| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-05-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Aviation Safety (ASE)
Co-op Option (ASEC)
Program Overview
In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will receive a comprehensive education in a variety of essential safety techniques relevant to the aviation industry. You will learn Canadian aviation industry regulations, and business, leadership and technical skills required to implement policies and procedures to begin your career in a variety of aviation companies including commercial airlines, flight schools, insurance companies and airports.
Skills
- Risk assessment and analysis
- Trending analysis and flight data analysis
- Incident reviews and investigations
- Auditing functions
- Database management and safety management
- System development and implementation
Work Experience
Optional Co-op
This program offers the option to complete a co-op work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a co-op work term should apply to the Aviation Safety (Co-op) (ASEC) 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.
Program Availability
- Canadian Applicants
- International Applicants
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| May 2026 | Newnham | Open |
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.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- Aviation safety officer
- Flight dispatcher
- Emergency response co-ordinator
- Safety management system co-ordinator
- Accident investigator
Additional Information
- Student Success Data
The Seneca Polytechnic Difference
This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.
Degree Pathways
Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.
Experiential Learning
Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has an optional work term to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.
Career Support
Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking and more.
Sustainability
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- Aviation Operations
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