Earn your diploma in aviation from Canada

Are you planning to study abroad? How do you intend to travel to your dream destination? Let’s say thanks to the aviation technology that is making it possible to travel to a country on the opposite side o the globe within a few hours. Can you imagine the world otherwise?

Canada is one of those destinations that charms Indians looking to study or migrate abroad. The low crime rates, ethnical diversity, friendly people, world-class education, post-study work rights and the fact that the country already has a large number of Indian people in the country are just some of the reasons why people choose Canada. What is yours?

Apart from the uniqueness and excitement offered, something that an aviation course can promise you is a successful career. Diploma and advanced diploma courses in aviation are quite popular among Indian students planning to study in Canada. Let’s explore some of these courses.

Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology – Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics

This is one of the most popular aviation diploma courses picked by Indian students. This course, as the name suggests, gives you the knowledge and skills required to maintain aircraft systems such as those used in corporate aircraft, charters and even helicopters. Avionics is the electronics used in aviation. As part of the course, you will also learn about the maintenance, service and repair works for avionics. This would mean you will be working with the communication, navigation, hydraulic and surveillance systems of aircraft along with other topics.

You will develop a thorough knowledge of aircraft to equip you to evaluate, inspect, conduct general maintenance, assembly, and repair of any type of aircraft. A crucial aspect of reaching this stage of proficiency will be your skill in interpreting written instructions, schematics, and specifications of these different types of aircraft. Both theory and practical training are equally important.

Fanshawe College in Canada offers this aviation course as a full-time, 3-year course with a tuition fee of around CAD 22,000 (INR 13 Lakhs, approximately) per year. 

If you opt for the IELTS test to prove your English language proficiency, make sure you score a minimum of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5.

Canadore College offers Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Aviation Maintenance and Avionics. This aviation program offered by the School of Aviation is a full-time, 3-years course, with a tuition fee of around CAD 15,700 (Around 9.5 lakh rupees) per year. 

The expected IELTS score is an overall score of 5.5 with a score no less than 5.0 in the individual sections.

Diploma in Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance

Another important and preferred aviation course is the Diploma in Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance course. The course is approved by Transport Canada, a department of the Government of Canada. Completing this course will prepare you to be the aircraft technician, who can install, repair, service and perform maintenance activities of the electrical and electronic components of aircraft. You will be trained by skilled professionals. If you are interested in applying for this aviation course, you should check out the following institutions:

Fanshawe College: Fanshawe is one of the several Canadian institutions that offer aviation courses. Their Diploma in Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance is a full-time, 64 weeks course. The tuition fee is around CAD 21,880 (Approximately 13.2 lakh rupees) per year.

If you achieve 70% in each of your theory and practical courses, you will be eligible for a Transport Canada Accredited Diploma. If you maintain a GPA of 2.0 and also meet other requirements, you will be eligible for co-op. Co-op is a program that allows you to combine your course studies with a paid work term.

The IELTS eligibility requirement is that you should score an overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5.

Centennial College: The School of Transportation department of Centennial offers this aviation course as a full-time, 2-year course. The tuition fee is around CAD 19,208 (Approximately 11.5 lakh rupees) per year.

Bombardier, a leading jet manufacturing company in Canada, had named Centennial as its trainer of choice. Centennial also receives guest speakers and panellists whose knowledge and expertise can immensely benefit students.

If you plan to apply to Centennial College for this diploma course, you should be above 19 years of age. The IELTS requirement is that the applicants should score an overall score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5.

Canadore College: The School of Aviation at Canadore College offers the aviation course ‘Ontario College Diploma in Aviation Technician – Avionics Management’. The tuition fee for the program is around CAD 15,680 (Approximately 9.3 lakh rupees) per year.

Indian students should have an overall score of 5.5 in IELTS to be eligible to apply.

Diploma in Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance

Diploma in Aviation Technology – Aircraft Management is all about developing the skills needed for aircraft maintenance – whether it is helicopters or other aircraft with fixed wings. Installing aircraft parts, fabrication, diagnosing problems, wear and tear analysis are all part of the responsibilities of an aviation technician involved in aircraft maintenance. Some of the career opportunities you can explore include aircraft inspectors, structural repair technicians, and aircraft maintenance engineers.

You can study this course at Canadian institutions like:

Confederation College: The School of Engineering and Technology, Trades and Aviation at Confederation College offers this diploma as a full-time, 2-year course with a tuition fee of around CAD 21,243 (Approximately 12.7 lakh rupees) per year.

You must score an overall score of 6.5 in IELTS with no band less than 6.0.

Canadore College: The diploma program is offered by the School of Aviation. It is a full-time, 2-year course with a tuition fee o around CAD 15,680 (Approximately 9.3 lakh rupees) per year. The expected IELTS score is 5.5, overall.

Fanshawe College: Fanshawe offers co-op opportunities along with the Diploma in Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance course. The tuition fee is around CAD 21,881 (Approximately 13.1 lakhs) per year. An overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 is expected from Indian applicants.

Some other diploma courses you could check out include:

Advanced Diploma in Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership

This course offered by Fanshawe College is a full-time, 90 weeks course that will cost you around 13 lakh rupee per year. Indian applicants should score an overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5. The program prepares you to take up a leadership position in the aviation industry. The course also focuses on safety management systems, flight operations and logistics while also getting you a pilot license.

Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology – Aircraft Maintenance and Structures

This course is offered by Canadore College. It is a full-time, 3-year course wherein you will learn about damage inspection, repair techniques, fitting and assembly of the structural elements of the aircraft. The tuition fee is around 10 lakh rupee per year. Applicants should get an overall score of 5.5 in IELTS before applying for this advanced diploma course.

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance – Aviation Technician

The course offered by Centennial College is a full-time, 2-years course. You will learn to troubleshoot aircraft components and systems as part of this course. The tuition fee is around 11.5 lakh rupees per year. Applicants from India should score a minimum of 6.0 in IELTS with no band less than 5.5 to apply for the Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance – Aviation Technician course.

Curious about options other than diplomas? Canadian institutions also offer certificate and bachelor courses in aviation.

Some of the certificate courses offered include:

• Graduate Certificate in Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems Commercial Operations offered by Fanshawe College
• Certificate in Pre-Technology – Technology/Aviation and Certificate in Pre-Technology – Trades offered by Confederation College
• Certificate in Commercial Fixed Wing Pilot and Ontario College Certificate in Aviation Fundamentals offered by Canadore College.

The University of Waterloo offers Bachelor’s courses in Aviation:

• Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Geography and Aviation
• Bachelor of Science in Honors Science and Aviation

If you are interested in applying for a diploma in aviation from Canada, just get in touch with us and our experts will guide you to your dream destination.