This Ontario College Diploma program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become a commercial pilot. Through a series of classroom-based courses and hands-on practical labs, students develop the required level of proficiency to complete the Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence written examination (CPAER) and practical flight test.

Algonquin College has partnered with the Ottawa Flying Club to provide a training schedule of approximately 250 hours of flight-time experience. During the final term, students can select one of the following areas of specialization: flight instructor, two crew or cruise relief pilot - IATRA, or seaplane rating. Each of these options offers students numerous opportunities for direct-entry jobs with aviation employers.

In response to the aviation industry's desire to employ graduates with a strong background in business and management education, students receive a solid foundation in business management, which allows Algonquin graduates to obtain work in various facets of the aviation industry including entry-level management positions.

As part of the College's commitment to training highly-qualified graduates, the program also offers practical skills that enhance employment opportunities, such as, first aid, fuel handling, aircraft handling, winter operations, cockpit resource management, maintenance skills, and dispatching.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are organized in their work and pay attention to detail.
• Want to work in a challenging environment. .
• Have strong observational and analytical skills.