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The Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership program is a three-year advanced diploma offered by Ontario colleges, designed for aspiring pilots and aviation managers. Alongside flight training, students explore diverse aviation-focused subjects including flight operations, industry dynamics, human factors, leadership, and ethics. The curriculum includes simulator training and roughly 205 hours of combined simulator and aircraft flight time. Launch your aviation career with Fanshawe's Commercial Flight program and position yourself as a leader in this rapidly growing field. With projections of 804,000 aviation jobs worldwide by 2038, this advanced diploma equips you with the knowledge for leadership roles. The program covers safety management systems, Canadian aviation regulations, flight logistics, and airline operations while helping you earn your Fixed-wing Canadian Private and Commercial Pilot licenses with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings. Key program features include: Training in modern aircraft; Hands-on experience through classroom, hangar, and cockpit instruction; Practice on state-of-the-art flight simulators. Program Outcomes: Effectively communicate across aviation sectors using appropriate terminology and technologies; Support flight operations by solving problems and interpreting aeronautical data; Apply CRM and TEM techniques in commercial multi-crew environments; Create flight plans for various mission scenarios; Implement risk management strategies for safe aircraft operations; Participate in SMS programs to meet regulatory standards; Foster positive work environments through leadership and team-building strategies; Apply project management principles to business operations; Stay informed on industry trends and technologies to improve performance; Pursue continuous professional development to adapt to industry changes; Adhere to Transport Canada's commercial pilot standards for flight preparation and professional conduct.
Students must have, Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) WITH:
- Communications
- Core Mathematics
(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate AND:
- Minimum final grade of 'C+' or 65 in the required courses stated above
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) WITH:
- The combined Language Arts - Reading AND Language Arts - Writing test results having a minimum average Standard Score of 520 AND:
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
(Note: minimum final grade required is 65)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses and grades stated above
English language requirement: