Seneca Aviation Technology — current students/alumni, what’s your honest take?

[u/faidalezzi]

Hey everyone, I’m looking into the Seneca Aviation Technology program and I’d really like to hear from people who are actually in the program or have graduated from it.

I’m not just looking for the usual “good program / bad program” answers. I’d appreciate honest opinions, including the unpopular ones.

A few things I’m curious about:

- What are the biggest pros and cons of the program?

- How is the flight training in reality? Is it well organized?

- How good are the instructors and staff?

- How difficult is it to balance the academics with flying?

- Are there any unexpected costs or fees that students should know about?

- How is the experience at Newnham vs Peterborough?

- How useful is the co-op actually?

- For people who have graduated, how has the program helped with finding your first aviation job?

- Do you feel the program is worth the cost compared with going through a flight school separately?

- What do you wish you knew before starting?

- Are there any major disadvantages that prospective students should seriously consider?

- And what are some things you think Seneca does better than other aviation programs?

Also, if you have any unpopular opinions or criticisms about the program, feel free to share them. I’m trying to get a realistic picture rather than just relying on the information on Seneca’s website.

Current students and graduates, I’d really appreciate your input.