hydraulics
- Fuels
- Environmental systems
- Engines
- Flight controls
- Landing gear systems
- Airframes and structure
Career Opportunities
Companies Offering Jobs
Air Canada, Kelowna Flightcraft, Great Slave Helicopters, Porter Airlines, Air Georgian, Westjet, Air Transat, Jazz, First Air, Toronto Airways, Brampton Flying club, Ottawa Flying Club, Bombardier, Magellan Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Messier Dowty, Vintage Wings, Transport Canada, IMP Group, Mid Canada Mod Centre, Kitchener Aero, Casacade Aerospace, Brant Aero, Military, Department of National Defense, Flight Safety Canada Aviation
Career Outlook
- Aircraft Engineer
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
- Airframe and Powerplant Technician
- Aircraft Technician
- A&P Mechanic
- A&P Technician
- Airframe Mechanic
- Powerplant Mechanic
- Aerospace Mechanic
- Aircraft Engine Mechanic
- Aviation Mechanic
- Aircraft Engine Technician
Areas of Employment
- Airlines/Operators
- Aircraft Manufacturers
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Repair & Overhaul Aviation
- Equipment/Avionics
- Aviation Training
- Aviation Flying Clubs
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