Fuel the Future
A new era in aviation training is here, thanks to a landmark collaboration between SAIT and Lufthansa Technik Canada (LTCA).
Combining SAIT’s hands-on, career-focused education with LTCA’s global expertise in aircraft maintenance,
this program is a game-changer for Alberta's growing aerospace sector.
Take your career to new heights
Our new Gas Turbine Technician certificate is meeting the growing demand for skilled technicians across the aerospace industry — setting the stage for the next generation of aviation excellence in the process.
In this program, you’ll turn your passion into purpose as you learn to inspect, repair, build and test aviation and industrial gas turbines. Designed in collaboration with LTCA, this one-of-a-kind training initiative delivers the skills and real-world knowledge you need to launch your career in both the aviation and industrial energy production sectors.
With the demand for gas turbine technicians growing in both sectors, SAIT and LTCA are training skilled technicians to maintain and repair everything from commercial airplanes to power plants and natural gas facilities.
In collaboration with SAIT, LTCA is sponsoring 10 students per cohort intake by covering costs and providing tools and salary during their studies. Upon completing the program, sponsored graduates will have a potential job placement with the organization.
Fuel the Future initiative applications
To help build the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals, Lufthansa Technik Canada is committed to providing financial support to one-third of each 30-student cohort to bridge the gap for students from diverse backgrounds. This sponsorship includes:
- tuition costs covered
- tools provided
- paid salary while enrolled
- potential LTCA job placement following program completion.
Application requirements
Applications for LTCA-sponsored Fuel the Future students open on October 1, 2025. You’ll apply directly through LTCA’s website. Application requirements include:
- at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
- at least 50% in Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30
- at least 50% in one Grade 12 Science course
- English Language Proficiency (ELP): All applicants, including students educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission.
- a valid permit to work in Canada.
Applicants will be required to submit their CV, a letter of motivation and relevant report cards and transcripts. Once you apply, you’ll take a series of online tests assessing numerical understanding, analytical and logical reasoning, verbal comprehension, planning and concentration. Successful applicants often have the following traits:
- good technical understanding
- team player and a willingness to take over responsibility
- initiative and reliability
- quality consciousness
- detail oriented
- German and French language desirable
- comfortable with noise pollution
- open to shift work and overtime
- comfortable with high stress environments
- ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
Following the online tests, the LTCA team will review applications and test results. Successful candidates will be informed of next steps following an interview and practical exercise.
Programs
- Certification type
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Certificate
- Availability
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International Students Accepted PGWP eligible
Launch your career in aerospace and energy with our one-year Gas Turbine Technician certificate. Gain hands-on training to inspect, repair, and maintain aviation and industrial gas turbine engines.
- Program length:
- 30 weeks
- Location:
- Art Smith Aero Centre
- Faculty:
- School of Transportation
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