School of Aviation Technology

First Peoples’ Aviation Technology – Flight

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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Code: 030210
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: First Nations Technical Institute

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Code: 030210
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: First Nations Technical Institute

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First Peoples’ Aviation Technology – Flight

Receive hands-on flight training

Overview

Become a qualified, professional pilot in a unique learning environment. This program is the only Indigenous postsecondary program of its kind in Canada. The First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) Aviation Diploma program is offered in partnership with Canadore College. The curriculum meets the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training requirements for postsecondary studies as well as Transport Canada regulations and standards for flight training.

Training takes place at the Tyendinaga Aerodome - a one-of-a-kind facility including hangars, classrooms, student residence and a gym.

Your Future Career

Commercial pilot
Charter/bush pilot
Flight dispatcher
Air traffic control
Airport manager

What You Learn

Flight training
Navigation
Radio operation
Flight and simulator training
Private and commercial pilot licence requirements

Note: Graduates will hold a commercial licence with their rating of choice and will also meet the eligibility criteria to obtain a Flight Dispatcher designation and a Two-Crew and Cruise Relief Pilot (IATRA) certification.

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Admissions Requirements

Grade 12 English (ENG4C), Grade 12 Math for College Technology (MCT4C) or University Math (MHF4U or MCV4U or equivalent), Grade 11 or 12 Physics is strongly recommended

Curriculum

Semester 1

ATF 110	Private Air Law
ATF 111	Meteorology I & II
ATF 112	Flight Theory and Operations
ATF 113	Flight Lab I - Part A
ATF 114	Flight Training I - Part A: Post Solo
OSL 100	Orientation to Student Life
STS 100	Strategies for Success
CMM 125	College Communications I
ATF 115	Health and Wellness

Semester 2

ATF 126	Navigation I & II
ATF 122	Airframes, Engines and Systems
ATF 128	Human Factors in Aviation
ATF 123	Flight Lab I - Part B
ATF 124	Flight Training I - Part A: Private Licence
MTH 191	Math for Technicians
ATF 125	Health and Wellness II
AMT 106	Aircraft Handling Procedures I
BCL 130	Microsoft Office I

Semester 3

ATF 231	Meteorology III
ATF 236	Navigation III
ATF 232	Engines and Airframes
ATF 237	Aeronautics - General Knowledge
ATF 233	Flight Lab II
ATF 234	Flight Training II: Night/Timebuild
CMM 230	Workplace Communications
FNT 230	Introduction to Indigenous World Views
ATF 235	Health and Wellness III
CLT 100	Canadas First Peoples

Semester 4

ATF 240	Commercial Air Law
ATF 248	Human Factors in Flight
ATF 246	Navigation IV
ATF 243	Flight Lab III
ATF 244	Flight Training III: Commercial Flight Test
MTH 127	Introductory Algebra
GE60	Topics in a Contemporary Workplace
ATF 245	Health and Wellness IV
GED 125	Government Relations

Semester 5

ATF 359	Instructor or Float or Advanced Multi-IFR
ATF 354	Flight Training IV
ATF 352	Winter Survival
BUS 290	Career Planning
AFT 351	Advanced Aeronautics I - Ground School
ATF 355	Health and Wellness V
FNT 350	Cultural Studies

Semester 6

PHY 161	Introduction to Statics
HBR 100	History of Aboriginal Relations
CMM 361	Speaking Up, Speaking Out!
ATF 369	Flight Dispatcher
ATF 362	CRM / System Safety
AMT 107	Aircraft Handling Procedures II - Co-Op
ATF 361	Advanced Aeronautics II - Flight
ATF 365	Health and Wellness VI
GED 135	Personal Success