There are a number of physical activities involved in training for a skilled trade; please review the physical activities of the program and the recommended student characteristics as listed below. Okanagan College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience disability related academic barriers (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please contact Accessibility Services at your campus so that you can confidentially discuss options.

Physical activities of this trade:

• Activities require lifting and carrying tools, supplies, materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Lift, carry, hold and operate hand, air and power tools from floor to above shoulders
• Stand on concrete and asphalt for extended periods of time
• Not limited to drilling, cutting, filing, sanding, sewing, painting, riveting, shearing, hammering, shoring, jacking, sawing, nailing, lifting, sweeping, cleaning and towing large aircraft
• Learn and work in both indoor and outdoor venues, through all seasonal challenges
• Activities may be required to work in awkward, uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time
• Use of solvents, cleaners, paints, adhesives
• Working around loud, moving aircraft
• Working at heights that exceed 6 feet

Recommended student characteristics:

• Good general health and respiratory condition
• Strength and stamina to handle physical work
• Ability to tolerate loud noise and vibration from riveting tools
• Ability to work around loud, moving aircraft
• Comfortable working at heights exceeding 6 feet. 
• Good manual dexterity to manipulate small nuts, bolts, fittings and components
• Eye sight; must be correctable to 20/20 with good line, form and depth perception
• Good manual dexterity
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Hearing; able to work in a hazardous environment and recognize the dangers of jet engines running and propeller driven aircraft dangers recognizable by sound, as well as be able to communicate complicated instructions in high-noise environments
• Demonstrate an attitude of safety in the workplace at all times
   

Required textbooks and supplies for students taking the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program (total $462.13): 

• Aircraft Electricity and Electronics - $133.99
• Aviation Mechanics Handbook - $16.29
• A & P Airframe Textbook/Workbook - $84.29
• A & P Technician Powerplant Textbook/Workbook - $84.29
• A & P Technician General Textbook/Workbook - $79.49
• Aircraft Spruce Catalog - $9.99
• Aircraft Inspection & Repair AC 43.13 - $23.79
• Logbook - $30.00

5% GST is not included in price. Price is subject to change. Textbooks available at OC Campus Store – Vernon by contacting 250-545-7291 ext. 2242 or ordering online.
 
Other required supplies:

• Okanagan College Coveralls (mandatory) $80. Note, price is approximate.

Optional textbooks (total $87.96):

• Aircraft Technical Dictionary $26.49
• A & P Powerplant Test Guide $20.49
• A & P Airframe Test Guide $20.49
• A & P General Test Guide $20.49

Applicants who have not satisfied the Math admission requirement within the last seven years, and/or do not meet the English admission requirement, must write the TEA Math and/or English test. Both of the assessments are online, multiple-choice and timed. Applicants are allotted 1 hour to complete each section (2 hours for both). A practice assessment and study resources are offered to all applicants who register to write the TEA.  Calculators are not allowed while completing the Math section; applicants who are observed to use a calculator of any sort will receive a grade of zero.  Applicants who do not achieve the minimum passing requirement on their initial attempt, are offered a second attempt at no additional cost after a two-week study period. 

Please ensure you write the assessment, and any required re-writes, prior to the deadline for admissions requirements provided by the Registrar’s office. For more information or to register for the Trades Entrance Assessment, click here. Further questions can be directed to the Trades and Apprenticeship office at trades@okanagan.bc.ca.

Please note: Applicants who successfully completed the ABLE test at Okanagan College within the two years prior to application for admission shall have their results accepted as equivalent to the Trades Entrance Assessment.