Business Aviation

The Business Aviation Diploma program is for learners who are interested in pursuing a career in aviation business operations. This two-year diploma program provides students with business knowledge along with the aviation training compliant with Transport Canada standards. Through successful acquisition of both a private and commercial pilot’s license within 

the program, graduates may pursue career specializations in Northern Aviation Operations or Airline Operations. This program is in collaboration with McMurray Aviation, a regional commercial aviation services provider located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. For more information about McMurray Aviation, please visit their website. 

Applications are accepted for Fall and Winter semesters. Please submit your application as soon as possible as many programs fill up quickly.

Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees

Admission Requirements 

Please view the admission requirements for the Business Aviation program below.

High school diploma

High School Diploma, or equivalent, with a minimum of: 50% (C-) in Math 30-1 or 55% (C-) in Math 30-2 and 60% (C-) in English 30/30-1 or 65% (C-) in English 33/30-2

Mature students

Mature students (students who are 21 years or older) may be admitted by: The completion of the above Math and English courses (with the grades specified) OR Pass mark on the College Entrance Test (Contact the Office of the Registrar at 780-791-4801 to arrange to write this exam)

English language proficiency

English Language Proficiency TOEFL: iBT – minimum score of 79 with no score below 19 IELTS – minimum score of 6.0 CAEL – minimum score of 60 MELAB – minimum score of 80

Spoken language proficiency

In addition to demonstrating English Language Proficiency, applicants whose first language is not English must also present Spoken Language Proficiency. Applicants who have six or more years of full-time education (including grade 12 year or higher) in a Canadian school where the language of instruction was English, meet this requirement. If applicants do not present these years of English education, they can meet this requirement by presenting one of the following: A minimum of 26 on the speaking band of the TOEFL: iBT A minimum of 7.5 on the IELTS speaking band

Transport Canada medical examination

Transport Canada Medical Examination 1 – for aviation / flying component.  Category 1 Medical Information and Standards To find a civil aviation medical examiner near you

Canadian Indigenous applicants

Two positions per year are made available in the Business Aviation Diploma Program for qualified Canadian Indigenous applicants. If qualified Canadian Indigenous applicants are not admitted by May 30, the positions may be filled with students of non-Indigenous ancestry.

Tuition and Fees 

Common First Year Program Structure

Below is the program structure for the common first year of the diploma programs.

Year 1: Term I (September – December)

Course Course Title Credits AIR 100 Basic Flight Theory 4 AIR 101 Private Flight Lab I 3 AIR 102 Private Flight Lab II 3 BUS 110 Business Mathematics 3 BUS 130 Introductory Accounting I 3

Year 1: Term II (January - April)

Course Course Title Credits AIR 110 Advanced Flight Theory I 3 AIR 111 Advanced Flight Theory II 3 AIR 112 Intermediate Flight Lab 3 BUS 107 Business Communications I 3 BUS 191 Introduction to Management 3

Airline Operations Specialization Program Structure 

Below is the program structure for year two of the diploma program.

Year 2: Term I (September – December)

Course Course Title Credits AIR 200 Advanced Navigation Flight Lab 3 AIR 202 Commercial Flight Lab 3 AIR 211 Float Lab 2 BUS 239 Marketing 3 BUS 270 Organizational Behavior 3

Year 2: Term II (January - April)

Course Course Title Credits AIR 212 Multi-Engine Flight Lab 3 AIR 2XX AIR 213: Single - Engine IFR Flight Lab (Option 1) 3 AIR 214: Multi - Engine IFR Flight Lab (Option 2) AIR 215 Operational Flying and Safety Awareness 3 BUS  2XX Business Elective 3 BUS 299 Strategic Management 3

Northern Aviation Operations Specialization Program Structure 

Below is the program structure for year two of the diploma program.

Year 2: Term I (September – December)

Course Course Title Credits AIR 202 Commercial Flight Lab 3 AIR 211 Float Lab 2 BUS 239 Marketing 3 BUS 270 Organizational Behavior 3

Year 2: Term II (January - April)

Course Course Title Credits AIR 212 Multi-Engine Flight Lab 3 AIR 215 Operational Flying and Safety Awareness 3 AIR 216 Wilderness & Remote First Response 3 BUS 293 New Enterprise Development 3 BUS 299 Strategic Management 3