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This Program is offered at the following campus locations:
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Dawson Creek
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Description:
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This 15-month program is offered in its entirety in the Aerospace Centre at the Dawson Creek Campus.
The program is designed for the person seeking to attain a Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License, Category M1 or M2. Federal law requires aircraft to be certified before flight at regular intervals and after maintenance. An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is the person who accepts the responsibility for the condition of the aircraft which s/he certifies as airworthy. Because of this responsibility, an AME must have very a thorough knowledge of the maintenance and repair requirements for each aircraft s/he certifies. Refer to the Transport Canada website www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/maintenance for detailed license information.
There are three components required for license application. They are: training, experience, and successfully completing the Canadian Aviation Regulation exam when nearing completion of the experience component. A diploma from this 15-month program provides the full "training" component and 1.5 years of the four-year “experience” component required for an AME license. Approximately 45 per cent of this program is theory study and 55 per cent is practical application of the theory.
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Certification:
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Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Basic Training
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Program Contact:
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John Morrison
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250-784-7503
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ame@nlc.bc.ca
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Dean:
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Jeff Lekstrom
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Admission Requirements:
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Provide British Columbia secondary school transcripts or equivalent with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in the following subjects.
- Grade 11 English or ENGL040;
- Grade 11 Math (Applications or Principles), or MATH040; and
- Grade 11 Science (Physics), or equivalent.
An applicant who does not have the above academic background is required to write an assessment in Reading Comprehension, Number Operations and Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning. A minimum Grade Equivalent (GE) score of 12.0 or higher is required for Reading Comprehension; 11.0 or higher is required for Number Operations and Problem Solving; an above average score (51/70; 6th Stanine) required for Mechanical Reasoning. Applicants may also use resumes or supporting documentation of other courses completed, or may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility.
Work experience and transcripts of grades from subjects other than those listed above will also be considered for admission support.
Applicants are advised of the following physical components of the training and should discuss any matters of concern during application:
• apply good study habits due to the 45 per cent theory aspect of the training;
• possess the ability to manipulate small mechanical parts;
• have good vision (colour blindness is not a concern);
• have no serious allergies to petroleum products;
• maintain balance while climbing tall ladders and work stands; and
• be capable of standing on a concrete floor for long periods of time
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Program Length (Weeks):
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63
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Program Length (Hours):
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1820
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Program Intake Start:
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September and February (two intakes)
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Program Intake Finish:
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January and June (two intakes)
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Available Seats:
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17 per intake
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Application Deadline:
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Continuous
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Career Prospects:
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Excellent, as industry and government demographic studies carried out five years ago have proven true and the industry is experiencing a large shortfall in Apprentices and Engineers.
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Affiliations:
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• Bachelor of Technology, Open University and British Columbia Institute of Technology: Northern Lights College, in collaboration with the Open University and BCIT, offers a Bachelor of Technology (Technology Management) Degree. This course of study is intended for graduates of Northern Lights College's Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program who have gained their AME license. For further information contact the Aviation Program Chair.
• Students from Northern Lights College who are interested in the Aviation Technology Management major at University of North Dakota must first meet admissions standards into the University of North Dakota. Once admitted, they can select the Aviation Technology Management major. Those students who have earned the Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License (actual certification) will receive 40 semester credit hours of block credit toward the Aviation Technology Management major. The AME certification (the 40 credits) can only be used toward the ATM major. A minimum of 125 semester credits is needed to complete this major.
• Okanagan College Vernon Campus - Okanagan students complete the final three months (14 weeks) of practical curriculum at the Aerospace Centre at NLC.
For important dates, including program start and completion dates, reading break and Christmas break, please contact by e-mail: ame@nlc.bc.ca
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Additional Requirements and Supplies:
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• Two pairs of full-sleeved coveralls.
• Footwear having CSA safety-toe protection with soft soles for climbing on aircraft.
• CSA safety glasses with clear lenses.
• Optional/Highly recommended: One-week field trip in May to experience large aircraft maintenance operations (cost is $500, payable prior to first semester). Not included in this fee are accommodations and meals. Fees are subject to change without notice. Once the trip is scheduled, if a student wishes to opt out, a refund for the trip fee will be processed at that time.
• Required textbooks (estimated at $500).
• Supplies and materials fees. Refer to the Tuition Schedule nlc.bc.ca/programs.tuition.php.
• Student Residence fees (if living on campus in Dawson Creek). Go to nlc.bc.ca/services.residence.dawsoncreek.tour.php.
• Attendance: Ninety hours absenteeism is allowed over the entire course and 30 hours per semester. Attendance may be made up in one-week intervals at the end of the semester.
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Eligibility for Canada Student Loans:
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Yes
Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
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Required Minimum Grade:
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70 per cent
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Residency Requirements:
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100 per cent
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Additional Information:
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Click here for Aircraft Maintenance - Type Training
Click here to visit the AME Alumni Site
Click here to go to AME "Important Dates" Calendar
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