College Certificate in Aircraft Structural Repair Technician

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

1. 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;
2. 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;
3. Complete airworthiness directives, manufacturers' service bulletin, and engineering modification tasks on aircraft systems and metallic and composite structures;
4. Dismantle and reassemble airframes for repair and overhaul;
5. Evaluate the structural integrity of airframes before and during disassembly to prevent further damage to the airframe;
6. Design and generate damage reports, shop sketches, and rectification statements and use design criteria to generate damage repair schemes;
7. Identify and employ modern manufacturing techniques with advanced composite and sheet metal structures;
8. Perform weight and balance calculations to ensure accurate aircraft information is available for flight and loading;
9. Interpret written instructions, schematics, manufacturers' specifications, technical drawings, manuals, and computer-based information while performing routine and unscheduled tasks;
10. Maintain detailed inspection, repair, maintenance, and certification records and reports to meet industry regulations and logbook requirements;
11. Perform all work by health and safety regulations, manufacturers' specifications, Canadian Aviation Regulations and Transport Canada guidelines, and company practices, policies, and procedures.

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.