Plan your day: Aviation Campus Open House schedule
Plan your day at Mohawk’s Centre for Aviation Technology at Hamilton International Airport Open House, Tuesday, November 10 from 5 – 7 pm. Find a list below of open labs, talks, tours and other fun activities you don't want to miss! Remember to check in for your chance to win a $5,000 tuition credit!
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Campus Tours
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Express campus tours | Tours of Aviation labs and KF Aerospace leave every 15 minutes. |
| First Floor | ||
|---|---|---|
| What | Where | Details |
| Aircraft Composites Lab | 103 | The Aerospace Manufacturing Lab is a state-of-the-art facility utilized to manufacture, modify, repair and overhaul aircraft composite components (Fiberglass, Kevlar, Carbon Reinforcements and various types of Matrix Systems). The space consists of three rooms: a materials testing room, clean room and a finishing room. The clean room provides a controlled and contamination free environment that is required to produce high-quality performance aerospace bonds utilizing our vacuum bagging system. Any contamination created during operations is segregated in the finishing room. |
| Approved Training Organization | Ground floor | Tour the Approved Training Organization (ATO) Stores Lab. Learn about inventory management and parts identification from experienced faculty. |
| Hangar | 107 | Explore the 20 static aircraft hangar space (including an Ornge Sikorski helicopter and a Falcon corporate jet) and outside space for operational planes (including a Boeing 727). |
| Piston Engine Lab | 105 | Tour our Piston Engine Lab and learn how you will get hands-on experience with real aircraft engines, from disassembly and assembly to performance testing and troubleshooting. |
| Structures Lab | 116 | Meet faculty and tour the lab where you will examine aircraft construction, safety, stress and load distribution, standards and specifications. |
| Systems Lab | 109 | Take a tour and chat with faculty. In this lab you will explore aircraft hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems. |
| Turbine Engine Lab | 104 | Find out how you will work with gas turbine engines and related fuel systems. Meet faculty and get your questions answered. |
| Second Floor | ||
|---|---|---|
| What | Where | Details |
| Aircraft Maintenance Simulator | 207 | Step into the pilot’s seat! Experience our flight simulator and meet faculty who will guide you through the intricacies of aircraft operation. |
| Avionics Lab | 205 | Discover the latest avionics technology and learn from experts in our Avionics Lab. |
| Electronics Lab | 206 | Develop an understanding of electronics and math in Aviation programs. Tour lab space and chat with faculty about how you will develop an understanding of electronics and math in Aviation programs. |
| Virtual Maintenance Classroom/Lab | 207 | Visit the Virtual Maintenance Classroom/Lab. Chat with faculty and learn how you will practice tasks like troubleshooting, component replacement and system diagnostics in a safe and controlled environment in this space. |
Student Support Hub
- Admissions
- Accessible Learning Services
- Apply/Accept Zone
- Career Centre
- Financial Assistance
- Health & Wellness Centre
- Indigenous Learner Success
- International Recruitment & Partnerships
- Ontario Colleges Application Service
- Schulich Builders Scholarship
- Student Life
- Student Rights, Resolution, Conduct and Care Office
Employer and Partner Showcase – The Hangar
- AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineers)
- Fleet Canada
- KF Aerospace
- Military RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force)
Other Fun Activities
| What | Where | When | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply/Accept Zone | The Hangar | Anytime during Open House | Apply or accept your offer and receive a FREE Mohawk backpack!
Have questions about admission requirements or how to apply through Ontario Colleges? Meet with our Admissions and Recruitment teams, along with Ontario Colleges support representatives, for personalized guidance and assistance throughout your application process. |
| Spin to Win | The Hangar | Anytime during Open House | Give our prize wheel a spin and see what you land on! From cool giveaways to fun surprises, every spin is a chance to win something exciting. |
Centre for Aviation Technology location
9500 Airport Rd, Mount Hope, Hamilton Ontario L0R 1W0
Please note: This schedule is subject to change. Check back for updates before the event.
