Aircraft Maintenance and Management - Aviation Technology

Program Overview

Centennial College's Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance & Management program equips students with the knowledge and skills to become licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs). Accredited by Transport Canada, the program provides hands-on training on fixed and rotary wing aircraft, covering airframes, engines, electrical systems, and more. Graduates are prepared for careers in aircraft maintenance, management, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance & Management program at Centennial College equips students with the knowledge and skills to become aviation technicians in aircraft maintenance. The program is accredited by Transport Canada (TC) and provides the basic training required to become a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME – “M” rating).

Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of various areas of aircraft maintenance, including general aviation, business and corporate aviation, and charter and transport category aviation.
• Acquire hands-on experience on fixed and rotary wing aircraft, working on components such as airframes, engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, propellers, avionics equipment, and aircraft instruments.
• Learn the essential theory and base of knowledge required for a career in aircraft maintenance.
• Develop business and management skills related to the aircraft maintenance industry.
• Obtain the qualification to certify (or release) aircraft for flight after maintenance, inspection, repair, or modification, as an AME licence holder.

Outline:

Content:

• Aircraft maintenance theory and base of knowledge
• Hands-on training on fixed and rotary wing aircraft, including airframes, engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, propellers, avionics equipment, and aircraft instruments
• Business and management skills related to the aircraft maintenance industry

Structure:

• 3-year/6-semester program
• Courses include:
• Aircraft Maintenance Fundamentals
• Aircraft Structures
• Aircraft Systems
• Aircraft Electrical Systems
• Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
• Aircraft Avionics Systems
• Aircraft Maintenance Practices
• Business and Management for Aviation

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• Tests
• Exams
• Assignments
• Projects
• Practical evaluations

Assessment Criteria:

• Technical courses: 70% (B) grade
• Mandatory practical tasks: Successfully complete all tasks
• Attendance: 95% attendance level

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Demonstrations
• Hands-on training
• Group projects
• Industry guest speakers and panelists

Faculty:

• Highly skilled instructors with years of technical expertise and industry experience

Unique Approaches:

• Partnership with Bombardier, who named Centennial College as its trainer of choice in manufacturing and maintenance of aerospace products.
• Program partners and supporters serve on advisory committees and participate as guest speakers and panelists, sharing their knowledge and expertise.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Aircraft Maintenance Technician
• Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
• Quality Control Inspector
• Technical Writer
• Sales Representative

Opportunities and Outcomes:

• Employment opportunities in aircraft maintenance and manufacturing organizations, airlines, engine and component manufacturers, flight training companies, the Canadian Armed Forces, and civil aviation.
• Opportunity to pursue additional education and training, such as a Technology Management degree.