Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code3721
- SchoolSchool of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
- CredentialOntario College Diploma
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- Delivery ModeHybrid
- LocationDownsview Campus: Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation
- Emailamat@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 52356
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
Centennial College's Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician program will provide you with a solid understanding of aircraft manufacturing operations, aerospace systems and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. During this two-year diploma program, you'll learn to work with key performance indicators, continuous improvement techniques and composite materials. Through training in CAD, CAM and CNC operations, you'll be able to seamlessly transition into the industry. This cutting-edge program takes advantage of both Downsview as well as Progress Campuses.
Please note: Some courses may be offered in an online/hybrid format.
Program Overview
Centennial College's Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician program will provide you with a solid understanding of aircraft manufacturing operations, aerospace systems and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. During this two-year diploma program, you'll learn to work with key performance indicators, continuous improvement techniques and composite materials. Through training in CAD, CAM and CNC operations, you'll be able to seamlessly transition into the industry. This cutting-edge program takes advantage of both Downsview as well as Progress Campuses.
Please note: Some courses may be offered in an online/hybrid format.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician program provides students with a strong educational base in aerospace and mechanical engineering technology and prepares graduates to function effectively in their chosen career field, leading to supervisory and management positions in organizations that deal with aerospace, mechanical, UAV, avionics, design and manufacturing of aerospace components and systems.
- The program, which offers a balance between theory and practice, includes instruction in industry-current software
- The project-driven program simulates actual workplace assignments and provides students with practical experience in designing, building and testing an original piece of equipment.
- State-of-the-art Aerospace Engineering Technology labs include Aerospace equipment, 3 and 5-axis CNC mills, CNC lathes, 3D printers, CMMs, thermodynamic and fluid power testing modules, manual mills and lathes, autoclave for composite materials, universal testing machines (tensile, torsion, hardness, etc.), robotic cells and UAV training stations.
Career Outlook
- CAD Drafter/CAD Designer
- Aircraft/Mechanical Fabricator & Assembler
- CNC Programmer
- CNC Setup
- Quality Inspection Technician
- Quality Assurance and Safety
- Service - Technical Specialist
- Lab Technician
- Composite Technician
- Avionics/ Electronics Installer
Education Pathways
Successful graduates of the Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician diploma program have the opportunity to apply their learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner pathway has a minimum admission grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| Honours Bachelor of Computer Science | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in Multiple majors | |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology | Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management |
| Lakehead University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in Multiple majors |
| Bachelor of Engineering post diploma | |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Bridge) | |
| Ottawa, University of | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| University of Waterloo | Bachelor of Arts - Multiple majors |
| Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Multiple majors | |
| Bachelor of Mathematics in Multiple majors | |
| Bachelor of Science in Multiple majors | |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| York University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor Degree in Any major |
| Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Honours Bachelor of Computer Science | |
| Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (3- or 4-year) | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors |
Please our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please view ONTransfer.
Areas of Employment
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- CNC Programming
- CNC Manufacturing
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Composite Manufacturing
- Quality Control and Testing
- Electronics and Avionics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test
- Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $3,928.00 | $1,204.69 | $5,132.69 |
| International | $17,722.00 | $1,692.87 | $19,414.87 |
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, guidelines, health and safety regulations.
- Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
- Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of aerospace engineering projects
- Solve mechanical problems encountered in aerospace industry by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanical engineering
- Interpret, prepare and modify mechanical engineering drawings for aerospace applications.
- Contribute to the design and the analysis of aerospace components, processes and systems applying fundamentals of mechanical engineering.
- Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components used in aerospace applications.
- Verify the specifications of materials, processes and operations to support the design and production of aerospace components
- Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of aerospace projects
- Assemble electric and electronic components within the aerospace manufacturing sector
- Construct and assemble avionic equipment belonging to both legacy and modern-day avionic systems.
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Sashana Chattoo-Edwards, GraduateMy program thoroughly and entirely prepared me for a smooth transition from college to work by providing me with the necessary skills needed to proceed and succeed.