Aviation is an interdisciplinary degree program combining professional flight training with studies in subjects relevant to the field of aviation in either science or business.

The Aviation program at Mount Allison is one of only a few in Canada that allows you to earn an undergraduate degree that incorporates flight and ground school training.

Aviation is offered through a partnership with MFC Training, one of the leading flight training establishments in North America.

Before you can start your flight training, you must complete your first year at Mount Allison.
In first year you'll take introductory courses in your chosen degree, either Science or Commerce.

Then to begin your flight training you must:

have second-year standing (have earned a minimum of 24 credits)
obtain a Transport Canada Category 1 medical certificate
pass a formal English language proficiency test mandated by Transport Canada, and administered by MFC Training
You'll continue to take three courses per term on campus and ground school training, while one-on-one instructor training and flying takes place at the MFC Training campus.

As an Aviation student, you'll:

complete more than 200 hours of flying
receive hundreds of hours of ground training
learn about navigation, airplane instruments, aviation regulations, and weather

Your degree from Mount Allison will stand out.
Mount Allison has been recognized by Maclean's as the top primarily undergraduate university in Canada more times than any other university.

In addition to your bachelor's degree, Aviation students graduate with:

a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
a multi-engine class rating
a Group 1 instrument rating
You may also qualify to write the Airline Transport Pilot Licence exam.

Popular career paths for Aviation graduates include:

airline/corporate/charter/cargo pilot
military/search-and-rescue pilot
aerial firefighting pilot
traffic/news pilot
flight instructor
agricultural operations/wildlife services pilot
aerial photographer
safety inspector
air traffic controller
airport manager