Overview

Successful completion of this Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician program from British Columbia Institute of Technology, plus work experience recorded and certified in a personal logbook, may qualify the candidates for national certification from CCAA.

Gas Turbine (Jet) Engine Technicians are responsible for inspecting and repairing engines in accordance with exact aviation standards and regulation. It is a challenging occupation requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill, which includes:

repairing and overhauling gas turbine engines
rebuilding gas turbine engines
balancing gas turbine engine components and assemblies
testing and troubleshooting gas turbine engines
inspecting gas turbine engine components and assemblies.

Qualified technicians have many opportunities for advanced training and continued career satisfaction.

Career

Job opportunities

The men and women who enter this career path find employment in power plant shops of larger airlines, as well as repair and overhaul shops of engine manufacturers and independent owners across Canada.

Graduate employment outcomes

The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2020-2022 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2019-2021 graduates and for Degree 2017-2019 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Engine Shop Practices

Turbine Engine Theory, Construction and Systems

Precision Measuring Instruments

Compressor Blade Inspection and Repair

Repair and Overhaul Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

76 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering View 26 other Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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82

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52

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Recommended for success

Drafting
General Mechanics 11, or Automotive Mechanics 11, or Technical Education 11, or Physics 11
Complex disassembly and assembly procedures require good manual dexterity and mechanical reasoning
Extensive use of technical manuals requires strong reading comprehension skills
Good colour vision
An interest in mechanics

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

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Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26152 CAD / full

≈ 26152 CAD / full
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Citizens or residents

8410 CAD / full

≈ 8410 CAD / full

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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English requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Burnaby

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