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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Okanagan College now offers two categories of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Programs

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category 'M' (Maintenance)

M-License Engineers maintain, repair, overhaul, modify and test aircraft structural and mechanical and hydraulic systems. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are employed by aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments, and by airlines, the armed forces and other aircraft operators (BC Work Futures). All aircraft are required by federal law to be certified after maintenance and at regular intervals. An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is the person who accepts the responsibility for the condition of the aircraft which he/she certifies as airworthy. Because of this all-encompassing responsibility, an AME must have a very thorough knowledge of the maintenance and repair requirements for each aircraft he/she certifies.

The program will provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to seek employment as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician in the Aviation industry. This program introduces students to all aspects of the trade including the use of hand tools, portable power tools and stationary equipment used by Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. The focus is on developing practical skills for the Aviation Industry.

AME M License Student at work


New  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category 'S' (Structures) 

 

AME Category S - Structures

 S-License Engineers are responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of aircraft structural fabrication and repairs. Aircraft Structures Technicians are an integral part of repair teams including Maintenance Technicians, Avionics Technicians and Professional Engineers. Aircraft Structures Technicians are predominately employed by major airlines and large repair, overhaul organizations, as well as specialty repair and avionics installation shops, which are generally located around airports.

The program will provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to seek employment as an Aircraft Structures Technician in the Aviation industry. This program introduces students to all aspects of the trade including the use of hand tools, portable power tools and stationary equipment used by Aircraft Structures Technicians. The focus is on developing practical skills for the Aviation Industry.