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Key Program Features
The advantages are many. The benefits are immense. The pricing is surprising.
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Unrestricted Canada & India ATP licenses
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Over 2500 hours total time potential
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Over 2000 hours jet time potential
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Employment placement assistance
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Flight instructor license
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Full-time salary during internship
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Part-time work permit during study
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Very competitive cost structure
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Program Structure and Time-line
The absolutely fastest way to get from Zero experience level to the modern airline cockpit!
This program is structured in such a way that every segment leads our students to the ultimate goal: employment in the airlines. The program is divided into the following stages:
| # | Phase | Duration | Type | Location |
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| 1 | Enrollment | 1 week | Mandatory | India |
| 2 | DGCA Ground School | 3 months | Mandatory | India |
| 3 | TC PPL, CPL license | 12 months | Mandatory | Canada |
| 4 | TC CFI license | 4 months | Mandatory | Canada |
| 5 | Commercial Pilot Internship | 24-36 months | Optional | Canada |
| 6 | TC ATP license | 1 week | Mandatory | Canada |
| 7-A | First Officer Internship | 12-18 months | Optional | Canada |
| 7-B | Ferry Pilot Internship | 12-18 Months | Optional | Caribbean |
| 8 | DGCA ATP License Conversion | 3 weeks | Optional | India |
| 9 | Permanent Airline Placement | Unlim. | Optional | India |
The total duration of the flight training and the initial flight instructor internship is approximately 3 years. All stages of flight training are conducted in Canada to a very high standard by an accredited aviation college. After completing the flight training phase, eligible students will have the opportunity to apply for an internship as flight instructors, allowing them to accumulate additional flight time.
Once pilots achieve 1500 hours of total flight time, students will be able to obtain their Transport Canada (ICAO) Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and apply for either airline pilot or ferry pilot internships through the Canadian Experience Class Program. In the final stage, graduates will receive permanent airline employment placement assistance from our company with airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air Asia, GoAir, Fly Dubai, Emirates, Qatar, Cathay Pacific, Air Asia, Lion Air, Singapore Airlines, Air China, Chinese Airlines, Air Hong Kong, Malaysian Airlines, Jet Star, Tiger Air, and more. Those who choose to remain in Canada using the Canadian Experience Class Program can apply for permanent employment with regional and international airlines in Canada, such as Air Canada Jazz, Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada, WestJet, and others.
- Phase 1 - Enrollment
At this stage, applicants will be required to complete enrollment application form (here >>>) and provide documents for initial consideration by our company. Our requirements are simple: high school diploma (or higher), IELTS Academic test with score 6.0 or higher, international passport and good health with no disqualifying conditions (see full list of enrollment requirements here >>>) Once all requirements are satisfied, the student will be furnished with the flight training agreement, visa support paperwork, preliminary aviation training study materials. (Aerocadet will provide comprehensive administrative support for this stage of the program)
Transport Canada Class I medical can be taken before or after arrival in Canada. It does not matter if you want to take the medical before or after taking the written exams. Aerocadet’s FTP admin will book you an appointment with the medical examiner in the metropolitan or greater Toronto area. However, some countries allow pilots to take TC Class I medical locally. Please review this page to see if a TC medical examiner is available in your country/region. Please note: if your country of residence has a certified TC medical examiner, we recommend to pass your medical at your earliest opportunity due to longer than usual (6 months) processing times.
- Phase 2 - PPL, CPL Licenses
After arrival in Canada at the selected by student FPT, a student will undergo a short Transport Canada pilot medical (if you have not obtained one before arrival, as per phase 1). After this, student will start his/her theoretical and practical training: ground school and flying. The FTP aims to conduct at least 2 hours of ground school every day and 1-2 hours of flight training together with the ground school. The flight training segment will be subdivided into Private, Instrumen and Commercial courses, each giving the student a higher aeronautical license and grade. After completion of this training phase, the student will become a fully-certified Commercial Pilot holding a Transport Canada (ICAO) license, rated to operate single-engine and multi-engine aircraft, both in visual (VMC) and instrument meteorological (IMC) conditions. It takes approximately 200 flight hours to complete this stage.
- Phase 3 - Flight Instructor Rating
Students who completed the phase 2 with the required standard of airmanship, safety and English proficiency, will then proceed to obtaining his/her Transport Canada Class IV Certified Flight Instructor rating. The Class IV Instructor Rating certifies the holder of a Commercial Pilot Licence or ATPL to conduct flight training under the supervision of a Class I or II Flight Instructor working within a Flight Training Unit leading to the issuance of the RPP, PPL, and CPL licenses and the Night and VFR-OTT Ratings. This rating is necessary to facilitate the internship phase of our program, which would afford the student an opportunity to work as a flight instructors and build valuable flight time, as well as get paid for this work. It takes approximately 30 flight hours to complete this stage.
- Phase 4 - Commercial Pilot Internship
Student, and at this point, a fully-qualified Transport Canada (ICAO) flight instructor, will be offered opportunity to apply for internship as a flight instructor with one of our Canadian FTPs, under the terms of the Canadain The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP). Our flight centers in Canada are both registered DLIs (Designated Learning Institutions).This means that the students who graduate from this program are eligible to apply for the PGWP. The PGWP allows pilots who have graduated from an eligible Canadian designated learning institution (DLI) to obtain an open work permit (can work anywhere in Canada) to gain valuable professional aviation experience. Students will be offered priority hiring with our FTPs in Canada for the flight instructor position to build valuable flight time for the duration of up to 12 months. Alternatively, or in case that our FTP is full and can not hire any more instructors, Aerocadet will provide internship employment assitance with another flight school or air charter company in Canada. PGWP does not limit students to any one particular flight school or charter company in Canada, so graduates can work at any one of hundreds of aviation companies across the country. The only limitations being are that the employment must be full-time (30+ hours per week), as a pilot (field of study), and can not exceed 24-36 month. Pilots can expect to build way over 1500 hours of total flight time during this period – experience which is required to obtain an unrestricted Canadain ATPL. (Aerocadet will provide comprehensive administrative support for this stage of the program)
Want to build valuable turbine flight time after just one year of employment as a flight instructor at our FTP in Canada? Read this Aerocadet blog article to find out how >>>
- Phase 5 - Airline Transport License
Upon completing 18-24 months and over 1500 hours of flight time under the PGWP, Students will be able to apply for the Canadian Airline Transport Pilot license. This license is a full, unrestricted ICAO ATPL and can be converted to any other ICAO ATPL, if needed. Practical and theoretical ATPL exams do not have any specific training pre-requisites, so pilots can take them as soon as they reach personal aeronautical experience of 1500+ hours. The minimum requirements for this licence are experience are: 1500 Flight Hours, incl. 250 PIC, 100 PIC Cross Country, 100 Night, and 25 Night Cross Country PIC, and 75 Hours Instrument; successful completion of a 2 Part Written Exam. There is no Flight Exam required for the issue of the Canadain ATPL.
- Phase 6-A - Airline Pilot Internship
At this stage, qualified pilots will be able to obtain employment permit in Canada and apply for employment as a first officer in the regional airlines in Canada, such as Jazz , WestJet, etc. This stage is facilitated by taking advantage of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. CEC candidates become eligible for an unrestricted work permit, including airline employment, after they have built up at least one year of Canadian work experience as full-time employees (30 hours per month as flight instructor, as per PGWP). Because the required documentation is minimal, CEC applications are normally processed within six months. As soon as the CEC application is submitted, pilots are allowed to continue employment under CEC/PGWP until the CEC application is approved. (Applicants under the Canadian Experience Class are not required to show proof of settlement funds). When approved, student becomes eligible to apply for airline pilot internship with any Canadian airline. The work experience must have been obtained after graduating from the program of study. Aerocadet will provide comprehensive administrative support for this stage of the program. (The Canadian Experience Class point-based system is discussed in detail on our blog here >>>)
- Phase 6-B - Ferry Pilot Internship
In an unlikely event that student is unable to obtain Canada’s permanent residency permit, our partner in British Virgin Islands (Caribbean), Global Air BVI Inc, will offer him/her employment as an international ferry pilot. This position requires pilot to work on the charter pilot basis, performing 1-2 aircraft repositioning flights per month from various destination around the world to North America and Europe using the D-type crew visa. The company will provide all the necessary training and visa support. The student will be able to build over 500 hours of valuable international cross-country flight time on various types of light piston and turbine aircraft with MTOW below 7500kg. (Aerocadet will provide comprehensive administrative support for this stage of the program)
- Phase 7 - Permanent Employment Placement
At this point, our company will continue fostering your pilot career by offering a comprehensive airline employment support with the leading airlines in Asian and Middle East. This service is offered both to internship Option 1 and internship Option 2 pilot graduates. There is no limit to the assistance program: we will continue our support until the graduates get permanent airline employment with the leading airlines in Asia and Middle East, such as Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, FlyDubai, Cathay Pacific and so on. Of course, it is conditional on the graduate’s passing the airline employment interview. (Aerocadet will provide comprehensive administrative support for this stage of the program). Alternatively, graduates may opt to apply for Canadian permanent residency using the CEC immigration program, and continue working for Canadian airlines.
We are confident, that in view of growing pilot deficit in the World, and a unique and robust nature of our ATPL program, Students will be able to obtain airline employment within 2-4 months after completion of their internships.
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FTP Selection: Canada East vs. Canada West
The flight training and internship phases are conducted by one of the two available FTPs in Canada: the Toronto Airways Inc (Canada East), or the Canadian Aviation College (Canada West). It is up to student to decide which FTP he/she wants to attend. Here is a short table which outlines main differences between the FTPs:
| Canada West | Canada East | |
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| Designated Learning Institution? | Yes. DLI number O110027361097, “Canadian Aviation College” | Yes. DLI number O19304162252, “Toronto Airways Inc” |
| Estimated total training duration from Zero to Instructor | 13-16 months. Vancouver has miler winter and good weather for training. | 18-24 months. Toronto area is affected by the Great Lakes adverse weather affect. |
| Estimated total internship duration | 24-36 months. Because it is a college, PGWP is longer. | 12-24 months, because it is not a college, PGWP is shorter. |
| Estimated total cost, not including accommodation | $86,000 USD (see Tuition Cost section for details) | $76,000 USD (see Tuition Cost section for details) |
| College certificate upon graduation | Certificate of college course completion in Aviation Human Factors (not a degree) | No college certificate |
| Transport Canada certificates upon graduation | PPL, CPL, Instructor 4 | PPL, CPL, Instructor 4 |
| Cost of living | Medium-high | Medium |
| Part-time employment availability | Medium | High |
| Aircrtfat-to-student ratio | 1-to-4 | 1-to-5 |
Ultimately, it is up to each student to decide which FTP is right for them. However, here is a summary of our recommendations:
Canada-West FTP. Pros: Milder winters, which means more flying during this period. Cons: Higher cost of living, fewer part-time employment opportunities.
Canada-East FTP. Pros: Lower cost of living, more part-time employment opportunities. Cons: Colder winters, more frequent snowfalls and winds, which can disrupt training.
Recommendation. If you are looking to complete your flight training quickly and have a higher budget, we recommend Canada-West FTP. If you are more concerned with the cost of living and part-time employment opportunities, we recommend Canada-East FTP.
Additional Considerations. Weather: Canada-East FTP is subject to the weather patterns caused by the Great Lakes, which means colder winters, more frequent snowfalls, and wind. This can disrupt training during the winter time. Canada-West FTP has milder winters, which prevents frequent snow-falls and allows more flying during this period. Cost of living: The cost of living in Western Canada is higher than in Eastern Canada. This includes the cost of housing, food, and transportation. Part-time employment: There are more part-time employment opportunities in the Toronto area than in Pitt Meadows. This is because Toronto is a larger city with a more diverse economy.
Conclusion. Both Canada-West FTP and Canada-East FTP are excellent options for flight training. The best choice for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences.
Learn more about the East/West FTPs here >>>
- Programs Terms & Conditions
The Flight Instructor internship is subject to PGWP appoval by Canadian Goverment and is limited to 24-36 months under PGWP and additional 6 months during the CEC application extension. There is no student obligation or training bonds. Pilots are free to leave internship at any time without penalties if they elect to do so. Conditions of internship include the following requirements: passage of all Transport Canada theoretical exams with the grades of 85% or higher; not more than one Transport Canada practical exam failure; no accidents/incidents or Transport Canada airspace violations during training phase; Transport Canada Commercial Pilot license, Transport Canada Flight Instructor license, English level of ICAO-5 or higher and ability to communicate in English clearly are required upon application for employment as Flight Instructor. The internship is subject to approval by the FTP (Toronto Airways), and authorization by Transport Canada. This Internship if offered ONLY to graduates of Aerocadet’s Full Professional Airline Pilot flight training programs who studied in Canada from either Zero or PPL levels. The internship is conditionally guaranteed – meaning that the candidate must meet all the requirements set forth in the training and internship agreement in order to qualify for the employment offer. If the candidate does not meet the requirements, the internship may not be offered.
The Airline Pilot Internship is based on the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program and is subject to approval by the Canadian Government. Common initial experience aircraft types are: Bombardier CRJ-700/900 and Bombardier Q400. For candidates with outstanding achievements, options for employment with WestJet on Boeing 737CL and NG may be available. Type ratings are offered to candidates who passed the airline interviews and initial criminal background and aviation safety checks and hold an approved PR under CEC program. Type ratings are fully sponsored by the airlines. Training bonds and minimum term of service contracts may apply. Important CEC Information: In order to be eligible to apply for permanent residency under the Canadian Experience Class, applicants must: [1] Have at least one year of full time (30 hours per week) work experience in Canada on a legitimate work permit (see Stage 4); [2] demonstrate their knowledge of English language with a minimum score of CLB 5 or IELTS 6 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The internship is conditionally guaranteed – meaning that the candidates must meet all the requirements set forth in the training and internship agreement in order to qualify for the employment offer. Canadian Goverment approval is mandatory condition for this internship.
The International ferry pilot internship is limited to 18 months. There is no obligation or training bonds. Pilots are free to leave internship at any time without penalties. Conditions of internship include the following requirements: no accidents, accidents or FAA violations; English level ICAO-5 or higher. Completion of Canada PGWP internship or US CPT and OPT internships and at least 1500 hours of flight time with a valid TC or FAA ATPL. This Internship if offered ONLY to graduates of Aerocadet’s Full Professional Airline Pilot flight training program or Aerocadet’s Degree Program, who studied in Canada or US from either Zero or PPL levels. The internship is conditionally guaranteed – meaning that the candidate must meet all the requirements set forth in the training and internship agreement in order to qualify for the employment offer. If the candidate does not meet the requirements, the internship may not be offered.
Due to high demand and limited training facilities this program has a limited availability of annual training slots. Company has a right to refuse enrollment to students on selective basis. The basis taken into account are: pilot aptitude testing scores, academic transcript scores, English test scores and student’s character, motivation discovery conducted during the enrollment interview and financial standing. If Student is awarded this training program, this means that his/her training slot has been allocated, booked and guaranteed. This also means that some other student was displaced from the training slot in favor of this award. Students are asked to take into account this consideration and treat their training slot award as a valuable commodity.
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Flight & Ground School Training
Summary of the estimated flight training hours
Students will receive the following amount of flight training hours during the licensing phases of the program:
| Hours | Training Type |
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| 76 | Private Pilot ground school |
| 40 | Private Pilot flight training |
| 60 | Instrument Rating ground school |
| 40 | Instrument Rating flight training |
| 60 | Commercial Pilot ground school |
| 120 | Commercial Pilot flight training (ASEL/AMEL) |
| 120 | TC Flight Instructor ground school (Class 4) |
| 25 | TC Flight Instructor flight training (Class 4) |
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Flight Crew Licensing
Summary of the flight training licenses that the students will get
Students will receive the following flight crew licenses during this program:
| License / Rating | Minimum hour requirements |
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| Private Pilot License | 40 |
| Instrument Rating | 85 |
| Multi-Engine Rating | 95 |
| Commercial Pilot | 200 |
| Flight Instructor License (Class IV) | 250 |
| Airline Pilot License | 1500 |
| CRJ-200/700 or ERJ-145 or Q-400 type-rating | 25-40 |
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Accommodation
We are proud to provide the most comfortable environment for learning!
Six months of accommodation will be reserved for our students by Aerocadet, but Student will be required to physically view and approve accommodation, and sign an actual lease agreement after arrival in Canada.
British Columbia (Canada West) Location
In general, accommodation is readily accessible at our FTP Locations. Students can pre-view and select accommodation types. Most of our students live on or near the Durham College campus. This campus is located approximately 5 minutes drive (or 15 minutes walk or 7 minutes by bike) from the flight training center. The average cost to rent a private room in most on-campus properties is $550 USD per month, but can vary between $450 and $750 USD per month, depending on the property size and type.
Ontario (Canada East) Location
In general, accommodation is readily accessible at our FTP Locations. Students can pre-view and select accommodation types. Most of our students live on or near the Durham College campus. This campus is located approximately 5 minutes drive (or 15 minutes walk or 7 minutes by bike) from the flight training center. The average cost to rent a private room in most on-campus properties is $550 USD per month, but can vary between $450 and $750 USD per month, depending on the property size and type.
You can review various accommodation options near our flight training center by taking the following easy steps:
1. Visit this web site http://www.places4students.com/
2. Type in “Durham College” (for Ontario) or Canadian Aviation College (for British Columbia), or just click direct link >>>
Ontario Campus is located in the greater Toronto area. British Columbia campus is located in Vancouver area. Students are eligible for 20 hours p/w off-campus employment immediately after the program commencement.
Please note: we do not recommed that you prepay your accommodation before obtaining your Canadian Student permit visa.
Part-time employment
While studying full-time, the international students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week at any off-campus employment. Most take entry-level unskilled minimum-pay jobs at local restaurants or supermarkets. The pay is normally enough to provide students with the basic living expenses. Once the training period is complete, students will be allowed to apply for a higher-paid flight instructor positions with the flight academy.
The minimum salary for international students working part-time jobs in Canada is $11.06 CAN ($8.40 USD) per hour. Providing that a student works 80 hours per month, he/she can expect to earn approximately $884.80 CAN ($672.00 USD). There is no income tax on earnings below $8500 CAN per year. Earnings above $8500 CAN are taxed at 15%.
After graduating from the flight training program, pilots will be able to apply for the Flight Instructor employment with the Flight Academy. They can expect to fly 80 hours per month until they achieve 1500 hours of total flight time. They can expect to earn double the minimum wage salary (approx. $22-28 CAN) during this time-period, resulting in a salary of approximately $1760 CAN ($1335 USD) per month.
