School of Aviation Technology

Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 030203
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: Aviation Campus

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Code: 030203
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: Aviation Campus

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Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance

Train to repair navigation, surveillance and flight guidance systems

Overview

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

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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 either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0

Curriculum

Semester 1

AMT 500	Aircraft Science and Aerodynamics
AVN 550	Installation Practices I
AVN 551	Basic Electricity & Electronics
MTH 116	Mathematics for Avionics Maintenance Technicians

Semester 2

AVN 650	Installation Practices II
AVN 651	Electronic Circuits & Communication Systems
AVN 652	Digital & Microcomputer Techniques
AVN 653	Basic Aircraft Structures
CMM 140	Technical Writing I
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 3

AVN 751	Communication Systems I
AVN 753	Aircraft System Maintenance I
AVN 754	Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance
AVN 755	Navigation Systems I
AVN 756	Aircraft Electrical Systems
AVN 757	Aircraft Instrumentation
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 4

AMT 600	Maintenance Management & Human Factors
AMT 800	Canadian Aviation Regulations
AMT 850	Aircraft Systems Integration & Troubleshooting
AVN 851	Communication Systems II
AVN 853	Aircraft System Maintenance II
AVN 855	Navigation Systems II
AVN 858	Flight Management Systems

Tuition Fees

2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Aviation Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$3563.35	$1154	-	-	$4717.35
2	$3563.35	$1029	-	-	$4592.35

2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Aviation Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$14349.52	$1742	-	-	$16091.52
2	$14349.52	$1617	-	-	$15966.52

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Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma

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.

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