Overview
This certificate program will prepare students interested in a career in aviation and help them discover which aspect of aviation suits their interest and skill sets.
This program will expose students to various careers in the aviation sector while providing tangible skills and outcomes on which to build a career in aviation.
Aviation Techniques is configured as a standalone certificate granting program with the following goals:
- Providing information on Aviation careers and foundational knowledge to prepare graduates to write the Transport Canada Flight Dispatcher examination. From here launch a career with a Flight School, Air Charter or Airline.
- For students with an interest in aviation and a desire for a University degree, this program creates a bridge with the General Arts and Science (GAS) programs at Â鶹ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ and a pathway to the University preparation 2-year diploma. We would be proud to see you off to University to build a career in the Aviation sector in management, marketing, design – it is your path to choose.
- If you are thinking about the Aviation Technology – Flight program but feel you need to build on some pre-requisites to gain some more related knowledge before taking the leap, then this program is for you. This can be a pathway to join your Â鶹ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ colleagues in flight training to earn a Commercial Pilot Licence.
The courses were selected to assist students in the development of their knowledge and skills who have an interest in Aviation and want to build a career around their interests. Aviation is a complex and challenging career and this program includes a range of courses that will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to tackle topics that may be difficult to master.
Graduates of this certificate program will be able to write the Transport Canada dispatcher exam to become a Flight Dispatcher and earn that micro-credential. This program can serve as your pathway program to those pursuing a professional career in commercial aviation either through GAS University Transfer 2-year Diploma program or as a commercial pilot via the Â鶹ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Aviation Technology - Flight Diploma.
Courses
Requirements & Program Information
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, mature student status
Applicants must also have:
- Grade 12 English, College Preparation (ENG4C), or equivalent;
- Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C), or equivalent.
Educational Paths
This program provides training in the knowledge requirements for the Transport Canada Flight Dispatcher examination.
Students may ladder into:
- General Arts and Science University Transfer 2-year Diploma program or,
- Aviation Technology - Flight 3-year Advanced Diploma program.
Some program credits are directly transferrable to the Aviation Technology - Flight Diploma with the potential of reducing future course load.
Career Path
This is a preparatory program intended to support students` entrance into a career in the Aviation Sector. The program prepares the student for a career as a Flight Dispatcher with a Flight School, Charter Airline, Regional Airline and ultimately with a major national airline.
Students may decide to continue their education within the Aviation Technology - Flight program with a goal of careers as flight instructors, charter pilots, corporate pilots or flying for a major airline.
Students who continue their education with the General Arts and Science University Transfer program may have careers such as management, administration, marketing or design within the Aviation and Aerospace industry in their future.
Fees & Costs
| Domestic | International | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Ancillary | Tuition | Ancillary |
| $2,770.80 | $1,274.00 | N/A | N/A |
These fees are for the 2026-2027 academic year (year 1 of study), and are subject to change. Please visit your Student Portal to view your Schedule of Fees.
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Contact
Program College Contact: Aaron McCaig, aaron.mccaig@saultcollege.ca