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Diploma of Aviation - Commercial Pilot Operations

Sault College

Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A two-year diploma combining aviation academics and integrated flight training toward a Commercial Pilot Licence.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Aviation - Commercial Pilot Operations. Apply knowledge in areas including five semesters of ground school (navigation
meteorology
air law
human factors
the summer semester is flight training only.. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Flying
flight instructing
commercial aviation

Curriculum

Five semesters of ground school (navigation
meteorology
air law
human factors
airframes and engines
mathematics
physics
statics
dynamics
calculus) alongside flight training courses I to IV
including cross-country flying
the summer semester is flight training only.

Entry requirements

Academic

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent at college level with programme-specific subjects (usually Grade 12 English ENG4C; math
biology or chemistry for some)
or mature student status; at least 18 by the end of the first semester; certified translations required.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma at college-preparation level or higher; programme-specific subjects (e.g. ENG4C and MAP4C for Computer Programming); at least 18 by end of first semester

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 169
Duolingo 110
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$70,048 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sault Ste. Marie
Faculty or school	Aviation
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Scholarships and bursaries are advertised for qualified students; each award has its own eligibility criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.