An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for the release (certification) of an aircraft after maintenance, inspection, repair or modification. This is a responsible occupation requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill, which includes: * Certifying airworthiness of airframe, piston and turbine engines, electrical/electronic systems, propellers and rotary systems; * 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; and * Supervising, performing and documenting routine maintenance. View career video1. The Program The program consists of 16 continuous months with short breaks in December and August. Approximately 50 per cent of the day is spent on theory discussions in a classroom setting, followed by hands-on practical training in the shops and hangar located at BCIT's state of the art Aerospace Technology Campus. The program is designed to follow a national/international set of standards and is approved by Transport Canada (TC) and the Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace (CCAA). Successful completion of the diploma program will result in an experience credit of 18 months (of the 48 months) required by TC to obtain an AME M license. Successful graduation from this program may qualify you for national certification from TC and CCAA. AME licenses are not granted by Transport Canada until the applicant has reached age 21, and the required work experience is obtained. This program has multiple start dates throughout the year, with an intake and a graduation every eight weeks. Program Entry Entrance requirements This is a continual intake program with applications processed throughout the year. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains. When available intakes are full, applications are wait-listed (first-come, first-served). * Two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: o English 12 (50%) or o Communications 12 (67%) or o Three credits of Post-Secondary Liberal Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences (50%) from an accredited institution or o BCIT English Trades Pre-entry Test (for applicants who have two years of education in an English-speaking country only) What if I don’t meet these English requirements? * BCIT Math Trades Pre-entry Test * BCIT Mechanical Reasoning Trades Pre-entry Test International Student Option International students may want to consider the BCIT International Student Entry Program (ISEP) or the Dorset College preparatory program as an alternate mode of entry to this program. Recommended for success * General Mechanics 11 or Automotive Mechanics 11 or Technical Education 11 or Physics 11 * Math: one of the following: o Principles of Mathematics 11 or o Applications of Mathematics 11 or o Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11 (60%) or o Foundations of Mathematics 11 or o Pre-Calculus 11 * Good colour vision * An interest in mechanics * Courses in Aircraft Maintenance offered by the Air Cadets are helpful in preparing students for the program. Apply to program Submit an application: online or by mail [PDF]. You can check the status of your application online at any time using the Student Information System. Scheduled intakes Multiple start dates each year myCommunication Within 2 to 3 weeks of applying to a program, you will be sent a letter in the mail confirming receipt of your application. The letter will identify your student number, BCIT e-mail address and instructions on how to login to your myBCIT account. All official BCIT correspondence will be sent to your myBCIT account. Check myCommunication often during the application process and throughout your studies at BCIT. You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within 2 to 8 weeks. Costs & Supplies Tuition fees Please see the Fees, Payments and Refunds section of the website for more information on full-time tuition fees. Books and supplies Terms 1 and 2: $974 Terms 3 and 4: $333 (general estimated cost, subject to change) Tool Box Loans A refundable deposit of $500 will be charged for a set of aviation hand tools provided by BCIT free of charge. However, if the tools are lost or damaged, their cost may be deducted from the deposit upon completion of the course. This $500 tool box loan deposit is in addition to tuition fees, and must be paid in Term 1. Financial assistance Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards. Courses Class hours 0800–1530 or 1130–1900, Monday through Friday Program matrix Term 1 (16 weeks) Credits AVAM 1100 Standard Aviation Practices A course designed to introduce you to standard methods and processes commonly used in the aviation industry. Activities focus on learning to use manuals, drawings, and standard procedures to document work done according to aviation standards in a safe and efficient manner. course outline 8.0 AVAM 1101 Aircraft Flight and Structures A course designed to familiarize you with the theory of flight and the purpose of flight controls. You will be introduced to basic electronics and common electronic measuring devices as well as how to inspect, test and treat corrosion of specific metals used in aircraft. course outline 8.0 AVAM 1102 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines A course designed to provide you with the fundamental concepts of aircraft reciprocating (piston) engine operation, maintenance and repair. Activities focus on learning to identify engine components and their functions, to assemble and disassemble engines using appropriate manuals, and to complete required documentation. course outline 8.0 AVAM 1103 Reciprocating Engine Systems A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to test, adjust, and install components of an internal combustion engine including: ignition, induction system, supercharger, turbocharger, exhaust, carburetors, and fuel injectors. course outline 8.0 Term 2 (16 weeks) Credits AVAM 2100 Aircraft Hydraulics A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components used in aircraft. course outline 4.0 AVAM 2101 Landing Gear, Wheels and Brakes A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to test, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust landing gear components including: wheels, tires, brakes, anti-skid, and gear extension/retraction. course outline 4.0 AVAM 2102 Aircraft Structural Repairs A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to inspect, fabricate and repair metal, tube, and composite material structures. course outline 8.0 AVAM 2103 Aircraft Electrics A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to use measuring and testing devices to troubleshoot, repair, and adjust aircraft electrical circuits. Activities focus on learning the principles and concepts of electricity including: electromagnetism, AC and DC electricity, power conversion, electronic devices, wiring practices and batteries. course outline 10.0 AVAM 2104 Power Generation and Distribution A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to test, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust power supply and generation components; electrical control and protection devices; monitoring circuits; electric motor systems; and single and multi-engine electric systems. course outline 6.0 Term 3 (16 weeks) Credits AVAM 3100 Aircraft Propellers A course designed to familiarize you with the theory and design of aircraft propellers. Activities focus on learning the methods of inspection, installation, removal, repair, and overhaul of fixed pitch, variable pitch, and constant speed propellers. course outline 4.0 AVAM 3101 Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines : A course designed to familiarize you with the principles of gas turbine engine operations. Activities focus on learning to test, inspect, disassemble, and reassemble engines. course outline 6.0 AVAM 3102 Aircraft Gas Turbine Systems A course designed to familiarize you with gas turbine engine systems. Activities focus on learning to inspect and service engine instrumentation, ignition, fuel control, and lubrication systems. course outline 6.0 AVAM 3103 Aircraft Rigging A course designed to familiarize you with flight controls and fixed surfaces, and the processes of inspecting and adjusting them to ensure correct aircraft performance. course outline 4.0 AVAM 3104 Rotary Wing Aircraft : A course designed to familiarize you with the principles of rotary wing flight systems and components. Activities focus on learning to inspect, service, and repair helicopters. course outline 12.0 Term 4 (16 weeks) Credits AVAM 4100 Aircraft Instrumentation A course designed to familiarize you with the concepts and function of instrumentation using direct, electrical, magnetic, and gyroscopic principles of operation. Activities focus on learning to install and remove engine, flight, and system instruments. course outline 4.0 AVAM 4101 Aviation Electronics and Regulations A course designed to familiarize you with the operation of electrical and electronic systems in aircraft. Activities focus on installation, inspection, and operation ofelectronic communication, navigation, flight control and data recording systems. The last unit covers the numbering systems, format and general content of Transport Canada CAR STD 566. course outline 6.0 AVAM 4102 Aircraft Systems A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed for the operation and inspection of fire detection and suppression, ice and rain protection, environmental control, pressurization, oxygen, and fuel systems. course outline 6.0 AVAM 4103 Technical Operations and Quality A course designed to familiarize you with issues important to aircraft maintenance such as quality assurance, the establishment and operation of an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO), aircraft handling, aircraft inspection, weight and balance. A unit is also included on aircraft interiors and equipment such as upholstery, seats, cargo compartments and restraints, emergency and life saving equipment, and galleys. course outline 8.0 AVAM 4104 Aircraft Maintenance Practices This course is designed to advance your knowledge and skills through practical experience. You will have an opportunity to perform troubleshooting and maintenance procedures on engines and aircraft. You will become familiar with the procedures for configuring aircraft for floats and skis, and the impact of human factors on aircraft maintenance. course outline 8.0 ZATT 0000 Attendance course description currently unavailable course outline 0.0 Total Credits: 128.0 Transfer credit Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out. Program Details Program length 16 months (64 weeks), full-time Grading Minimum course passing grade is 70%. Each course has a theory component and a practical component and both components must be passed with 70%. The official transcript will show an average of both marks, with a U or F (unsatisfactory or failed) if either component is not passed. Course Failure and Program Continuation If you fail a course during a term, you may re-register to repeat the course. However, if your second attempt is unsuccessful, you will be prohibited from continuing the term and must seek approval from the Associate Dean in order to be readmitted into the program. Program location Aerospace Technology Campus 3800 Cessna Drive Richmond, BC Aviation attendance policy Attendance policy for all Aviation programs differs from other BCIT programs and is regulated by Transport Canada (TC) and the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council. Your attendance will be recorded for each course. Transport Canada allows 5% absenteeism for specific circumstances. If your total program attendance is less than 95%, you will be required to recuperate the lost time through documented supplementary studies; otherwise a U (Unsatisfactory) grade will be entered on your transcript. An unsatisfactory grade in attendance will prohibit you from graduating and receiving your credential. Canadian Aviation Regulation Standard 566 states: "Students missing more than five per cent of the course curriculum through absence will not qualify for any credit under Transport Canada course approval, unless the lost time is made up through documented supplementary studies, which shall include theory, workshop and laboratory time, equivalent to that missed from the original program. The five per cent absence policy is intended for illness, bereavement, or other circumstances beyond the individual's control." Graduating & Jobs Job Opportunities For the last 50 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. Overall, aircraft mechanics, particularly those with work experience, are expected to have excellent job opportunities and the number of job openings is expected to exceed the supply of qualified applicants as indicated in the 2009 IATA (International Air Transport Association) Training and Qualification Initiative report. The Armed Forces are also competing to recruit skilled workers in this area, including graduates from approved training organizations such as BCIT. Air transportation is projected to grow and the demand for aircraft mechanics and inspectors to carry out repair and maintenance work is expected to remain high. Industry Policies Industry policies with respect to hiring practices vary between employers, but all require an enhanced security clearance for their employees. Graduate employment outcomes The following link takes you to graduate outcome survey results containing mostly labour market results from the 2010-2012 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2009-2011 Graduates. Note: The survey results will be displayed in a separate browser window. To view these results, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser. * Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category 'M' (Maintenance) International Student Option Are you an international student who would like a career in aviation? Do you want to work in a mechanical field, and require technical skills training? The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Category M (AME "M") Diploma Program may be the right choice for you. There are two recommended options. Upon successful completion of the requirements in either option, students are able to begin the AME "M" Diploma Program (16 months full time study). 1. BCIT International Student Entry Program (ISEP) English Language Entrance Requirements for the AME "M" can be met by completing ISEP 0500. Upon successful completion of ISEP 0500, students will take the 5-week long, BCIT Applied Technical Literacy Course - ACES 0100 (Bridge course): More information on the ISEP program › Contact: Cynthia Fan, Program Assistant BCIT International Tel: 604-412-7648 Email: Cynthia_Fan@bcit.ca 2. The Dorset College preparatory program Dorset College offers an 8 month preparatory program (26 weeks full- time) starting in May and September each year. Graduates from this program can be admitted to the AME "M" in March or June. 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For the last 50 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. Overall, aircraft mechanics, particularly those with work experience, are expected to have excellent job opportunities and the number of job openings is expected to exceed the supply of qualified applicants as indicated in the 2009 IATA (International Air Transport Association) Training and Qualification Initiative report. The Armed Forces are also competing to recruit skilled workers in this area, including graduates from approved training organizations such as BCIT. Air transportation is projected to grow and the demand for aircraft mechanics and inspectors to carry out repair and maintenance work is expected to remain high. Industry Policies Industry policies with respect to hiring practices vary between employers, but all require an enhanced security clearance for their employees. Graduate employment outcomes The following link takes you to graduate outcome survey results containing mostly labour market results from the 2010-2012 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2009-2011 Graduates. Note: The survey results will be displayed in a separate browser window. To view these results, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader1 installed in your Web browser. * Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category 'M' (Maintenance)