About Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance in Fanshawe College
Aircraft safety is the most important aspect of the aviation industry. As an aviation technician, you will be a valued and vital part of the aircraft maintenance technician team responsible for ensuring that safety.
As one of the top aircraft maintenance engineering colleges in Canada, the Norton Wolf School of Aviation Technology offers aviation maintenance training for anyone aspiring for a career as an aircraft maintenance technician. Students in this Transport Canada-approved program will learn all aspects of aircraft systems used in general aviation, corporate, charter transport category aircraft and helicopters.
Your aviation maintenance technician training will help develop cutting-edge computer and electronic systems skills; you will also study propellers, aviation regulations, wing aerodynamics and more. With aircraft constantly evolving and improving, you will have opportunities to adapt and upgrade your skills as you progress through the program and embark on a life-long learning journey.
Aviation maintenance careers
When you graduate, you'll be prepared for a career with Canadian and international aircraft maintenance and aircraft manufacturing organizations. As well, you'll be able to pursue your license in fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft in either the M1 or M2 categories.
With the Aviation Technician program, you'll be exposed to many of the diverse options and opportunities available in the aircraft industry. The path you choose will be up to you.
Career Opportunities
This program provides eighteen months of Approved Basic Training credit towards the forty-eight months experience required to obtain a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license in the 'M' Category, and prepares the students for careers with Canadian and international aircraft maintenance and aircraft manufacturing organizations. Upon graduation the student will be able to follow a career path that will allow them to pursue their license in fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft in the M1 and M2 categories.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
- All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
- Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5 - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence.
TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years
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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance
To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:
Tuition fee
The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:
International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.
Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.
Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8
