Aerospace Operations Management
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Program Overview
Aerospace Operations Management is a one-year graduate certificate designed for graduates of engineering programs looking to gain hands-on experience with leading aerospace industry simulation and enterprise resource planning software while also developing their business communication and ethical leadership skills.
Program Details
Program Code
AOM2
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
30 Weeks
Canadian Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2025 May
London - Airport
Open
2025 September
London - Airport
Open
2026 January
London - Airport
Open
2026 May
London - Airport
Open
2024 September
London - Airport
Closed
2025 January
London - Airport
Closed
International Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2025 May
London - Airport
Open
2025 September
London - Airport
Open
2026 January
London - Airport
Open
2026 May
London - Airport
Open
2024 September
London - Airport
Closed
2025 January
London - Airport
Closed
Your Learning Experience
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:
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and critically assess solutions to materials supply and capacity problems to eliminate nonvalue-added activities from the supply chain, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Define and develop innovative aerospace product design to ensure an inclusive user experience.
- Evaluate new and existing aerodrome operations and facilities to select and recommend strategies that maintain and enhance safety and security.
- Develop and control aerodrome project plans and schedules using software for materials and operations management to meet organizational goals.
- Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve the system performance and quality of the design and production of aerospace components, processes, systems and operations.
- Manage client and stakeholder expectations through professional, clear, and timely written, verbal, and non-verbal communication of key information and updates.
- Manage aerospace product manufacturing operations using strategies that optimize production and meet targets.
- Make ethically sound decisions to protect consumers and maintain the organization’s reputation and integrity within the aerospace corporate world.
- Manage the scope, costs, time, and quality of aerospace projects and operations while ensuring and satisfying the needs of the customer and other stakeholders.
- Oversee operations of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle applications within commercial and military industries in adherence to all regulations.
- Integrate ergonomics and ‘human in the loop’ strategies into work processes to reduce injuries and streamline productivity and efficiency in operations.
- Analyze and solve aerospace operations problems using technical mathematics and appropriate software.
- Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, airworthiness standards, manufacturers’ specifications, and health and safety regulations.
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Admission Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma,
Degree, or equivalent. Fanshawe College
OR
Graduates of the Aircraft Structural Repair Technician Ontario
College Certificate Program will also be considered.
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
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
- A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years
- A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169, with test results within the last two years
- Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9 or 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Applicant Selection Criteria
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of program eligible applicants exceeds
available spaces, the Applicant Selection Criteria for this program
will be:
1. Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
2. 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)
3. Achievement in the Admission Requirements
Courses
| 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. | ||||
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.