Program Overview

Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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.

Upcoming Intake:

Fall 2025, Aviation Campus – North Bay

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

• 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

Curriculum

Semester 1

• AMT121 | Aerodynamics and Technical Drawings
• AVN123 | Basic Electronics I
• AVN124 | Basic Electronics 1 Lab
• AVN126 | Installation Techniques I
• CMM140 | Technical Writing I
• MTH132 | Avionics Mathematics- Aviation

Semester 2

• AMT222 | Regulations and Management I
• AVN223 | Aircraft Electrical Systems
• AVN224 | Aircraft Maintenance I Structures
• AVN226 | Aircraft Maintenance II Powerplant
• AVN228 | Installation Techniques II
• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (AVM Sem 2.1)
• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (AVM Sem 2.2)

Semester 3

• AVN322 | Communication Systems I
• AVN324 | Digital Theory Principals
• AVN326 | Basic Electronics II
• AVN328 | Basic Electronics II Lab
• AVN330 | Navigation Systems I
• AVN332 | Installation Techniques III

Semester 4

• AMT422 | Regulations and Management II
• AVN422 | Communications Systems II
• AVN424 | Aircraft Maintenance III Aircraft Systems
• AVN426 | Navigation Systems II
• AVN428 | Avionics Systems
• AVN430 | Installation Techniques IV
• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (AVM Sem 4)

Tuition Fees

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Aviation Campus – Domestic

Aviation Campus – International

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.

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.

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.

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.