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Northerners Taking Flight | Whitehorse
Northerners Taking Flight (NTF) is a nonprofit organization that aims to inspire, guide, mentor, support, train and facilitate aviation employment in collaboration with northern operators, education, government, aviation organizations, indigenous leaders and communities. NTF has partnerships with Yukon University through its Aviation Management Diploma program and with Cornwall Aviation.
Yukon University | Whitehorse
The Aviation Management diploma program at Yukon University comprises a block transfer of pilot training credentials earned at Northerners Taking Flight (or other recognized flight schools) that equals one year or 30 credits and an additional 30 credits earned at Yukon. Students are expected to earn a Commercial Pilot License while concurrently earning academic credits.
British Columbia Institute of Technology | Richmond, Delta British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) School of Transportation provides students with skills to become pilots in its Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot program. It combines flight training with industry related academic training at BCIT’s Aerospace Campus in Richmond. Flight training for fixed-wing aircraft is conducted at Pacific Flying Club’s flight school at Boundary Bay Airport in Delta. Rotary-wing flight training is provided by Chinook Helicopters in Abbotsford.
Chinook Aviation | Abbotsford
With over 40 years of experience, Chinook offers helicopter and fixed-wing training from Private through Commercial licences,
Instructor Rating, Night Rating, and advanced qualifications, including Multi-Engine and IFR. Chinook also provides Foreign Licence Conversions and is currently the only flight training unit in Canada authorized to issue a temporary licence.
Pacific Flying Club | Delta
Pacific Flying Club has been serving members, students and career pilots since 1965. Based at Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB), Pacific Flying Club (PFC) delivers Recreational, Private and Commercial Pilot training, instrument and advanced ratings, and flight instruction endorsements. PFC is the primary flight training partner for BCIT Airline & Flight Operations Program.
Sealand Flight | Campbell River
Established in 2014, Sealand Flight was Canada’s first flight school flying an electric airplane. It now operates four sub-base flying schools in Powell River, Courtenay, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo. Sealand offers flight lessons and ground school programs towards Private Pilot Licences, Commercial Pilot Licences, and a variety of other ratings and aircraft rentals. In addition to pilot training on e-planes, landplanes, and seaplanes, Sealand owns and operates BC Air.
Southern Interior Flight Centre | Kelowna
Southern Interior Flight Centre is located at Kelowna International Airport, allowing for exposure to the controlled and uncontrolled environments.
Alberta College of Aeronautics | Edmonton
The Alberta College of Aeronautics is an Alberta Advanced Education accredited Private Vocational College based in Cooking Lake Airport. Its flagship program is
Sealand Flight based in Campbell River, British Columbia, in 2025 became the first Canadian flight school to be certified in the use of an electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis Electro – photographed above by Tony Puerzer. Back in early 2023, Sealand was selected by Transport Canada to participate in a trial program to evaluate the viability of electric airplanes, along with the University of Waterloo and Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre. Working with Pipistrel’s Canadian distributor, Apex Aircraft, Sealand’s Velis Electro arrived in Campbell River on February 18, 2024.
On June 14, 2024, Sealand then completed a commercial electric flight with a specific regulatory exemption from Transport Canada. Sealand is now training new pilots in its electric airplane, while continually evaluating the aircraft’s capabilities. In November 2025, Transport Canada moved beyond its regulatory exemptions to approve the Velis Electro and other Pipistrel aircraft for flight training purposes. The Pipistrel platform is supported by one of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers in Textron Aviation, which acquired Pipistrel in April 2022 for approximately US$235 million. | W
a two-year integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (iATPL) diploma that helps fast-track students with zero flight training background into commercial flight operations. Admissions open 12 months prior to each intake (September and January).
Centennial Flight Centre | Edmonton Centennial Flight Centre, in operation since 1967, is located at Villeneuve Airport. It provides training for RPP, PPL, CPL, Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings.
Red Deer Polytechnic | Red Deer Red Deer College’s partnership with Sky Wings Aviation Academy, based in nearby Penhold, aims to provide a foundation in business with flight training.
Super T Aviation | Medicine Hat
Serving southern Alberta since 2008, Super T Aviation is a family-owned operation providing flight training and charter services.
Mitchinson Flight Centre | Saskatoon
Mitchinson Flight Centre has been training pilots since 1946. Its Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (iATPL) program and Professional Pilot program, in addition to partnering with Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Commercial Pilot diploma program, allows Mitchinson to offer flexible career path options. Flight training is conducted out of Saskatoon International Airport. It holds a fleet of 15 aircraft.
Harv’s Air | Steinbach, St. Andrews Harv’s Air is a family owned and operated air service with locations near Steinbach and St. Andrews, both in the Winnipeg area. Its operation has provided flight training, air taxi, and aircraft maintenance services since 1973.
PilotTraining.ca | Steinbach PilotTraining.ca is an online ground school, providing training for fixed-wing and rotary-wing pilots. It is a division of the long-established flight school Harv’s Air. PilotTraining.ca provides both self-led and instructor-led training.
Aerocourse | Oakville Aerocourse provides ground school training, including IFR and ATPL ground
school seminars offered both virtually and in-person in centres across Canada. They are designed to lead students to be successful on their Transport Canada exams and to become IFR and ATPL airline pilots.
Algonquin College | Ottawa
Algonquin College’s Aviation Management is a two-year diploma program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become a commercial pilot. Through a series of classroom courses and practical labs, students have the opportunity to complete the Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence.
Brampton Flight Centre | Brampton Brampton Flight Centre and College (BFC), in addition to non-structured (certificate) programs, offers two professional flight training programs (diploma) open to those with no prior training. Its 20-month iATPL program provides the qualifications for students to work for airlines directly upon graduation. BFC also offers the 14-month Professional Pilot Training Program (college).
Brantford Flight Centre | Brantford Since 1929, Brantford Flying Club has provided flight training at CYFD. It has helped thousands of students earn their RPP, PPL and CPL.
Canadian Flight Trainers | Smithville
Canadian Flight Trainers is an online ground school providing comprehensive and accessible ground training across Canada. Canadian Flight Trainers (CFT) offers a range of courses tailored for private and commercial pilot licenses, all designed under the strict guidance of experienced aviation professionals. CFT’s interactive platform supports students through engaging multimedia content, including video lessons, downloadable resources, and virtual classrooms.
Conestoga College’s Commercial Flight Operations program runs for two years and features modern flight simulators for practical training. Students have the option to concurrently complete flight training which qualifies them to apply for Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence.
Confederation College’s Aviation Flight Management program has provided aviation education for more than 50 years. Students begin flight training in their first semester. Graduates earn a CPL and an Ontario College Advanced Diploma.
Cygnet Aviation Academy LP is a professional flight school based in Kingston, Ont. In partnership with CAE, Cygnet delivers flight training on a fleet of Diamond aircraft and ALSIM flight simulation training devices. A subsidiary of Chorus Aviation, Cygnet offers three programs: Free Agent, Jazz Approach, and Destination Porter, all leading to an Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (iATPL). The programs are designed for individuals with little to no previous flight experience and prepare graduates for direct entry positions with Canadian airlines in approximately 20 months.
Diamond Flight Centre has been training pilots at London International Airport since 2009 and, as a registered Private Career College, holds a full-time staff of certified flight instructors. The school leverages a fleet of advanced training aircraft manufactured by Diamond Aircraft, which develops modern glass-cockpit aircraft.
Durham Flight Centre offers training for all phases of recreational and professional licences as a registered Flight Training Unit and a Private Career College. It has been offering pilot training since 1997.
Fanshawe College’s Norton Wolf School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology is a Transport Canada Approved Training Organization offering a range of aviation programs. These include Aircraft Structural Repair Technician (certificate), Flight Services (certificate), Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance (diploma), Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance (diploma), Aviation Technology – Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics (advanced diploma), Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership (advanced diploma), and Aerospace Operations Management (graduate certificate). The Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership diploma provides the opportunity to pursue an Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (iATPL).
Genesis Flight College provides iATPL and modular programs with airline-aligned training built from direct airline feedback. Students train on a modern Diamond aircraft fleet equipped with glass cockpits, along with mixed-reality simulators, single and multi-engine full cockpit simulators, and a 737 Max full cockpit simulator for multi-crew training. Genesis’ airline partnerships give students a clear path from
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training to the flight deck and include the Flair Cadet Program with a conditional direct-entry first officer position on the 737 Max, the Destination Porter Mentorship Program, and other referral partnerships.
Journey Air Pilot Training | Windsor
Journey Air Pilot Training is a Private Career College and focuses on providing hands-on theory and practical education. It operates a fleet of composite Diamond aircraft with modern avionics and advanced flight training devices.
Seneca Polytechnic | Peterborough Seneca College, through its School of Aviation, is educating students at the degree level with its 4-year Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology program. Flight training and classroom instruction for students in year’s two to four of the program take place at Seneca’s Peterborough campus.
Spectrum Airways | Burlington Spectrum Airways has been training pilots for more than 40 years. The training facility is situated at Burlington Executive Airport, one of the busiest airparks in Ontario. Seneca’s aviation school enjoys a close relationship with Jazz Aviation through
a first-of-its-kind cadet program and the flight instructor pathway program
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre | Breslau
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre is located at Waterloo International Airport, offering a range of fixed-wing training programs. WWFC provides RPP, PPL, CPL and iATPL programs, as well as MultiEngine, Instrument, Night and Instructor Ratings. WWFC partners with the University of Waterloo and Conestoga College.
Collège Air Richelieu | Saint-Hubert
Air Richelieu is an accredited flight training centre controlled by the Montreal Flying Club. It offers a college diploma with an iATPL.
Select Aviation College | Gatineau Based at Gatineau Executive Airport, Select Aviation’s facilities can accommodate approximately 100 students per year. Select Aviation operates a fleet of nearly 40 aircraft, including Cessna 150, Cessna 172, Cessna 180 (float and conventional), Cessna 185 (amphibious), Piper Seminole
PA-44, and Robinson R44 and Bell 505 helicopters. The school also leverages advanced ALSIM simulators.
Debert Flight Centre | Truro Debert Flight Centre is part of the Truro Flying Club and operates out of Debert Airport, which has been home to the club since 1972.
MFC Training | Dieppe, Lincoln MFC Training was founded in 1929 and is now one of Canada’s most experienced flight schools. MFC’s career pilot programs provide all required flight hours and examinations to graduate with a CPL, as well as Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings.
Gander Flight Training | Gander Gander Flight Training (GFT) has provided flight training since 1992. Located at Gander International Airport, GFT focuses on providing RPP, PPL and CPL licences. | W
BC Helicopters | Abbotsford
BC Helicopters, based at the Abbotsford International Airport, offers private and commercial helicopter pilot licence training in one of Canada's most diverse training environments. Students fly a modern fleet that includes the Guimbal Cabri G2, Robinson R44, Robinson R66, and Bell 206 JetRanger, gaining both piston and turbine experience. With mountain terrain just minutes from base, BC Helicopters emphasizes real-world flying conditions.
British Columbia Institute of Technology | Richmond
BCIT’s Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot (Rotary-Wing) Diploma is a fully integrated 57-week program developed in partnership with Pacific Flying Club and Chinook Helicopters. The program combines fixed-wing private pilot training with rotary-wing commercial pilot training alongside a post-secondary diploma.
Chinook Helicopters | Abbotsford
Since 1982, Chinook Helicopters has provided basic and specialized advanced flight and ground training, recognized as one of Canada’s largest and most respected ab initio commercial helicopter flight schools. Based at Abbotsford International Airport, Chinook offers private and commercial helicopter pilot licences, mountain training, and instrument ratings across a diverse fleet including Bell 505, Bell 206, and Robinson R44 helicopters. Chinook is also a key partner in the BCIT Airline and Flight Operations rotary-wing diploma program.
Heli-College Canada provides high-quality ground and flight training leading to private, commercial, IFR, and ATPL(H) licences, with excellent mountain training locations less than 10 minutes from their base in Langley, and a complete in-house
ground school program taught by hightime instructors averaging a minimum of 10,000 hours. The school also offers foreign licence conversions, simulator training, turbine and piston type endorsements, and PPC preparation.
Okanagan College’s Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate is a 30-credit program that blends commercial pilot training skills with business administration skills. Students complete 15 academic credits at Okanagan College covering business, communications, and aviation-related subjects, while the remaining 15 credits are earned through flight training at any Transport Canada–approved provider. Partner schools include Okanagan Mountain Helicopters.
Mountain Helicopters | Kelowna
Okanagan Mountain Helicopters (OK Heli) is located at Kelowna International and offers comprehensive helicopter pilot training close to mountainous terrain of all types. OK Heli’s training is tailored to the demands of commercial operators. OK Heli is a designated partner school for Okanagan College's Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate.
Topflight Elite Training | Penticton
Topflight has been in business for more than 70 years, providing advanced and mountain flight training to military, police, corporate, and civilian pilots. The school is within minutes of the mountain training area, and the diverse terrain and variable winds of the Okanagan Valley and surrounding mountain areas provide a unique training environment.
L R Helicopters | Springbank
L R Helicopters provides pilot training from ab initio commercial and private licences to
advanced operational and industry-related training near the Canadian Rockies, where challenging weather, high altitude, and busy airspace offer ideal conditions for developing strong flying skills. The school’s goal is to prepare graduates to perform above the industry standard without requiring further operator training, making LR Helicopters a competitive choice for students seeking career-ready rotary-wing credentials in Western Canada.
Mountain View Helicopters | Springbank
Mountain View Helicopters, based at Springbank Airport, has been training pilots for commercial and private licences since 1995, providing advanced and recurrent training for pilots working throughout Western Canada. The school offers private and commercial pilot licences, night ratings, instrument ratings, and an approved mountain course, with access to the Canadian Rockies as a key training asset. Because Mountain View is also a commercial operator, its courses give students a competitive advantage in skills sought by industry employers.
Harv's Air | Steinbach
Harv’s Air, based at Steinbach Municipal Airport, is one of Manitoba’s most established flight training organizations, offering both fixed-wing and helicopter pilot training. The helicopter program provides training toward a Transport Canada Private and Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence, with students benefiting from Manitoba’s wideopen airspace.
Prairie Helicopters | Gimli
Prairie Helicopters, a Transport Canada–approved Flight Training Unit situated just north of Winnipeg, provides a strong environment for rotary-wing training across Manitoba’s wide-open prairie airspace.
commercial fixed-wing pilots. The scholarship program is celebrated at the annual Northern Lights Aero Foundation gala in the Greater Toronto Area.
Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) | casi.ca
CASI awards two scholarships annually to outstanding university students in aeronautics, space sciences, and related engineering disciplines. The awards professional recognition within Canada’s aerospace community.
University | carleton.com
Multiple annual scholarships for undergraduate students in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department, including the R.D. Richmond Scholarship (3rd and 4th year). Must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Awards made at departmental level.
Helicopters | chinookhelicopters.com
Chinook Helicopters awards its Women in Aviation scholarships at an annual breakfast held during the Abbotsford International Airshow (August). Sponsored in part by Envision Financial and Conair Aerial, the $5,000 award supports women
pursuing helicopter pilot training. It is administered in partnership with BCAC’s Silver Wings celebration.
The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association offers a range of scholarships, which total approximately $30,000. The Neil J. Armstrong Ab-Initio Scholarship is for applicants aged 16 to 21 committed to earning their Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). The COPA Advanced Flight Training Scholarship supports COPA members interested in pursuing advanced flight training, with individual awards of approximately $2,500. COPA provides other scholarships, such as a drone pilot award for advanced licencing. The scholarships are largely based on a longstanding fund of donations from its general aviation members.
elevateaviation.ca
Elevate Aviation is an organization committed to educating and supporting individuals as they explore the world of aviation with an emphasis on diversity and equality. The organization provides a range of bursaries for pursing pilot, AME or operational careers. Elevate also offers a range of free programs across Canada that provide training and mentoring.
EAA offers multiple scholarships open to Canadian students attending accredited programs in the US or Canada. Covers flight training and post-secondary aviation/aerospace education. EAA membership not required to apply, but members are prioritized. Applications are open from October 1 to December 19 annually.
Thge Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism provides two scholarships for University of Waterloo program students and two for WWFC ATPL program students. The award recognizes academic achievement and professional conduct. Applications open in January. Jazz APP is a premiere education and training pathway for pilots in Canada, providing aviation students from numerous colleges and flight training units industry-leading access to airlines, as well as professionalism awards to help fund their education.
The Porter Star Awards are presented to one WWFC ATPL student and one University of Waterloo student who demonstrate
