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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Start Date: September
Length: 2 Years
Credential: Diploma
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This course will give me what I need to go anywhere I want.

Leana Gloade

Grad - 2008

Learn how to repair and maintain airframes, engines and associated systems for airplanes and helicopters.

Program Overview

The aviation industry is taking off, creating an unprecedented demand for trained Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. This program offers hands-on instruction and uses actual aircraft to develop skills for the repair and maintenance of airframes, engines and associated systems for airplanes and helicopters.


Choose NSCC


  • A modern training facility, NSCC's Aviation Institute provides students with the opportunity to build their skills using the latest technology and to apply their learning to real aircrafts.

  • You'll be working alongside highly experienced faculty who will train you to meet the very high standards of the aviation industry. You'll also be working on aircraft, giving you some very powerful practical experience.

  • Throughout the year, NSCC will bring in industry experts to provide learning opportunities in specialty areas of study.

Employment Opportunities


  • Students have the opportunity to seek employment with various airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and repair/overhaul facilities throughout North America.

  • Learn more about labour market information - visit Career Options.

Admission Requirements


  • High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Academic Grade 12 Math.


Other Info


  • Program location: NSCC Aviation Institute- Dartmouth Gate, Dartmouth.

  • This program is not offered at regular NSCC tuition. 2010-2011 Tuition for this program: $12,000.

  • Attendance Policy - The attendance policy adopted by the Aviation Institute conforms to the Transport Canada policy for Approved Training Organizations. To preserve a high standard of maintenance and flight safety, students having missed more than 5% (55 hours) of the program through absences will not qualify for the experience credit of 22 months that is applied to the 48 month Aircraft Maintenance Engineer-Category "M" apprenticeship.

  • You're expected to develop a portfolio of your work as part of this program of study. A portfolio is a powerful and convincing way to demonstrate your achievements to future employers over and above a standard résumé.

  • The School of Trades and Technology has specific requirements for health and safety practices and procedures for all shops and labs. Students practice 5S+S quality system throughout the entire program and wear specified personal protective equipment when training in designated shops or labs.

  • Students are required to maintain a work record book or journal.

  • Holland College reserves 4 seats for students from Nova Scotia in the Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Technology program. Contact getready@hollandcollege.com for details.

  • Moncton Flight College/NBCC reserves 15 seats for students from Nova Scotia in the Diploma in Aviation Technology – Pilot program. Visit mfc.nb.ca for details.

Courses May Include

Course descriptions
Code Course
AMEM 1004   Workplace Safety
AMEM 1005   Canadian Aviation Regulations
AMEM 1006   Principles of Aircraft Maintenance Management
AMEM 1009   Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance
AMEM 1010   Publications
AMEM 1011   Aircraft Drawings
AMEM 1020   Hand and Machine Tools
AMEM 1021   Aircraft Hardware
AMEM 1022   Precision Measuring Instruments
AMEM 1023   Non-Destrictive Testing and Corrosion Control
AMEM 1024   Materials and Processes
AMEM 1025   Hydraulics and Pneumatics
AMEM 1030   Theory of Flight - Fixed Wing
AMEM 1031   Theory of Flight - Rotary Wing
AMEM 1041   Weight and Balance
AMEM 1042   Aircraft Handling
AMEM 1043   Troubleshooting
AMEM 1045   Ice and Rain Protection and Water Systems
AMEM 1060   Metallic Structures
AMEM 1072   Landing Gear, Wheels, Tires and Brakes
AMEM 1073   Controls and Rigging
AMEM 1080   Basic Electricity - Direct Current
AMEM 1081   Basic Electricity - Alternating Current
AMEM 2012   Aircraft Inspections – Fixed and Rotary Wing
AMEM 2027   Turbine Systems
AMEM 2032   Dynamic Drivetrains
AMEM 2033   Reciprocating Engine Principles
AMEM 2034   Reciprocating Engine Maintenance
AMEM 2035   Gas Turbine Engine Theory
AMEM 2036   Turbine Engine Maintenance
AMEM 2037   Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Operation, Installation, and Indicating Systems
AMEM 2046   Carbureted and Fuel Injection Systems
AMEM 2049   Induction, Supercharging, and Exhaust Systems
AMEM 2061   Non-Metallic Structures
AMEM 2065   Aircraft Equipment
AMEM 2066   Environmental Systems
AMEM 2075   Vibration Analysis and Rectification
AMEM 2076   Propellers
AMEM 2082   Electrical Systems
AMEM 2083   Aircraft Instrumentation
AMEM 2084   Avionics
AMEM 2085   Data Bus and Logic
AMEM 2086   Reciprocating Ignition Systems
SAFE 1000   Introduction to WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems)
SAFE 1001   Introduction to NS OH&S Act

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