AM 288 | Introduction to Gas Turbine Powerplants | 3 | Expand Students will be introduced to gas turbine powerplants. Students will examine the historical development, types, operation and construction of gas turbine powerplants in a classroom environment. | |
AM 294 | Metallic Structures & Aeronautical Prod. | 4 | Expand Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of sheet metal repair, structures, landing gear systems, quarantine and bonded stores. Students will be introduced to weight and balance requirements and procedures. | |
AM 295 | Metallic Structures & Weight & Bal Lab | 6 | Expand The student will develop skills required to carry out basic aircraft sheet metal repairs. Projects will focus on techniques of installing solid rivets, rivet layout, and bend allowance, installation of common aircraft fasteners. Students will also conduct weight and balance of an aircraft along with the appropriate documentation. Students will apply basic work safety practices in the shop environment. | |
AM 399 | Aircraft Maintenance Co-op Work Term | 30 | Expand The placement is negotiated and coordinated by the Placement Office and the Program Coordinator. The procedures and regulations pertaining to this placement will be according to the College's 'CO-OP HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS'. During this work placement, the actual duration of which will be 420 hours, the student has the opportunity to apply his/her theory and practical skills in a full-time work situation outside of the academic environment. This will help the student in developing his/her long-term career goals. In addition to having his/her work performance evaluated by the employer, the student will complete and submit for evaluation a formal report describing the placement. | |
AS 332 | Workplace Readiness | 3 | Expand This course is designed to help the student develop career preparation skills as well as good working and personal relationships. The student will be able to understand the importance of delivering service excellence to the customer, the employer and themselves. The focus will be on practicing techniques that strengthen these relationships, preparing for, and securing workplace and professional success. | |
AM 230 | Advanced Theory of Flight & Human Factors | 3 | Expand The students will be introduced to aerodynamics, basic operation and construction of helicopters and propellers. The students will examine human factors and their relationship to aircraft maintenance. Students will identify human capabilities and limitations to co-workers and the effect they may have on the efficiency and the safety of aircraft. Elements such as stress, fatigue, assertiveness, and health issues will be examined. The students will also be introduced to the Canadian Aviation Regulations. | |
AM 270 | Power Generation/Distribution | 4 | Expand Students will examine aircraft electrical generation and distribution systems for both general aviation and air transport aircraft. Aircraft electrical schematics, components, motor theory and construction will be examined in detail. | |
AM 271 | Power Generation/Distribution Lab | 3 | Expand Students will learn to inspect, evaluate, and maintain aircraft power generation and distribution systems in a shop (lab) environment. Aircraft batteries will be removed, serviced, and re-installed in aircraft. DC Generators and electrical motors will be disassembled, inspected/repaired, reassembled, tested and installed into an aircraft electrical system. | |
AM 275 | Reciprocating Engines Systems | 4 | Expand Students will be introduced to carburetion principles, reciprocating engine ignition and starting systems, including operation and troubleshooting. Engine systems will be detailed including lubrication, induction, cooling and exhaust. Engine run-up, testing, troubleshooting and inhibiting procedures will also be highlighted. | |
AM 276 | Reciprocating Engines Systems Lab | 6 | Expand The student will perform the removal, inspection, replacement, repair and testing of several engine components including magnetos, ignition harness and starters. The student will conduct oil filter contaminant inspections, engine installation and removal, engine troubleshooting and inhibiting and the use of appropriate shop manuals and procedures. Students will apply basic work safety practices in the shop environment. | |