Huron Flight Centre Professional Aviation Program

Professional Aviation College Program

Program Description

The three semester, (optional fourth) Professional Aviation Program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in both the Canadian and International aviation industries.

The Professional Aviation Program will provide the successful candidate with the aeronautical knowledge associated with flight in advanced commercial aircraft. Flying instruction will take place at Huron Flight Centre at the Sarnia Chris Hadfield International Airport.

Upon successful completion of the Professional Aviation Program, candidates will have completed training for a Private Pilot's License, Commercial Pilot's License, and Flight Dispatcher's License. Within the second semester, the student will select between the available options of: a Group 3 Instrument Rating, Float Endorsement, or Instructor Rating. As an option, a fourth semester will provide interested candidates with a Multi-Engine Rating, with a Group 1 Instrument Rating.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are qualified Commercial Pilots, and depending on the ratings attained through the program can expect employment in float operations, aerial advertising, charter, dispatch, and instructor positions.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with credits in English and Mathematics
Mature Student status, if applicable
Final acceptance into the program is contingent upon satisfactory medical records filed with Huron Flight Centre, no later than 4 weeks prior to program start date. This includes a photocopy of a valid Transport Canada Category 1 medical certificate, and a photocopy of a Canadian birth certificate or Citizenship Document/Passport showing place and date of birth. Original documents must be presented.
For students who currently hold a Canadian Pilot License or permit, a copy must be submitted no later than 4 weeks prior to program start.
Course candidates must maintain a current Category 1 medical certificate while enrolled in the Professional Aviation Program.

Commercial Pilot License
Includes Private Pilot License

Float Endorsement - Optional (at Sarnia Bay)

Northern Flight Operations Experience - Optional
(Float Endorsement Required)

Group 3 Instrument Rating - Optional

Aero-Medical Training - Optional

Aircraft Ditching and Water Egress Training - Optional

Instructor Rating - Optional (semester 4)

Multi-Engine IFR - Optional (semester 4)

Flight Dispatcher Program Only
(includes 5 hours of flight experience)

Ground School Package (Books)

Curriculum (opens in a new browser window)