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Gas Turbine (Jet) Engine Technicians perform critical inspections and maintenance on engines while strictly adhering to aviation standards and regulations. This demanding profession calls for exceptional expertise and accountability, with key responsibilities such as:
servicing and refurbishing gas turbine engines
reconstructing gas turbine engines
aligning and balancing gas turbine engine parts and systems
diagnosing and evaluating gas turbine engine performance
examining gas turbine engine parts and assemblies.
Certified technicians enjoy numerous prospects for specialized training and ongoing professional fulfillment.
The Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician course spans 38 weeks of intensive study. About 40% of each day involves theoretical classroom instruction, complemented by practical workshops in BCIT's cutting-edge Aerospace Technology Campus facilities. Students benefit from exposure to diverse gas turbine engines, comprehensive specialized tooling, and expert guidance - all designed to develop skilled technicians capable of maintaining and repairing contemporary, advanced gas turbine engines.