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Diploma of Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance
Diploma of Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance

Diploma of Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance

  • ID:CC010004
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Fees (CAD)

* Testing (Placement Assessment), Student ID Card (myCard), Material Fee, Student Centre Facilities Fee, etc

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

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
  • English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
  • Mathematics Grade 11 or 12 M or U, or Math 12 C, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take a Centennial College Math Skills Assessment for Admission

English Requirements

Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted

English Proficiency Test

Certificate and Diploma Programs *

TOEFL

550 Paper-based
80+ minimums of 20 for the Internet-based test

MELAB

Score of 76

IELTS

6.0 with no band score less than 5.5

CAEL

Overall 60

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

51+

International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP)

3.7+

Cambridge English Exams: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE)

167-169

* With English Level COMM 160/161


Centennial College accepts the Duolingo English Test to demonstrate English Language Proficiency

Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted

Centennial Level

Minimum Score

Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM170

     115 - 124

Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM160

      105 - 114

Note: Some programs may require a successful score in the College Language Skills Assessment in addition to a grade 12 English grade or equivalent for admission consideration.
 

English as a Second Language Partnerships

English Language Institution

Location

Course

Academie Linguistique Internationale

Montreal, QC

Level 7 Advanced

Canadian Language Learning Centre*

Toronto, ON

University Pathway Program

Capital English Solutions

Toronto, ON

College-University Preparation Course

EC Toronto

Toronto, ON

Pre-Advanced

EC Vancouver

Vancouver, BC

Pre-Advanced

ELS Toronto

Toronto, ON

English for Academic Purposes Level 112 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, 109

ELS Vancouver

Vancouver, BC

English for Academic Purposes Level 109 or higher

English School of Canada***

Toronto, ON

University-College Transfer Program

Hansa Language Centre**

Toronto, ON

English for Academic Purposes and the Level 10 Exam

ICEAP

Toronto, ON

General Bridge Program (Lvl 7)

International Language Academy of Canada*

Toronto, ON

UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2

International Language Academy of Canada*

Vancouver, BC

UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2

International Language Schools Canada

Toronto, ON

University Pathway Program (A2 Level)

International Language Schools Canada

Vancouver, BC

University Pathway Program (A2 Level)

Kaplan International English 

Toronto, ON

C1 Advanced Level

Kaplan International English

Vancouver, BC

C1 Advanced Level

Quest Language Studies Toronto

Toronto, ON

Academic Pathway Certificate Program

Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies    

Toronto, ON

Advanced English for Academic Purposes for graduate certificates;
for all other credentials,
English for Academic Purposes

Sprott Shaw Language College

Toronto, ON

English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)

Sprott Shaw Language College

Vancouver, BC

English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)

Sprott Shaw Language College

Victoria, BC

English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)

St. George International College*

Toronto, ON

University and College Pathway

Stafford House Toronto**

Toronto, ON

Academic College Preparation

The Language Gallery**

Toronto, ON

UPP Level 6

Toronto International College

Toronto, ON

Level 5 Advanced

Upper Madison College

Toronto, ON

Level 15 (EAP Term 3)

*passing grade of 75% required
**passing grade of 80% required
***for degree programs, a passing grade of 80% required

Students who achieve a minimum grade of 70% in any of these programs will satisfy Centennial's English Language requirement for admittance into Centennial College post-secondary programs. Agreements may also specify entry requirements into graduate certificate programs.  Students will still need to follow the regular application procedures and must meet all other admission requirements.

Course Information

So, you've always had a fascination with helicopters, single-engine planes and jumbo jets, but now you want to be a part of one of mankind's greatest technological achievements and play an important role in the aviation industry? The Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance program can help.

Accredited by Canada's federal licensing body, Transport Canada (TC), and the national aviation council, the Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace (CCAA), the offering will give you knowledge and skills to service, repair, overhaul and troubleshoot aircraft components and systems.

Why this program?

With more than 45 years teaching aircraft and avionics maintenance, Centennial's School of Transportation is, without question, the go-to institute if you’re serious about a career in the aviation industry. Your instructors will be some of the best in the business, with years of industry experience, extensive technical expertise, and a deep commitment to the program and to your success. They will be your guides as you work through the technical theory and your mentors as you work on real aircraft and components in onsite labs and hangar. 

Support for this program from the top players in the industry (your future employers) is overwhelming. In fact, aviation industry giant Bombardier named Centennial as its trainer of choice in the manufacturing and maintenance of its aerospace products. 

Because many of the program's partners and supporters are members of Centennial College's advisory committees and participate as guest speakers and panelists, the program is designed for your success. The wealth of knowledge and expertise they share with you first-hand will not only enhance your learning potential but will also give you valuable career direction insight. 

The diploma you'll earn is highly coveted in the industry, and as a graduate of this program, you'll be well positioned to work with top-tier employers.

 

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Program Outline

Semeter 1

Course Code Course Title
1A
ATAT-101 Theory of Flight
ATAT-102 Aircraft Publications
ATAT-104 Metallurgy & Processes
ATAT-107 Intro to CARs, Human Factors & SMS
ATAT-108 Orientation & Pathways to Success, Pt 1
ATAT-110 Applied Mathematics
1B
ATAT-103 AME Standard Practices
ATAT-105 Basic Electricity - AC/DC
ATAT-106 Basic Tools & Hardware
ATAT-109 Orientation & Pathways to Success, Pt 2
COMM-160/161 College Communication 1
GNED General Education Elective

Semester Note

COMM-160/161 and GNED are not subject to accreditation criteria.

 

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title
2A
ATAC-201 Circuit Control & Protection, Semiconductors
ATAC-202 Motors & DC Generators
ATAC-203 Avionics Systems
ATAC-507 Pitot Static & Engine Instrument Practices
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2
GNED General Education Elective
2B
ATAC-204 Corrosion, NDI & Approved Parts
ATAC-205 Aerodynamics
ATAC-206 Aircraft Structures & Sheet Metal
ATAT-201 Maintenance Records
2C
ATAC-209 Emergency, Fire, Fuel, Ice & Rain Systems
ATAC-302 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems
ATAC-303 Environmental Control Systems
ATAC-509 Electrical Power Generation, Distribution

Semester Note

COMM-170/171 and GNED are not subject to accreditation criteria.

 

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title
3A
ATAC-207 Piston Engines 1
ATAC-208 Turbine Engines 1
ATAC-402 Rotary Wing Powertrain
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
3B
ATAC-301 Turbine Engines 2
ATAC-403 Rotary Wing Systems & Procedures
ATAC-404 Piston Engines 2
ATAC-502 Propellers & Systems

Semester Note

GNED-500 is not subject to accreditation criteria.

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title
4A
ATAC-405 Fire Protection & Auto Flight Systems
ATAC-406 Landing Gear Systems, Servicing
ATAC-503 Aircraft Systems Servicing Procedures
ATAC-504 Inspection Procedures
4B
ATAC-401 Aircraft Structures 2 and Composites
ATAC-501 Turbine Engines 3
ATAC-505 Aircraft Communication Systems
ATAC-506 Aircraft Navigation Systems
ATAC-508 Data Bus and Writing Practices
4C
ATAC-601 Powerplant
ATAC-602 Maintenance Procedures
ATAC-603 Airframe Aerodynamics
ATAC-604 Avionics & Electrical
ATAT-700 Canadian Aviation Regulations
 
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Pre Courses

ELL is taught at Centennial College -  Progress Campus

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
  • Aircraft maintenance technician (AMT)
  • Airframe and power plant (A&P) mechanic or technician
  • Aerospace mechanic
  • Aircraft engine mechanic or technician
  • Aviation mechanic
  • Aviation Inspector

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance fee is 500CAD per year

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