Info on becoming an AME

[hawker driver]

Can someone give me a run down on how someone goes about becoming an AME in Ontario

As well as the different levels AME /E / M and all of the other designations mean?
Please try to describe it in lay mens terms.

What is involved in the avonics program that is different then a basic college electronics tech diploma program. Are there specialized courses?
I need to know what schools offer the program, How much the tuition and the locations in Ontario.
How long does the apprenticeship take and how hard is it to find an apprentice position and any other information.


I have read through the above posts but they usually go off topic and get into arguments I just need the facts for a friend.

[Heliian]

Talk to the fine people at Canadore college aviation campus, they will give you the run down and requirements and maybe a hiring percentage after graduation. AME licences are Federal M1= under 12,566lbs M2=over 12,566lbs S=structural E=avionics. M1/M2 courses are 2years E and S are one year.

[hawker driver]

Thanks

That clears up a lot.

[flyinggreasemonkey]

The line between M1 and M2 are slightly blurred in Canada. The "commuter" category goes up to 19000lbs or 19 passengers and included the beech 1900, among others. This category can be signed off as either M1 or M2 provided the policies and procedures at the company in question have them in place and are approved by TC.

I'm also pretty sure that all turbojet aircraft are M2 regardless of size, but I think I may be wrong, considering the Piperjet and the D-Jet

[Heliian]

All the requirements can be found here:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/r ... 3-1082.htm

[hella_bright]

Talk to the fine people at Canadore college aviation campus, they will give you the run down and requirements and maybe a hiring percentage after graduation. AME licences are Federal M1= under 12,566lbs M2=over 12,566lbs S=structural E=avionics. M1/M2 courses are 2years E and S are one year.

Hey, you forgot one! The rare B License

[Gyroscopic]

E (Avionics) course at Canadore is 2 years not 1.

[ourkid2000]

Yes, it may exist but I haven't seen an Avionics course less than 2 years long, mine was 3.