The program’s accreditation is ongoing and subject to periodic audits from Transport Canada. Students with higher grades in high school usually experience more success in SAIT’s programs. Students must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language at a level exceeding basic conversational English. The material is presented at a fairly rapid rate so, for the greatest level of success, students must be present and take responsibility for their learning experience. Most successful students spend approximately two hours per day doing homework and review, with additional study required to prepare for exams. Students are not required to purchase a laptop for this program. These courses are delivered in one of the two computer labs available at the Art Smith Aero Centre. Some of the courses in this program are web-based and will require the students to access information from the Internet. This is a two-year diploma program and all classes are scheduled at the Art Smith Aero Centre for Training and Technology, located at the Calgary International Airport. The program covers all the aspects of aircraft maintenance including general aviation, corporate, charter, transport category aircraft, and helicopters. An Aircraft Maintenance Technician/Engineer is responsible for the servicing and repair of aircraft and aircraft components.

Once employed in the aviation industry, students may work toward the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer “M” (AME) license. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology program offers the student the knowledge and skills required to enter a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician.

Aircraft mechanic