Graduate Certificate in Aerospace Operations Management
London, Canada
DURATION
30 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 16,755 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international costs | Canadian costs: CAD 4,442.96
Introduction
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.
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.
Program Code: AOM2
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Manufacturing Operations
- Business Ethics & Communication
- Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement
- Aerospace Leadership & Operations
- Project Management
- Aerospace Logistics & Resource Planning
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Aircraft Certification & Operations
- Aerospace Product Design & Development
- Industrial Work Systems & Measurement
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Applications
- Aerospace Facilities Design, Operations
- Production Safety & Ergonomics
Program Outcome
- 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.