Aviation Operations (avo)

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of aviation operations, aviation regulations and airline industry procedures.

• Develop skills in flight planning, dispatch operations, aviation management and emergency response planning.

• Learn aviation safety standards, meteorology and airside operational procedures.

• Optional co-op opportunities provide practical industry experience.

• Prepare for Transport Canada Dispatcher Licence examinations and aviation industry careers.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. • International applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent secondary education. • Complete secondary school transcripts and graduation certificate are required.
  • ELP Requirement: • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5 • PTE Academic: 58 • Duolingo English Test: 105–110 • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 20/30 in each skill • CAEL: 60 • Cambridge English: 169 with no skill below 162
  • Special Requirement: • Students study aviation regulations, airside operations, flight planning, dispatch procedures, meteorology and emergency planning. • Program prepares students for Industry Canada Radio Licence requirements. • Program also prepares students to write the Transport Canada Dispatcher Licence examinations. • Optional Co-op stream (AVOC) available for eligible students. • Additional fees apply for participation in the optional co-op stream. • Students must pass all Transport Canada examinations, which require higher passing grades.
Refund Policy
  • Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.

  • Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.

  • Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.

  • If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

  • Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.

  • Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.

  • Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.

  • Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.

  • Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $90
  • LOA Deposit: $0
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $16,409
  • Total Tuition Fee: $33,228
  • Course Duration: 2 Years
  • Credentials: Diploma
  • Intake: September 2026, May 2027
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Checklist

• Valid Passport (Photo and Signature Pages)

• Complete Secondary School Transcripts

• Secondary School Graduation Certificate

• Official English Translation of Documents (if applicable)

• Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, CAEL or Cambridge)

• CAD $90 Non-Refundable Application Fee

• Updated Resume / CV (Recommended)

• Statement of Purpose (Recommended)

• International Student Application Cancellation Form (if changing agents)

• Documents must be uploaded in PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF or GIF format

• Maximum file size allowed per document is 10 MB

• Admission is subject to academic eligibility, document verification and seat availability

• Students planning to pursue Transport Canada Dispatcher Licence should be prepared to meet Transport Canada examination requirements