Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance Courses

In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of piston engine operation and maintenance, including principles of operation, and engine construction.

In this course, students will learn about reciprocating engines and how they are commonly used to power aircraft. Also known as piston engines, students will learn about the parts of the engine and how to maintain them while adhering to shop safety standards.

In this course, students will be introduced to Basic DC Electrical theory, units of measurement, circuit types (series and parallel) and basic electronic components. DC source and generation methods will be covered. Students will perform calculations using the laws and theorems associated with DC electrical circuits.

In this course, the student will construct various DC circuits and execute experiments to understand electrical behaviour. Students will perform aircraft battery maintenance. Students will adhere to shop safety standards while working in the lab.

In this course, students will be introduced to aerodynamics of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, and propellers.

This applied mathematics course provides an introduction to Imperial units used for length, velocity, weight, volume and temperature. Basic math operations will be reviewed.

In this course, students will be introduced to various aircraft structures and the materials used.

In this course, students will learn about the tools in their toolbox, aircraft hardware and hangar safety. Students will also be introduced to visual inspection techniques.

In this course, students will be introduced to acceptable industry standard practices in aviation, the importance of craftsmanship and the use of hand and power tools along with measuring tools, while adhering to shop safety standards.

In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of sheet metal repair and composite materials. The students will also examine methods of non-destructive testing.

In this course, students will develop skills required to carry out basic aircraft sheet metal repairs. The students will apply the skills necessary to work with composite materials. Along with examining various methods used in non-destructive testing.

In this course, students will be introduced to gas turbine powerplants. Students will examine the historical development, types, operation and construction of gas turbine powerplants.

In this course, students will be introduced to weight and balance requirements and procedures. This course will also detail working practices in a hangar environment.

In this course, students will conduct weight and balance of an aircraft along with appropriate documentation. Students will apply appropriate skills necessary, while performing various tasks in a hangar environment.

The placement is negotiated and coordinated by the Placement Office and the Program Coordinator. The procedures and regulations pertaining to this placement will be according to the College's 'CO-OP HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS'. During this work placement, the actual duration of which will be 420 hours, the student has the opportunity to apply his/her theory and practical skills in a full-time work situation outside of the academic environment. This will help the student in developing his/her long-term career goals. In addition to having his/her work performance evaluated by the employer, the student will complete and submit for evaluation a formal report describing the placement.

Success can be defined in many ways. This course will look at ways to maximize your academic, employment and personal success. Academically, topics such as study skills, learning strategies, and time management will be discussed. Problem-solving, goal setting, budgeting, and effective communication will also be discussed in a variety of contexts. Topics relating to success in employment will provide useful career strategies. By combining all of the course topics you will have a better understanding of yourself and how you define your personal success.

In this course, students will examine human factors including the "Dirty Dozen". Students will be introduced to the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

In this course, students will be introduced to carburetion principles, and reciprocating engine ignition systems.

In this course, students will perform the removal, inspection, replacement, repair, and testing of several engine components including magnetos, ignition harness along with float carburetors.

This course will introduce students to Alternating Current (AC) circuit types, semiconductors, wiring practices and basic electronic components used in aircraft systems. Students will also perform calculations of resistive, capacitive, and inductive circuits.

In this course, students will be introduced to Alternating Current (AC), circuit types, semiconductors, and basic electronic components used in aircraft systems. Students will construct resistive, capacitive, inductive circuits, and execute experiments to understand electrical behaviour in each circuit type. Students will learn wiring practices and create a wire harness.

Students will continue exploration of various aircraft systems, their components and maintenance and servicing of these systems.

Students will be introduced to Sheet metal repair, Aircraft Flight control rigging procedures, simple aircraft hydraulic system and components, continued standard practices and a 100 hour airframe inspection procedure. Students will apply basic work safety practices in the lab environment. All work will be practiced in accordance with the applicable standards of airworthiness.

Students will explore aircraft instrumentation (mechanical, electrical, and magnetic), system and engine monitoring and alerting, display types, and maintenance of those systems.

Students will apply maintenance techniques on aircraft instrumentation (mechanical, electrical and magnetic). Engine monitoring and alerting, display types, pitot pressure, static pressure, and temperature instruments will be examined in a lab environment. Maintenance of power distribution systems will be reinforced. Students will apply basic work safety practices in the shop environment.

Students will examine maintenance and servicing of gas turbine powerplants. This course will also introduce and prepare them to operate a running turbine engine. Students will examine basic work safety practices when working around a live engine.

In this course, the student will be conducting inspections on a variety of engines and components. Students will also be required to analyze and troubleshoot faults. Students will apply basic work safety practices in the shop environment.

This course will provide students with an introduction to the history of colonization of Indigenous communities in Canada. Contemporary Indigenous community issues within Northwestern Ontario (NWO) and Canada will be examined. Students will explore the unique socio-political relationships between Canada and Indigenous peoples with an emphasis on colonial, legal and political issues. With a broader understanding of the context of colonization, students will analyze contemporary relationships and efforts towards renewed relationships and reconciliation.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and evolving relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state from contact to present day. It will explore the different worldviews at contact, the years of cooperation and negotiation through the fur trade and treaty making era, and the impact of government colonial policy on Indigenous nations. The course will also explore the constitutional recognition of Aboriginal rights, which provides an important context for understanding contemporary issues between Indigenous and Canadian societies including land claims, treaties, and self-government.

The student will study digital fundamentals and advanced aircraft electrical systems, including auto flight systems, advanced radio systems, and flight data recording retrieval. Radio theory and aeronautical communication systems will be studied in detail.

The student will practice maintenance procedures on aircraft electrical, instrument and radio systems. Students will carry out functional tests on systems and gain familiarity with documentation and procedures that apply to these systems. Scheduled inspections and servicing of systems will be carried out. Students will apply basic work safety practices in the shop environment.

This course provides students with advanced level learning of fuel systems, lubrication systems, inspection/servicing and engine performance checks related to gas turbine engines.

This advanced level course has students inspecting and completing maintenance and servicing on various turbine engines and components. The student will also complete a hot section inspection on a selected turbine engine. Students will be performing maintenance practices including methods to ensure correct operation of propellers. Students will apply basic work safety practices in the shop environment.

Students will continue to explore various aircraft systems, components and the maintenance requirements for these systems.

Students will complete practical hands-on projects designed to enable the student to apply developed theory. Emphasis will be placed on completing the required tasks in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, regulations, and equipment, using safe work practices. Students will apply basic work safety practices in the shop environment.