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Aviation Operations (Optional Co-op)

Tuition fee CA$17,338 per year

The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,619), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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Accommodation fee CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

  • Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
  • Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

More information

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Overview

In this two-year diploma program, you 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 you with the information you need to complete the Transport Canada Dispatcher licence exams.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

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

Affiliations/Associations

The Seneca College 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.

Note: Students must pass all Transport Canada exams, which have higher pass grades.

Optional Co-op

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases, the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Career opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

  • Flight planner
  • Dispatcher
  • Ground operator
  • Quality assurance auditor
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025