Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category E (Electronics)

Category E Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME-E) are responsible for the certification of an aircraft after maintenance, inspection, repair or modification is completed on any of its electrical or electronic systems. This is an occupation requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill. From modern aircraft with sophisticated fly by wire flight controls, autopilot, navigation, communication, in-flight entertainment, and monitoring systems, to legacy aircraft undergoing the installation of modern avionics. the Category E Aircraft Maintenance Engineer ensures that all systems are serviceable and fit for flight.
An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category E's tasks include:

Ensuring that navigation, communication, and autopilot systems are serviceable according to maintenance manual requirements
Performing maintenance, and testing on all aircraft systems, particularly the electrical and/or electronic interface
Performing installations of avionics equipment and systems on aircraft
Troubleshooting and repairing aircraft discrepancies in compliance with manufacturer's standards to expedite return to flight status
Overhauling and/or repairing parts and assemblies.

Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains. When available intakes are full, qualified applicants are wait-listed.

Applicants must meet all entrance requirements prior to applying to this program. If you are uncertain or do not meet the requirements we strongly recommend you complete any applicable Trades Entry Assessments before applying.
English language proficiency: one of the following:
Category 3 English Studies 12 (50%) or equivalent or
BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment
Math: one of the following:
Pre-Calculus 11 (60%) or
Foundations of Math 11 (60%) or
Workplace Math 11 (60%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment

Recommended for success
Completion of one of the following courses:
General Mechanics 11 or
Automotive Mechanics 11 or
Technical Education 11 or
Physics 11
Good colour vision
An interest in electronics, computers, and mechanics
Courses in Aircraft Maintenance offered by the Air Cadets are helpful in preparing students for the program.

IELTS Academic - Overall score 6.0 No band less than 5.0.
TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score 82 No section score less than 19.