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Fanshawe College Advanced Diploma in Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership
Fanshawe College

Advanced Diploma in Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership

London, Canada

3 Years

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

CAD 12,501 *

On-Campus

* total fee for Canadian students. $56,663.40 for international students

Introduction

Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership is a three-year Ontario college advanced diploma program for students interested in becoming a pilot or managers in the airline industry. In addition to flying, students will study a variety of aviation-oriented courses centered around flying operations, the aviation industry, human factors, leadership, ethics, and more. Students will train on flight simulators and log approximately 205 hours of flight training in the simulator and aircraft. Take your career to the skies with Fanshawe's Commercial Flight program!

Your Learning Experience

Become a leader in the booming aviation industry. The industry dictates that there will be 804,000 global aviation jobs by 2038 and this three-year advanced diploma will provide you with a strong background to take a leadership position.

Study safety management systems, Canadian air regulations, flight operations and logistics, and airline operations, all while completing a Fixed-wing Canadian Private and Commercial Pilot license with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings.

  • Learn to fly in new aircraft;
  • Gain experience in the classroom, hangar, and in the cockpit;
  • Train on modern flight simulators.

Collaboration with Diamond Flight Centre London Inc.

This three-year Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership Advanced Diploma is designed to prepare domestic and international students for a career in aviation.

The program includes training in the following areas:

  • Safety management systems
  • Canadian Aviation Regulations
  • Flight operations
  • Professional standards and practices

In this program, students have the option to complete a Canadian Private and Commercial Pilot license including night, multi-engine, and instrument ratings. Graduates will be able to seek opportunities in aviation flight operations and business ventures as well as professional flight positions.

Flight training will be delivered by Diamond Flight Centre London Inc., located at the London International Airport. Completion of flight training is not required for graduation from the Advanced Diploma program.

Note: Most of your academic courses will take place in the evenings with flight training typically taking place during the day, three times per week. Your flying schedule is based on your academic schedule.

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