Northern Lights College · Canada

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma

Campus Diploma Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Diploma

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma is a Diploma program taught at Northern Lights College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

Northern Lights College’s Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma trains students to troubleshoot and perform aircraft inspections. Students study airframe structures, engines, and aircraft systems, including how to disassemble and remove defective parts, assemble and install replacement parts, interpret technical manuals, drawings, and blueprints, and test aircraft systems.

The program is delivered in the Dawson Creek Aerospace Centre, a 2,230 square metre hangar with 15 aircraft for students to work on. It includes 1820 hours in total across four 20-week semesters per intake, with a break in July and August. Students complete practical projects across each semester and record maintenance history during training.

The program leads to a Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Pathways to certification include a Certificate of Apprenticeship as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician through sponsor attestation, and AME “M” rating licensing is separate and issued by Transport Canada.

Modules

AMT 101 – General Introduction
AMT 102 – Aerodynamics Fixed Wing Aircraft
AMT 103 – Materials Aircraft Structures
AMT 104 – Aircraft Hardware Approved Parts
AMT 105 – Aircraft Hydraulic Pneumatic Systems
AMT 106 – Aircraft Equipment Introduction
AMT 107 – Basic Aircraft Electricity Dc
AMT 108 – Blueprint Design
AMT 109 – Hand Tools
AMT 110 – Aviation Math
AMT 111 – Canadian Aviation Regulations 1
AMT 112 – Flight Controls Fixed Wing and Rigging

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma at Northern Lights College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Northern Lights College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Northern Lights College as pre-requiste for admission in Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Admission Requirements (Adults) include the following.

English Requirement: One of the following: BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C, or equivalent. BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C, or equivalent. Alberta English Language Arts ELA 20-2, or ELA 20-1 with a minimum final grade of C. Alberta English Language Arts ELA 30-2, or ELA 30-1 with a minimum final grade of C. ENGL 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent. IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent English placement test and score.
Math Requirement: One of the following: BC Pre-Calculus Math 11 or BC Pre-Calculus Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent. Alberta Applied Math 20, Math 20-3, Math 20-2, Pure Math 20, or Math 30-1 with a minimum final grade of C. MATH 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent.
Concurrent Studies Students (dual credit) English: One of the following: BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C, or equivalent. BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C, or equivalent.
Concurrent Studies Students (dual credit) Math: One of the following: BC Pre-Calculus Math 11 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent. BC Pre-Calculus Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent.
Concurrent Studies Students (dual credit) Science: A grade 11 core science (preferably physics) or equivalent with a minimum grade of C.
Recommended: One Grade 10 level shop class is also recommended.

Students must provide safety equipment, including two pairs of full-sleeved coveralls, footwear having CSA safety-toe protection with soft soles for climbing on aircraft, and CSA approved safety glasses with clear lenses. Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements.

Program requirements include a residency requirement of 100% of all coursework completed at an approved Northern Lights College training facility. Students who achieve a 70% minimum course grade in all courses and do not exceed 5% absenteeism or 91 hours over the entire program will receive accreditation with Transport Canada. Students who achieve between 60% and 70% in all courses, or students who exceed 5% absenteeism over the entire program, will not receive accreditation with Transport Canada.

IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent English placement test and score.