Aviation Technology – Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics

3 years Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Receive theoretical and practical training on fixed and rotary wing aircraft

Overview

Upcoming Intake: Fall 2024, Aviation Campus – North Bay


The aviation industry is growing and skilled professionals are in high demand. Learn all of the complexities of aircraft maintenance with an advanced specialization in avionics in this multidisciplinary program. Receive theoretical and practical training on components and systems including engine, hydraulics and landing gear. Intensive avionics training in the third year includes learning to install and configure aeronautical sub-systems and components contained within aircraft structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, communication, navigation, surveillance and flight guidance systems.


Your Future Career

  • Senior maintenance management positions
  • Aircraft mechanic/inspector
  • Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
  • Aircraft servicing, repair and maintenance
  • Aircraft manufacturing
  • Component overhaul

What You Learn

  • Flight management systems
  • Navigation and communication systems
  • Aircraft instrumentation
  • Avionics systems
  • Aerodynamics
  • Aircraft hydraulic systems
  • Gas turbine and reciprocating aircraft engines
  • Sheet metal and composite structures and repairs
  • Aircraft handling, ground running and taxiing

Recognized by the Canadian Armed Foces

Note: 

  • (i) This program has been designed to enable students to enhance their education and build upon their aircraft maintenance skills with an additional specification in Avionics. The first two years of the program are common with the Aviation Technician- Aircraft Maintenance program. Transfer opportunities exist for graduates of a Transport Canada accredited school who have met the applicable requirements of STD566.10. (ii) Successful completion of these programs will result in 24 months accreditation toward an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) Category M Licence. These are the first programs of their kind in Ontario and first in Canada to be eligible for the full 24-month accreditation granted by Transport Canada. Class attendance is mandatory. 
  • Graduates from other Transport Canada accredited aircraft maintenance programs may apply for advanced standing into the third year.

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 12 Math (C), or (U), Recommended courses include: Gr 12 Math (MCT4C). Senior level physics.

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.  

View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Semester 1

AMT121 Aerodynamics and Technical Drawings
AMT123 Standard Practices
AMT124 Materials and Inspection
AMT127 Piston Engines I
AMT128 DC Circuits and Wiring Techniques
MTH511 Technical Mathematics for the AME
STS100 Strategies for Success

Semester 2

AMT222 Regulations and Management I
AMT223 Servicing, Inspection and Maintenance I
AMT225 Sheet Metal Repair
AMT226 Aircraft Systems
AMT227 Piston Engines II
AMT228 AC Circuits
GENED General Education Elective - Online (AMA Sem 2)

Semester 3

AMT325 Composite Materials & Repair
AMT326 Rotary Wing I
AMT327 Turbine Engines I
AMT328 Electrical Generation and Distribution
AMT329 Basic Avionics Systems
CMM140 Technical Writing I

Semester 4

AMT422 Regulations and Management II
AMT423 Servicing, Inspection and Maintenance II
AMT426 Rotary Wing II
AMT427 Turbine Engines II
AMT429 Advanced Avionics Systems
AMT436 System Diagrams, Troubleshooting and Repair
GENED General Education Elective - Online (AMA Sem 4)

Semester 5

AVN322 Communication Systems 1
AVN324 Digitial Theory Principals
AVN326 Basic Electronics II
AVN328 Basic Electronics II Lab
AVN330 Navigation Systems I
AVN332 Installation Techniques II

Semester 6

AVN422 Communications Systems II
AVN426 Navigation Systems II
AVN428 Avionics Systems
AVN430 Installation Techniques IV

2024-25 3 years Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Aviation Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $3207 $1362.5 $550 - $5119.5
2 $3207 $1200.5 $400 - $4807.5
3 $3207 $1200.5 - - $4407.5

2024-25 3 years Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Aviation Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $18497.4 $1942.5 $550 - $20989.9
2 $18497.4 $1780.5 $400 - $20677.9
3 $18497.4 $1780.5 - - $20277.9

Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 


Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD


You will also need:

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

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There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.

Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school,  continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!

Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!

Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.