Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology

• Two-year diploma
• Fall and winter starts

Program Description

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology program will give you the knowledge and skills required to enter a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) “M”. As an “M” licensed AME, you will be responsible for the servicing and repair of aircraft and aircraft components. The program covers all the aspects of aircraft maintenance including general aviation, corporate, charter, transport category aircraft, and helicopters. The program is four semesters in length with a break between semesters two and three. All classes are scheduled at the Art Smith Aero Centre for Training and Technology, located at the Calgary International Airport. Some of the courses in this program are web-based and will require students to access information from the Internet. These courses are delivered in one of the two computer labs available at the Art Smith Aero Centre. Students are not required to purchase a laptop for this program.

Your Career

Graduates find work as aircraft maintenance technicians leading to an aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) “M” license. Upon successful program completion and achieving 70% or greater in all of the courses and a minimum of 95% program attendance, you will receive 18 months credit towards a mandatory 48 month work experience requirement needed in order to obtain your AME license.

Admission Requirements

Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 50% in the following courses or equivalents:

• Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30 or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, AND,
• English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please see English Proficiency.
• View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.

Selection

Winter 2012
To be included in selection, applications must be submitted prior to November 1, along with all supporting documents.  

Early Admission
Early admission will be offered to all applicants who have achieved or will achieve a minimum overall average of 65% in the admission requirements.  Program will be offered up to 90% of quota.

Selection Criteria
If the program is oversubscribed the following criteria will take effect for the remaining 10% of the quota:

• Applicants possessing the highest academic average using the admission requirements.

Fall 2012 and Winter 2013

Early Admission
To be considered for early admission applicants must apply and submit all supporting documentation by February 5 (Fall intake) or November 1 (Winter intake).

Applicants who have achieved or will achieve both:

• A minimum of 65% in Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30 or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or their equivalents, AND
• A minimum of 65% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30

Selection Criteria
If the program is oversubscribed the following criteria will take effect for the remaining applicants:

• Applicants possessing the highest academic average using the admission requirements.

Note: Two seats in each intake are reserved for applicants having industry experience as approved by the academic chair. Two seats are reserved for students in the James Fowler Aviation Program or other high schools that have an aviation technician program.

Student Success

• Most successful students spend approximately two hours per day doing homework and review, with additional study required to prepare for exams.
• The material is presented at a fairly rapid rate so for the greatest level of success, students must be present and take responsibility for their learning experience.
• Students must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language at a level exceeding basic conversational English.
• Students with higher grades in high school usually experience more success in SAIT programs.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

• Upon successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a SAIT diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology.
• Students that achieve a B- or better in all courses, and meet the minimum requirements will be eligible for a work experience credit toward an AME “M” license.

Accreditation

• The program’s accreditation is ongoing and subject to periodic audits from Transport Canada and the Canadian Council for Aircraft and Aerospace (CCAA). Students achieving 50% or higher in each course will receive a SAIT diploma.
• Graduates who are in compliance with the required attendance (95%) and minimum marks of 70% will receive Transport Canada credit of 18 months work experience towards the AME “M” license.

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
• International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
• For student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

• Books and supplies are approximately $800 – $1,000 for the first year and $700 – $800 for the second year.
• Students are also required to purchase approximately $1,800 in personal safety equipment, coveralls and a basic tool kit. The students must have these items no later than the end of the second week of classes.

Program Outline

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For More Information

Information: 403.284.7018
Email: aerocentre@sait.ca
Website: School of Transportation

Transfer with Diploma to…

Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

• Athabasca University
• British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Griffith University
• NAIT
• SAIT Polytechnic
• Thompson Rivers University
• University of New Brunswick, Saint John

Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

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• International Students
• Mature Students
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition