Aircraft turbine technicians inspect, troubleshoot, modify, repair, and overhaul turbine engines and mechanical systems. This one-year certificate program at the Summerside Waterfront Campus teaches techniques, procedures, and documentation for the aerospace industry. Students train on a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20 turboprop engine and may also train on the PW100 turboprop or Rolls Royce 250 turboshaft engine. Designed in consultation with industry, the program includes a practicum for hands-on experience. Graduates pursue careers with employers such as Standard Aero, Action Aero, Honeywell, and Pratt & Whitney.
Prerequisites: Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level, Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information relevant to the program, Preference given to applicants with Grade 11 or 12 academic math and physics