Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Train to repair navigation, surveillance and flight guidance systems
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2024, Aviation Campus – North Bay
Canada's aviation industry is predicting a huge shortage of skilled aircraft maintenance personnel across the country over the next two decades. Train under skilled professionals to repair and maintain aircraft electrical and electronics systems. This program is approved by Transport Canada.
Note: Graduates receive 18 months of accreditation towards a Transport Canada-issued Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence, Category E. Class attendance is mandatory.
Your Future Career
- Avionics repair stations
- Aircraft manufacturing
- Air carriers - local, regional and international
What You Learn
- Science and aerodynamics
- Navigation systems and aircraft instrumentation
- Communication and surveillance systems
- Flight management and flight guidance systems
- Equipment installation practices and techniques
- Airframe and power plant maintenance
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
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.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| AMT500 | Aircraft Science and Aerodynamics |
| AVN550 | Installation Practices I |
| AVN551 | Basic Electricity & Electronics |
| MTH116 | Mathematics for Avionics Maintenance Technicians |
Semester 2
| AVN650 | Installation Practices II |
| AVN651 | Electronic Circuits & Communication Systems |
| AVN652 | Digital & Microcomputer Techniques |
| AVN653 | Basic Aircraft Structures |
| CMM140 | Technical Writing I |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (AVT Sem 2) |
Semester 3
| AVN751 | Communication Systems I |
| AVN753 | Aircraft System Maintenance I |
| AVN754 | Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance |
| AVN755 | Navigation Systems I |
| AVN756 | Aircraft Electrical Systems |
| AVN757 | Aircraft Instrumentation |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (AVT Sem 3) |
Semester 4
| AMT600 | Maintenance Management & Human Factors |
| AMT800 | Canadian Aviation Regulations |
| AVN850 | Aircraft Systems Integration & Troubleshooting |
| AVN851 | Communication Systems II |
| AVN853 | Aircraft System Maintenance II |
| AVN855 | Navigation Systems II |
| AVN858 | Flight Management Systems |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (AVT Sem 4) |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2023-24 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Aviation Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3207 | $1320.38 | $445 | - | $4972.38 |
| 2 | $3207 | $1165.38 | - | - | $4372.38 |
2023-24 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Aviation Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17616.58 | $1900.38 | $445 | - | $19961.96 |
| 2 | $17616.58 | $1745.38 | - | - | $19361.96 |
What You Need
What You Need
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
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
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.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
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.