How to Become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Newfoundland and Labrador
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Aircraft maintenance engineer is a voluntary trade in Newfoundland and Labrador. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“No, AMEs are not required to become journeypersons in the trade. Compulsory licensing is issued by Transport Canada.”
From gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/pots-aacs/plans-of-training-pot/ai..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 2 steps
- Licensed in another province: no separate route
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
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Trained in Canada
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- 2 steps without a listed fee
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Graduates of recognized CNA training programs working towards their AME license can apply to become apprentices.
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“Graduates of recognized CNA training programs working towards their AME license can apply to become apprentices and receive credit for hours and theory.”
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Once accepted as an apprentice, the graduate receives credit for hours and theory.
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“Graduates of recognized CNA training programs working towards their AME license can apply to become apprentices and receive credit for hours and theory.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/pots-aacs/plans-of-training-pot/ai...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
- 2 steps without a listed fee
No separate route for this group. Source
“If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form. The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one for your employer or a regulatory body.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group.
Requirements
Education
Apprentices must complete a Transport Canada approved basic training program.
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“Approved training: Complete a Transport Canada approved basic training program.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/pots-aacs/plans-of-training-pot/ai...
Experience
Apprentices must accumulate 7,200 apprenticeship hours through training and on-the-job experience.
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“Work experience: Accumulate 7,200 apprenticeship hours through training and on-the-job experience.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/pots-aacs/plans-of-training-pot/ai...
Other
Apprentices must meet the range of skills specified by Transport Canada for licensing.
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“Workplace skills: Meet the range of skills specified by Transport Canada for licensing.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/pots-aacs/plans-of-training-pot/ai...Apprentices must pass the Canadian Aviation Regulations exam required by Transport Canada, which is also a requirement for journeyperson certification.
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“Regulatory exams: Pass the Canadian Aviation Regulations exam required by Transport Canada. This is also a requirement for journeyperson certification.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/pots-aacs/plans-of-training-pot/ai...
Already licensed in another province?
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The pages say applicants with a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory can complete an application form and have their information verified, but they do not state whether the entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment is waived. Source
“If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form. The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one for your employer or a regulatory body.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Complete an application form
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“If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Exams
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Canadian Aviation Regulations exam
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“Regulatory exams: Pass the Canadian Aviation Regulations exam required by Transport Canada. This is also a requirement for journeyperson certification.”
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certification examination
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“Pass the certification examination and you will earn a Certificate of Qualification.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.19 | $37.00 | $72.12 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $24.48 | $39.00 | $52.88 | — |
Wages by region and job outlook in Newfoundland and Labrador
Aircraft maintenance engineers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba 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
- 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 - Frequently Asked Questions - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/pots-aacs/plans-of-training-pot/ai... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Certificate of Qualification - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an aircraft maintenance engineer in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Newfoundland and Labrador. Certification is managed by the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division.
Which exams are required?
Canadian Aviation Regulations exam, certification examination.
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