Description
This program is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the maintenance of both large and small airplanes and helicopters.
It is Transport Canada approved to provide basic training towards an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 'M' License.
Your time in the program is split between the study of aircraft maintenance, theory and practical projects.
Upon graduation, if you attained Transport Canada approved training status, you will receive a Red River College Polytechnic Diploma along with a corresponding Letter of Accreditation containing a Transport Canada number. You will also be granted nineteen (19) months of the forty-eight (48) months aviation maintenance experience, and the three (3) technical examinations required to obtain your AME license.
After graduation, you will be required to gain on-the-job work experience for the balance of the 48-month Transport Canada requirement and write the Canadian Aviation Regulations exam. Once you meet these requirements you will be eligible for a Transport Canada AME “M” License.
This program has been accredited by the Canadian Forces for its Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Education Plan. For further information visit: National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.
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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.
This program requires completion of an assessment. We strongly advise you complete the assessment before applying to ensure you meet this program's required levels. If you choose to complete the assessment within 15 days after applying and do not achieve the required levels, your application will be cancelled without refund. See Regular Admission Requirement 3 for more information.
Regular Admission Requirements
| English Language Assessment | Minimum Required Levels | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L - Listening, S - Speaking, R - Reading, W - Writing | L | S | R | W |
| AEPUCE
(Academic English Program of University and College Entrance )
Requirement: Submission of a parchment (certificate) indicating successful completion of the AEPUCE program, including language levels achieved if available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language) | 60 | 70 | 60 | 60 |
| Communication for Engineers and Technologists
(RRC Pathway)
Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Duolingo
(Duolingo English Test)
* MINIMUM OVERAL SCORE OF 115 REQUIRED. There are no minimum required levels for L,S,R,W. Only Duolingo English Test scores that have been verified through the Duolingo English Test Portal will be accepted. | 0* | 0* | 0* | 0* |
| IELTS - Academic
(International English Language Testing System)
Please Note: 3 year expiry date for Nursing Program Applicants | 6.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English) | 58 | 65 | 58 | 58 |
| TOEFL-iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas. | 20 | 23 | 19 | 24 |
If you have an interest in aircraft, are mechanically inclined, and take pride in completing tasks to exacting standards you may want to consider a career in aircraft maintenance.
There are many aspects to this career, making it an excellent choice for someone who enjoys variety in their work. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers work in many different types of environments and geographical locations including remote locations for long periods. Shift work including evenings, nights and weekends is common in this occupation.
Persons best suited to this career have a keen interest in mechanical devices and operating principles. The work is technical - servicing, inspecting, repairing, installing, and troubleshooting.
Required skills include excellent problem solving, good verbal and written communication, good comprehension and attention to detail.
| Location | Start Date | Apply Link |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson | Oct 09, 2025 | Apply Now |
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 to maintain aircraft wood structures and fabric covered aircraft including recovering.
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 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 select the appropriate type of non-destructive testing inspection process to inspect aircraft structures or components.
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.
Building on the knowledge learned in AMEG-1011 Electrical Systems 1, students will continue their studies of electrical systems by exploring aircraft which make use of alternating current electricity, inductive and capacitive devices, and a variety of other semi-conductors. Students will examine aircraft electrical generators, alternators, voltage regulation, and will complete practical projects with electrical measuring devices, and various aircraft electrical generating components and systems.
Continuing the study of aircraft electrical systems with the knowledge learned in AMEG-1011 Electrical Systems 1 and AMEG-1012 Electrical Systems 2, students will explore circuit installation and wiring practices, the architecture of aircraft electrical systems, and motors. Practical projects will include troubleshooting and fault isolation of various aircraft power generation and distribution systems.
Students will learn the applicable Canadian Aviation Regulations with regard to aircraft maintenance requirements.
Students will learn to service and maintain aircraft environmental systems including heating, cooling, pressurization and oxygen.
Students will use applied mathematics and physics as problem-solving tools in day-to-day aircraft maintenance activities.
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 learn how to identify, select and safely use appropriate tools and equipment in aircraft maintenance.
Students will learn to maintain aircraft propellers and related systems excluding overhaul.
Students will learn how to maintain and service helicopter dynamic drive trains.
Students will learn how to safely service and maintain aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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.
Students will learn the history of the development and theory of operation of aircraft turbine engines.
This introductory-level course will introduce students to the foundation of ethical behaviour at work by employing critical thinking and demonstrating professional behaviour. The objective is to raise students' awareness of the importance of personal integrity in their chosen field.
Students will learn the theory of operation of aircraft turbine engines related systems and their components.
Students will perform maintenance tasks on aircraft gas turbine engines and their related systems.
Students will learn the history, development, and theory of operation of aircraft reciprocating engines.
Students will learn the theory of operation of aircraft reciprocating engine fuel systems, induction, supercharging, exhaust systems, and lubrication systems.
Students will learn the theory of operation of aircraft reciprocating engine starting and ignition systems, and will learn reciprocating engine maintenance procedures. Students will perform maintenance tasks on aircraft reciprocating engines.
Students will learn how to service and maintain landing gear systems and related components including wheels, brakes, indication systems and warning systems.
Students will learn helicopter theory of flight in relation to the rigging and maintenance of helicopter flight control systems. Students will also learn how to inspect helicopter structures.
This course allows the student to learn the basic principles of aircraft composites. The student will identify basic composite materials and equipment and perform aircraft composite repair techniques.
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 statically and dynamically balance propeller, rotor systems and dynamic drive systems.
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 to maintain aircraft metallic structures including fabrication of component parts.
Students will learn how to perform appropriate inspection procedures and documentation for aircraft maintenance in accordance with CARs and applicable reference manuals.
Students will learn how to maintain basic aircraft instrumentation systems excluding component overhaul.
Students will learn how to maintain basic aircraft avionics systems excluding component repair.
Students will learn how to maintain ice and rain protection systems.
Students will learn the theory of flight for fixed wing aircraft and the construction of fixed wing aircraft and its components.
Students will perform maintenance tasks related to the rigging and maintenance of airplane flight control systems and its structures.
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College Polytechnic programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at a minimum:
- Operating System: Windows 10;
- Capable to run Microsoft Office 365:
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
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.
Students may find opportunities with these potential employers in Canada: