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Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (Co-op)-Diploma
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (Co-op)-Diploma

Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (Co-op)-Diploma

  • ID:FC10031
  • Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),

  • University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:

    • Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)

    •  Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)

  • OR

  • Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)

  • OR

  • Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate

  • OR

  • Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:

    • Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)

  • OR

  • Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses stated above

English requirements

  • Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:

  • A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years.  

  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years

  • A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years

  • An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years

  • Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10

Other requirements

  • Grade 12 Transportation Technology (C)

  • Grade 11 or Grade 12 Physics (C) or (U)

  • It is recommended that students in the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program take a Technical or Apprenticeship Mathematics course within the ACE program.

Course Information

Aircraft safety is the most important aspect of the aviation industry. As an aviation technician, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that safety, which means you’ll be a valued and vital part of the maintenance team.

With the Transport Canada approved Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance program, you’ll learn about all aspects of aircraft systems used in general aviation, corporate, charter transport category aircraft, and helicopters. Along with developing cutting-edge computer and electronic systems skills, you’ll also study propellers, aviation regulations, wing aerodynamics and more. As well, with aircraft constantly evolving and improving, you’ll have opportunities to adapt and upgrade your skills and you progress through the program, embarking on a life-long learning journey.

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 Level 1

  • Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

  • AVIA-1064, Shop Safety & Aircraft Tools, 3, ,

  • AVIA-1025, Aircraft Corrosion Control, 3, ,

  • AVIA-1050, Fixed Wing Aerodynamics, 4.5, ,

  • AVIA-1065, Aircraft Reciprocating Engines, 6, ,

  • AVIA-1052, Aircraft Propellers, 1.5, ,

  • AVIA-1030, Aircraft DC Electrical Systems, 4.5, ,

  • COOP-1020, Co-operative Education Employment Prep, 1, ,

Level 2

  • Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course

  • Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

  • AVIA-1031, Aircraft Metallic Structure & Metallurgy, 6, ,

  • AVIA-1066, Hydraulic Controls/Emergency Equipment, 6, ,

  • AVIA-1033, Canadian Aviation Regulations, 1.5, ,

  • AVIA-1035, Rotary Wing Aerodynamics, 4.5, ,

  • AVIA-1036, Aircraft AC Electrical Systems, 4.5, ,

Level 3

  • Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course

  • Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

  • AVIA-1038, Aircraft Materials/Hardware, 3, ,

  • AVIA-1039, Aircraft Non-Metallic Structure & Comp, 6, ,

  • AVIA-1068, Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines, 4.5, ,

  • AVIA-1041, Aircraft Water, Fuel & Ignition Systems, 4.5, ,

  • AVIA-1042, Aircraft Airframe Electrical Systems, 4.5, ,

Level 4

  • Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course

  • Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

  • AVIA-1067, AMO Management: Records & Inspections, 4.5, ,

  • AVIA-1069, Maintenance Techniques, 4.5, ,

  • AVIA-1045, Aircraft Turbine Engine Maintenance, 4.5, ,

  • AVIA-1046, Aircraft Starting & Indications, 4.5, ,

  • AVIA-1070, Avionics-Intro, 4.5, ,

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

This program provides eighteen months of Approved Basic Training credit towards the forty-eight months experience required to obtain a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license in the 'M' Category, and prepares the students for careers with Canadian and international aircraft maintenance and aircraft manufacturing organizations.  Upon graduation the student will be able to follow a career path that will allow them to pursue their license in fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft in the M1 and M2 categories.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD

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