Institut technique Aviron de Montréal is a private vocational school in Mont-Royal, Quebec, offering DEP programs since 1937.
The Institut Technique Aviron de Montréal was founded in 1937 by Captain W. J. Guy, an aviation pioneer, and Simon F. Flegg, a European educator and industrialist. The school began as a main training centre for aeronautical mechanics. In its early period, it trained workers for the aeronautics industry during the war effort.
Aviron's programs lead to a diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP), issued by the Quebec Ministry of Education and recognized throughout Quebec. Programs are offered in French or English. The school has more than 20 qualified faculty members recognized by the Ministry of Education. Its stated priority is to give students the means, resources and support they need to reach their goals.
Aviron has two campuses on Royalmount Avenue in Mont-Royal, Quebec, accessible by metro, bus or car. Campus 1, at 5460 avenue Royalmount, offers Soudage-assemblage, Électricité and Mécanique automobile programs, and has a cafeteria. Distance learning is available for Dessin industriel. Listed facilities include student lockers, free Wi-Fi, parking and OPUS card reduced fares.
Aviron is licensed by the Quebec Ministry of Education to offer five DEP programs. The attestation for its Mécanique des véhicules course is recognized by the Comité paritaire de l'industrie des services automobiles de la région de Montréal (CPA).