The Avionics Technology program provides the knowledge and skills required to start a career as an aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) “E”.
As an “E” licensed AME, you will be responsible for servicing and repairing aircraft electrical and electronic systems. An “E” licensed aircraft maintenance engineer maintains and repairs the aircraft's communication, navigation and data systems.
This program covers all the aspects of aircraft avionics systems used in general aviation, corporate, charter, and transport category aircraft and helicopters.
The program is four semesters long, with a break between semesters two and three. All classes are scheduled at the Art Smith Aero Centre for Training and Technology nearby the Calgary International Airport.
Potential careers:
Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors
Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
29 May 2024
Start date
6 May 2024, 3 September 2024
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
1301-16 Avenue NW,
CALGARY,
Alberta (AB),
T2M 0L4, Canada
At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
English language requirement:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 in each skill/category
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): 60 overall band
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 20 in each category
Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA): A score of 8 in each section
Pearson Test of English (PTE): A minimum score of 53
Michigan English Test (MELAB): A minimum score of 51
Duolingo: 105 minimum
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