Advanced Diploma in Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership
London, Canada
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 12,501 *
STUDY FORMAT
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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Program Outcome
- Select and use relevant terminology, technologies, and strategies to communicate effectively with all functional divisions within an aerospace industry, airline, or flight operation;
- Solve problems and contribute to decision-making processes to support aviation operations by recognizing airport and aircraft component and system characteristics and interpreting aeronautics, navigation, and meteorology concepts and data;
- Select and implement Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) techniques to meet the needs of a commercial multi-crew operational environment;
- Develop flight plans to address a range of mission conditions;
- Select and implement risk management strategies to support the safe and secure operation of an aircraft, airline, or flight organization;
- Implement and participate in a Safety Management System (SMS) program to meet regulatory requirements;
- Formulate and implement leadership, management, and team-building strategies for corporate/business to contribute to a positive work environment;
- Plan, implement, and evaluate projects by applying project management principles to support the operation and management of a business from requirements and financial perspectives;
- Investigate and monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global issues to enhance work performance and guide decision-making;
- Develop and use strategies for ongoing professional development to remain current with industry changes, enhance work performance, and explore career opportunities;
- Perform all work in compliance with Transport Canada commercial pilot proficiency standards and regulations relating to flight preparation, professional conduct, uniform, and on-time performance.
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- WRIT-1032 ---- Reason and Writing Business 1
- MATH-1224 ---- Math for Aviation
- LAWS-1085 ---- Pre-Solo Air Law and Regulations
- AVIA-1080 ---- Airframes and Engines
- AVIA-1082 ---- Flight Principles 1
- SPKG-1023 ---- Aviation English Language Support
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ENVR-1040 ---- Meteorology
- AVIA-1084 ---- Navigation Principles and Theory 1
- AVIA-1081 ---- Airport and Ground Operations
- MATH-1225 ---- Business Math
- HIST-1055 ---- Aviation History
- AVIA-3001 ---- Flight Principles 2
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- COMM-3020 ---- Professional Communication
- AVIA-5003 ---- Avionics-Adv
- MGMT-1276 ---- Project Management
- GEOG-1012 ---- Geography
- AVIA-3002 ---- Flight Principles 3
Level 4
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- COMM-1140 ---- Professional Communication and Comportment
- MGMT-1277 ---- Human Factors and Risk Management 1
- BSCI-1267 ---- Critical Thinking/Decision-Making
- RSCH-1009 ---- Research Principles and Practice
- AVIA-3003 ---- Flight Principles 4
Level 5
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- AVIA-1089 ---- Multi-Engine Aircraft Systems
- BUSI-1198 ---- Aviation Business Organization Studies
- MGMT-5062 ---- Leadership Principles and Practices
- MGMT-1279 ---- Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
- AVIA-3004 ---- Navigation Principles and Theory 2
- AVIA-5004 ---- Flight Principles 5
Level 6
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- MGMT-3096 ---- Human Factors and Risk Management 2
- SFTY-1073 ---- Safety Management Systems
- MGMT-1280 ---- Reputation and Brand Management
- DEVL-1060 ---- Aviation Industry Research and Workplace
- AVIA-5005 ---- Flight Principles 6
Gen Ed - Electives
Take 6 General Education Credits - Normally taken in levels 4 and 6
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 32 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Career Opportunities
This program will provide opportunities for employment in aviation environments, including flight operations, scheduling, supply chain management, commercial flight, training, and administration.