Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership

Program Overview

The Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership program is a three-year advanced diploma that prepares students for leadership roles in the aviation industry. Students will receive approximately 205 hours of flight training and study aviation-oriented courses such as flight operations, human factors, and leadership. Graduates will be qualified for professional flight positions and management roles in aviation businesses.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership is a three-year Ontario college advanced diploma program for students interested in becoming a pilot or manager in the airline industry. In addition to flying, students will study various aviation-oriented courses centered around flying operations, the aviation industry, human factors, leadership, ethics, and more. Students will train on flight simulators and log approximately 205 hours of flight training in the simulator and aircraft.

Objective:

The three-year advanced diploma will provide students with a strong background to take a leadership position in the booming aviation industry.

Outline:

Year 1

• Safety Management Systems
• Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Flight Operations
• Professional Standards and Practices
• Airframes & Engines
• Flight Principles 1

Year 2

• Airline Operations
• Flight Planning and Performance
• Aviation Meteorology
• Navigation Systems
• Aviation English Language Support
• Flight Principles 2

Year 3

• Leadership and Management in Aviation
• Aviation Business and Finance
• Airport Operations
• Aviation Safety and Security

Careers:

Graduates will have opportunities in aviation flight operations and business ventures as well as professional flight positions.