Aviation Pilot – Fixed Wing – Aboriginal
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.
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Program Prerequisites
OSSD with minimum Grade 12 English and Math
Apply directly to First Nations Technical Institute
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.
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
- Commercial pilot
- Charter/bush pilot
- Flight instructor
- Flight dispatcher
- Air traffic control
- Airport manager
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.
- Ground school
- Fuel handling
- Radio operation
- Flight and simulator training
- Private and commercial pilot licence requirements
- Survival training









