Delivery
In-person
Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)
Credential
Honours Bachelor Degree

About the Program

This four-year program is the only aviation technology-based degree program in Canada. Seneca has been the national leader in aviation education for more than 50 years. Responding to emerging industry demands, Seneca is now educating students at the degree level. Our program provides a rigorous aviation technology-based curriculum developing your theoretical and practical knowledge of aviation technology.

You will gain the knowledge and experience to safely operate complex aircraft.  You will also learn business management, airport operations and planning and air carrier administration to gain a larger sense of the variety of careers in the aviation industry.

Flight Training

This program is a Transport Canada approved Integrated Airline Transport Pilot training program that prepares students to be Commercial Airline Pilots. Intensive flight and simulator training is an integral part of this rigorous degree program. Eight semesters of flight training is a required component of the program. Two of these intensive training semesters will occur during the summer months.

Students who are unable to achieve a satisfactory rating in their flight training after a set number of attempts will be withdrawn from the Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology program and will be ineligible for re-admission. Please note that flight training is carried out seven days per week and students will be required to fly weekends during their training.

Promotion Policy

Attendance to all classes is a Transport Canada requirement for promotion. Students must pass all Transport Canada exams, which have higher pass grades.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Operate multi-engine aircraft using manually prepared flight plans
  • Operate automated flight systems
  • Business management
  • Airport operations and planning
  • Air carrier administration
  • Understand the technological and human factors that affect successful operation of an aircraft

Work Experience

Mandatory Degree Work Term

A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. The work term(s) may be a paid or unpaid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the work term(s) is required for graduation.  Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for the mandatory degree work term regardless of success in securing a work position.

Degree Structure

Year September January May
Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Intensive Flight
Training
Year 2 Semester 3 /
Flight Training
Semester 4 /
Flight Training
Intensive Flight
Training
Year 3 Semester 5 /
Flight Training
Semester 6 /
Flight Training
Intensive Flight
Training or Work
Term
Year 4 Semester 7 /
Flight Training
Semester 8 /
Flight Training
 

Program Availability

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025
Newnham
 Waitlist

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

The program is delivered at Newnham Campus in semester 1 (Fall) and semester 2 (Winter). From semester 3 (Summer) and onwards, the program is delivered at Peterborough Campus until program completion.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in person. Students are required to come on campus to attend classes.

International students applying for a PGWP: If you are in a flexible delivery course, you must attend in person. The option to attend online does not apply to you. Studying online will impact your PGWP eligibility. Please review the in-person requirements related to PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Note: The program is delivered at Newnham Campus in semester 1 (Fall) and semester 2 (Winter). From semester 3 (Summer) and onwards, the program is delivered at Peterborough Campus until program completion.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Professional pilot
  • Flying instructor
  • Air traffic controller
  • Civil aviation inspector

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has a mandatory work term to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Renewable Scholarships

You may qualify for a renewable scholarship and receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.

Hands-on Learning

Students will train on Seneca’s fleet consisting of 19 aircraft and have access to 10 simulators to gain practical skills and experience.

Sustainability

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