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

AVT 123	Private Air Law
AFV 111	Meteorology I and II
AFV 117	Flight Theory and Operations
AVIA 1070	Flight Lab I - Part A
AVIA 1100	Flight Training I - Part A: Post Solo
HO 100	Orientation to Student Life
STS 100	Strategies for Success
CMM 125	College Communications I
AF 278	AF278

Semester 2

AVF 122	Navigation I and II
AFV 115	Airframes, Engines and Systems
AVT 119	Human Factors in Aviation
AVIA 1080	Flight Lab I - Part B
AVIA 1110	Flight Training I - Part A: Private Licence
MTH 191	Math for Technicians
AF 278B	Health and Wellness II
AMT 106A	Aircraft Handling Procedures I
BCL 130	Microsoft Office I

Semester 3

ARV 241	Meteorology III
AFV 242	Navigation III
AFV 245	Engines and Airframes
AVT 257	Aeronautics - General Knowledge
AVIA 1090	Flight Lab II
AVIA 1120	Flight Training II: Night/Time Build
CMM 230	Workplace Communications
FNTI 31	Introduction to Indigenous World Views
AF 278C	Health and Wellness III
XXXXGED	General Education Elective

Semester 4

AVT 253	Commercial Air Law
AVT 248	Human Factors in Flight
AVT 252	Navigation IV
AVIA 2100	Flight Lab III
AVIA 2120	Flight Training III: Commercial Flight Test
MTH 127	Introductory Algebra
AVI 8833	Applied Aircraft Maintenance
AF 578D	Health and Wellness IV
XXXXGED	General Education Elective

Semester 5

AVI 8840	Instructor OR Float OR Advanced Multi-IFR
AVI 8841	Flight Training IV
AF 220	Winter Survival
BUS 290	Career Planning
AF 530A	Advanced Aeronautics I - Ground School
AF 278E	Health and Wellness V
FTNI 23	Cultural Studies

Semester 6

PHY 160	Introduction to Statics
LV 100	History of Aboriginal Relations
CMM 120	Speaking up, Speaking out!
AVI 8832	Flight Dispatcher
AF 507	CRM / System Safety
AMT 106B	Aircraft Handling Procedures II - Co-op
AF 530B	Advanced Aeronautics II- Flight
AF 278F	Health and Wellness VI
XXXXGED	General Education Elective