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Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in Mechanical

Okanagan College

  • Kelowna, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Transport Canada-approved diploma preparing students for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanical licence.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in Mechanical to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of aviation maths
  • Aerodynamics. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Aircraft maintenance technician
  • Aircraft systems technician
  • Employers include airlines
  • Helicopter operators and aerospace companies

Curriculum

  • Four semesters of aviation maths
  • Aerodynamics
  • Regulations
  • Electrical theory
  • Reciprocating and turbine engines
  • Propellers
  • Airframe and rotary-wing systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Landing gear and troubleshooting. A 70% minimum is needed in each course and Transport Canada attendance rules apply.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • B.C. Secondary graduation or age 19+ out of school one year
  • English 11 at 50% or Trades Entrance Assessment reading 83%
  • Maths 11 at 50% or TEA maths 63%
  • English 12 or alternatives (percentage varies by programme)
  • Maths 11 min 50% for technology programmes
  • Practical Nursing needs English 12 at 65% plus Biology 12 and IELTS 7.0.

Accepted academic background

B.C. Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) with English 12 or alternatives and programme-specific maths, Mature applicants 19+ out of school one year.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 56
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and that the programme is open to international students. Apply online via EducationPlannerBC and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts
  2. English test results if required
  3. Post-secondary credentials and a passport copy. Receive the Conditional Offer of Acceptance and accept it in myOkanagan. Pay the admission deposit stated in the offer. Get the Letter of Acceptance and apply for the study permit. Attend International Student Orientation and complete the Pre-Arrival Guide.

Other costs

Tuition per year$40,040 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$63,488 CAD

Program details

CampusKelowna
Faculty or schoolTrades and Apprenticeship
DepartmentAircraft Maintenance Engineering in Mechanical
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.