SPECTRUM AIRWAYS and CONESTOGA COLLEGE

COMMERCIAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS DIPLOMA PROGRAM (1589)

Spectrum Airways is an Ontario Private Career College located at the heart of Burlington Executive Airport. For over 40 years, we have been teaching flight training to individuals all over the GTA. Our programs include the Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence, Multi Rating, Instrument Rating and Instructor Rating.

Conestoga Aviation students, prepare yourself for an exciting career as a professional pilot. The current unprecedented demand and projected growth in the aviation industry offers numerous opportunities to excel post-graduation. This two-year Commercial Flight Operations program allows you to enter the industry quickly with the necessary skills to be successful.

Spectrum Airways is proud to be partnering with one of Canada’s largest Colleges to provide premium Professional Flight Training in conjunction with a Commercial Flight Operations Diploma from Conestoga College.

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Licences & Ratings:

Students successfully completing the flight training concurrently with the Conestoga College Commercial Flight Operations Program will have the opportunity to earn the following licences and ratings:

Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Night Rating
Multi-Engine Rating
Group 1 Instrument Rating (IFR)
Aeroplane Type Rating Two Crew Aeroplane (IATRA)*

*upon reaching 250 hours of flight time

Flight Training Fees & Payment Installation Breakdown:

Fleet:

Piper Warrior PA28 (Avidyne IFD440: Nav/Com/GPS, Dynon HDX: ADSB)
Piper Seneca PA34
Redbird FMX1000 – this is a certified full motion simulator.

The fleet is maintained on-site by our in-house aircraft maintenance organization, Kovachik Aircraft Services and Lawrence Aero Enterprises. Classroom instruction will be supplemented with Redbird TD2 desktop simulators. Students will use their Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) in the classroom and aircraft.

Previous Flight Experience:

Previous flight experience is not required for the program. However, students who hold a Private Pilot Licence, or who have prior experience may be granted credit for flight time and/or licencing after a flight skill assessment. An advanced training plan will then be created for the student, if required.   

Schedule:

Students will begin flight training in September of first year. Students are typically scheduled for three flights per week September to April, and five flights per week May to August, and will be scheduled for training events throughout the weekend. In order to complete the flight training within two years, availability of 6-7 days per week is highly recommended. A typical flight lesson is approximately two hours long, including the pre-flight and post-flight briefings. Be advised that this schedule may be impacted by weather conditions, aircraft maintenance or other uncontrollable circumstances.

Transport Canada Category 1 Medical:

Students are required to hold a Transport Canada Category 1 Medical by August 1. A list of Canadian Aviation Medical Examiners can be found here: CAME Search. Applicants are required to forward a copy of their Transport Canada Category 1 Medical to Spectrum Airways Admissions and Conestoga College Admissions by August 1st of year of admission into the program. We recommend starting this process by February 1st.  

Benefits:

Commercial Flight Operations students will have the opportunity to earn an Ontario College Diploma concurrently while completing a Commercial Pilot Licence endorsed with a Multi-Engine Instrument Rating and IATRA upon reaching 250 hours.

Location:

Students will attend classes at the Milton-Parkhill campus and Burlington Executive Airport (CZBA). Flight training will take place at Burlington Executive Airport. Public transportation to the airport is unavailable.   