Aviation Operations

Program Description

As a student of the Aviation Operations program, you can expect a comprehensive education in aviation that includes study of Canadian aviation regulations as well as the technical and practical skills required to work in a variety of airside operations roles.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics*: MCT4(C) Mathematics for College Technology (recommended grade 60% or over) or Grade 12 (U) Mathematics, MHF4(U) (Advanced Functions) or MCV4(U) (Calculus and Vectors)

* Seneca may also consider applicants with good grades in MAP4(C) (80% or over recommended) or MCR3(U) (70% or over). Students with grades lower than these recommended benchmarks and who test below the appropriate level in the skills assessment can expect to be placed into a preparatory mathematics course or will be counseled to enroll in the Applied Science and Technology Fundamentals Certificate Program.

Note:

• It is common practice for the Aviation Industry to require police criminal checks and drug testing on employment.
• All applicants who are offered admission to programs in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology will have an English and Mathematics skills assessment. The assessments are used for academic placement in English and Mathematics courses that are appropriate to the student’s skill level. In the event a preparatory course is required before enrolling in the standard semester one English or Mathematics, students will automatically be timetabled into the appropriate preparatory course.

The Importance of Learning Skills:
Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

Your Career

Pursue a career in areas such as flight planning and dispatch or ground operations with a diploma in Aviation Operations. In two years of study at Seneca, you’ll learn Aviation History and Standards, Aviation Regulations, Safety Management Systems Documentation and Implementation, Aeronautics, Meteorology, Flight Planning/Dispatch, Aviation Management, Airside Operations, Airline Operations Transport Logistics and Emergency Planning and Preparedness. As a student, you’ll also develop valuable professional skills such as communication, leadership, decision making, and problem solving.

Areas of Study

Areas of study include aviation standards, history and regulations, aviation management, airside operations, flight planning and dispatch, meteorology, safety management systems, technical writing, transportation logistics, quality assurance and control, airline operations, aeronautics, emergency planning and preparedness, math, aviation computer applications, general education and human and organization factors.

Co-operative Education

Eligible students in the Aviation Operations program may choose to take a one semester co-op work term during the Fall of year two. Before starting the work term, these students complete CPP100 (Co-op Professional Theory). To graduate from the co-op option of Aviation Operations, students must successfully complete both CPP100 and the co-op work term. For further information about the co-op programs, please refer to cooptechnology. senecac.on.ca.

Diploma Structure

Affiliations and Associations

The Seneca College Aviation operations diploma program will prepare students to complete their Industry Canada radio licence and meet the requirements for writing the Transport Canada Dispatcher licence exams.

Note: Students must pass all Transport Canada exams, which have higher pass grades.

Curriculum

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