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Regular Admission Requirements
If you have an interest in how an aircraft is built, repaired and modified to exacting standards you may want to consider a career as an Aircraft Structural Repair Technician. The work involves inspecting, repairing, installing, and modifications to aircraft structures. Good technical communication and reading skills in English are required.
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Students will learn fixed wing/helicopter theory of flight, aircraft structural design theory, and various aircraft systems including power-plants, landing gear, hydraulics, environmental systems, and ice/rain protection.
Students will learn to interpret technical log entries, type approvals, repair design approvals, advisory material, company procedures, manufacturer specifications, and material specifications. Students will also learn the privileges and responsibilities of a licensed AME.
Students will refer to applicable drawings, build fixtures to align parts, and use temporary fasteners to maintain tolerances to assemble components using correct procedures.
Students will learn the applicable Canadian Aviation Regulations with regard to aircraft maintenance.
Students will interpret drawings and technical information used to fabricate composite components and fabricate components from composite materials using appropriate methods.
Students will learn approved repair procedures for composites and test components after repairs.
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to inspect aircraft structures for corrosion, measure damage caused by corrosion, identify types of corrosion and describe the removal, treatment and prevention processes of metals used in aviation.
The student will use applied mathematics and physics as problem-solving tools in day-to-day aircraft maintenance activities.
Students will learn the guidelines involving testing, repairing, and recovering aircraft fabric surfaces.
In this course, the student will interpret technical information in order to identify fastener installation procedures and install various fasteners used in the aviation industry.
Students will learn the correct procedures for selecting materials and fittings in the disassembly, bending, and beading of aircraft rigid fluid lines. Students will also fabricate flexible hoses and lines.
Students will learn to identify, select, and operate tools used in the structural repair of aircraft.
Students in this course will learn to identify sealing requirements and how to prepare surfaces, select, mix, apply sealant and check for leaks.
Students will interpret drawings and technical information used to fabricate sheet metal components. Students will also measure and fabricate components from sheet metal using appropriate methods.
Students will learn aircraft sheet metal repair procedures including removing damaged parts, and how to reinforce, splice, and replace aircraft structural components.
In this course, students will assess damage history, visually inspect aircraft structures, interpret NDI results, draw shop sketches, and determine repair.
The student will be able to identify acceptable methods for repair, detect corrosion, straighten, check alignment, remove damage and fabricate parts for repair of aircraft tubular structures.
In this course, students will inspect, polish, replace and fabricate aircraft windows.
Students will learn to identify safety hazards in the shop environment, use tools and equipment in a safe manner, and show compliance with WHMIS regulations.
Students will fabricate, inspect, and repair aircraft wood structures following applicable aircraft standards.
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
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
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As a graduate you will have the skills needed to seek employment as a Structural Repair Technician. Employment opportunities for graduates of this program include: