Kick start your career with an education in aircraft maintenance and hands-on training in our new hangar at the Hamilton International Airport.
Program Highlights
High graduation and employment rates.
State-of-the-art lab equipment and facilities.
Excellent reputation with Industry and Transport Canada.
Transport Canada accreditation that allows you to shorten your apprenticeship by 18 months.
Leads to a federally recognized Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license.
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You will inspect a variety of aircraft including small planes, heavy jets and helicopters.
Become familiar with the rules and regulation that guide the aviation industry.
Repair turbine and piston engines. Troubleshoot aircraft systems using the Boeing 737 NG virtual maintenance trainer.
This Transport Canada approved program provides theory and hands-on training to prepare students for certification by Transport Canada, as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer AME-M. 18 months credit towards the 48 months practical work experience required for certification.
Travel
Centre for Aviation Technology at the Hamilton International Airport
Program Length
2 academic years (period of 34 weeks)
Your future career options
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Maintenance
Aircraft Mechanics
Aviation Manufacturing Technician
Aircraft Inspectors
Where you could work includes:
Airlines
Air Transport and Cargo Jets
Civil Aviation
Aerospace
Aircraft Manufacturers
Engine Manufacturers
Landing Gear and other Components
Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Organizations
Canadian Forces
Flight Training Schools and other Aircraft Operators
Opportunities for grads
Transport Canada Accredited program
AME Association of Canada
Transport Canada ATO Standard 566
Visit the Government of Canada website to learn more
Students meeting the minimum CARS 566 ATO standards listed below will receive a certificate which recognizes Transport Canada approval of the program and exemption from writing Transport Canada Technical exams, plus 18 weeks of equivalent work experience:
Minimum grade of 70% in each course
Successful completion of all practical projects required
95% attendance hours required for accreditation
Graduates may apply for advanced entry into second year of the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures program, with successful completion of the Structures NDE Math Course.
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures
Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance
We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program.
Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance (Enter Semester 3)
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures (Enter Semester 3)
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Earn a degree:
Griffith University - Bachelor of Aviation Management, Professional Entry Pathway
Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.