Aviation courses

About Commercial Flight And Aviation Leadership in Fanshawe College

Become a leader in the booming aviation industry. Boeing estimates that there will be 804,000 global aviation jobs by 2038 and this three-year Advanced Diploma will provide you with a strong background to take a leadership position. 

Study safety management systems, Canadian Air Regulations, flight operations and logistics, airline operations, and maintenance all while completing a Fixed-wing Canadian Private and Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi Engine and Instrument Ratings. 

• Learn to fly in modern aircraft
• Gain experience in the classroom, state-of-the-art hanger, and in the cockpit
• Train on modern flight simulators
• Complete 750 hours of ground school training in preparation for Airline Transportation Pilot Licence

Professional pilot program in partnership with Diamond Flight Centre London Inc.

The program includes the option to complete a Fixed-wing Canadian Private and Commercial Pilot's License, including night, instrument and multi-engine ratings, enabling graduates to seek opportunities in varied aviation flight operations and business ventures as well as traditional airline transport flight positions.

Training aircraft and pilot's license training is delivered by Diamond Flight Centre, located at the London International Airport. 

Professional Pilot Program admission requirements  

• You must be a minimum of 17 years of age to begin the program and be a minimum of 18 years of age upon completion of the program (in order to be issued a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) per Transport Canada regulations)
• Have achieved a minimum education standard of high school graduation 
• Suggested to complete a minimum of 0.5 dual hours flight training experience (introductory flight)
• Category 1 Aviation Medical is required

Career Opportunities

This program will provide opportunities for employment in aviation environments, including flight operations, scheduling, supply chain management, commercial flight, training and administration.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
• Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5  - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence. 

TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years

PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years

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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance

To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:

Tuition fee

The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:

International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.

Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.

Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8

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