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Description
Using a combination of classroom theory and practical training on our fixed and rotary wing aircraft, Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance Engineer provides the necessary foundation for entry-level positions in the aircraft maintenance industry.
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However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.
Regular Admission Requirements
| English Language Assessment | Minimum Scores for Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, and Post Graduate Certificates, Post-graduate Diplomas | Minimum Scores for Bachelor Degrees and Creative Communication (excluding Nursing) | Minimum Scores for Applicable Health Related Programs*** |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAEL Online or In-Person | Overall band score of 60 | Overall band score of 70 and Writing of 60 | Overall band score of 70 and Writing of 60†† |
| IELTS Academic Level | Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5 | Overall 6.5 and No band below 6.0 | Overall 7.0 and No band below 6.5 |
| Password Skills | Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5 | Overall 6.5 and No band below 6.0 | Overall 7.0 and No band below 6.5†† |
| LINC Certificate | 7 | 8 | Successful completion of Communication for Health Care Professions†† |
| Duolingo Language Test† | 115 and above+ with a min. of 95 in each section | 125 and above with a min. of 100 in each section | N/A†† |
| New English for Academic and Professional Purposes | Successful completion of the program 5 (min 70%) | Successful completion of the program 5 (min 70%) | N/A†† |
| PTE | 54 overall Min 50 in each skill |
60 overall Min 55 in each skill band |
N/A†† |
| TOEFL-ibt Academic Level | 80 (20L, 20S, 19R, 21W) |
90 (22L, 22S, 22R, 24W) |
98 (24L, 23S, 24R, 27W) |
| Academic English Program for University and College Entrance Program (AEPUCE) | Successful Completion | Successful Completion | N/A†† |
| CELBAN | N/A | N/A | 8, 8, 8, 7†† |
†The Duolingo Language Test will no longer be an approved English proficiency test for applications to the Bachelor of Nursing and Allied Health Programs
††These English Language Assessments will not be accepted by Medical Laboratory Sciences
***Applicable Health Related Programs:
If you have an interest in aircraft, are mechanically inclined, like to work with your hands, take pride in completing tasks to exacting standards, and have an attitude for safety you may want to consider a career in aircraft maintenance.
There are many aspects to this career, making it an excellent choice if you enjoy variety of work in a 'jack of all trades' environment. Aircraft maintenance personnel are involved with many systems and components related to aircraft and their operation.
Persons best suited to this career should have a keen interest in mechanical devices and operating principles. The work is technical including inspecting, repairing, installing, and diagnostic troubleshooting. This requires aircraft maintenance personnel to be well versed in all aspects of the aircraft and the related systems they are maintaining.
Other skills required include good communication, good comprehension, basic math, hand/eye dexterity, and the ability to work in a team environment.
Students may apply for financial assistance through the Manitoba Student Aid program. For general information on applying please call 204-945-6321 or 1-800-204-1685, or visit their website at www.manitobastudentaid.ca, which also includes an online application. For detailed information, please visit one of the RRC Polytech Student Service Centres or call 204-632-2327. Applicants requiring financial assistance should complete their student loan applications well in advance of the class start date.
Topics covered in the course are: how to safely perform ground handling and servicing of aircraft, and select and use appropriate fire extinguishers for fire suppression.
Students will learn how to select and install aircraft hardware and ensure that installed hardware is certified and traceable.
Students will learn to select proper materials for airframe repair and maintenance and assess and control corrosion.
Students will be introduced to direct current electrical theory, including atomic structure, electrostatics, and magnetism as applicable to aircraft electrical systems. Students will explore a variety of aircraft storage batteries, electrical measuring devices, and complete practical projects involving aircraft batteries, Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws.
Students will learn how to safely service an aircraft with the correct rated fuel. Students will also be taught general maintenance of aircraft fuel systems.
Students will use applied mathematics and physics as problem-solving tools in day-to-day aircraft maintenance activities.
This course describes the assembly of aircraft and rigging of aircraft flight controls.
Students will learn to weight aircraft as per manufacturers' recommendations, compute centre of gravity, prepare a new or revised weight and balance and amend the equipment list as required.
Students will learn how to identify, select and safely use appropriate tools and equipment in aircraft maintenance.
Students will learn how to safely service and maintain aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Aircraft Propulsion Systems provides the fundamentals and basic operating principles for aircraft motive systems, including gas turbine engines, piston engines, and aircraft propellers.
Introduction to the Canadian Aviation Regulations identifies the basic framework of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, enabling participants to navigate the standards and regulations associated with Canadian civil aviation.
This course gives the student the basic principles of helicopter theory of flight. The student will be able to identify the major components of a helicopter and state the operating principle of each component.
Students will practice sheet metal forming projects to gain experience in handling aircraft aluminum, riveting, and sheet metal forming within an aircraft standard.
Meets requirements of Human Factors Training
• Includes methods of dealing with stress, fatigue, complacency and distraction
• Enhances communication and safety methods
• Examines efficiency in the workplace
• Certificate of Attendance for Human Factors Training is issued as a result of attending the full 14 hour session
Students will learn to read and interpret common types of aircraft technical drawings encountered in day-to-day aircraft maintenance or repair and create sketches or drawings that accurately transmit technical information.
Students will learn how to service and maintain landing gear systems and related components including wheels, brakes, indication systems and warning systems.
Apprenticeship Opportunities
RRC Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Diploma program
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
Book Lists & Prices
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Total cost of required books approximately $320.00 + applicable taxes
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For detailed pricing please call 1-800-665-9864.
Employment opportunities include: