Program Overview

Aviation Operations (AVO)

Co-op Option (AVOC)

Program Overview

The Aviation Operations diploma program provides a comprehensive education in aviation, including the study of Canadian regulations, as well as the technical and practical skills required to work in a variety of airside operations roles.

Program Details

• Campus: Newnham
• Delivery: Flexible
• Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years)
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• School: School of Aviation

About the Program

In this two-year diploma program, students will receive a comprehensive education in aviation that includes the study of Canadian regulations, as well as the technical and practical skills required to work in a variety of airside operations roles. The Aviation Operation diploma program will provide students with the information they need to complete the Transport Canada Dispatcher licence exams.

Skills

Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:

• Aviation standards
• History and regulations
• Aviation management
• Airside operations
• Flight planning and dispatch
• Meteorology
• Emergency planning

Work Experience

Optional Co-op

This program offers the option to complete a co-op work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in the field of study. Students interested in completing a co-op work term should apply to the Aviation Operations (Co-op) (AVOC) program.

Students who select the co-op stream will have the opportunity to participate in a co-op term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-co-op stream at any time. The co-op term(s) is typically a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. The co-op search is student-driven and participation in the co-op stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the co-op term.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. In courses delivered in the flexible format, students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Career Options

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

• Flight planner
• Dispatcher
• Ground operator
• Quality assurance auditor

Affiliations/Associations

The Seneca Polytechnic 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.

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. Students have the opportunity to continue their studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Related Programs

• Aviation Safety
• Flight Services
• Flight Services – Operations & Cabin Management
• Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology