Centennial College's Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician program will provide you with a solid understanding of aircraft manufacturing operations, aerospace systems and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. During this two-year diploma program, you'll learn to work with key performance indicators, continuous improvement techniques and composite materials. Through training in CAD, CAM and CNC operations, you'll be able to seamlessly transition into the industry. This cutting-edge program takes advantage of both Downsview as well as Progress Campuses.

Please note: Some courses may be offered in an online/hybrid format.

Program Highlights

• The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician program provides students with a strong educational base in aerospace and mechanical engineering technology and prepares graduates to function effectively in their chosen career field, leading to supervisory and management positions in organizations that deal with aerospace, mechanical, UAV, avionics, design and manufacturing of aerospace components and systems.
• The program, which offers a balance between theory and practice, includes instruction in industry-current software
• The project-driven program simulates actual workplace assignments and provides students with practical experience in designing, building and testing an original piece of equipment.
• State-of-the-art Aerospace Engineering Technology labs include Aerospace equipment, 3 and 5-axis CNC mills, CNC lathes, 3D printers, CMMs, thermodynamic and fluid power testing modules, manual mills and lathes, autoclave for composite materials, universal testing machines (tensile, torsion, hardness, etc.), robotic cells and UAV training stations.

Career Outlook

• CAD Drafter/CAD Designer
• Aircraft/Mechanical Fabricator & Assembler
• CNC Programmer
• Inspection Technician (Quality Control/Assurance and Safety)
• Service - Technical Specialist
• Lab Technician
• Composite Technician

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of the Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.