I`ve recently decided to possibly do a last minute swap of my Seneca course choice; from 2 years in Aviation Operations, to the 3 year Aviation Safety course. My initial intention was to head for flight dispatch, but now I`m thinking of trying to broaden my career options a bit. Anyone know what other career opportunities open up by taking the third year? (I say adding a third year, knowing that the first two years of the Aviation Safety course is identical to the 2 year Aviation Operations course)
Aviation Operations states for areas of study:
"Areas of study include aviation standards, history and regulations, aviation manage– ment, airside operations, flight planning and dispatch, meteorology, safety management systems, technical writing, transportation logistics, quality assurance and control, airline operations, aeronautics, emergency planning and preparedness, math, aviation computer applications, general education and human and organization factors."
Aviation Safety States:
"Courses include Risk Assessment and Analysis, Trending Analysis and Flight Data Analysis, Incident Reviews and Investigations, Auditing Functions, Human Factors, Database Management, and Safety Management System Development and Implementation as well as Database Management. Courses in mathematics, communications and liberal arts will also round out your skills and help you to make meaningful contributions to the aviation industry."
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"Program Learning Outcomes:
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
Analyze and modify existing operating and safety procedures while working within Canadian and international regulations and regulatory bodies related to aviation.
Operate, maintain and administer airports in an effective and efficient manner.
Apply principles of management in administering air terminals and air carrier fleets, including cargo.
Manage all servicing and maintenance requirements of aircraft for safe and efficient operation of air carrier fleets.
Apply accounting and finance principles to prepare and follow budgets, do cost analysis, and effectively work with leases and contracts.
Systematize the safe and effective handling and transportation of hazardous materials.
Employ skills in decision making, problem solving and human relations consistent with a junior management position.
Communicate on a radio in accordance with the appropriate Industry Canada guidelines, including the successful obtainment of a Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Certificate.
Develop accident and emergency response procedures for an aviation operation.
Critically analyze the security systems available to respond to the security threats faced by the Canadian civil aviation industry.
Perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and emergency first aid according to recognized industry standards of expertise.
Describe the design and control of Canadian airspace, the principles of meteorology and the navigational systems and aids used in aviation.
Develop a safety management system ensuring the application of regulatory requirements.
Acquire and manage data for administration of a safety management system.
Develop and implement a safety reporting system.
Identify and forecast risks, and implement proper solutions to these risks by utilizing data and trending analysis.
Select and apply proper auditing techniques in an aviation operation."
Thanks to anyone that can offer some help or advice!
Seneca College "Aviation Safety" vs "Aviation Operations"
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Re: Seneca College "Aviation Safety" vs "Aviation Operations
Regardless of the choice, it wont make a difference, The education you receiver isn't always what is needed. Hard for me to believe you need 4 years of school to do dispatch, there are 12 month courses. I think this is a classic case of one thinking school guarantees anything, well it will for sure guarantee less money in your bank.
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Re: Seneca College "Aviation Safety" vs "Aviation Operations
Ah yes, the old "spend four years, and scads of money" just to become unemployed. Sales and marketing on behalf of the colleges. Lack of research on behalf of the students. It's not only in aviation either. There are more teachers and lawyers working in "fast food" than ever before.
Used to be "kick a dumpster, and out hops a pilot", well now you get a lawyer and a teacher out of the same dumpster.......
Huge problem with our education system. Not enough students entering the trades.....
Illya
Used to be "kick a dumpster, and out hops a pilot", well now you get a lawyer and a teacher out of the same dumpster.......
Huge problem with our education system. Not enough students entering the trades.....
Illya
Wish I didn't know now, what I didn't know then.
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Re: Seneca College "Aviation Safety" vs "Aviation Operations
Yep.
All of the working Baby Boomer parents told their kids that all they had to do to be more successful than they were is get a four year degree. As a result, our population is very top-heavy with academicians who on average make no more money (with unemployment combined with reduced purchasing power) than the previous generation did working factory jobs.
All of the working Baby Boomer parents told their kids that all they had to do to be more successful than they were is get a four year degree. As a result, our population is very top-heavy with academicians who on average make no more money (with unemployment combined with reduced purchasing power) than the previous generation did working factory jobs.
Geez did I say that....? Or just think it....?