Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology (FPR)

Starts in September

Campus

Newnham, Peterborough

Duration

8 Semesters (4 Years)

Credential Awarded

Honours Bachelor Degree

School

School of Aviation

Aviation Accreditation Board International

Compliance with AABI Policy 3.4.2, May 2020

For each AABI-accredited aviation program, institutions MUST accurately publish on the program’s public website, a report of student achievement data including the following information, updated annually:

Program Learning Outcomes

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

Independently operate multi-engine aircraft, in instrument meteorological conditions using manually prepared flight plans.
Support flight operations by applying the principles of aircraft design and performance, and operating procedures.
Build interpersonal relationships by applying the principles of leadership, communication, and problem solving skills while working independently and in groups.
Operate automated flight systems through critical phases of flight.
Maintain, through proper airmanship, the safe operations of multi-engine aircraft by accounting for human, legal, mechanical, and geographic factors.
Engage in continuous learning to advance career development and support a professional pilot image.
Manage stress by applying Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills and practicing personal wellness strategies.
Support the sustainable operation of airports by analyzing the role and impact of government, safety, budgeting, and licensing.

Program Assessment Measures Employed

Key Questions	Data Source/Quality Assessment Mechanisms
What are the key trends affecting the program and its graduates?	Industry reports/ literature review/ Journals/ Statistics Canada/ Program Advisory Committee/ internal subject matter experts
What are the career opportunities?	Industry reports/ literature review/ journals/ Statistics Canada/ Program Advisory Committee/ internal subject matter experts
What are the industry-desired skill sets?	Industry reports/ literature review/ Journals/ Statistics Canada/ Program Advisory Committee/ Internal
What are the technological advances to be addressed?	Program Advisory Committee/ internal subject matter experts /industry publications

Key Questions	Data Source/Quality Assessment Mechanisms
Ratio of applicants to spaces	Admissions and Registration
How and where has the program been marketed?	Marketing Liaison
Discuss the reasons for attrition from year 1-2-3-4	Registration/ Student Adviser
What is the graduation rate?	Institutional research
What is the job placement rate in one year/two years?	Institutional research

Key Questions	Data Source/Quality Assessment Mechanisms
Are program educational objectives clearly stated?	Seneca subject outline
Do they align with Seneca’s objectives?	Seneca Strategic Plan
Do they align with PEQAB requirements?	Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board handbook, program curriculum mapping documents
Do they align with Aviation Accreditation Board International Criteria?	Aviation Accreditation Board International Core and Aviation Accreditation Board International general learning objectives

Key Questions	Data Source/Quality Assessment Mechanisms
Are there gaps in the program outcomes?	Program Advisory Committee/ Aviation Accreditation Board International/ Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board
Are the intended learning outcomes appropriate to the credential?	School of Aviation Manager of Curriculum/ Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board/ Aviation Accreditation Board International/ course learning outcomes
Are outcomes consistent with workplace expectations?	Program Advisory Committee/ Transport Canada/internal subject matter experts
Are outcomes consistent with provincial standards?	Transport Canada/ Ontario Qualification Framework

Key Questions	Data Source/Quality Assessment Mechanisms
Are the Course Outcomes appropriate/delivered/assessed?	Subject outlines, course maps, Program Advisory Committee, School of Aviation Curriculum Manager and course assessments
Are the course outcomes being achieved satisfactorily?	Course curriculum maps, student evidence, and course assessments
Are the methods of evaluation clearly stated and appropriate?	Subject outlines, course curriculum maps, student evidence, and course assessments
Is vocational curriculum current and relevant to employment opportunities?	Program Advisory Committee, workplace placement feedback

Key Questions	Data Source/Quality Assessment Mechanisms
Are faculty current in knowledge, skills and technology?	Faculty profiles/ internal files
Are the course outcomes being achieved satisfactorily?	Faculty profiles/ internal files
Are there gaps or weaknesses in collective expertise?	Aviation Accreditation Board International/ Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board
What is the student perception of faculty effectiveness?	Satisfaction surveys/ class senior meetings

Key Questions	Data Source/Quality Assessment Mechanisms
Program financial viability funding, tuition, enrolment, delivery costs	Aviation budget
Are the library/learning resources adequate and appropriate?	Library services/ institutional research

Key Questions	Data Source/Quality Assessment Mechanisms
Does the institution have a SMS program or flight safety program?	Manager Safety and Quality/ Safety Co-ordinator
Is it documented?	Manager Safety and Quality/ Safety Co-ordinator
Is there a reporting program?	Manager Safety and Quality/ Safety Co-ordinator
Is there an internal review process of the program and is it documented?	Manager Safety and Quality/ Safety Co-ordinator

Key Questions	Data Source/Quality Assessment Mechanisms
What is the rate of student placement?	Co-op Co-ordinator
Discuss feedback from co-op employers	Co-op Co-ordinator
Discuss the rate at which employers continue to employ co-op students	Co-op Co-ordinator/ Student Placement Officer
List members of the PAC and the companies they represent	Program Advisory Committee minutes
Discuss the guest speakers over the past year	Professors/ Co-op Co-ordinator
Briefly outline any research currently being conducted	Dean of Research/ Director of Research/ professors

Graduation Rates

What is the graduation rate? What is the job placement rate in one year/two years?

KPI Graduation Rate

Time period	Percentage of students	Number of students
Spring 2015 to winter 2016	53%	39
Spring 2016 to winter 2017	52%	37
Spring 2017 to winter 2018	52%	35
Spring 2018 to winter 2019	48%	35
Spring 2019 to winter 2020	56%	43

KPI Graduate Satisfaction

Time period	Percentage of students	Number of students
Spring 2015 to winter 2016	75%	12
Spring 2016 to winter 2017	75%	12
Spring 2017 to winter 2018	80%	25
Spring 2018 to winter 2019	83%	6
Spring 2019 to winter 2020	50%	6

KPI Graduate Employment Rate

Time period	Percentage of students	Number of students
Spring 2015 to winter 2016	50%	12
Spring 2016 to winter 2017	100%	12
Spring 2017 to winter 2018	92%	25
Spring 2018 to winter 2019	67%	6
Spring 2019 to winter 2020	80%	5

Notes:

Graduation rate

The normal program duration used to establish a student’s program completion time frame equals approximately 200 per cent of the normal program duration.

Graduate satisfaction and graduate employment rate

Graduates are surveyed by phone six months after graduation. In addition to being asked about graduate satisfaction with their programs and services, graduates are asked about their employment status, which provides information for graduate employment.

     Types
of Employment of Graduates

Graduate Employment Outcomes

Time Period	Available for Employment	Percentage Working Program Related	Percentage Working
Spring 2015 to winter 2016	12	50%	50%
Spring 2016 to winter 2017	12	100%	100%
Spring 2017 to winter 2018	27	93%	93%
Spring 2018 to winter 2019	16	81%	81%
Spring 2019 to winter 2020	8	75%	88%