AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Category M (Maintenance)

School of Transportation

British Columbia Institute of Technology

http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/1010dipts

OVERVIEW

An aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) is responsible for maintenance and inspection of aircraft. This includes trouble
shooting and the maintenance release or (certification) of the work performed on aircraft. This occupation requires a high
degree of responsibility and skill, including:
> Certifying as airworthy work performed on aircraft engines, and systems in fixed wing and helicopters;
> Troubleshooting aircraft structural, mechanical, or electrical systems to identify problems;
> Adjusting and repairing systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals, and established procedures;
> Repairing and overhauling aircraft structural, mechanical, or electrical systems;
> Installing or modifying aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, flight control, fuel, and pneumatic systems;
> Dismantling airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul, inspection, and reassembly.

Stage I: Applied Technical Literacy Course ACES 0100

> Specialized course delivered by BCIT faculty, serves as a bridging component, and prepares international students
in applied technical literacy for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category M (Maintenance) program
> Students will study in classrooms and workshops to gain hands-on experience with the tools and equipment used
in the program.
30 hours/week for 5 weeks; $2527.52 CAD*

Stage II: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category M (Maintenance) Program

> Consists of 16 continuous months with short breaks in December and August
> Students spend approximately half of their day on theory discussions in the classroom and the other half practicing
their skills in the shops and hangar located at BCITs state-of-the-art Aerospace Technology Campus
> Upon completion, students receive an experience credit of 18 months (of the 48 months required by Transport
Canada to obtain an AME M licence
> Students may qualify for national certification from Transport Canada and the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council.
16 months; $32,824.88 CAD*

*Tuition subject to change.

British Columbia Institute of Technology

3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC Canada V5G 3H2
bcit.ca

AME M Jan. 2016

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
For the last 40 years, graduates from the AME M program have found employment in both the national and international
aviation industry. Some graduates have gone on to become managers and owners of domestic and international aircraft
maintenance establishments. Graduates are in high demand as the number of job openings is expected to exceed the
supply of qualified applicants.

Entrance Requirements for AME M

> English 12 (50%)
> Math 11 (60%)
> BCITs Trades Pre-entry Test in Mechanical Reasoning
> Completion of ACES 0100 70% pass

PROGRAM MATRIX (COURSES)

Term 1 (16 weeks) Credits

AVAM 1100 Standard Aviation Practices 8.0
AVAM 1101 Aircraft Flight and Structures 8.0
AVAM 1102 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines 8.0
AVAM 1103 Reciprocating Engine Systems 8.0
Term 2 (16 weeks) Credits
AVAM 2100 Aircraft Hydraulics 4.0
AVAM 2101 Landing Gear, Wheels and Brakes 4.0
AVAM 2102 Aircraft Structural Repairs 8.0
AVAM 2103 Aircraft Electrics 10.0
AVAM 2104 Power Generation and Distribution 6.0
Term 3 (16 weeks) Credits
AVAM 3100 Aircraft Propellers 4.0
AVAM 3101 Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines 6.0
AVAM 3102 Aircraft Gas Turbine Systems 6.0
AVAM 3103 Aircraft Rigging 4.0
AVAM 3104 Rotary Wing Aircraft 12.0
Term 4 (16 weeks) Credits
AVAM 4100 Aircraft Instrumentation 4.0
AVAM 4101 Aviation Electronics and Regulations 6.0
AVAM 4102 Aircraft Systems 6.0
AVAM 4103 Technical Operations and Quality 8.0
AVAM 4104 Aircraft Maintenance Practices 8.0
ZATT 0000 Attendance 0.0
Total Credits: 128.0
Subject to change without notice.

For more information, contact: Tina San

admissions@bcit.ca
(604) 432 - 8899

British Columbia Institute of Technology

3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC Canada V5G 3H2
bcit.ca

AME M Jan. 2016