BCIT, one of Canada’s largest aviation training schools, and Pacific Flying Club, one of Western Canada’s premier flight-training schools, have combined their resources and expertise to offer a unique training opportunity for men and women who wish to become airline pilots with a strong skill set of aviation industry knowledge. It is a fully integrated program that combines flight training with industry focused academic training.

Learners receive training required 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 specifically to meet the professional growth needs of an aviator in the exciting aviation business.

The program consists of four terms and is delivered over 18 months with scheduled breaks for flying during each term. Each term must be passed to progress to the next term.

The flight training portion of the program is competency based. However, a minimum number of flying hours is required. Most students can expect to qualify for their Private Pilot Licence (PPL) in Term 2 after flying between 45 hours (Transport Canada minimum requirement) and 65 hours (the average for most people). Term 1 and 2 costs cover 65 flying hours. The Private Pilot Licence course allows for a maximum 80 flying hours. Any flying to qualify for the Private Pilot Licence that is over 65 hours will be at an additional cost to the student.

Total flying provided within the program is 208.3 hours.