AVIATION
Program Guide: Providence University
College & Harv’s Air
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
GET YOUR UNIVERSITY DEGREE while studying Aviation at Providence. You can earn your Private Pilot Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), or obtain the highest certification one can earn as a civil airplane pilot with an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
Providence’s local partner Harv’s Air has one of the largest airline fleets in the country, own and operate their own private airport in Steinbach, and provide training to more ground schools than all other flight schools in Canada combined.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Providence is located on a 100-acre campus in a rural, prairie setting – only 25 minutes from Harv’s Air in Steinbach and 30 minutes from Winnipeg, Manitoba. At flight school, you’ll accumulate in-flight hours, acquire training to pass your PPL, CPL and ATPL exams and earn ratings (or endorsements) for skill requirements such as flying at night. At university, you can choose from various course offerings to complete your degree.
2-YEAR .............................................................................. Aviation Diploma
3-YEAR ....................................................... Bachelor of Arts in Aviation
4-YEAR ....................................................... Bachelor of Arts in Aviation
4-YEAR Bachelor of Arts in Aviation & Business Administration
THINGS TO KNOW
/ No previous flying experience is required for this program.
/ You must complete Grade 12 with five academic credits at the 40-level. Grade 12 English average should be 73% or higher. Less than 73% may grant you a conditional acceptance.
/ You need to pass a Class 1 or Class 3 medical exam before you start Summer Flight Camp.
/ You need sufficient financing to cover the expenses of the program.
/ You need access to a vehicle for commuting between Steinbach (for your flight training) and Otterburne (for your university classes).
/ Visit prov.ca/apply and start your application. One of our enrollment advisors will be happy to help you with your questions.
FLEXIBILITY
Our flight training schedule is flexible. University courses are held on preset days and times throughout the week. But when you have a free day with no classes, you can devote your time to flying!
OPPORTUNITY
You can choose to do a double major. For instance, get your BA in Aviation and Business, or Aviation and Intercultural Studies.
EXPERIENCE
Harv’s Air has been training pilots since 1973. Their staff have a combined 35,000 hours of flight training experience.
COMMUNITY
Both Providence and Harv’s Air are smaller schools which means your instructors have the time to mentor and get to know you one-on-one.
EASE OF ACCESS
You have access to a full motion VFR and IFR training simulator. You also get trained in an aircraft that has the same flight deck and avionics as the airplane you might be flying in your first job.
MILESTONES
OVER THE COURSE OF YOUR AVIATION TRAINING
, you will hit several important milestones that mark your progress throughout the program, starting with your first solo flight. You will have the opportunity to fly a variety of single and multi-engine planes while logging valuable instrument training hours so that you can obtain the pilot ratings and licenses that you need to graduate.
CAREERS
Wondering about job opportunities for graduates from Providence’s Aviation program? Here is a growing list of airlines where our alumni have found employment over the past number of years.
“PROVIDENCE’S
AVIATION PROGRAM
HAS PROVIDED ME
WITH excellent flight training, a chance to grow in my faith, and a supportive academic community. The competitive rates and excellent academics rival comparable American schools.”
TOBIAS
SCRUGGS // Fourth-Year Aviation Student
Year One TUTITION &
FEES
Financing program costs for Aviation can be expensive, but we are working to provide you with more affordable options. If your Grade 12 academic average is 80% or higher, you’re eligible for an Academic Entrance Scholarship granting up to $3,500 off your tuition. Also, there are additional bursaries available for incoming students.
For a complete listing and details, visit prov.ca.
Tuition and fees are subject to change every year. These numbers reflect the cost of one semester of study for the 2024-2025 academic year. For more details, visit prov.ca/financing