Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership

Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership is a three-year Ontario college advanced diploma program for students interested in becoming a pilot or manager in the airline industry. In addition to flying, students will study a variety of aviation oriented courses centred around flying operations, the aviation industry, human factors, leadership, ethics and more. Students will train on flight simulators and log approximately 205 hours of flight training in the simulator and aircraft. Take your career to the skies with Fanshawe's Commercial Flight programBecome a leader in the booming aviation industry. Industry dictates that there will be 804,000 global aviation jobs by 2038 and this three-year advanced diploma will provide you with a strong background to take a leadership position.Study safety management systems, Canadian air regulations, flight operations and logistics and airline operations, all while completing a Fixed-wing Canadian Private and Commercial Pilot license with Multi Engine and Instrument Ratings.Learn to fly in new aircraft;Gain experience in the classroom, hangar and in the cockpit;Train on modern flight simulators.Learning OutcomesSelect and use relevant terminology, technologies, and strategies to communicate effectively with all functional divisions within an aerospace industry, airline, or flight operation;Solve problems and contribute to decision-making processes to support aviation operations by recognizing airport and aircraft component and system characteristics and interpreting aeronautics, navigation, and meteorology concepts and data;Select and implement Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) techniques to meet the needs of a commercial multi-crew operational environment;Develop flight plans to address a range of mission conditions;Select and implement risk management strategies to support the safe and secure operation of an aircraft, airline, or flight organization;Implement and participate in a Safety Management System (SMS) program to meet regulatory requirements;Formulate and implement leadership, management, and team building strategies for corporatebusiness to contribute to a positive work environment;Plan, implement, and evaluate projects by applying project management principles to support the operation and management of a business from requirements and financial perspectives;Investigate and monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global issues to enhance work performance and guide decision-making;Develop and use strategies for ongoing professional development to remain current with industry changes, enhance work performance, and explore career opportunities;Perform all work in compliance with Transport Canada commercial pilot proficiency standards and regulations relating to flight preparation, professional conduct, uniform, and on-time performance.

Students must have, Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) WITH:
- Communications
- Core Mathematics
(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate AND:
- Minimum final grade of 'C+' or 65 in the required courses stated above
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) WITH:
- The combined Language Arts - Reading AND Language Arts - Writing test results having a minimum average Standard Score of 520 AND:
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
(Note: minimum final grade required is 65)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses and grades stated above

English language requirement:

• A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 550 for the paper-based test (PBT), or 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years