Where Technology Takes Flight

Launch your future with hands-on, industry-focused training at Fanshawe’s Norton Wolf School of Aerospace, Information and Defence Technologies. From Transport Canada-approved aviation training in flight operations and aircraft maintenance to in-demand fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, software development and data analytics, you’ll build the technical skills employers are looking for. Through industry-standard equipment, state-of-the-art facilities, labs, simulations, collaborative projects and real-world learning opportunities, you’ll gain practical experience that prepares you for success in rapidly evolving industries. Learn from experienced instructors, connect with industry partners and develop the problem-solving, teamwork and technical expertise to turn your passion into a career.

 

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Transport Canada–Approved Aviation Training

Learn in a Professional Airport Hangar

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Leaders in IT & Digital Creative Education

Labs & Spaces

All aviation programs are housed in our 80,000-square-foot, $10-million hangar located at the London International Airport, giving you the opportunity to learn in a real aviation environment from day one. 

Instead of training in a traditional classroom alone, you’ll be surrounded by aircraft, industry-standard tools, and the same technology used in today’s aviation sector.

Training at an active airport means you’ll experience the pace, safety standards, and professionalism expected in the field while building practical, hands-on skills. You’ll work in modern lab and shop spaces designed to support real-world learning, helping you build confidence and technical expertise before you graduate.

Being located at the airport also helps connect your training to real career pathways, with proximity to industry partners and aviation operations that reflect where you’ll work after graduation.

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Immerse yourself in a state-of-the-art learning environment with a school that hosts one of the largest data centres in the Ontario college system. We house 100+ clustered servers, including an ultra-high-performance computer cluster for enhanced learning in AI, Machine Learning, RPA, IoT and Analytics. 

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Experiential Learning & Career Pathways

High‑Quality Training for Global Aviation Careers

Students receive industry‑leading training that prepares them for aerospace careers across Canada and around the world. Graduates work in manufacturing, aircraft maintenance, fleet service, flight operations, administration, and many other aviation pathways.

Career Paths with Canada’s Top Aviation Employers

Fanshawe graduates launch careers with respected aviation organizations including Air Canada, WestJet, Jazz Airlines, Diamond Aircraft, and New United Goderich. The Norton Wolf School continues to grow with new programs and emerging opportunities that meet the future needs of the aviation sector.

Hands-On Projects

Our programs emphasize practical, project-based learning, where applied projects simulate workplace scenarios and prepare students for job expectations. Students build and configure real systems in labs, create applications, develop databases or analytics solutions, and solve real-world design and IT problems through case studies and assignments. 

Our Grads Get Jobs

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Employment Rate
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Graduate Satisfaction

Signature Learning Experience

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High-Fidelity VMT Flight Simulator Suite

Build critical pilot and decision‑making skills using advanced Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) and flight simulation systems that mirror real cockpit controls and in‑flight scenarios—technology available at only a select few colleges in Canada. 

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Train in a Fully Operational Airport Hangar

Learn in a real aviation environment at the London International Airport, where students practice on operational aircraft, interact with airport personnel, and train in the same setting used by industry professionals.

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Industry Engagement with Live Clients

You’ll have opportunities to work on live-client experience projects, meaning you will solve practical problems for real organizations and build a portfolio of actual work before graduating. For example, our digital creative programs offer industry nights where students present their work to industry professionals and receive their feedback.

Explore All Programs

Explore all programs in the Norton Wolf School of Aviation & Aerospace Technology and find the training path that fits your goals in flight, maintenance, avionics, and aviation operations.

Industry & Employer Partnerships

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Hire a Student

Hire skilled, job‑ready Fanshawe students for co‑ops, internships, full-time and part‑time roles. Connect with emerging talent and build your workforce through hands‑on student recruitment and early career partnerships.

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Mentorship Opportunities

Support the next generation of professionals by mentoring a Fanshawe student. Share your industry experience, offer guidance, and help students build confidence as they prepare for their careers.

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Join a Program Advisory Committee

Join a Program Advisory Committee and help shape the future of education at Fanshawe. Share your industry expertise, guide curriculum development, and support student success by ensuring our programs stay aligned with real workforce needs.