How to Become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Aircraft maintenance engineer is a voluntary trade in Manitoba. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Work in Voluntary trades' may legally be performed with or without certification or apprenticeship training”
From ellischart.ca/eng/trades/non-red-seal/aircraft-maint-eng.shtml, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 1 step
- Trained outside Canada: 4 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you can sign on paper or electronically, and your employer must also sign Part C.
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“you can print out the agreement and sign it, or electronically sign the agreement”
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You submit your education records, documentation of related work or educational experience, and the signed Apprenticeship Agreement to Apprenticeship Manitoba.
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“a copy of your education records (post-secondary transcript, or high school diploma, and/or Grade 12 transcripts, GED certificate/ Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC), or equivalent)”
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You complete the on-the-job hours, technical training hours and exams required by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act and your trade's regulation or by-law.
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“complete on-the-job hours, technical training hours and exams according to The Apprenticeship and Certification Act and for your specific trade regulation or by-law.”
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After completing all levels and apprenticeship requirements, you must pass the certification (final) exam to qualify for a Certificate of Qualification.
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“Once you’ve completed all levels and apprenticeship requirements for your program, you must pass the certification (final) exam.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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If you hold certification from another Canadian jurisdiction, your certification is recognized in Manitoba under labour mobility.
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“If you have received certification elsewhere in Canada for a trade that requires compulsory certification in Manitoba, your certification will be recognized.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
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If you are not yet a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must apply for a work permit to become an apprentice.
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Before you can register for technical training while on a work permit, you must give Apprenticeship Manitoba the approved Authorization Letter from the Government of Canada.
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“You are required to provide the approved Authorization Letter from the Government of Canada to Apprenticeship Manitoba before you will be able to register for technical training while on a work-permit.”
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Once you have your Authorization Letter, you contact your Apprenticeship Training Coordinator, who helps you register for technical training.
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“Once you have obtained your Authorization Letter, contact your Apprenticeship Training Coordinator and they will assist you with being able to register for technical training.”
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With a work permit, you can register your apprenticeship agreement and become an apprentice, but you cannot attend technical training until you are a permanent resident.
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“If you have a work permit you can register your apprenticeship agreement”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/faqs.html
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Application fee: $200
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“Application fee - Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... - Level Placement Exam: $200
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“Level Placement Exam $200”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... - NSF Cheque Service Fee: $20 (for an NSF cheque)
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“NSF Cheque Service Fee $20”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... - Technical Training: $425 (starting fee for technical training)
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“Technical Training (click link for full fee breakdown) Starting at $425”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... - Book and materials fees (low end): $800 (varies by program and technical training provider)
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“Book and materials fees vary by program and technical training provider and range from $800 to $1,500.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... - Book and materials fees (high end): $1,500 (varies by program and technical training provider)
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“Book and materials fees vary by program and technical training provider and range from $800 to $1,500.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...
Requirements
Education
When registering your Apprenticeship Agreement you must submit a copy of your education records, such as a post-secondary transcript, high school diploma, Grade 12 transcripts, GED certificate or Canadian Adult Education Credential or equivalent.
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“a copy of your education records (post-secondary transcript, or high school diploma, and/or Grade 12 transcripts, GED certificate/ Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC), or equivalent)”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...
Experience
To be approved as a trade qualifier you must have a minimum number of years working in the trade.
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“a minimum number of years working in the trade”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...To be approved as a trade qualifier you must have a minimum number of hours working in the trade.
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“a minimum number of hours working in the trade”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...To be approved as a trade qualifier you must have experience in at least 70 per cent of the scope of the trade.
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“experience (skills) in at least 70 per cent scope of the trade”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
Residency
You must reside in Manitoba when you apply, whether as an apprentice or as a trade qualifier challenging the certification exam.
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“Whether you plan to be an apprentice, or plan to challenge the certification exam as a trade qualifier, you must reside in Manitoba when you apply.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.html
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
If you have received certification elsewhere in Canada, your certification will be recognized in Manitoba. Source
“If you have received certification elsewhere in Canada for a trade that requires compulsory certification in Manitoba, your certification will be recognized.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Exams
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certification (final) exam
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“Once you’ve completed all levels and apprenticeship requirements for your program, you must pass the certification (final) exam.”
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Level Placement Exam
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“Level Placement Exam $200”
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Canadian Aviation Regulations exam
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“Transport Canada requires apprentices in the Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson program to write the Canadian Aviation Regulations exam to obtain their certification and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/faqs.html
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Canadian experience
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Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | $20.10 | $33.12 | $45.67 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $24.48 | $39.00 | $52.88 | — |
Aircraft maintenance engineers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
- Federal (all of Canada) Certification required
Compare aircraft maintenance engineer licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Ellis Chart ellischart.ca/eng/trades/non-red-seal/aircraft-maint-eng.shtml · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/employers/hiring-apprentices.html · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.html · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/faqs.html · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an aircraft maintenance engineer in Manitoba?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Manitoba. Certification is managed by Apprenticeship Manitoba.
Which exams are required?
certification (final) exam, Level Placement Exam, Canadian Aviation Regulations exam.
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