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 2025, 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
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’ or ‘E’ 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.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Curriculum
Curriculum
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 |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2025-26 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Aviation Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3207 | $1587 | $550 | - | $5344 |
| 2 | $3207 | $1423 | $400 | - | $5030 |
| 3 | $3207 | $1423 | - | - | $4630 |
2025-26 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Aviation Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18497.4 | $1975.5 | $550 | - | $21022.9 |
| 2 | $18497.4 | $1811.5 | $400 | - | $20708.9 |
| 3 | $18497.4 | $1811.5 | - | - | $20308.9 |
What You Need
What You Need
Custom Designed Course Kits
Canadore College has partnered with Muskoka Auto Parts Ltd. (H.E. Brown) to ensure students have the mandatory tools required for the Aircraft Maintenance & Avionics programs. These tools are required for the first day of school to enable students to participate in the practical classes. To support students throughout their careers, the tool kits feature professional-quality tools that come with a lifetime guarantee.
Note: Students may purchase tools from other vendors
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.
View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Find out more about General Education program requirements here.
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.