Program overview
The Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program provides technical training focused on assessing damage, controlling corrosion, and executing structural repairs or fabrications across various aircraft types:
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Core Technical Duties: Hands-on assessment, maintenance, repair, and replacement of structural components using sheet metal, composite materials, wood, and specialized fabrics.
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Transport Canada Accreditation: Accredited under Transport Canada guidelines to meet the basic training requirements for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License Category “S” (Structures).
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Licensing Fast-Track: Grants qualified graduates a 10-month experience credit toward the 36 total required months, alongside exemption credits for the required technical knowledge examinations.
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Industry Outcomes: Emphasizes safe workplace practices, material fabrication standards, and regulatory compliance required to write the Aircraft Maintenance Regulations licensing exam.
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Target Employment Sectors: Prepares graduates for roles in regional and national airlines, helicopter overhaul facilities, aircraft repair stations, composite manufacturing, and aircraft fabrication plants.