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  • AIR RICHELIEU

    With its home base in Saint-Hubert, Québec, AIR RICHELIEU is one of the leading flight-training centers in Canada. AIR RICHELIEU, throughout the past 20 years has managed to become the school of reference and the only one that offer you at the same time both Canadian and American licenses (FAA). From its new C172S (G1000) to the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 through the King Airs (G1000) without forgetting the famous ALSIM 200 MCC flight simulator on which IFR renewals are now taken, AIR RICHELIEU operates the newest aircraft, flight training devices and flight simulators in the country. At the end of your training, AIR RICHELIEU offers you the opportunity to become a flight instructor and to commercially fly for its charter division and get hands-on experience with UNIVAIR AVIATION. To conclude and for your pleasure, AIR RICHELIEU proposes aerobatic training.

     

  • ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

    Algonquin College is the leading provider of applied, career oriented learning in Eastern Ontario. We offer more than 140 full-time programs to approximately 18,000 full-time and 30,000 part-time learners.  Future pilots need to balance education value with program cost and ensure that all is delivered within the timeframe that both the student and Industry demand.  We are familiar with the expression that “timing is everything” and right now the timing could not be better for students exploring training in the Aviation Industry. The President of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association calls Ottawa the “Gem of Canada for Flight Training”.

     

  • BRAMPTON FLYING CLUB

    The Brampton Flight Centre (BFC) has been conducting flight training since 1946. We are very proud to have trained over 60 Indian citizens since 2006. Our flight school is appealing because we are compatible with DGCA standards. BFC is conveniently located just 8 miles north of Brampton and 12 miles northwest of the Toronto Pearson International Airport (CYYZ). BFC operates with over 30 Flight Instructors and 22 aircraft including the Piper Seneca, C152, C172 and in-house Flight Test Examiners. We treat everyone equally therefore the same rates apply to all students (international and local citizens alike), we have also hired international students and currently have several international students working for us. At BFC, students fly in a variety of airspace classifications, experiencing both controlled and uncontrolled environments, Canada's diverse weather allows our pilots to gain experience they would not get in other countries and our practice area is located only five minutes from our flight school. Please reference our website for more details www.bramptonflightcentre.com. Judy Piccioni can help you with any questions or with your student visa when you are ready - email info@bramfly.com.

     

  • COOKING LAKE AVIATION ACADEMY

    Cooking Lake Aviation Academy has been established for over ten years and has many alumni flying with Commercial Air Carriers worldwide. We are a well rounded flight school located on the Eastern Edge of the Metro Edmonton Area, where the weather is favourable throughout the year for flight training and also offers winter flight operations experience. The airport is located just outside controlled airspace within uncontrolled airspace allowing for easy transit times to and from our practice area as well the Edmonton Terminal Control Area. Our proven flight training methods utilizing a structured training program will allow most students to focus on each phase of their training in a systematic manner. We pride ourselves on the fact that our students have achieved the highest written exam test scores in the region according to Transport Canada Statistics. Our airport is located within minutes of two major towered airports with ILS and GPS approaches; IFR training is conducted in modern autopilot equipped aircraft. We offer in-house flight test examinations with our Designated Flight Test Examiner, English Language Proficiency Exams, Transport Canada Private Pilot Computer Exams, Ground Schools (Private, Commercial and IFR). Working with industry partners we offer transport category type ratings including Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Cooking Lake has the most modern fleet of aircraft in Western Canada with an average fleet age of 5 years or less. We offer the most advanced glass cockpit and Garmin GPS equipped aircraft (Cessna 172SP and Diamond DA20C1 Eclipse, Piper PA44-180 Seminole) for flight training and maintain our aircraft to Transport Canada Commercial Standards. Students will find themselves in relaxed friendly environment while studying towards their flying career goals. Accommodations are located in the City of Sherwood Park which is a suburb of the City of Edmonton, full service shuttle service is provided to and from and offers close proximity to Restaurants (including international cuisine, Indian, Chinese, etc.) and local attractions including shopping malls, movie theatres and more.  For students whom on their days off would like to travel into Edmonton from our student accommodation, public transit is accessible at a very minimum cost. Cooking Lake Aviation Academy offers the most competitive rates in the Edmonton Area for our product. 

     

  • GFT AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

    GFT is in a unique position to offer you more than just a Commercial Licence. GFT has a plan that will see you begin your aviation career as a student pilot and possibly transition into airline operations as our sister company is a Tier Three Carrier for Air Canada in addition to our Charter and Medevac operations.  GFT has been producing Professional Pilots since 1992 and continue to do so.

     

    GFT prepares pilots for the real world of aviation. GFT has a state of the art facility, large fleet of Cessna aircraft, many qualified instructors and a proven program to help you achieve your goal, on time and on budget.  GFT strategically located in Gander Newfoundland, Canada, is well positioned as a flight training facility. GFT students experience four seasons. This proves to be beneficial because students experience real world weather conditions and can avoid the label “sunshine pilots”.

     

  • GREENWOOD FLIGHT CENTRE

    “Greetings from the Greenwood Flight Centre.  We are situated in the beautiful Annapolis Valley in the Province of Nova Scotia.  We are located on the east coast of Canada in what is called the Maritime Provinces, in a rural community approximately an hour’s drive west of the capital city of Halifax.

     

    We have been training pilots since 1958 and offer courses from the Recreational Permit to Multi-engine /Instrument Flight Rules Rating, including Integrated Programs.  We operate Cessna 172’s and Seneca aircraft.

     

    Many graduate pilots from our 2 year Professional Pilot diploma course continue training for an instructor rating and in many cases gain subsequent employment at our institution.

     

  • GRONDAIR

    Since 1978, our school has acquired an international reputation. We are accredited by Transport Canada and certified by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) to offer the following levels pilot licensing: Recreational, Private and Professional Pilot. We also offer the following rating: Instrument, VFR Over-the-top, Night, Multi-engine and Flight Instructor Rating. Jet transition and multi crew training are also available.

     

    Grondair's pilot school is headquartered in Saint-Frédéric, Québec, where you can learn to fly in a professional, efficient and pleasant environment. Our private facilities are approved by Transport Canada and enable you to learn NDB and GPS instrument approaches without costly delays that are typical of international airports. For controlled airspace and advance Instrument training, the Quebec City international airport is 15 minutes flight time from our installation.

     

    Basic training is offered using the classic Cessna 152 and Cessna 172. Once you have completed your courses you can also rent these planes to increase your flight time. The Single engine IFR training is offered using the Cessna 182RG, the planes we use annually to conduct forest fire patrols across Quebec. Finally, Professional Pilot Multi engine IFR training is offered on planes commonly used by the aviation industry in North America, the Cessna 310R, the Piper Navajo and the Beechcraft king Air 100.

     

    Each year, Grondair hires pilots for forest fire patrols, sightseeing, flight instruction and as part of our flight crews for our chartered flights in Canada and the U.S.A. Grondair is the only school that hires over 20 new graduates every year! And since we get to know you well, especially your skills and abilities as pilots, Grondair is able to offer many of you employment as pilots.

     

  • OTTAWA AVIATION SERVICES

    Ottawa Aviation Services provides aviation professionals and enthusiasts with flight training based on the values of the “golden age” of aviation: “back to basics”, “stick & rudder”, practical training, high level of customer service in a safety oriented environment. At OAS we do not train you to meet the minimum standards - We expect our students to exceed the government requirements. Our personable and patient instructors will encourage you to be the best and safest pilot possible. You will experience flying in adverse weather conditions and strong crosswinds. You will learn to operate within the environment of International airports as well as small grass strips. You will become a knowledgeable, confident and safe pilot ready with all the basics and experiences to become a commercial pilot.

     

  • PACIFIC FLYING CLUB

    The Pacific Flying Club celebrates its' forty fifth anniversary in 2010 and is recognized as one of the premier professional flight training facilities in British Columbia.  The not for profit Club is the only school at Boundary Bay Airport to be an active member of both the Air Transport Association of Canada and the British Columbia Aviation Council.

     

    Pacific Flying Club is accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia.  The Club is extremely proud to have been the first flight training centre in Vancouver to hold this distinction.  PFC is also pleased to announce that they are in partnership with the British Columbia Institute of Technology and together BCIT and PFC are now offering "Airline & Flight Operations".  We think this is a strong testament to our quality and reputation in the industry.

     

    The Club operates and maintains a fleet of 26 aircraft including Cessna 152,172 and Piper Seneca’s.  Our commitment is to provide our members and students with an enjoyable, quality flight training environment.

     

    Pacific Flying Club is also pleased utilize an Al Sim FTD with Level 5 King Air capabilities and Garmin 430 GPS technology.  This FTD provides the most advanced simulation available at Boundary Bay Airport, maintaining the Club’s stature as one of the premiere flight training organizations in Western Canada

     

  • REGINA FLYING CLUB

    Regina's only flight school including an approved flight simulator, Private, and Commercial, Night, Single and Multi-engine, Instrument and Instructor ratings, a fleet of 10 commercially registered aircraft.  The SIAST Aviation Diploma is available through the Regina Flying Club.

     

    Our Private License costs less than the national average.  Accelerated learning is possible because we run a complete operation with all top quality instructors and fully equipped training aircraft.  South Saskatchewan has more hours of VFR training weather and less aircraft congestion. The Regina Flying Club gives you the best value for your training dollar.

     

  • SELKIRK COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL AVIATION PROGRAM

    The Selkirk College Aviation – Professional Pilot Diploma program has been preparing students for commercial pilot positions in Canadian and International airlines since 1968.  Students graduate with an Aviation Diploma, Commercial Pilot Licence, and Group I Multi-IFR.

     

    Additional training components include: Multi Crew operations in an Alsim FTD, flight physiology and psychology, High Altitude Indoctrination, team building, dispatching, use of SOP’s and FOM, First Aid and CPR, four day winter wilderness survival experience, and dangerous goods training.

     

  • SKY WINGS AVIATION ACADEMY LTD.

    Sky Wings Aviation has a unique training location for numerous reasons, starting with our predominantly good flying weather 95% of the year and unconjested airspace. This amounts to more flying days per year than any other site in Canada. The Red Deer Airport has a Flight Service Station, which is open 24 hours a day and is also equipped with an instrument approaches for the main runway’s. Located almost equal distance from the International Airports at Edmonton and Calgary, Red Deer offers easy access for our students to both these busy environments while the local flying area is ideal for basic flight training and for perfecting more advanced skills. Central Alberta is also a region of transition from the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains to the vast grassland of the Canadian Prairies, allowing for the exceptional experience of Mountain flying, as in “Rocky Mountain Flying,” which is available eighty miles to the West. The area located nearer to the airport includes rolling woodlands, cattle ranches and vast areas of agricultural land. 

     

  • SOUTHERN SKIES AVIATION

    Flanked by two crystal blue valley lakes and surrounded by world-class rock climbing, mountain biking and golfing sites, Penticton is ideally situated for the out door enthusiast.

     

    Apart from this pristine environment, Penticton is home to two distinguished aviation- training companies, Canadian Helicopters and Southern Skies Aviation Ltd.

     

    Southern Skies Aviation Ltd. distinguishes itself as the only Career Flight Training College in Western Canada with a Transport Canada approved Integrated Commercial Pilot Course with industry experience on all Transport Category Aircraft.

     

    Southern Skies Aviation Ltd. offers flight training for all licenses, ratings and endorsements.

     

  • TORONTO AIRWAYS LTD.

    Toronto Airways, in central Canada (province of Ontario) is one of the largest schools in Canada. Along with our sister school, Canadian Flight Academy, we have been proud to welcome many Indian students for commercial pilot training over the past few years. We will meet you at the airport and help you find accommodation to suit your budget. If you get homesick for Indian culture and food, you can enjoy visiting “Little India” in Toronto for a meal, shopping and conversation with locals in this vibrant neighbourhood.

     

    Our 45 + aircraft fleet includes the C-172s and C-152s you need to train on to be eligible to convert your hours when you return home to India. Your fees as an Indian student are the same as the fees charged to our domestic students.

     

    Toronto Airways is a proud member of the Air Transport Association of Canada. We are registered with the provincial Government of Ontario as an accredited Private Career  College.

     

    For more information about our schools and to ask for an email package about both schools, please visit the International Student page of our website. http://training.torontoairways.com/ft-students.php . From there you can visit the more detailed page specifically for Indian students. http://training.torontoairways.com/ft-students-indian.php

     

  • VICTORIA FLYING CLUB

    The Victoria Flying Club has been training professional pilots for 63 years and is located on beautiful Vancouver Island at the Victoria International Airport. We enjoy a very temperate climate which allows us to fly seven days a week year-round, providing our students with virtually uninterrupted training. Pilots trained here have orbited the earth aboard the Space Shuttle, commanded the famous Canadian Air Force demonstration team, the Snowbirds, and are flying with major airlines all over the world.

     

    Our students are able to experience flying in a busy controlled airspace however our practice areas are located just outside the control zone so transit time is brief and flying time is very productive. VFC is the largest school on Vancouver Island with 14 aircraft, 13 Instructors and a 20,000 square foot facility complete with numerous classrooms, briefing rooms and a student lounge. We have considerable experience training students from India (25 in the past three years) and are very familiar with the requirements of both our Indian students and the DGCA. Let our competent and caring staff look after you as you prepare for your career as a professional pilot.

     

  • WATERLOO WELLINGTON FLIGHT CENTRE

    Located one hour west of Toronto in the tri-cities of Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge WWFC has been training pilots since 1932. WWFC is a registered Private Career College with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and we are partnered with Conestoga community college and the University of Waterloo to provide postsecondary diploma/degrees along with commercial multi-IFR pilot qualifications.  We also offer professional pilot training as stand-alone programs and we have had recent experience training students from India. Our new training building was completed in 2009 and we have a fleet of over 25 aircraft available for training. Our airport has daily airline service, with a control tower and multiple IFR approaches, yet the uncontrolled airspace of our practice area is just 5 minutes away!

     

  • WETASKIWIN AIR SERVICES LTD.

    Over 35 years of successful business has earned Wetaskiwin Air Services an excellent reputation for both training and aircraft maintenance that extends beyond the province. Located less than 30 miles from the Edmonton International Airport (CYEG) in the City of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Wetaskiwin Air Services offers accelerated flight training for Indian students. Features include immediate proximity  and uncongested access to both controlled and uncontrolled airspace, short to no waiting time to access the runway, excellent student to instructor ratio and great flying weather. Wetaskiwin Air Services can take you from no experience flying aircraft to a Canadian Commercial Pilot License in 8 months with proficiency and knowledge of all flying conditions including the distinct Canadian seasons, and flying in the prairies and the option of the Rocky Mountains. Additionally, you will train and have access to all facilities at the Wetaskiwin Regional Airport which resident business and others enthusiasts make a friendly and welcoming environment. The progressive training methods, competent flight instructors, as well as an onsite highly skilled aircraft maintenance division ensures student safety is top priority.  Accommodations are within walking distance to the airport and transportation within town limits is included.