Aerospace Operations Management

*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
The aerospace industry is growing rapidly and in need of the next generation of trained graduates with the skills to aid in the management and logistics of day to day operations across the sector.
Students in the Aerospace Operations Management program will gain experience in a variety of aspects of the management of aerospace operations, including aerodrome facilities design, aircraft manufacturing and maintenance certifications, aerospace logistics and resource planning, production safety and ergonomics, aerospace projects, quality and process development and more.
Graduates of the Aerospace Operations Management program will be well-positioned for employment in the aerospace industry including positions in aircraft maintenance and repair, aircraft design engineer, quality and certifications analyst, structural assembler, industrial or manufacturing engineer, project analyst and project coordinator. The program can also lead to supervisory and management roles in operations such as maintenance operations coordinator, program coordinator and operations manager.
The program will complement existing programming in the Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology, allowing for pathways or bundling options with the following programs:
Test | Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 88 |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands |
CAEL | Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands |
PTE Academic | 59 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 176 with no language skill less than 169 |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 9, 75% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall score of 120, with no score lower than 105 |
Level 1 | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
BUSI-6014 | Manufacturing Operations | 3.5 | ||
This course provides an overview of technology being used to run business operations including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. | ||||
BUSI-6013 | Business Ethics & Communication | 3 | ||
The students will study corporate governance and social responsibilities from a pragmatic business and an ethical standpoint. This course also examines a corporation's ethical responsibilities to its employees and customers, and to the global marketplace. | ||||
PROD-6001 | Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement | 2.5 | ||
In this course, students will learn about the principles of Lean and Six Sigma. The course spans across the several domains of the DMAIC methodology. Students will use these tools to improve quality and eliminate waste and defects in production. | ||||
AVIA-6018 | Aerospace Leadership & Operations | 3.5 | ||
This course will provide students with an opportunity to learn key elements involved in an operations-based leadership role for Aerospace Manufacturing. The course focuses on the primary responsibilities and interactions of an operations leader, including production metrics performance management, resource management, and process improvement. | ||||
AVIA-6019 | Project Management | 2.5 | ||
In this course, students will acquire the skills to develop, design, manage, plan, and schedule aerospace projects. Students will undertake feasibility analyses and environmental and social constraint studies, and they will identify and apply a range of controls for project cost, timelines, and technical performance. | ||||
PLAN-6004 | Aerospace Logistics & Resource Planning | 3.5 | ||
This course provides a strong foundation for logistics leaders. In this course, students will become familiar with the functionality of SAP. Students will explore how SAP can be used to run the operations side of the business, and will receive hands-on training in using SAP. |
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.