British Columbia Institute of Technology

Course Details

Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician

Course Description

Gas Turbine (Jet) Engine Technicians are responsible for inspecting and repairing engines in accordance with exact aviation standards and regulation. It is a challenging occupation requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill, which includes: * repairing and overhauling gas turbine engines * rebuilding gas turbine engines * balancing gas turbine engine components and assemblies * testing and troubleshooting gas turbine engines * inspecting gas turbine engine components and assemblies. Qualified technicians have many opportunities for advanced training and continued career satisfaction. This program was developed by BCIT, the Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace (CCAA) and the gas turbine engine overhaul industry. It was designed to meet industry's need for basic training and technician certification. Successful completion of this program, plus work experience recorded and certified in a personal logbook, may qualify the candidates for national certification from CCAA. AME licenses are not granted by Transport Canada until the applicant has reached age 21, and the required work experience is obtained. The Program This Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician program consists of 38 weeks of full-time studies. Approximately 40 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. Access to a wide variety of gas turbine engines, extensive use of specialized engine tooling and highly qualified instructors are provided to you in order to help you succeed at becoming a proficient technician capable of inspecting and repairing today's sophisticated, modern gas turbine engines. 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 Recommended for success * Drafting * General Mechanics 11 or Automotive Mechanics 11 or Technical Education 11 or Physics 11 * Any Math 11 * Complex disassembly and assembly procedures require good manual dexterity and mechanical reasoning * Extensive use of technical manuals requires strong reading comprehension skills * Good colour vision * An interest in mechanics 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 September each year. *Scheduled intakes are subject to change 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 $1,362 (general estimated cost, and 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, Monday through Friday Program matrix Term 1 (16 weeks) Credits AVGT 1001 Engine Shop Practices This course is conducted by the BCIT School of Transportation as a component of the Aviation Gas Turbine Technician program, accredited by the Canadian Council of Aviation and Aerospace. It introduces students to the standard methods and practices commonly used in the aviation industry. Students will learn how to use manuals, drawings, and standard procedures to document work done according to aviation standards in a safe and an efficient manner. course outline 16.0 AVGT 1006 Turbine Engine Theory, Construction and Systems This course is conducted by the BCIT School of Transportation as a component of the Aviation Gas Turbine Technician program, accredited by the Canadian Council of Aviation and Aerospace. Students will study the operation of gas turbine engines and their components and will begin disassembling and reassembling gas turbine engines. Students will also learn about the principles of aerodynamics for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. course outline 16.0 Term 2 (16 weeks) Credits AVGT 2002 Repair and Overhaul Practices1 This course is designed to advance your knowledge and skills acquired from AVGT 1006. You will have an opportunity to further your understanding of the function and operation of gas turbine engine systems. Activities focus on learning to disassemble and assemble the Rolls-Royce Spey engines and the Rolls-Royce Allison gearbox. course outline 16.0 AVGT 2004 Repair and Overhaul Practices2 A course designed to familiarize you with the function of bearings, seals and gaskets. Activities focus on learning to inspect, test, and adjust gas turbine engine vibration and balance. course outline 16.0 Term 3 (6 weeks) Credits AVGT 3001 Operation, Testing and Certification This course is designed to advance your knowledge of metrology and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Activities focus on learning to inspect and reassemble the Rolls-Royce Allison Turbine engines. In addition, this course provides you with the fundamental concepts, behaviours and competencies necessary to gain employment in the aviation industry. course outline 12.0 ZATT 0000 Attendance course description currently unavailable course outline 0.0 Total Credits: 76.0 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 38 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 The attendance policies for all Aviation programs differ from other BCIT programs and are regulated by Transport Canada and/or Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council. Graduating & Jobs Job Opportunities The men and women who enter this career path find employment in power plant shops of larger airlines, as well as repair and overhaul shops of engine manufacturers and independent owners across Canada. 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. 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Course Duration

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38week

Career outcomes

The men and women who enter this career path find employment in power plant shops of larger airlines, as well as repair and overhaul shops of engine manufacturers and independent owners across Canada.




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