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

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Category E Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME-E) are responsible for the certification of an aircraft after maintenance, inspection, repair or modification is completed on any of its electrical or electronic systems. This is an occupation requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill. 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 Category E Aircraft Maintenance Engineer ensures that all systems are serviceable and fit for flight. An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category E’s tasks include:Ensuring that navigation, communication, and autopilot systems are serviceable according to maintenance manual requirementsPerforming maintenance, and testing on all aircraft systems, particularly the electrical and/or electronic interfacePerforming installations of avionics equipment and systems on aircraftTroubleshooting and repairing aircraft discrepancies in compliance with manufacturer’s standards to expedite return to flight statusOverhauling and/or repairing parts and assemblies.