Fly High with One of the 16 New Express Entry Eligible Occupations in the Aviation Industry at Fanshawe College!
Take flight with Fanshawe College’s aviation repair and technology programs! Discover your passion for everything about aerospace where you can enroll today!
Before you start reading, here’s an important announcement from the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada): With the recent switchover to the NOC 2021 system, aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors now fall under the 16 newly eligible occupations for Express Entry.
If you want to learn more about this announcement?
Today’s NOC Changes Will Affect Express Entry Candidates
Learn more about Aviation Industry with Fanshawe College
- Aircraft Structural Repair Technician
Overview
The Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program allows students to dive into the world of aviation repair. Through projects and hands-on experience, students will learn about the ins and outs of aircraft and how to repair, overhaul, and modify them following Canada’s standards of aviation safety. Upon graduating, students will receive 10 months toward a Transport Canada-issued Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License. They will also be prepared to start their careers as technicians in maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations.
Details
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Start of program: September
Duration: 32 weeks
Location: Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology, London – Airport
Admission requirements
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
- Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
OR
- Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses stated above
English language requirements
International applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English in one of the following ways:
- A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program’s Admission Requirements
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
- An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
- And more. See here for full details.
Tuition
International fee: $16,691.22
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change, and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee, or program general expenses.
More information about the program can be found here.
Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance (Co-op)
Overview
The Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance (Co-op) is a two-year Transport Canada-approved diploma program focusing on aircraft systems used in general aviation, corporate, transport category aircraft, and helicopters. In addition to exploring these topics, students will also be able to work with real airplanes to study propellers, wing aerodynamics, and more. Completion of this program will allow students to find careers in domestic and/or international aircraft maintenance, as well as other aviation- and aircraft manufacturing-related organizations.
Details
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Start of program: September
Duration: 64 weeks
Location: London – Airport
Admission requirements
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
- Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
OR
- Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses stated above
English language requirement
*See the English language section under the Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program.
Tuition
International fee: $40,600.76.
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change, and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee, or program general expenses.
More information about the program can be found here.
Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance (Co-op)
Overview
The Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance (Co-op) is a two-year program in which students will learn about aircraft avionics systems used in general aviation and helicopters, among others. Students will familiarize themselves with how electronic communication and navigation systems work, and how to repair and maintain these systems for the aviation industry. Graduates of this program will be eligible to work at international avionics-approved shops and other aviation-related companies.
Details
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Start of program: September
Duration: 64 weeks
Location: London – Airport
Admission requirements
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
- Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
OR
- Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses stated above
English language requirement
*See the English language section under the Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program.
Tuition
International fee: $40,600.76.
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change, and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee, or program general expenses.
More information about the program can be found here.
Sources: Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program, Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance (Co-op), Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance (Co-op), Canadian Government official website, CIC news
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