Advanced Diploma in Aviation Management (Co-op)

Georgian College

This program is designed to give students knowledge and hands-on experience in aviation and management, as well as provide co-operative work experience in the aviation industry. Aviation courses focus on aircraft, airline and airport operations, aviation safety and security and flight systems and navigation. Students gain a solid understanding of the aviation industry in Canada and around the world. Management courses are designed to give students an understanding of business and management practices of marketing, human resource management, communications and project management to be prepared for future promotional opportunities. Students are given the opportunity to pass the examination to receive their Restricted Aeronautical Radio Operation License.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• execute radio communications in accordance with Industry Canada guidelines and obtain a Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Certificate;
• examine the Canadian and international aviation regulatory bodies and utilize Canadian aviation industry regulations;
• utilize principles of management to operate and administer airport and airline operations in an effective and efficient manner;
• apply accounting, finance and human resource principles to manage airport and airline operations;
• apply the knowledge of modern aircraft technology, aerodynamics and meteorology to maintain safe operation of aircraft;
• apply the knowledge of systems and procedures to move people and cargo with domestic and international air carriers and airports;
• utilize risk management processes to identify and implement safety policies and procedures for airport, cargo and airline operations;
• design and implement Safety and Emergency Management Systems (SMS) and Security Management Systems (SeMS) to meet regulatory requirements and for safe airport and airline operations;
• describe the use and control of modern aircraft, Canadian airspace, navigation systems and navigation aids;
• apply integrity and initiative to promote and maintain sustainable practices and to meet the ethical and environmental issues within the aviation industry;
• apply current computer technology and use technical equipment specific to the aviation industry;
• apply the basic skills in problem solving, decision making, oral and written communications and personal relations to function as base or operations manager;
• analyze airport layouts from both design and operational perspectives.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program may obtain employment in general aviation and aviation operations positions where they use their knowledge and skills to progress to more advanced positions. Graduates may be employed in a wide variety of aviation fields such as airline management, airport management, airport planning, security and safety management operations, cargo operations, business aircraft operations, flight dispatch and government aviation agencies. In addition, the program provides graduates with a better chance of success in furthering their training with the Department of National Defense or to become air traffic controllers, commercial/airline pilots, and flight service specialists.

Practical Experience

All co-operative education programs at Georgian contain mandatory work term experiences aligned with program learning outcomes. Co-op work terms are designed to integrate academic learning with work experience, supporting the development of industry specific competencies and employability skills.

Duration:

6 Semesters, plus 3 work terms (3 Years) - Full-time

Work Integrated Learning: 3 Co-op Work Terms