Aircraft Turbine Technician
Industrial Technology and Trades
Aircraft turbine technicians inspect and troubleshoot issues with aircraft engines and mechanical systems, and modify, repair, and overhaul turbine engines.
You will learn the techniques, procedures, and documentation requirements you need to work in the growing Aerospace industry. Students train on a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20 turboprop engine. Depending on your lab progress, you may also train on the Pratt & Whitney PW100 turboprop engine or the Rolls Royce 250 turboshaft engine, or both. If you are looking for a mechanical and detail-oriented, hands-on career in a fast-paced industry, the Aircraft Turbine Technician program is for you!
This program is located at our Summerside Waterfront Campus. Take a virtual tour.
September 2026
Summerside Waterfront Campus
Program Length
1 Year
Credential
Certificate, Aircraft Turbine Technician
Canadian Tuition
International Tuition
Canadian Applicants
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International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit
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Other International Applicants
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SAFE-1005
An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act...
0
COMM-1005
This course is designed to allow students to~develop preparatory skills for securing and~retaining employment including; workplace~communication, time management, critical thinking~and problem-solving, and customer service. Upon~successful completion of this course students are~able to use oral communications techniques, and~create a variety of written documents and reports~used in the workplace. Methods and strategies~for job search, preparation and retention are~also incorporated.
3.00
COMP-1000
Students learn productivity software and explore~digital environments with practical applications~for various workplaces and educational~institutions. The main areas of focus include word~processing, spreadsheets, presentation software,~email and other electronic communication tools,~various digital environments, and~industry-specific applications.
3.00
GTET-1000
An introduction to the field of repairing and~overhauling gas turbine engines. Students learn~to safely and efficiently operate and maintain~common hand, power, and measuring tools of the~trade. As well, students examine processes of~preparing an engine for shipping and storage, and~the operation of lifting and handling equipment~with an emphasis on safety and procedures~designed to eliminate component damage.
4.00
GTET-1100
An introduction to the operation of gas turbine~engines including: design and construction;~familiarization with various engines; inspection,~maintenance and overhaul; and fuel systems. ~Emphasis is placed on the purpose of these parts~and systems, how the part or system accomplishes~its purpose and how the parts or systems relate~to one another.
3.00
GTET-1105
An introduction to the knowledge and processes~required to overhaul engines. Students examine~the established standards, reference materials~and proper documenting procedures, the~established procedures to induct the engine into~the overhaul facility, how to perform engine~stripping and disassembly, and the process of~sorting and inspecting parts.
3.00
GTET-1110
An introduction to the practical skills and~processes required to overhaul engines. Students~apply the established standards, use reference~materials and proper documenting procedures,~apply the established procedures to induct the~engine into the overhaul facility, perform engine~stripping and disassembly, and sort and inspect~parts.
5.00
GTET-1200
Building on knowledge gained in an earlier~course, this course consists of lubrication~systems, gears and bearings, anit-ice and~ignition systems, anit-stall and starter systems,~and propeller systems. An emphasis is placed on~the purpose of each part and system, how the part~or system accomplishes its purpose and how the~parts or systems relate to one another.
3.00
GTET-1205
This course introduces students to the knowledge~of: engine assembly; engine testing; the work~standards for recognizing damanage, repair, and~maintenance of engines; and how non-destructive~inspection (NDI) is carried out. Students learn~about the steps and procedure documents to~organize and record parts, assemble the parts~into modules, rework as necessary, balance~rotating assemblies, assemble the modules,~install external components and inspect the~assembled engine for completeness and conformity~to standards. They also learn the procedures to~prepare the engine for testing, conduct pre-run~safety inspections, test the engine, and~completing the appropriate~documentation.
2.00
GTET-1210
This course introduces students to the skills of:~engine assembly; engine testing; the work~standards for recognizing damage, repair, and~maintenance of engines; and how non-destructive~inspection (NDI) is carried out. Students~organize and record parts, assemble the parts into~modules, rework as necessary, balance rotating~assemblies, assemble the modules, install external~components and inspect the assembled engine for~completeness and conformity to standards. They~also prepare the engine for testing, conduct~pre-run safety inspections, test the engine, and~complete the appropriate documentation.
6.00
GTET-1300
This course examines basic electrical theory and~applies it to engine operation. As well,~students learn geometric dimensions and~tolerancing, especially in relation to service~bulletins and engine maintenance.
2.00
MATH-1150
This course is designed to enable the student to~develop trade related math skills. Students~acquire competency in math skills as they relate~to their program and future career. Emphasis is~placed on developing problem solving and critical~thinking skills used in trouble-shooting. ~Students are challenged to continually make~connections between math and the aircraft~technician field, as well as every day~applications.
3.00
NCPR-1001
A comprehensive two-day course offering standard~first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)~skills from a certified trainer. As required by~regulation, this course covers CPR and the~management of other breathing, airway and~circulation emergencies, as well as, the control~of bleeding, treating shock, stabilizing~fractures and dislocations, head and spine~injuries, and more. Also, includes automated~external defibrilators (AED). This certification~expires in 3 years.
0.00
NCPR-1002
Students complete Workplace Hazardous Materials~Information System (WHMIS) training and~certification.
0.00
PHYS-1000
This course is designed to introduce students to~mechanical physics. Topics in this course~include kinematics, statics, energy, states of~matter and waves. Emphasis is placed on~developing problem-solving and critical thinking~skills as the students relate the physics'~concepts to their program of study and their~future career.
3.00
PRAC-1341
Students gain industry experience and apply skills~and knowledge gained during the preceding courses.
3.00
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
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