Aircraft Mechanic Basics Certificate

Career Prospects

Employment may be found working for airlines and various other aviation-related businesses such as air taxis, police, air ambulances, survey companies, agriculture, and pilot training facilities. Some flying clubs also employ aircraft engineers. Others opportunities include employment as instructors, administrative sales personnel, technical reps, accident investigators or the Canadian Armed Forces. They can also be employed by aircraft manufacturers in production fitting or design and development.

Details

Admission Prerequisites

Math - one of the following:

• BC Pre-Calculus Math 11 or BC Pre-Calculus Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent.
• Alberta Applied Math 20, Math 20-3, Math 20-2, Pure Math 20, or Math 30-1 with a minimum final grade of C.
• MATH 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent.

English - one of the following:

• BC Language Arts 11 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C, or equivalent.
• BC Language Arts 12 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C, or equivalent.
• Alberta English Language Arts ELA 20-2, or ELA 20-1 with a minimum final grade of C.
• Alberta English Language Arts ELA 30-2, or ELA 30-1 with a minimum final grade of C.
• ENGL 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent.
• IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent English placement test and score.

Concurrent studies (dual credit)
Math - one of the following:

• BC Pre-Calculus Math 11 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent.
• BC Pre-Calculus Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent.

English - one of the following:

• BC Language Arts 11 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C, or equivalent.
• BC Language Arts 12 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C, or equivalent.

A BC grade 11 core science (preferably physics) or equivalent with a minimum grade of C.
One Grade 10 level shop class is also recommended. 

Important Notes

1. The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
   Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
2. Students must provide safety equipment, including two pairs of full-sleeved coveralls, footwear having CSA safety-toe protection with soft soles for climbing on aircraft, and CSA approved safety glasses with clear lenses.
3. Students are required to have a computer (PC or laptop) with minimum computer requirements as listed on the NLC website (www.nlc.bc.ca/Services/Information-Technology/minPC).
4. The program is affiliated with the Industry Training Authority.
5. The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide (effective Sept 2022) approved by NLC’s Education Council. Download a PDF of the current Program Completion Guide

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Certificate in Aircraft Mechanic Basics