Applied Aerospace Manufacturing
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Program Overview
Applied Aerospace Manufacturing is a one-year graduate program for students with previous knowledge who want to gain the skills required for a career in aircraft maintenance and repair. Students will learn the use of aircraft maintenance tools, assembly and structural analysis techniques.
Program Details
Program Code
AMF2
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
30 weeks
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2026 May
London - Airport
Open
2024 September
London - Airport
Closed
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2026 May
London - Airport
Open
2024 September
London - Airport
Closed
Your Learning Experience
Location: London - Airport.
Fanshawe’s Applied Aerospace Manufacturing is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program that will provide students with the specialized knowledge and skills required for a career in aircraft maintenance and repair.
The curriculum is designed around the standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry (AS9100) to prepare graduates for a work environment that adheres to that system's requirements.
Practical elements of aerospace manufacturing skills, work-environment readiness, safety management systems, materials handling and tooling will be the focus of this Graduate Certificate. The program will be delivered in a face-to-face (web-facilitated) format.
This One-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program enables the understanding of different Aerospace systems and operations of the aircraft along with the applicable airworthiness Standards and Regulations (Transport Canada, FAA, EASA). The curriculum is centered around the AS9100 Quality Management System Standard in Aerospace. Students practice Lean Manufacturing techniques on 'Mock aerospace manufacturing facility'; Analyze Quality control problems by making use of Six Sigma and DMAIC methodology through dynamic Concurrent Engineering processes; Operational and stability control pertaining to Aircraft Mechanics. In their final term, students work on real-life Aerospace Case Study to produce an optimum solution to streamline production.
The students experience hands-on use of aircraft maintenance tools, assembly & structural analysis techniques, and troubleshooting & installation of avionic systems. They are also given extensive training on CATIA - an aerospace design software (used by Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier etc.), to design new aerospace parts and perform reverse engineering on existing certified parts. This program is designed for students having an Engineering background.
Career Information
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Applied Aerospace Manufacturing (AMF) program will be prepared to apply their skills in aircraft design, maintenance, repair and quality improvement to career opportunities, including (but not limited to): Aircraft Design Engineer, Quality and Certifications, Methods Engineer, Structural Assembler, Quality Inspector, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Project Analyst and Project Coordinators, Manual Assembler, Materials Engineer, Systems’ Support Expert, CATIA specialist, Lean Six Sigma Expert and AS9100 Consultant.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Applied Aerospace Manufacturing program:
CNC Machinist
Work with a variety of computer numeric controlled (CNC) heavy machinery to set up, operate and maintain equipment that produce parts and tools from metal, plastic and other material.
Robotics and Automation Technician
Monitor and identify system faults and issues, and take corrective action to maximum production of the robotic system used on site.
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Deliver timely and innovative aircraft solutions to ensure corporate, commercial and military customers’ aircraft are safe and flight ready.
Learning Outcomes
1. Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, airworthiness standards, manufacturers’ specifications, and health and safety regulations.
2. Evaluate and apply quality control and quality assurance techniques for the design, analysis, and production of aerospace components, processes, and systems.
3. Analyze and solve aerospace manufacturing problems using technical mathematics and appropriate hardware and software.
4. Interpret, prepare, and modify engineering drawings for use in aerospace design and manufacturing applications.
5. Manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical/electronic, and avionics components used in aerospace applications.
6. Inspect, test, and troubleshoot components and parts and propose strategies for improving their design or production.
7. Plan, implement, and evaluate an aerospace manufacturing project to address an industry-, organization-, or production-specific need.
Related Programs
Academic School
Program Coordinator:
Hassaan Qureshi
Admission Requirements
One of:
Ontario College Diploma, Advanced
Diploma, or Degree in Engineering from a Canadian Engineering
accredited program or equivalent international degree in the field
of engineering.
OR
An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by
the College
OR
Acceptable combination of relevant education and work experience in
the field of aerospace manufacturing/engineering as judged by the
College to be equivalent*
Note:
* Applicants may be required to
submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work
experience.
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Applicant Selection Criteria
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
- Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements
Courses
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-6001 | Aircraft Mechanics | 2.5 | ||
| This course will provide an overview of the physics applied on the aircraft through an introduction to aerospace engineering techniques, tooling, and procedures including regulations and certification procedures and health and safety requirements. Skills for reading and interpreting aircraft drawings and associated symbols will also be taught. | ||||
| COMM-6039 | Leadership, Professionalism & Comm | 3 | ||
| In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts and tenets of effective leadership and professionalism in the aerospace industry. Students will engage in professional conduct and communication, both written and verbal, with a specific focus on industry communication standards. | ||||
| AVIA-6002 | Standards, Regulations & Certifications | 1.5 | ||
| This course provides an overview of aviation standards, regulations and certification procedures; regulatory areas; air traffic procedures; aviation law for engineering; and airworthiness regulations. The course will also introduce human factors related to engineering standards and safety including the use of safety management systems to identify risk and hazards. Students will investigate the most common human errors that occur during an aerospace project and the industry processes and standards in place to address those errors. | ||||
| MGMT-6113 | Lean Manufacturing | 1.5 | ||
| The fundamental principles, tools, and concepts for lean manufacturing in the aerospace industry will be presented in this course. Students will use lean analysis tools and performance measurements including standardized work and setup reduction. The course will include an examination of the current state, systems, and strategies used for aerospace manufacturing. | ||||
| AVIA-6003 | Composites/Additives & Materials | 3.5 | ||
| This course provides a comprehensive overview of materials processing with special emphasis on aerospace engineering materials and protection against failure including corrosion, fatigue, creep failure, fracture, and wear. Castings (process and defects) and non-destructive testing will also be addressed. | ||||
| AVIA-6004 | Avionic System Design & Installation | 4 | ||
| Avionics systems and their purpose, installation, and troubleshooting procedures will be introduced in this course. Students will be exposed to standard communication and navigation systems, cockpit display configurations, classifications, and related flight management systems. The course will also examine future trends in avionics and how those trends may affect aerospace manufacturing. | ||||
| CADD-6003 | Computer Aided Aerospace Design | 5 | ||
| This course focuses on how aerospace systems are designed and mapped using computer-aided design software. Students will acquire the fundamental skills of implementing that design software to interpret design applications and optimize the design of aerospace parts using a case-study approach. | ||||
Tuition Summary
London - Airport
*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.