Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma

Career Prospects

Employment may be found working for airlines and various other aviation-related businesses such as air taxis, police, air ambulances, survey companies, agriculture, and pilot training facilities. Some flying clubs also employ aircraft engineers. Others opportunities include employment as instructors, administrative sales personnel, technical reps, accident investigators or the Canadian Armed Forces. They can also be employed by aircraft manufacturers in production fitting or design and development..

Details

Admission Prerequisites

Provide British Columbia secondary school transcripts or equivalent (Alberta/NWT equivalent course numbers in brackets) indicating successful completion of:

English 11 or equivalent (one of):
   • BC Communications 11, English 11, Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, or Spoken Languages 11 with a C or better;
   • BC Communications 12, English 12 with a C or better;
   • Alberta English Language Arts ELA 20-2, or ELA 20-1 with a C or better;
   • Alberta English Language Arts ELA 30-2, or ELA 30-1 with a C or better;
   • NLC ENGL 040  with a C (60%) or better
   • NLC ENGL 050  with a C or better
   • NLC EASL 050  
   • IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5

Math 11 or equivalent (one of): 
   • BC Applications of Mathematics 11, Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11, Workplace Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 11 with a C or better;
   • Alberta Applied Math 20, Math 20-3, Math 20-2, Pure Math 20, or Math 30-1 with a C or better;
   • NLC MATH 040  with a C (60%) or better

OR

  ESTR 047   (Advanced-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with 67% or higher

OR

  Applicants may also complete the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) to demonstrate program readiness.  Minimum requirements are:

     • Reading Comprehension: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher

     • Number Operations: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher

     • Problem Solving: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher

     • Mechanical Reasoning: 51/70 (6th Stanine) or higher.

Dual Credit (BC’s ACE IT program)
   • Dual credit students must complete Grade 11 prior to the start of the program.  Completion includes Grade 11 English or Grade 11 Communications, Grade 11 Math, and a Grade 11 core science (preferably physics) equivalent, all with (C) or higher. One Grade 10 level shop class is also recommended.
   • Applicants who have successfully completed the NLC Aircraft Mechanic Basics Certificate program may enter at Semester 3 and complete Semesters 3 and 4.

Okanagan College Transfer students:
Successful completion of equivalent coursework to Semesters 1, 2, and 3 at Okanagan College with attendance of 95% and higher or no more that 68.25 hours missed and a minimum of 70% in all courses.

Work experience and transcripts of grades from subjects other than those listed above will also be considered for admission support upon review and approval by the Associate Dean AMT.

For International Education Requirements (English as a Second Language) please contact the International Education Department at Northern Lights College (info@international.nlc.bc.ca) for details

Important Notes

1. The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
   Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
2. Students must provide safety equipment, including two pairs of full-sleeved coveralls, footwear having CSA safety-toe protection with soft soles for climbing on aircraft, and CSA approved safety glasses with clear lenses.
3. The program is affiliated with the Industry Training Authority.
4. The AMT program has the following partnership agreements in place: Northern Lights College Aircraft Maintenance Technician theory and practical curriculum is delivered under Transport Canada approval in Vernon, BC. by Nothern Lights College instructional staff. Students accomplish 1.5 years of training at the Okanagan College, Vernon Campus and the final semester of training at the Dawson Creek campus in the 24000 squre foot hangar with 15 aircraft to work on sharing the extensive compliment of aircraft available in the Dawson Creek Aerospace Centre at Northern Lights College.
5. Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements as listed on the NLC website (www.nlc.bc.ca/Services/Information-Technology/minPC).
6. The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. Download a PDF of the Program Completion Guide .

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Credential

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Technician