​An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for the release of an aircraft after maintenance, inspection, repair or modification. This is an occupation requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill (Source: BCIT).

What does an AME category do?

• Certifies the airworthiness of airframe, piston and turbine engines, electrical/electronic systems, propellers, and rotary systems.
• Troubleshoots aircraft structural, mechanical, or electrical systems to identify problems.
  
• Repairs and overhauls aircraft structural, mechanical, or electrical systems.
  
• Installs or modifies aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems.
• Supervises, performs, and documents routine maintenance.
  

What do I need to start?

• English 12
  
• General Mechanics 11, Automotive Mechanics 11, Technical Education 11, or Physics 11 (strong marks in Math and Physics will be an asset!)
• An interest in mechanics
  
• Courses in Aircraft Maintenance offered by the Air Cadets are helpful in preparing students for the program
  
• Completion of BCIT Mechanical Reasoning Trades Entry Assessment
  

What are the benefits?

• Tuition-free post-secondary apprenticeship training (first module of program)
  
• Up to 16 graduation credits
  
• Apprenticeship Technical Training Certification Level 1
  
• Student registered with SkilledTradesBC
  

When and where is the program offered?

The program takes place at BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus (Richmond). 16 months (64 weeks), full-time and in-person.

They offer January, August, September and May intakes.

How do I register?

Please see the school Work Experience Teacher for application package. You will then participate in an interview.

Please do not apply directly to BCIT for this program. To be eligible for TUITION FREE programming, you must apply through the North Vancouver School District.