Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot (Fixed-Wing)
Credential:
Diploma
Tuition fee:
27412.07/Semester (CAD)
Length:
4 Semesters
Category:
Business, IT & Management
Level:
Undergraduate
Instruction language:
English
Application Fee:
155.00 CAD
Campuses:
Burnaby
Intake and availability
Intake
Status
Program overview
The program is 64 weeks long and operates for four terms. It is one of the fastest ways in Canada to qualify for a commercial pilot’s licence while attaining a post-secondary diploma. The Airline and Flight Operations Diploma program follows training standards prescribed by both Transport Canada and the aviation industry. It is delivered at the BCIT Aerospace and Technology Campus and at the Boundary Bay Airport.
Academic requirements
Competitive Entry: Two-step process
Preference will be given to applicants with:
- Academic grades above the minimum
- Requirements completed within the last five years
- Related experience
- Additional post-secondary academic courses
Applicants with preferred entrance requirements are to submit transcripts and supporting documentation with their online application.
Step 1: Meet the following entrance requirements
- English language proficiency: one of the following:
- Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent or
- BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment
- Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (50%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (50%) or
- Workplace Math 11 (60%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment
- BCIT Abstract Reasoning Trades Entry Assessment
- BCIT Mechanical Reasoning Trades Entry Assessment
- Transport Canada Category One or Three Aviation Medical
- Valid passport and/or documentation allowing entry into the United States of America is required.
- Complete the following form for submission with your online application:
- Mandatory Applicant Questionnaire [PDF]: This form will be used with other entrance requirements in the competitive selection for the program.
Read more about how to meet BCIT’s entrance requirements
Step 2: Requirements for selected applicants
All complete applications will be reviewed by the program and shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the following:
- Multiple Mini Interview Process (MMI)
During this process, applicants will be assessed for their suitability for this profession. Final selection into the program will be based on the results of the MMI assessment.
Note: Interviews are usually held the third week of January.
In order to prepare for their interview, applicants are advised to conduct their own research on the profession. Admission is competitive and will be offered to the most qualified applicants.