Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Area Of Interest

Aviation

Skilled Trades

Duration

2 years

Program Code

0301

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Location

Thunder Bay

Courses

IMPORTANT — the curriculum for this program is currently under review, and the courses may change.

Please note that semester lengths vary, affecting course hours per week.
Detailed information is provided below.

Semester 1 (15 Weeks/28 hours per week)

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Semester 2 (18 Weeks/23 hours per week):

Important note! The course hours presented in the table below are auto-generated, based on the assumption of a standard 15-week semester. The corrected hours for the following courses are:

AM 230 - 2 hours per week
AM 270 - 3 hours per week
AM 271 - 2 hours per week
AM 275 - 3 hours per week
AM 276 - 4 hours per week
AM 288 - 2 hours per week
AM 294 - 3 hours per week
AM 295 - 4 hours per week

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Semester 3 (16 Weeks/31 hours per week):

Important note! The course hours presented in the table below are auto-generated, based on the assumption of a standard 15-week semester. The corrected hours for the following courses are:

AM 300 - 2 hours per week
AM 370 - 3 hours per week
AM 371 - 3 hours per week
AM 375 - 3 hours per week
AM 376 - 3 hours per week
AM 382 - 2 hours per week
AM 384 - 2 hours per week
AM 388 - 3 hours per week
AM 389 - 3 hours per week
AM 394 - 3 hours per week
AM 395 - 4 hours per week

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Semester 4 (18 Weeks/30 hours per week):

Important note! The course hours presented in the table below are auto-generated, based on the assumption of a standard 15-week semester. The corrected hours for the following courses are:

AM 400 - 2 hours per week
AM 403 - 3 hours per week
AM 470 - 3 hours per week
AM 471 - 4 hours per week
AM 483 - 3 hours per week
AM 488 - 2 hours per week
AM 489 - 4 hours per week
AM 490 - 3 hours per week
AM 495 - 6 hours per week

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1
Course #	Title	Hours/week
AM 166	Reciprocating Engines I	4	Expand In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of piston engine operation and maintenance, including principles of operation, and engine construction.
AM 167	Reciprocating Engines Lab I	5	Expand 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.
AM 172	Aircraft Electrical I	4	Expand 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.
AM 173	Aircraft Electrical Lab I	4	Expand 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.
AM 174	Aerodynamics	4	Expand In this course, students will be introduced to aerodynamics of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, and propellers.
AM 178	Practical Aviation Mathematics	3	Expand This applied mathematics course provides an introduction to Imperial units used for length, velocity, weight, volume and temperature. Basic math operations will be reviewed.
AM 182	Structures I	3	Expand In this course, students will be introduced to various aircraft structures and the materials used.
AM 196	Standard Practices I	4	Expand 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.
AM 197	Standard Practices Lab I	6	Expand 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.

2
Course #	Title	Hours/week
AM 282	Structures II	3
AM 283	Structures Lab II	6
AM 288	Turbines I	3	Expand Students will be introduced to gas turbine powerplants. Students will examine the historical development, types, operation and construction of gas turbine powerplants in a classroom environment.
AM 296	Standard Practices II	3
AM 297	Standard Practices Lab II	3
AM 399	Aircraft Maintenance Co-op Work Term	30	Expand 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.
AS 115	Success Strategies	3	Expand 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.
AM 210	CARS & Human Factors	3
AM 266	Reciprocating Engines II	3
AM 267	Reciprocating Engines Lab II	4
AM 272	Aircraft Electrical II	4
AM 273	Aircraft Electrical Lab II	4

3
Course #	Title	Hours/week
AM 394	Airframe Systems I	4	Expand Students will continue exploration of various aircraft systems, their components and maintenance and servicing of these systems.
AM 395	Structural Repair and Flight Control Lab	4	Expand 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.
AM 302	CARS	3
AM 366	Reciprocating Engines III	4
AM 367	Reciprocating Engines Lab III	4
AM 370	Aircraft Instrumentation & Systems	4	Expand Students will explore aircraft instrumentation (mechanical, electrical, and magnetic), system and engine monitoring and alerting, display types, and maintenance of those systems.
AM 371	Aircraft Instrumentation & Systems Lab	4	Expand 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.
AM 386	Rotary I	3
AM 387	Rotary Lab I	3
AM 388	Turbines II	4	Expand 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.
AM 389	Turbines Lab II	4	Expand 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.
SY 066	Sociology of Community: The Indigenous Context	3	Expand 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.	S01
LV 100	History of Indigenous Canadian Relations	3	Expand 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.	S01

4
Course #	Title	Hours/week
AM 470	Avionics	4	Expand 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.
AM 471	Avionics Lab	6	Expand 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.
AM 486	Rotary II	3
AM 487	Rotary Lab II	3
AM 488	Turbines III	3	Expand This course provides students with advanced level learning of fuel systems, lubrication systems, inspection/servicing and engine performance checks related to gas turbine engines.
AM 489	Turbines Lab III	6	Expand 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.
AM 490	Airframe Systems II	4	Expand Students will continue to explore various aircraft systems, components and the maintenance requirements for these systems.
AM 495	Airframe Systems Lab II	7	Expand 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.
	Elective	3