Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician

Aircraft Gas Turbine (Jet Engine) Technicians are responsible for inspecting and repairing engines in accordance with exact aviation standards and regulation.  It requires a high degree of responsibility and skill, including: repairing, overhauling, and rebuilding gas turbine engines; balancing engine components and assemblies; testing and troubleshooting; inspecting engine components and assemblies. Qualified Aircraft Gas Turbine Technicians have many opportunities for advanced training and continued career satisfaction.

BCIT's Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician Certificate program combines theory education in a classroom environment followed by hands-on practical training in the shops and hangar located at BCIT's state-of-the-art Aerospace Technology Campus. Access to a wide variety of gas turbine engines, extensive use of specialized engine tooling and highly qualified instructors create a path to a successful career as a proficient technician capable of inspecting and repairing today's sophisticated, modern gas turbine engines.

Recommendations

: English Studies 12 @ 50%, or equivalent

: Math 11 @ 60%

 

Recommended for Success: an interest in mechanics and drafting, General Mechanics 11 or Automotive Mechanics 11, ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, good colour vision.

 

The program consists of 38 weeks of full-time studies.  About 40% of the day is spent on theory in a classroom, followed by hands-on practical training in shops and an aircraft hangar.

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BCIT

ATC - Aerospace Technology Campus - Richmond

Sep 02 2025Jun 19 2026

Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician