Program Description
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology program offers the student the knowledge and skills required to enter a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Once employed in the aviation industry, students may work toward the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer “M” (AME) license. An Aircraft Maintenance Technician/Engineer is responsible for the servicing and repair of aircraft and aircraft components.
The program covers all the aspects of aircraft maintenance including general aviation, corporate, charter, transport category aircraft, and helicopters. This is a two-year diploma program and all classes are scheduled at the Art Smith Aero Centre for Training and Technology, located at the Calgary International Airport.
Some of the courses in this program are web based and will require the students to access information from the Internet. These courses are delivered in one of the two computer labs available at the Art Smith Aero Centre. Students are not required to purchase a laptop for this program.
Your Career
Graduates find work as aircraft maintenance technicians leading to an aircraft maintenance engineer (AME)”M” license. Upon successful program completion and achieving 70% or greater in all of the courses and a minimum of 95% program attendance, you will receive 18-months credit toward a mandatory 48-month work experience requirement from Transport Canada in order to obtain your AME license.
- Graduates of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology program have a 94% employment rate
Student Success
Most successful students spend approximately two hours per day doing homework and review, with additional study required to prepare for exams. The material is presented at a fairly rapid rate so for the greatest level of success, students must be present and take responsibility for their learning experience. Students must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language at a level exceeding basic conversational English. Students with higher grades in high school usually experience more success in SAIT’s programs.
Credentials
Upon successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a SAIT diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology.
Accreditation
The program’s accreditation is ongoing and subject to periodic audits from Transport Canada. Students achieving 50 per cent or higher in each course as well as maintain a 2.0 GPA will receive a SAIT diploma.
Graduates who are in compliance with the required attendance (95%) and minimum marks of 70% in each course will receive Transport Canada credit of 18-months’ work experience towards the “M” category AME license.
Progression
Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
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