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Advanced Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Category S)

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Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Category S offers the student the knowledge and skills required to enter a career to become an aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) “S”.

 

The graduate student will be responsible for the manufacture and repair of aircraft and aircraft components.

 

The graduated student need pass the Transport Canada exams with Transport Canada required apprentice experiences to be qualified licensed aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) “S”.

 

This program covers all the aspects of aircraft structure repair to general aviation, corporate, charter, transport category aircraft, and helicopters. Training includes traditional aluminum sheet metal structure as well as advanced composite material manufacturing and repair.

 

All classes scheduled in this two-semester program are located at the Canadian Aviation College Campus located in Pitt Meadows Regional Airport. Some of the courses in this program are web-based and will require the students to access information from the Internet.

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Notes to potential students:

This program is approved by PTIB. 

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Overview

Admission Requirements:

  • International Students must have IELTS 5.5

  • High School Graduated

  • 17 years old

Career Prospects:

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  • Aircraft and helicopter maintenance

  • Aircraft manufacturing

  • Component overhaul

  • Maintenance management and oversight

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Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this program the student will be able to:

  • Inspect and service aircraft systems on large or small, fixed or rotary wing aircraft utilizing current and relevant theories of aerodynamics; aircraft; and mechanical, electrical, electronic, and engineering principles.

  • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, repair aircraft structure.

  •  Evaluate fixed wing and rotary aircraft structures including transparencies, materials and fasteners, furnishings and fabric coverings, and lines and conduits, to complete maintenance, assembly, fabrication and repair work on large and small aircraft.

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections on aircraft structures to ensure they are in proper working order and meet standards of performance and safety.

  • Install aircraft structures as part of routine and unscheduled maintenance and replacement tasks.

  • Diagnose malfunctions or other problems in aircraft systems, structures, and related components using technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, and standards of performance and safety.

  • Complete structural repairs and modifications by following applicable procedures and safety precautions, and meeting industry standards.

Methods of Evaluation:

 

Students’ progress in the program is measured by their successful completion of the courses listed in the program outlines; a minimum of 70% of the all-course marks as well as each assessment component of the courses is required to successfully complete the program.

 

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The program duration is 28.9 weeks which translates to 550 hours of total learning hours (in-class and distance and practice component) of theoretical teaching. Minimum 3 hours per day of theoretical learning.

Program Duration:

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Course Breakdown
  • Private Pilot License Costs
  • Night Rating
  • Commercial Pilot License Costs
  • Multi Engine Rating
  • Group 1 (Multi) Instrument Rating

Fees & Expenses

Registration Fee

Domestic Student - CAD 250.00

International Student - CAD 350.00

Tuition Fee

Domestic Student - CAD 12,000.00

International Student - CAD 32,000.00 

Books

CAD 800.00

Lab and material fee

CAD 1,250.00

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