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Campus
Delivery
Flexible
Duration
6 Semesters (3ÌýYears)
Study Option
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma

About the Program

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

Throughout this program you will develop the following 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 PROGRAMNAME ±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾.​

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.

Work-Integrated Learning Model
Year September January May
Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
Year 2 Work Term 1 Semester 4 Semester 5
Year 3 Work Term 2 ³§±ð³¾±ð²õ³Ù±ð°ùÌý6 Ìý

Program Availability

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
May 2026 Newnham  Open

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

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
May 2026 Newnham  Open

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

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø'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

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Degree Pathways

Every ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø 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

offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking and more.

Sustainability

We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.

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