Aircraft Mechanical Engineer Foundation

Aircraft Mechanical Engineer Foundation (19 months, Special Planning Required)

  • Format: Full Time
  • Offered: Multiple intakes
  • Program Duration: 74 weeks
  • Delivery Location: Kelowna, BC

Program description

The program consists of consists of 74 weeks (2035 Hours) of full-time studies. Approximately 45 percent of the day is spent on theory discussions in a classroom setting, followed by hands-on-practical training at the the OC Aerospace Campus. The program follows a national set of standards and is accredited by Transport Canada. Upon successful completion, the graduate will receive an Okanagan College Diploma. Transport Canada will grant graduates 18 months Basic Training credit to the required 48 months total credit that is required to obtain an Aircraft Maintenance "M" license.

Admission Requirements

  • Youth Train in Trades - in grade 12 (all core grad requirements completed apart from CLC A and B, and senior electives)
  • Minimum English 12 or English First Peoples 12 – 67% plus
  • Minimum Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 – 67% plus
  • All Core grad requirements completed: 
    • Senior Grad requirements include: English 12 or English First Peoples 12, English 11, Senior Socials, Senior Math (Foundations or Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11), and a Senior Science 
    • All grade 10 grad requirements.