Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma

About this programme

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician program trains students to troubleshoot and perform aircraft inspections, including airframe structures, engines and aircraft systems. They learn to disassemble and remove defective parts, assemble and install replacement parts, interpret technical manuals, drawings and blueprints, test aircraft systems, record problems, take actions to rectify the issues and maintain an accurate statement of the maintenance history. The program is delivered in the Dawson Creek Aerospace Centre. The Centre is a 2,230 square metre hangar and includes 15 aircraft for students to work on. In BC, an individual can obtain a Certificate of Apprenticeship as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician by completing the required hours and recording a sponsor attestation. Apprenticeship programs are for individuals who have an employer to sponsor them. Licensing for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) “M” rating is separate from certification as a SkilledTradesBC Aircraft Maintenance Technician. AME licensing is issued by Transport Canada. There are no transferable credits between the two programs. Please visit www.tc.gc.ca for details. This program has Transport Canada accreditation for Basic M training. This program is also Canadian Armed Forces Accreditation Certification Equivalency approved, allowing one to fast track their career with the armed forces. The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council.