The Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program introduces students to the exciting world of aviation repair. Students will learn to repair, overhaul, and modify commercial aircrafts. Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations.This one-year Ontario College Certificate prepares students to repair, overhaul, and modify commercial aircraft in accordance with high standards of aviation safety. The hands-on, project-based curriculum in this program provides students with technical training for material and component assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, and repair.This is a Transport Canada-approved program (TC-2019-09-4268) that will allow eligible graduates to receive 10 months towards a Transport Canada-issued Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License, Category S. Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers with Canadian and international aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations.Career Information ​​​​​​Fanshawe’s Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program is a Transport Canada-approved program (TC-2019-09-4268) allowing eligible graduates to receive 10 months credit towards earning a Transport Canada-issued aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) “S” license. Graduates are prepared for careers with organizations involved in Canadian and international aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul.Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in OntarioHere are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program:Robotics and Automation TechnicianMonitor and identify system faults or issues and take corrective action to maximize production of robotic systems used on site.Airframe and Engine Apprentice or Avionics ApprenticeHelp maintain a varied fleet of 13 aircraft, including light aircraft, helicopters, jet trainers, jet fighters and a heavy seaplane.Aircraft Maintenance EngineerLooking for individuals who are dedicated, energetic and passionate about their role in keeping crews and passengers safe by conducting regular maintenance before takeoff.Learning OutcomesComplete minor and major maintenance, assembly, fabrication, and structural repair work on large or small, fixed or rotary wing aircraft using the appropriate tools and equipment;Diagnose malfunctions and defects or other problems in metallic and composite structures, instruments, and related components using technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, engineering orders, and standards of performance and safety;Complete airworthiness directives, manufacturers' service bulletin, and engineering modification tasks on aircraft systems and metallic and composite structures;Dismantle and reassemble airframes for repair and overhaul;Evaluate the structural integrity of airframes prior to and during disassembly to prevent further damage to the airframe;Design and generate damage reports, shop sketches and rectification statements and use design criteria to generate damage repair schemes;Identify and employ modern manufacturing techniques with advanced composite and sheet metal structures;Perform weight and balance calculations to ensure accurate aircraft information is available for flight and loading;Interpret written instructions, schematics, manufacturers' specifications, technical drawings, manuals, and computer-based information while performing routine and unscheduled tasks;Maintain detailed inspection, repair, maintenance, and certification records and reports to meet industry regulations and logbook requirements