
- Overview
- Tuition and Fees
- Admission
- Experience Learning
- Opportunities
- Program of Studies
- Additional Information
Program Highlights
- High graduation and employment rates.
- State-of-the-art lab equipment and facilities.
- Excellent reputation with Industry and Transport Canada.
- Transport Canada accreditation that allows you to shorten your apprenticeship by 18 months.
- Leads to a federally recognized Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license.
What you'll learn
- Combine theory and practice using state-of-the-art facilities at Mohawk’s new Centre for Aviation Technology at the Hamilton International Airport, opened February 2021.
Virtual tour of facility - Learn how to prepare for a career in aviation, explore our aviation programs and hear from our students and employers. Watch our newest videos.
- You will inspect a variety of aircraft including small planes, heavy jets and helicopters.
- Become familiar with the rules and regulation that guide the aviation industry.
- Repair turbine and piston engines. Troubleshoot aircraft systems using the Boeing 737 NG virtual maintenance trainer.
- This Transport Canada approved program provides theory and hands-on training to prepare students for certification by Transport Canada, as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer AME-M. 18 months credit towards the 48 months practical work experience required for certification.
Program Length
2 academic years (period of 34 weeks)
International Tuition and Fees
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
---|---|---|
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees | $10,500.00 | $10,500.00 |
Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Program Compulsory Fees | $35.00 | $0.00 |
International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
Total International Charges Per Semester | 10,985.00 | $10,875.00 |
Total 1st Year Fees | $21,860.00 |
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Grade 12 Mathematics, MAP4C ≥ 60%; or MCT4C; or any U or equivalent
- Aviation program applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations at an OSSD level of Grade 12 and have an ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the English language at the Grade 12 level
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 560 (83 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.
Options are available for mature applicants.
Required Student Attendance:
- Student attendance will be documented by the applicable instructor in 1/4 hour increments.
- Students missing more than 5% of any major subject area will not qualify for a certificate with a Transport Canada (TC) approval number.
Access to Student Information
Consent to release student information
Students enrolled in an aviation program will be requested to sign a release form at program entry to allow auditing agencies (CAMC or Transport Canada) to access their academic records during the performance of an audit.
Non-Consent
Students who do not consent to the release of information will have their student information filed separately. Should auditors require access to this information the college will ensure all information which may permit identification of the student is blacked out.
Experiential Learning
How you’ll gain skills
Through practical hands-on laboratory experience using state-of-the-art equipment.
Spend over 770 hours in labs working on aircrafts and completing projects.
Experience interactive simulations.
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Opportunities
Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Diploma programs are eligible to enroll into semester 3 of the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance program:
Graduates from the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance program are eligible to enroll into the following Ontario College Diploma programs:
- Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance (Enter Semester 3)
- Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures (Enter Semester 3)
- Earn a degree:
Griffith University - Bachelor of Aviation Management
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ONTransfer for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Your future career options
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Maintenance
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Aviation Manufacturing Technician
- Aircraft Inspectors
Where you could work includes:
- Airlines
- Air Transport and Cargo Jets
- Civil Aviation
- Aerospace
- Aircraft Manufacturers
- Engine Manufacturers
- Landing Gear and other Components
- Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Organizations
- Canadian Forces
- Flight Training Schools and other Aircraft Operators
Opportunities for grads
Transport Canada Accredited program
AME Association of Canada
Transport Canada ATO Standard 566
Visit the Government of Canada website to learn more
Students meeting the minimum CARS 566 ATO standards listed below will receive a certificate which recognizes Transport Canada approval of the program and exemption from writing Transport Canada Technical exams, plus 18 weeks of equivalent work experience:
- Minimum grade of 70% in each course
- Successful completion of all practical projects required
- 95% attendance hours required for accreditation
Graduates may apply for advanced entry into second year of the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures program, with successful completion of the Structures NDE Math Course
Additional Information
Information for New Students
- Basic tools required, list will be provided
- Learn more about parking and transportation at Mohawk.
- View the Exceptions Calendar.
Required Student Attendance
Student attendance in the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance Diploma program will be documented by the applicable instructor in 1/4 hour increments. Student summary attendance records will be maintained for not less than five (5) years.
Students missing more than 5% of any major subject area will not qualify for a certificate with a TC approval number.
- Overview
- Tuition and Fees
- Admission
- Experience Learning
- Opportunities
- Program of Studies
- Additional Information
Program Highlights
- High graduation and employment rates.
- State-of-the-art lab equipment and facilities.
- Excellent reputation with Industry and Transport Canada.
- Transport Canada accreditation that allows you to shorten your apprenticeship by 18 months.
- Leads to a federally recognized Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license.
What you'll learn
- Combine theory and practice using state-of-the-art facilities at Mohawk’s new Centre for Aviation Technology at the Hamilton International Airport, opened February 2021.
Virtual tour of facility - Learn how to prepare for a career in aviation, explore our aviation programs and hear from our students and employers. Watch our newest videos.
- You will inspect a variety of aircraft including small planes, heavy jets and helicopters.
- Become familiar with the rules and regulation that guide the aviation industry.
- Repair turbine and piston engines. Troubleshoot aircraft systems using the Boeing 737 NG virtual maintenance trainer.
- This Transport Canada approved program provides theory and hands-on training to prepare students for certification by Transport Canada, as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer AME-M. 18 months credit towards the 48 months practical work experience required for certification.
Program Length
2 academic years (period of 34 weeks)
International Tuition and Fees
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
---|---|---|
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees | $10,500.00 | $10,500.00 |
Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Program Compulsory Fees | $35.00 | $0.00 |
International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
Total International Charges Per Semester | 10,985.00 | $10,875.00 |
Total 1st Year Fees | $21,860.00 |
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Grade 12 Mathematics, MAP4C ≥ 60%; or MCT4C; or any U or equivalent
- Aviation program applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations at an OSSD level of Grade 12 and have an ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the English language at the Grade 12 level
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 560 (83 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.
Options are available for mature applicants.
Required Student Attendance:
- Student attendance will be documented by the applicable instructor in 1/4 hour increments.
- Students missing more than 5% of any major subject area will not qualify for a certificate with a Transport Canada (TC) approval number.
Access to Student Information
Consent to release student information
Students enrolled in an aviation program will be requested to sign a release form at program entry to allow auditing agencies (CAMC or Transport Canada) to access their academic records during the performance of an audit.
Non-Consent
Students who do not consent to the release of information will have their student information filed separately. Should auditors require access to this information the college will ensure all information which may permit identification of the student is blacked out.
Experiential Learning
How you’ll gain skills
Through practical hands-on laboratory experience using state-of-the-art equipment.
Spend over 770 hours in labs working on aircrafts and completing projects.
Experience interactive simulations.
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Opportunities
Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Diploma programs are eligible to enroll into semester 3 of the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance program:
Graduates from the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance program are eligible to enroll into the following Ontario College Diploma programs:
- Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance (Enter Semester 3)
- Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures (Enter Semester 3)
- Earn a degree:
Griffith University - Bachelor of Aviation Management
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ONTransfer for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Your future career options
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Maintenance
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Aviation Manufacturing Technician
- Aircraft Inspectors
Where you could work includes:
- Airlines
- Air Transport and Cargo Jets
- Civil Aviation
- Aerospace
- Aircraft Manufacturers
- Engine Manufacturers
- Landing Gear and other Components
- Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Organizations
- Canadian Forces
- Flight Training Schools and other Aircraft Operators
Opportunities for grads
Transport Canada Accredited program
AME Association of Canada
Transport Canada ATO Standard 566
Visit the Government of Canada website to learn more
Students meeting the minimum CARS 566 ATO standards listed below will receive a certificate which recognizes Transport Canada approval of the program and exemption from writing Transport Canada Technical exams, plus 18 weeks of equivalent work experience:
- Minimum grade of 70% in each course
- Successful completion of all practical projects required
- 95% attendance hours required for accreditation
Graduates may apply for advanced entry into second year of the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures program, with successful completion of the Structures NDE Math Course
Additional Information
Information for New Students
- Basic tools required, list will be provided
- Learn more about parking and transportation at Mohawk.
- View the Exceptions Calendar.
Required Student Attendance
Student attendance in the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance Diploma program will be documented by the applicable instructor in 1/4 hour increments. Student summary attendance records will be maintained for not less than five (5) years.
Students missing more than 5% of any major subject area will not qualify for a certificate with a TC approval number.