This program is designed to give students knowledge and hands-on experience in aviation and management, as well as provide co-operative work experience in the aviation industry. Aviation courses focus on aircraft, airline and airport operations, aviation safety and security and flight systems and navigation. Students gain a solid understanding of the aviation industry in Canada and around the world. Management courses are designed to give students an understanding of business and management practices of marketing, human resource management, communications and project management to be prepared for future promotional opportunities. Students are given the opportunity to take the examination to receive their Restricted Aeronautical Radio Operation License.

Intake information

Start date	Campus
Fall 2025	Barrie

Tuition and fees

Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
Review additional program-specific fees for this program.
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Work-integrated learning

This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.

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What are the admission requirements for the Aviation Management program?

Aviation Management admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with mature student status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Any Grade 11¹ or 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U)

¹: Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 College or University level Mathematics (MBF3C or MCF3M)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/

Pathways

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

Additional information

International and landed immigrant applicants to the Aviation Management program should be aware that the ability to obtain a valid Transport Canada security clearance may be a condition of employment (co-op or graduate) with some international airports and airlines in Canada.

Students who have resided or worked outside of Canada within the last five years may have difficulty meeting Transport Canada’s information standards. Fortunately, the majority of co-op positions in Canada do not require students to obtain valid Transport Canada security clearance.

The foregoing is for your information only. Students should follow up with any prospective employer to determine their own candidacy.

Other Program Information

Past and concurrent flight training will be recognized and course exemptions will be considered based on previous education and work experience. Georgian College has made special arrangements with a local flight training facility for Flight Lab. These costs are over and above student tuition fees.

College scheduled field trips are a mandatory component of the Aviation Management program and must be attended by the student.

What career paths can I take in aviation management?

Your Aviation Management diploma gives you many career opportunities

Graduates of the program may obtain employment in general aviation and aviation operations positions where they use their knowledge and skills to progress to more advanced positions. Graduates may be employed in a wide variety of aviation fields such as airline management, airport management, airport planning, security and safety management operations, cargo operations, business aircraft operations, flight dispatch and government aviation agencies. In addition, the program provides graduates with a better chance of success in furthering their training with the Department of National Defense or to become air traffic controllers, commercial/airline pilots, and flight service specialists.

Why study Aviation Management at Georgian?

Curriculum

We provide in-depth classroom sessions studying the aviation industry and specifically, aviation business management.

Co-op

Your aviation industry co-op experience will give you the real-world experience you need to land a great career.

Faculty

Dedicated, industry-experienced faculty who care about your success.

Jobs

Our grads get jobs! Some of our grad employers are Air Canada, Lester B. Pearson Airport, Sunwing Airlines, Air Georgian, Transport Canada, the Ministry of Natural Resources and many other aviation-related organizations.

Pathways

Our Aviation Management program is the only three-year program in Canada that allows students to progress directly into Griffith University’s Masters in Aviation Management degree. Earn a master’s degree in aviation with only an additional one-and-a-half years of study.

Alternatively, you can choose to complete one of two Bachelor of Science degrees with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with only one additional year of study.

Learn more on our articulations and transfers page.

Parternships

Our Aviation Management students have access to high-quality flight training through partnerships and Memorandum of Understanding’s (MOU’s) with regional flight schools. These partnerships are tailored to our students’ needs and offer a range of training, connections, and supportive programs to help them achieve their pilot credentials.

Brampton Flight Centre (BFC)

Self-paced program offers flight training up to Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot level (certificates granted upon completion).
BFC also offers Multi-Engine Ratings, Group 1 and 3 Instrument Ratings, and Instructor Ratings.
Located just north of Brampton, Ontario, BFC is one of Canada’s largest flight training schools with 23 aircraft, two flight simulators, and more than 35 flight instructors.

Learn more flight training at BFC

Ontario Flight Centre (OFC)

Flight lab modules and training for students interested in pursuing the Recreational Pilot Permit, Private Pilot License, Night Rating, and VFR Over the Top Rating.
Modules cover flight for navigation, flight for endurance, slow flight, navigation, pre-flight inspection, takeoff, instrument flying, and more.
Located at the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport between Barrie and Orillia, Ontario, the OFC is a fully licensed and Transport Canada-certified flight school.

Get info on flight lab modules

What courses are included in the Aviation Management diploma program?

Course overview

32 Program Courses
3 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
3 Co-op Work Terms

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Aviation Management program outline.