Aviation Flight Training (CSFT)

The Flight Training Program is a first-of-its-kind opportunity for international students who want to study in Canada and pursue a career as a commercial pilot. The program is delivered through a unique partnership between Confederation College and Seneca Polytechnic, two of Ontario’s leading aviation institutions.

This 24-month, Transport Canada–approved program combines academic study with early, intensive flight training. All flight training is included in the tuition, with no additional inflight fees.

From the first week, students begin hands-on flight training under the guidance of qualified instructors, progressing through all required licenses and ratings.

Students train at two purpose-built aviation campuses over the program’s two years:

• Year 1 (12 months): Confederation College’s Aviation Centre of Excellence at Thunder Bay International Airport
• Year 2 (12 months): Seneca Polytechnic’s Aviation Campus at Peterborough Regional Airport

Both locations feature modern training aircraft, type certified flight simulators and state of the art aviation facilities.

Students progress through a structured training pathway that includes private and commercial pilot training in addition to multi-engine instruction and instrument training. Program instruction is delivered through a combination of:

• 620 hours of ground school
• 127 hours of instructor-led flight training
• 100 hours of solo flight time

Upon graduation, students will be able to operate multi-engine aircraft under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and will have completed the requirements for:

• Transport Canada Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
• Instrument Rating – Group 1 (Multi-IFR)

Transport Canada licenses are internationally recognized and may be converted to FAA (U.S.) or EASA (Europe) licenses through established pathways.

Students enrolled at Confederation College are guaranteed residence in Thunder Bay for the first year of study, with housing support available during the Seneca portion of the program in Peterborough in the second year. Residence fees are not included in tuition.

Throughout this program, you will:

• Operate a single and multi-engine aircraft independently and proficiently through all phases of a flight as outlined by Transport Canada
• Select and use relevant terminology, technologies and strategies to communicate effectively with all functional divisions within an aerospace industry, airline or flight operations
• Implement and participate in a Safety Management System
• Use Crew Resource Management, Threat and Error Management and Pilot Decision Making skills to maintain safe and efficient operations
• Complete all flight training in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations and aircraft operating procedures
• Apply operational and administrative initiatives to ensure economic growth and sustainability within the aviation industry