Advanced College Diploma - Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance and Structures (030306)

This multidisciplinary program offers theoretical and practical training on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Students will learn to troubleshoot vital aircraft components and systems including the engine, hydraulics and landing gear. Intensive structures training in the third year includes: damage inspection and evaluation, manufacturing and repair techniques, and advanced fitting and assembly procedures.

Students will learn: • Aircraft wood, tubular and fabric repair • Aircraft structural assembly • Advanced sheet metal and composite repair and fabrication processes • Technical drawing • Avionics systems • Aerodynamics • Aircraft hydraulic systems • Gas turbine and reciprocating engines • Aircraft aluminum and composite structures and repairs • Aircraft handling, ground running and taxiing

Future Careers: • Senior maintenance management positions • Aircraft mechanic/inspector • Aircraft servicing, repair and maintenance • Aircraft manufacturing • Component overhaul