Aviation Pilot – Fixed Wing – Aboriginal

Program at a glance

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Accreditation: 
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Length of study: 
3 years
Study options: 
Full-time
Campus location: 
First Nations Technical Institute

Become a qualified professional pilot in a unique learning environment.

This is the only Indigenous postsecondary program of its kind in Canada. The First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) Aviation Diploma program is offered in partnership with Canadore College. 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.

Do I Have What I Need?

Program Prerequisites

OSSD with minimum Grade 12 English and Math

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Admission Requirements: 


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.

Curriculum: 

Semester One:

Introduction to Computers

Aviation Math I

Physical Education I

Communications I

Ground School - PSTAR

Ground School - Private Pilot Licence

Fuel Handling, Critical Factors, Fire Safety

Radio Licence

Flight 1 - Flight Training

Flight Training - Private Pilot Licence

Semester Two:

Aviation Math II

Physical Education II

Aviation Science I

Ground School II

Flight Training - Build-Up Time

Semester Three:

Physical Education III

Aviation Science II

Aviation Medical Factors

Ground School Commercial Pilot Licence

Fuel Handling, Critical Factors, Fire Safety

Flight Training - Commercial Pilot Licence

Semester Four:

Simulator Training

Physical Education IV

Communications II

Ground School IV

Aviation Science III

Flight Training II - Commercial Pilot Licence

Semester Five:

Crew Resource Management

Physical Education V

Communications III

Ground School V

Survival Training

Advanced Flight Training

First Aid/CPR

Semester Six:

Completion of Advanced Flight Training as required

Completion of Advanced Ground School as required

Career opportunities: 
  • Commercial pilot
  • Charter/bush pilot
  • Flight instructor
  • Flight dispatcher
  • Air traffic control
  • Airport manager
Accommodations: 

Students have the option of living on campus in our 24 unit single residence building located directly on the aerodrome. A limited number of three bedroom family units are also available in a nearby subdivision.

What You Will Learn: 
  • Ground school
  • Fuel handling
  • Radio operation
  • Flight and simulator training
  • Private and commercial pilot licence requirements
  • Survival training
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