Aircraft Mechanics

Completion of secondary school is required.
A college diploma in aircraft maintenance or Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program is usually required.
Several years of on-the-job training are required for aircraft mechanics.
Aircraft mechanics and inspectors who sign maintenance releases and certify airworthiness require an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada.
Trade certification for aircraft maintenance engineers is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Trade certification for aircraft structural technicians is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.
Industry certification from the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council for some occupations in this unit group is available, but voluntary.
Aircraft inspectors require several years of experience as an aircraft mechanic.

Diploma

Mechanics
Diagrams/schematics
Hydraulics
Decision-making

Mechanics
Physics
Physical Education
Math
English

	Algonquin College Ottawa, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma	Request Info
	Centennial College Toronto, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance Diploma; Online Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance & Management Diploma; Online; Advanced	Request Info
	Canadore College North Bay, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance and Structures Diploma; Advanced Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance Diploma	Request Info

Modified on December 15, 2023

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