College Diploma - Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot - Fixed-Wing

BCIT, one of Canada’s largest aviation training schools, and Pacific Flying Club, one of Western Canada’s premier flight-training institutions, have combined their resources and expertise to offer a unique training opportunity for individuals who aspire to become airline pilots with a robust foundation in aviation industry knowledge. The program is fully integrated, blending flight training with industry-focused academic instruction. Participants receive training necessary to qualify for a Private Pilot Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), Multi-Engine Rating, Instrument Flight Rating, and a Diploma. The Diploma is designed to meet the professional development needs of aviators entering the dynamic aviation industry. The program is 64 weeks long and operates for four terms. It is one of the fastest ways in Canada to qualify for a commercial pilot’s licence while attaining a post-secondary diploma. The Airline and Flight Operations Diploma program follows training standards prescribed by both Transport Canada and the aviation industry. It is delivered at the BCIT Aerospace and Technology Campus and at the Boundary Bay Airport. Note: The Skilled Trades programs do not have an specific intake opened for submissions. The students will be assigned to intakes based on their positions on the school list.