About the Courses
Why this program?
Because the School of Transportation has been teaching aircraft and avionics maintenance for 40 years, it's highly regarded in the industry. Each of your instructors will be highly skilled with years of technical expertise, industry experience and a deep commitment your success.
Top industry players also support the program. In fact, aviation industry giant Bombardier named Centennial College as its trainer of choice in the manufacturing and maintenance of its aerospace products. Additionally, program partners and supporters are members of Centennial College's advisory committees and participate as guest speakers and panelists. The wealth of knowledge and expertise they'll share with you will not only enhance your learning but will also give you valuable insight on the direction your career can take.
Why this program?
Because the School of Transportation has been teaching aircraft and avionics maintenance for 40 years, it's highly regarded in the industry. Each of your instructors will be highly skilled with years of technical expertise, industry experience and a deep commitment your success.
Top industry players also support the program. In fact, aviation industry giant Bombardier named Centennial College as its trainer of choice in the manufacturing and maintenance of its aerospace products. Additionally, program partners and supporters are members of Centennial College's advisory committees and participate as guest speakers and panelists. The wealth of knowledge and expertise they'll share with you will not only enhance your learning but will also give you valuable insight on the direction your career can take.
Modules
Course Code
Course Title
1A
ATAT-101
Theory of Flight
ATAT-102
Aircraft Publications
ATAT-104
Metallurgy & Processes
ATAT-107
Intro to CARs, Human Factors & SMS
ATAT-108
Orientation & Pathways to Success, Pt 1
ATAT-110
Applied Mathematics
COMM-160/COMM-161
College Communications 1
GNED-D
General Education Elective
1B
ATAT-103
AME Standard Practices
ATAT-105
Basic Electricity - AC/DC
ATAT-106
Basic Tools & Hardware
COMM-160/161
College Communication 1
GNED
General Education Elective
COMM-160/161, and GNED are not subject to accreditation criteria.
Semester 2
Course Code
Course Title
2A
ATAC-201
Circuit Control & Protection, Semiconductors
ATAC-202
Motors & Generators
ATAC-203
Avionics Systems
ATAC-507
Pitot Static & Aircraft Engine Instrument Practices
ATAV-210
CAD Programming
2B
ATAC-204
Corrosion, NDI & Approved Parts
ATAC-205
Aerodynamics
ATAC-206
Aircraft Structures & Sheet Metal
ATAT-201
Maintenance Records
2C
ATAC-209
Emergency, Fire, Fuel, Systems
ATAC-302
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Systems
ATAC-303
Ice, Rain & Environmental Control Systems
ATAC-509
Electrical Power Generation, Distribution
Semester 3
Course Code
Course Title
3A
ATAC-207
Piston Engines 1
ATAC-208
Turbine Engines 1
ATAT-603
Airside Worker Safety and Security
COMM-170/COMM-171
College Communications 2
3B
ATAC-402
Rotary Wing Powertrain
ATAT-310
Non-technical Skills
COMM-170/171
College Communication 2
GNED-500
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
- GNED-500 (which is part of Stream 3A and 3B), and COMM 170/171 are not subject to accreditation criteria.
Semester 4
Course Code
Course Title
4A
ATAC-301
Turbine Engines 2
ATAC-404
Piston Engines 2
ATAC-502
Propellers & Systems
GNED-D
General Education Elective
4B
ATAC-403
Rotary Wing Systems & Procedures
ATAC-405
Fire Protection & Auto Flight Systems
GNED
General Education Elective
4C
ATAC-406
Landing Gear Systems, Servicing
ATAC-503
Aircraft Systems Servicing Procedures
ATAC-504
Inspection Procedures
GNED is not subject to accreditation criteria.
Semester 5
Course Code
Course Title
5A
ATAC-401
Aircraft Structures 2 and Composites
ATAC-501
Turbine Engines 3
ATAT-601
Ethical Behaviour in the Workplace
5B
ATAC-505
Aircraft Communication Systems
ATAC-506
Aircraft Navigation Systems
ATAC-508
Data Bus and Writing Practices
ENGL-250
Report Writing in a Technical Environment
- ENGL-250 Pre Requisite Course: COMM 170/111
Semester 6
Course Code
Course Title
6A
ATAC-604
Avionics & Electrical
ATAT-401
Aviation Maintenance Planning
ATAT-602
Aviation and Aerospace Manager
ATAT-700
Canadian Aviation Regulations
6B
ATAC-601
Powerplant
ATAC-602
Maintenance Procedures
ATAC-603
Airframe Aerodynamics
ATAT-604
Business Skills
- Minimum Passing Grade: a "C" grade in all courses, except COMM/GNED, is required to graduate
- Minimum Passing Grade COMM/GNED: a "D" grade is required to graduate.