Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance & Avionics(Co-op-2025/2026
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-1064 | Shop Safety & Aircraft Tools | 3 | ||
| This course is an introduction to the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) category M license. It outlines the regulations, requirements and processes as well as the roles and responsibilities of the AME in the shop/hangar environment. The course also provides study of general tools and tools specific to aviation and how they are safely used on the materials of the aircraft industry. | ||||
| AVIA-1025 | Aircraft Corrosion Control | 3 | ||
| This course is the study of the materials of modern aircraft and the processes involved in protecting them from their environment. | ||||
| AVIA-1050 | Fixed Wing Aerodynamics | 4.5 | ||
| This course is the study of basic aerodynamic principles used in aircraft. It is designed for a full understanding of the devices and components used for aircraft control and flight performance. | ||||
| AVIA-1065 | Aircraft Reciprocating Engines | 6 | ||
| This course is the comprehensive study of aircraft reciprocating engines and their systems. | ||||
| AVIA-1052 | Aircraft Propellers | 1.5 | ||
| This course is the comprehensive study of aircraft propellers and their systems. | ||||
| AVIA-1030 | Aircraft DC Electrical Systems | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a comprehensive introduction to basic electrical theory and components used in aircraft direct current (DC) systems. Students will gain a familiarity with electrical equipment construction and operation, and its application in industry. | ||||
| COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
| This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. | ||||
| EDUC-1105 | Strategies for AME Communication | 3 | ||
| This course is designed to support non-native speakers of English with the necessary language requirements to be successful in their Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programs (AAM4, AVI1, AVM4, and ASR1). Emphasis will be placed on sector-specific vocabulary acquisition, AME terminology and abbreviations, listening and reading comprehension, and effective communication skills, both oral and written. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course. | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-1031 | Aircraft Metallic Structure & Metallurgy | 6 | ||
| This course is the study of basic maintenance workshop safety and practices. It includes hands on practice with the identification and safe and proper use of common industry tools as used in sheet metal repair. | ||||
| AVIA-1066 | Hydraulic Controls/Emergency Equipment | 6 | ||
| This course is a comprehensive study of several of the systems found on modern aircraft. Students will gain a familiarity with the systems, their components and their operation in preparation for the next steps in maintenance. | ||||
| AVIA-1033 | Canadian Aviation Regulations | 1.5 | ||
| This course is a continuation of the study of the regulations as they affect the role of the AME andmaintain safety. | ||||
| AVIA-1035 | Rotary Wing Aerodynamics | 4.5 | ||
| This course is the study of basic aerodynamic principles used in aircraft. It is designed for a better understanding of the devices and components used for rotary wing aircraft control and performance. | ||||
| AVIA-1036 | Aircraft AC Electrical Systems | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a comprehensive introduction to basic electrical theory and components used in aviation Alternating Current (AC) systems. Students will gain a familiarity with electrical equipment construction and operation, and its application in industry. | ||||
| Level 3 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course. | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-1038 | Aircraft Materials/Hardware | 3 | ||
| This course is the study of industry standards in the classification and use of common aircraft wire, connectors, control and protection devices, and hardware. | ||||
| AVIA-1039 | Aircraft Non-Metallic Structure & Comp | 6 | ||
| This course is the study of basic composite workshop safety and practices. It includes hands on practice with the identification and safe and proper use of common industry tools. | ||||
| AVIA-1068 | Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines | 4.5 | ||
| This course is the comprehensive study of aircraft turbine engines and their systems. | ||||
| AVIA-1041 | Aircraft Water, Fuel & Ignition Systems | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a continuation of the study of several of the systems found on modern aircraft. Students will gain a familiarity with the systems, their components and their operation in preparation for the next steps in maintenance. | ||||
| AVIA-1042 | Aircraft Airframe Electrical Systems | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a continuation of the comprehensive study of electrical systems with a focus on actual aircraft systems and their operation. | ||||
| Level 4 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course. | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-1067 | AMO Management: Records & Inspections | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a continuation of the study of the regulations as they affect the role of the AME working on Canadian registered aircraft and in an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO). | ||||
| AVIA-1069 | Maintenance Techniques | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a study of fault isolation in systems found on modern aircraft. Students will hone their familiarity with the systems and apply their systems knowledge to determine the factors affecting the proper operation of aircraft systems. | ||||
| AVIA-1045 | Aircraft Turbine Engine Maintenance | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a study of the maintenance requirements for turbine engines and their fuel systems. | ||||
| AVIA-1046 | Aircraft Starting & Indications | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a continuation of the study of several of the systems found on modern aircraft.Students will gain a familiarity with the systems, their components and their operation in preparation for the next steps in maintenance. | ||||
| AVIA-1070 | Avionics-Intro | 4.5 | ||
| This course is an introduction to the field of avionics instruments as applicable to the M category AME. | ||||
| Level 5 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course. | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-1058 | Avionics Digital Fundamentals | 6 | ||
| This course is designed to introduce student to Electronic Flight Instruments, including Numbering Systems, Data Conversion, Data Buses, Logic Circuits, Microprocessors, Integrated Circuits, Multiplexing, Fiber Optics, Electronic Displays, Electrostatic Sensitive Devices, Software Management Control and the general Electromagnetic Environment. | ||||
| AVIA-1006 | Avionics Radio Theory | 5.5 | ||
| This course is a study of the basic principles of radio transmission, reception and radio coveragetechniques used in aircraft radio systems. | ||||
| AVIA-1083 | Aviation Electronics | 4.5 | ||
| This course is an introduction to the theory of electronic component, circuit and servomechanism fundamentals. | ||||
| AVIA-1017 | Aircraft Flight Instruments | 4 | ||
| This course is a study of common aircraft flight instrument basics and their system configurations.It includes system testing maintenance procedures and practices. | ||||
| AVIA-1018 | Aircraft Internal Communications | 1.5 | ||
| This course is a study of common aircraft internal communication system basics and their aircraft configurations. It includes system testing and maintenance procedures and practices. | ||||
| Level 6 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-1062 | Aircraft Wireless Communications Systems | 3 | ||
| This course introduces student to common wireless communication systems such as, Aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitters, Aircraft VHF Communication Systems, Aircraft HF Communication Systems, Aircraft Selective Calling Systems, Aircraft ACARS Systems, Aircraft Radiotelephone Systems, and Aircraft SATCOM Systems. | ||||
| AVIA-1020 | Aircraft Radio Navigation Systems | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a study of common aircraft radio navigation and secondary surveillance radarsystem basics and their aircraft configurations. It includes system testing and maintenance procedures and practices. | ||||
| AVIA-1063 | Aircraft Automatic Flight Control System | 3 | ||
| This course introduces students to Automatic Flight Control Systems, such as, Aircraft Radar Altimeters Aircraft Weather Radars,Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems, Inertial Navigation and Automatic Flight Control Systems. GAC-21H Stability Augmentation Systems GAC-21I Aircraft Flight Management. | ||||
| AVIA-1022 | Avionics Installations & Standard Prac. | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a study and performance of aircraft avionic system installation procedures, practicesand regulations. | ||||
| AVIA-1023 | Flight Line Maintenance Practices | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a study of common aircraft avionic systems testing, trouble shooting and repairprocedures, standards and regulations. | ||||
| Gen Ed - Electives | ||||
| Take 12 General Education Credits - Usually taken in Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 37 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||