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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
An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for the release (certification) of an aircraft after maintenance, inspection, repair or modification. This is a responsible occupation requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill, which includes:
certifying airworthiness of airframe, piston and turbine engines, electrical/electronic systems, propellers and rotary systems;
troubleshooting aircraft structural, mechanical or electrical systems to identify problems;
adjusting and repairing systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures;
repairing and overhauling aircraft structural, mechanical or electrical systems;
installing or modifying aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems;
dismantling airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul, inspection and reassembly; and
supervising, performing and documenting routine maintenance.
The program
The program will offer three start times per year with the ten classes starting each year. We offer four classes starting in January and late August and two classes starting in May.
Some classes will be expected to proceed through the program with a few breaks, completing their studies in about 18 months. Some of our classes will have a 17 week break to allow for work, work-study, Work Integrated Learning or for students to return home. This option will have students completing their studies in about 21 months.
Approximately 50 per cent of the day is spent on theory discussions in a classroom setting, followed by hands-on practical training in the shops and hangar located at BCIT’s state of the art Aerospace Technology Campus. The program is designed to follow a national/international set of standards and is approved by Transport Canada (TC) and the Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace (CCAA). Successful completion of the diploma program will result in an experience credit of 18 months (of the 48 months) required by TC to obtain an AME M license. Successful graduation from this program may qualify you for national certification from TC and CCAA. AME licenses are not granted by Transport Canada until the applicant has reached age 21, and the required work experience is obtained.
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Program matrix
Term 1 (16 weeks)
AVAM 1100, Standard Aviation Practices
AVAM 1101, Aircraft Flight and Structures
AVAM 1102, Aircraft Reciprocating Engines
AVAM 1103, Reciprocating Engine Systems
Term 2 (16 weeks)
AVAM 2100, Aircraft Hydraulics
AVAM 2101, Landing Gear, Wheels and Brakes
AVAM 2102, Aircraft Structural Repairs
AVAM 2103, Aircraft Electrics
AVAM 2104, Power Generation and Distribution
Term 3 (16 weeks)
AVAM 3100, Aircraft Propellers
AVAM 3101, Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines
AVAM 3102, Aircraft Gas Turbine Systems
AVAM 3103, Aircraft Rigging
AVAM 3104, Rotary Wing Aircraft
Term 4 (16 weeks)
AVAM 4100, Aircraft Instrumentation
AVAM 4101, Aviation Electronics and Regulations
AVAM 4102, Aircraft Systems
AVAM 4103, Technical Operations and Quality
AVAM 4104, Aircraft Maintenance Practices
ZATT 0000, Attendance
Total Credits:, 128.0
Job opportunities
For the last 50 years, graduates from the AME M 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, aircraft mechanics, particularly those with work experience, are expected to have excellent job opportunities and the number of job openings is expected to exceed the supply of qualified applicants as indicated in the 2009 IATA (International Air Transport Association) Training and Qualification Initiative report.
The Armed Forces are also competing to recruit skilled workers in this area, including graduates from approved training organizations such as BCIT. Air transportation is projected to grow and the demand for aircraft mechanics and inspectors to carry out repair and maintenance work is expected to remain high.
Industry policies
Industry policies with respect to hiring practices vary between employers, but all require an enhanced security clearance for their employees.
Insurance/year: 700 CAD
