Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (Co-op) Fanshawe College

Overview

Throughout the Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (Co-op)  Graduate Diploma from Fanshawe College you’ll learn about all aspects of aircraft systems used in general aviation, corporate, charter transport category aircraft, and helicopters. Along with developing cutting-edge computer and electronic systems skills, you’ll also study propellers, aviation regulations, wing aerodynamics and more. As well, with aircraft constantly evolving and improving, you’ll have opportunities to adapt and upgrade your skills and your progress through the program, embarking on a life-long learning journey.

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career with Canadian and international aircraft maintenance and aircraft manufacturing organizations. As well, you’ll be able to pursue your license in fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft in either the M1 or M2 categories.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 47.0607. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

The Aircraft Maintenance program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand workplace experience within their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Aircraft Maintenance students before even graduating! 

• Jazz Maintenance

Work with technical records, lease return, in-service engineering and technical service, component repair and line maintenance. 

• AME Avionic Apprentice

Inspect and maintain airworthiness standard, minor and major repairs on aircraft, refurbishments, planning and technical records.

• Maintenance & Avionics Program YYZ & YHZ

Job shadow/work with a wide-range of departments, including technical records, lease return, in-service engineering, stores, component repair and maintenance quality.