Aircraft Structures – Career Programs

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (From NIC website)

The Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) program consists of approximately 1,150 hours of shop and classroom instruction. You will learn about the basic theory of flight, aircraft systems, construction, and Transport Canada regulatory requirement

Upon successful completion of the program to required standards you will receive recognition by Transport Canada for training and technical tests required for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer–Structures (AME-S) licence. You will also receive an 11-month time credit toward the three-year requirement to complete your AME-S certifications while learning to build and repair aircraft structures. You will work with sheet metal, tubular, composite, wood and fabric structures to develop a strong skills and knowledge in all aspects of aircraft sheet metal work.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Qualify for high-demand jobs locally and around the world. Employment opportunities may include aircraft repair and servicing, aircraft manufacturing, composite component repair, aircraft parts manufacturing and aircraft parts technician, or gain advanced standing as an aircraft structures technician with the Canadian Forces.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program Location

North Island College
(Campbell River Campus)
1685 S Dogwood St
Campbell River, BC

Program Length//Dates/Times

Student Costs

Program Prerequisites

The following courses are required for acceptance into the program (Note: a “Pass” in a higher level course supersedes the above requirements. For example 50% in English 12 meets entrance requirements if the student does not get a C+ in English 11)

C+ in one of English 11, Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, English First Peoples Literary Studies & Writing 11, English First Peoples Literary Studies & New Media 11, English First Peoples Literary Studies & Spoken Language 11
C+ in one of Principles of Math 10, Applications of Math 11, Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11, Workplace Math 11, Foundations of Math 11

Recommended Shop Classes: (Woodwork, Drafting, Metalwork, SD71 Trades Sampler)

Graduation Credit

How do I get started?

Meet with the Career Teacher at your school
Plan your Grade 11 & 12 classes
Complete a SD71 District Train In Trades Application
Meet with a Work Experience coordinator to set up a work experience placement
Sign up for S.T.E.P.
Apply for a Trades Sampler program
Meet with your school counselor to ensure you are programmed into the right courses

How should I timetable my courses?

Below are 3 sample timetables showing the pathway and required courses needed between Grade 10 – 12 so a student could take the Aircraft Structures Program in their Grade 12 year at NIC.

Sample Timetable #1

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

English 10
Math 10
CLE 10/Elective 10
PE 10

English 12
Science 11*
Socials 11 or 12
*Elective 11 (CLE11*)

NIC Aircraft Structures
(Campbell River Campus)

Counts as Grade 12 Electives

Note: Requires “N” license as program is in Campbell River

English 11
Socials 10
Science 10
Elective 10/Elective 10

Transportation or Metal Trades Sampler
(Includes WorkPlace Math 11)

CLC/Capstone

Sample Timetable #2

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

English 10
Math 10
CLE 10/Elective 10
Elective 10/Elective 10

English 11
Science 11
Elective 11
Elective 11

NIC Aircraft Structures
(Campbell River Campus)

Counts as Grade 12 Electives

Note: Requires “N” license as program is in Campbell River

Socials 10
Science 10
PE10
Elective 10/Elective 10

English 12

CLC/Capstone
Socials 11 or 12
Elective 11 or 12

Sample Timetable #3 (SD71 WILL NOT FUND Tuition)

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

After Grade 12

English 10
Math 10
CLE 10/Elective 10
Elective 10/Elective 10

English 11
Science 11
Elective 11
Elective 11

English 12
CLC/Capstone
Elective 12
Elective 12

NIC Aircraft Structures

*NOT FUNDED by SD71*

Socials 10
Science 10
PE10
Elective 10/Elective 10

Socials 11 or 12
Elective 11 (CLE11*)
Math 11
Elective 11

Transportation Trades Sampler
(Includes WorkPlace Math 11)

*Unless there is an Exceptional Circumstance that is pre-approved by the Ministry Of Education well in advance

Who can/do I talk to?

G.P. Vanier Career Office

Phone: 250-338-2110
Career Teacher: Ross Jamison
Career Coordinator: Kelley Giorgianni

Mark R. Isfeld Career Office

Phone: 250-334-4628
Career Teacher: Peter Lineger
Career Coordinator: Randy James

Highland Career Office

Phone: 250-339-5525
Career Teacher: Jacques Nijhof
Career Coordinator: Tracey.MvKinney

Glacier View Career Office

Phone: 250-338-2752
Career Coordinator: Dawn Stevens

District Trades Coordinator

Steve Claassen
Cell: 250-897-5632
Email: Steve Claassen@sd71.bc.ca

TRADES PROGRAM APPLICATION FORMS

If you will complete any of the following applications digitally, make sure you download and save them to your computer first before completing. You can use the Fill & Sign feature in Adobe Acrobat Reader to sign it.

FILLABLE - District Application - Trades 2020 (Can be done at home and brought to Careers Teacher)

FILLABLE - Grade 12 SLP - Fall 2020 (Can be started at home and brought to Careers Teacher)

ITA Youth Train In Trades Application Form (To completed once accepted to program)

NIC Trades Application -Sample Only (See a school's Careers Department for actual one)