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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category ‘E’ (Electronics) - Diploma
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category ‘E’ (Electronics) - Diploma

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category ‘E’ (Electronics) - Diploma

  • ID:BCIT10093
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Fees (CAD)

Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

English requirements

  • IELTS

    • If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 7

    • If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.5

    • If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.0

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

    • If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 65

    • If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 60

    • If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 52

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

    • If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 90

    • If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 86

    • If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 82

Course Information

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Technicians are responsible for the servicing, repair and modification of aircraft electronic systems and components. From modern aircraft with sophisticated “fly by wire” flight controls, autopilot, navigation, communication, in-flight entertainment, and monitoring systems, to legacy aircraft undergoing the installation of modern avionics. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category E (Electronics) Technician ensures that all systems are serviceable and fit for flight.

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Technician’s tasks include:

  • ensuring that navigation, communication, and autopilot systems are serviceable according to maintenance manual requirements;

  • performing maintenance, and testing on all aircraft systems, particularly the electrical interface during scheduled and unscheduled inspections;

  • performing installations of avionics equipment and systems on aircraft;

  • troubleshooting and repairing aircraft discrepancies in compliance with manufacturer’s standards to expedite return to flight status; and,

  • overhauling and/or repairing parts and assemblies.

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Program matrix

Term 1 (17 weeks)

  • AVAV 1105, Standard Aviation Practices

  • AVAV 1106, Structures & Theory of Flight

  • AVAV 1107, Direct Current Theory

  • AVAV 1108, Alternating Current Theory

Term 2 (18 weeks)

  • AVAV 2105, Analog Theory

  • AVAV 2106, Digital Theory

  • AVAV 2107, Propulsion Systems

  • AVAV 2108, Aircraft Systems

  • AVAV 2109, Electrical Power & Distribution

Term 3 (17 weeks)

  • AVAV 3105, Flight Instruments

  • AVAV 3106, Radio Theory

  • AVAV 3107, Aircraft Communications

  • AVAV 3108, Navigation System 1

Term 4 (16 weeks)

  • AVAV 4105, Navigation Systems 2

  • AVAV 4106, Flight Line Maintenance

  • AVAV 4107, Automatic Flight Control Systems

  • AVAV 4108, Installation and CARs

  • ZATT 0000, Attendance

Total Credits:, 136.0

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Job opportunities

Opportunities are available across Canada in aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments and by airlines and other aircraft operators. The demand for skilled workers will continue as an aging workforce retires and as the industry grows.

Graduates from the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer-Category E (Electronics) program have found employment in both the national and international aviation industry. Some graduates have gone on to become managers and owners of domestic and international aircraft maintenance establishments.

Overall, Aviation Maintenance Technicians, particularly Aircraft Maintenance Engineer-Category E (Electronics) Technicians with work experience, are expected to have excellent job opportunities.

Industry policies

Industry policies with respect to hiring practices vary between employers, but all require an enhanced security clearance for their employees.

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Insurance/year: 700 CAD

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