London, Canada
DURATION
32 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 18,438 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international costs | Canadian costs: CAD 4,397.36
Key Summary
Introduction
The Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program introduces students to the exciting world of aviation repair. Students will learn to repair, overhaul, and modify commercial aircraft. Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations.
Your Learning Experience
This one-year Ontario College Certificate prepares students to repair, overhaul, and modify commercial aircraft by high standards of aviation safety. The hands-on, project-based curriculum in this program provides students with technical training for material and component assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, and repair.
This is a Transport Canada-approved program (TC-2019-09-4268) that will allow eligible graduates to receive 10 months towards a Transport Canada-issued Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License, Category S. Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers with Canadian and international aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations.
CIP Code: 47.0607
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Repairs 2
- Repairs 1
- Shop Management and Safety
- Technical Drawings/Information
- Mechanics of Flight
- Aircraft Structures
- Mathematics for Aircraft Maintenance
- General Hand Tools
- Composites 1
- Co-operative Education Employment Preparation
- Strategies for AME Communication
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Aircraft Systems
- Plastics and Sealants
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Metallurgy and Heat Treating Processes
- Canadian Aviation Regulations
- Composites 2
- Repairs 3
- Repairs 4
Program Outcome
- Complete minor and major maintenance, assembly, fabrication, and structural repair work on large or small, fixed or rotary-wing aircraft using the appropriate tools and equipment;
- Diagnose malfunctions and defects or other problems in metallic and composite structures, instruments, and related components using technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, engineering orders, and standards of performance and safety;
- Complete airworthiness directives, manufacturers' service bulletin, and engineering modification tasks on aircraft systems and metallic and composite structures;
- Dismantle and reassemble airframes for repair and overhaul;
- Evaluate the structural integrity of airframes before and during disassembly to prevent further damage to the airframe;
- Design and generate damage reports, shop sketches, and rectification statements and use design criteria to generate damage repair schemes;
- Identify and employ modern manufacturing techniques with advanced composite and sheet metal structures;
- Perform weight and balance calculations to ensure accurate aircraft information is available for flight and loading;
- Interpret written instructions, schematics, manufacturers' specifications, technical drawings, manuals, and computer-based information while performing routine and unscheduled tasks;
- Maintain detailed inspection, repair, maintenance, and certification records and reports to meet industry regulations and logbook requirements;
- Perform all work by health and safety regulations, manufacturers' specifications, Canadian Aviation Regulations and Transport Canada guidelines, and company practices, policies, and procedures.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Fanshawe’s Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program is a Transport Canada-approved program (TC-2019-09-4268) allowing eligible graduates to receive 10 months of credit towards earning a Transport Canada-issued aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) “S” license. Graduates are prepared for careers with organizations involved in Canadian and international aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program:
Robotics and Automation Technician
Monitor and identify system faults or issues and take corrective action to maximize the production of robotic systems used on site.
Airframe and Engine Apprentice or Avionics Apprentice
Help maintain a varied fleet of 13 aircraft, including light aircraft, helicopters, jet trainers, jet fighters, and a heavy seaplane.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Looking for individuals who are dedicated, energetic, and passionate about their role in keeping crews and passengers safe by conducting regular maintenance before takeoff.