About the Courses
Why this program?
With more than 45 years teaching aircraft and avionics maintenance, Centennial's School of Transportation is, without question, the go-to institute if you’re serious about a career in the aviation industry. Your instructors will be some of the best in the business, with years of industry experience, extensive technical expertise, and a deep commitment to the program and to your success. They will be your guides as you work through the technical theory and your mentors as you work on real aircraft and components in onsite labs and hangar.
Support for this program from the top players in the industry (your future employers) is overwhelming. In fact, aviation industry giant Bombardier named Centennial as its trainer of choice in the manufacturing and maintenance of its aerospace products.
Because many of the program's part
Why this program?
With more than 45 years teaching aircraft and avionics maintenance, Centennial's School of Transportation is, without question, the go-to institute if you’re serious about a career in the aviation industry. Your instructors will be some of the best in the business, with years of industry experience, extensive technical expertise, and a deep commitment to the program and to your success. They will be your guides as you work through the technical theory and your mentors as you work on real aircraft and components in onsite labs and hangar.
Support for this program from the top players in the industry (your future employers) is overwhelming. In fact, aviation industry giant Bombardier named Centennial as its trainer of choice in the manufacturing and maintenance of its aerospace products.
Because many of the program's partners and supporters are members of Centennial College's advisory committees and participate as guest speakers and panelists, the program is designed for your success. The wealth of knowledge and expertise they share with you first-hand will not only enhance your learning potential but will also give you valuable career direction insight.
The diploma you'll earn is highly coveted in the industry, and as a graduate of this program, you'll be well positioned to work with top-tier employers.
Modules
Semester 1
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
COMM-170/171
College Communication 2
GNED
General Education Elective
2B
ATAC-204
Corrosion, NDI & Approved Parts
ATAC-205
Aerodynamics
ATAC-206
Aircraft Structures & Sheet Metal
ATAT-201
Maintenance Records
COMM-170/COMM-171
College Communications 2
GNED-D
General Education Elective
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
- COMM-170/171 and GNED are not subject to accreditation criteria.
Semester 3
Course Code
Course Title
3A
ATAC-207
Piston Engines 1
ATAC-208
Turbine Engines 1
ATAC-402
Rotary Wing Powertrain
GNED-500
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
3B
ATAC-301
Turbine Engines 2
ATAC-403
Rotary Wing Systems & Procedures
ATAC-404
Piston Engines 2
ATAC-502
Propellers & Systems
- GNED-500 is not subject to accreditation criteria and is part of the Stream 3A and 3B.
Semester 4
Course Code
Course Title
4A
ATAC-405
Fire Protection & Auto Flight Systems
ATAC-406
Landing Gear Systems, Servicing
ATAC-503
Aircraft Systems Servicing Procedures
ATAC-504
Inspection Procedures
4B
ATAC-401
Aircraft Structures 2 and Composites
ATAC-501
Turbine Engines 3
ATAC-505
Aircraft Communication Systems
ATAC-506
Aircraft Navigation Systems
ATAC-508
Data Bus and Writing Practices
4C
ATAC-601
Powerplant
ATAC-602
Maintenance Procedures
ATAC-603
Airframe Aerodynamics
ATAC-604
Avionics & Electrical
ATAT-700
Canadian Aviation Regulations
- 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