In addition to providing the mechanisms for learners to acquire a pilot licence, the program is designed to provide a more liberal education and broad base to fulfill industry expectations. The curriculum meets the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training requirements for postsecondary studies as well as Transport Canada regulations and standards for flight training.

The employment opportunities for pilots, as with any other occupations, can and does change from time to time, depending on supply and demand. Graduates may look forward to securing employment as flight instructors and charter/bush pilots en route to potentially becoming a corporate or airline pilot. Knowledge gained here can also be applied to other industry roles such as Flight Dispatcher, Air Traffic Control or Airport Management positions. Many of our graduates are enjoying aviation careers in a variety of capacities.

The FNTI Aviation Diploma Program offers a learning environment that emphasizes Aboriginal values through cooperation rather than competition. All our students receive special attention from staff who are dedicated to their success.

Applicants must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, with minimum Grade 12 English and Math. Applicants 19 years of age or older who do not hold an OSSD or equivalent may also be eligible as a mature student. Provided other admission requirements have been met, mature student applicants are selected to fill available seats based on the mature student test results/postsecondary grade point averages/upgrading marks and marks in any required courses. Course credit may be granted to those showing proof of previous flight instruction or competencies in academic courses.

All applicants are required to submit copies of the following documents with their application: high school diploma and transcript, birth/baptismal certificate or a valid passport, Social Insurance Number, Certificate of Indian Status or equivalent, and a Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate. If documentation is missing, your application may not be processed. Deadline for applications is July 31 of any given year. In extenuating circumstances and pending seat availability, late applications may be considered on an individual basis. A late fee of $30 will apply to applications received after the deadline.

Buffy Hill, Registrar
First Nations Technical Institute
3 Old York Road
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON, K0K 1X0
Telephone: (613) 396-2122 or (800) 267-0637, Ext. 187
Fax: (613) 396-2761
E-mail: buffyh@fnti.net