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Fanshawe College is pleased to offer a pathway for Foreign Trained Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) to be licensed in Canada through the Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology.
This opportunity is for graduates of international aircraft maintenance basic training programs seeking to leverage their existing skills to obtain an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence with M1, M2, E or S ratings.
As an Approved Training Organization (ATO) of Transport Canada, Fanshawe College can evaluate unapproved basic training obtained outside of Canada, identify training gaps, and offer applicable Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approved courses to bridge identified training gaps. Upgrading courses will range in length from 1 - 4 weeks.
This opportunity is only available to internationally trained individuals. The cost of the initial assessment is $1,250 (+HST). There will be an additional course fee for each of the individual courses required to upgrade.
Please review the information on this page and click the “Get Started” button below if you believe you meet the eligibility criteria or have any questions.
Upgrading Overview
Eligibility Criteria
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If you have an existing TCCA analysis, please email AMEGapAnalysis@fanshawec.ca for further information.
How To Register
To start the evaluation process, applicants must contact AMEGapAnalysis@fanshawec.ca to receive information on next steps and submit supporting documentation of their existing unapproved AME training.
Please note:
There is a non-refundable fee of $1,250 (+HST) for the assessment.
All documentation must be provided in English or French or a certified translation to English or French must be provided.
Once the gap analysis is complete, Fanshawe College will give a Letter of Acceptable Training to eligible requestors. For those who aren’t eligible, Fanshawe will offer access to the training needed to become eligible and will issue the Letter once the needed training is complete.
Assessments will be processed in a timely manner on a first-come, first served basis once the necessary documentation has been submitted.
Applicants are responsible for the cost of additional training courses.
Upon successful completion of the identified upgrading courses, applicants will be in a position to write the AME licence exams with Transport Canada.
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Steps to Register
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Contact Us To Get Started
Once you have contacted us to start the registration process, you will need to register for AVIA-5008 to upload your documents.
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Go to the AVIA-5008 Course Page
Register for the course AVIA-5008. This course will allow you to upload documentation once you have paid.
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Add AVIA-5008 to Your Cart
Use the “Add to Cart” button to add AVIA-5008 to your cart.
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Checkout
Select the ‘My Cart’ button from your top navigation bar.
Confirm your course selection and follow the prompts to complete your registration.
Delivery
Courses will be delivered online through Fanshawe’s D2L platform to provide asynchronous learning opportunities.
Courses will be offered asynchronously with monthly intakes.
Timing
These continuing education upgrading courses range in length from 1-4 weeks. Students will have access to courses for four weeks to provide time to complete and meet attendance criteria.
Students should receive their Letter of Acceptable Training within 2-4 weeks of completing their upgrading courses.
Course Examinations
Course examinations will be conducted online following the College's policies for online examinations and following Transport Canada regulations. Prior to attempting an examination, students must complete all required gap training. The minimum passing grade for GAP training is 50%
* Fanshawe assessments do not replace Transport Canada Civil Aviation technical and regulatory licensing exams required for students applying with acceptable basic training.
Exams can be accessed in the quiz section of your course shell once the required course work has been completed. Respondus LockDown Browser will be used to access the exam, which means no other programs are allowed to run while attempting the exam.
Please note: Respondus Lockdown Browser for examinations requires a PC or Mac with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. The software does not work with Chromebooks/ChromeOS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get my results?
Most evaluations take two to four weeks once all documents have been submitted satisfactorily.
How much does it cost?
The gap analysis is $1,250.00. There is an extra charge for each course you require to complete your basic training and be eligible for your license.
How long are the courses?
Each course is between 1-4 weeks. Students may work at their own pace.
Can I Study Online?
Yes, courses are all available online.
What time do courses run?
The courses are asynchronous. You can log on and work whenever it is convenient for you.
What if I already have a gap analysis from TCCA?
Please email k.lesperance@fanshawec.ca, attaching your TCCA gap analysis for preliminary review and further instruction.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept any gap analysis from sources other than TCCA.