Program Overview

First Peoples’ Aviation Technology – Flight

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Overview

Become a qualified, professional pilot in a unique learning environment. This program is the only Indigenous postsecondary program of its kind in Canada. The FNTI Aviation program is offered in partnership with Canadore College. The curriculum meets the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements for postsecondary studies as well as Transport Canada regulations and standards for flight training.

Your Future Career

• Commercial pilot
• Charter/bush pilot
• Flight dispatcher
• Air traffic control
• Airport manager

What You Learn

• Flight training
• Navigation
• Radio operation
• Flight and simulator training
• Private and commercial pilot licence requirements

Admissions Requirements

• Grade 12 English (ENG4C)
• Grade 12 Math for College Technology (MCT4C) or University Math (MHF4U or MCV4U or equivalent)
• Grade 11 or 12 Physics is strongly recommended

Curriculum

Semester 1

• ATF110 | Private Air Law
• ATF111 | Meteorology I & II
• ATF112 | Flight Theory & Operations
• ATF113 | Flight Lab I - Part A
• ATF114 | Flight Training I - Part A: Post Solo
• ATF115 | Health & Wellness
• CMM125 | College Communications
• OSL100 | Orientation to Student Life
• STS100 | Strategies for Success

Semester 2

• AMT106 | Aircraft Handling Procedures I
• ATF122 | Airframes, Engines & Systems
• ATF123 | Flight Lab I - Part B
• ATF124 | Flight Training I - Part A: Private Licence
• ATF125 | Health & Wellness II
• ATF126 | Navigation I & II
• ATF128 | Human Factors in Aviation
• BCL130 | Microsoft Office I
• MTH191 | Math for Technicians

Semester 3

• ATF231 | Meteorology III
• ATF232 | Engines & Airframes
• ATF233 | Flight Lab II
• ATF234 | Flight Training II: Night /Timebuild
• ATF235 | Health & Wellness III
• ATF236 | Navigation III
• ATF237 | Aeronautics - General Knowledge
• CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada
• CMM230 | Workplace Communications
• FNT230 | Intro. to Indigenous World Views

Semester 4

• ATF240 | Commercial Air Law
• ATF243 | Flight Lab III
• ATF244 | Flight Training III: Commercial Flight Test
• ATF245 | Health & Wellness IV
• ATF246 | Navigation IV
• ATF248 | Human Factors in Flight
• GED125 | Government Relations
• GED160 | Topics in a Contemporary Workplace
• MTH127 | Introductory Algebra

Semester 5

• ATF351 | Advanced Aeronautics I - Ground School
• ATF352 | Winter Survival
• ATF354 | Flight Training IV
• ATF355 | Health & Wellness V
• ATF359 | Instructor or Float or Advanced Multi- IFR
• BUS290 | Career Planning
• FNT350 | Cultural Studies

Semester 6

• AMT107 | Aircraft Handling Procedures II - Co- Op
• ATF361 | Advanced Aeronautics II - Flight
• ATF362 | CRM / System Safety
• ATF365 | Health & Wellness VI
• ATF369 | Flight Dispatcher
• CMM361 | Speaking Up, Speaking Out!
• GED135 | Personal Success
• HBR100 | History of Aboriginal Relations
• PHY161 | Introduction to Statics

What You Need

Textbooks

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

Technology/Devices

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Further Your Education

There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.

Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!

Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!

Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.