Program Info

The Aviation - Flight Management program at Confederation College combines business, management and flight training into one unique program. An emphasis on “bush” type training combined with a strong foundation in IFR and two-crew operations gives you all the skills you need to land your first aviation job. The business and management training provides all the background knowledge you need, giving you a detailed and comprehensive understanding of today’s aviation industry.

The College owns and operates 18 aircraft on wheels, floats and skis and two flight training devices (simulators) based at our Aviation Centre of Excellence hangar at the Thunder Bay International Airport. Flight training commences at the beginning of your first semester.

Employment Opportunities:

Many of our graduates have great success finding employment with float operators in northwestern Ontario, while other graduates choose to continue into charter operations, scheduled services, flight instruction or the military. Our graduates work at every level from bush operations to international airlines. Many are currently working for Air Canada, Westjet, Jazz, the Canadian Forces, Transport Canada, regional airlines and flight training units.

Admission Requirements:

1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels.
2. or Successful Completion of the Mature Student Assessment
3. or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE)

AND Courses Required: Grade 12 College or University preparation English, Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) or equivalent.

Courses Recommended: Physics Grade 11 or 12 (Strongly Recommended)

If you do not possess the Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) course or equivalent, we recommend that you consider our Pre-Technology program, which will provide the necessary preparation to enter a technology program.

Other Requirements

To be considered in the final selection, applicants are required to complete:

a) Category 1, Transport Canada Medical
b) Be aware that this is a seven day/week program, including a summer semester

Selection Criteria:

1. Academic Standing 100% (Secondary School Graduates/Potential Graduates)
The selection average will be calculated using Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Technical Mathematics and the next 2 highest senior academic grades. Applicants with highest scores will be offered admission.
2. Mature Student Admission Test - 60% / Marks in required courses (Grade 12 Technical Mathematics)- 40% (Mature Student Applicant only)

Provided other admission requirements have been met, applicants with the highest selection scores will be offered admission.

A wait list will be established using the selection scores obtained.

Applicants will be notified if any additional testing is required.

Physical Demands

Successfully complete and maintain a Category 1, Transport Canada Medical.

Articulation Agreements:

Graduates from this program are eligible to access an articulation agreement with:

Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.

For more information on articulation agreements refer to our college website at www.confederationc.on.ca/articulation.

Departments:

Aviation Flight Management

Academic PS Calendar (pdf)

Aviation Flight Management

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