Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Okanagan College, located in British Columbia with a campus in Kelowna, is a public college focused on hands‑on learning and student success. Since 1963 the college has offered practical programs across arts, sciences, business, health and technology, combining modern facilities with applied instruction to prepare graduates for local and global careers.

The college provides a wide selection of credential pathways, including diplomas, certificates and transfer options to universities, supported by experienced faculty and strong industry partnerships. Programs emphasise experiential learning, co‑op placements and applied projects that connect students directly with employers. International learners benefit from supportive services, small class sizes and targeted orientation to life and work in Canada.

Kelowna's lifestyle and regional economy offer plentiful internship and employment possibilities in technology, tourism, health services and the creative sector. Okanagan College is well suited to students seeking an affordable, practice‑oriented education with clear pathways to further study or immediate workforce entry. The college balances community engagement, industry ties and a welcoming campus culture for international students.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician program at Okanagan College is a non-degree program that helps students learn the necessary skills to seek employment in the aircraft maintenance trade, covering both helicopter and fixed-wing styles of aircraft, in Canada.

The curriculum includes hands-on components and specific subjects such as aerodynamics, materials, aircraft hardware, and hydraulic systems. Students develop skills in areas like blueprint design, aviation math, and Canadian aviation regulations.

Graduates can pursue careers as Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Avionics Technicians, Quality Control Inspectors, Aircraft Inspectors, or Maintenance Controllers, and can work in industries such as aviation, aerospace, or manufacturing, with employers like airlines, aircraft manufacturers, or repair stations.