Prerequisites
- Must hold a valid CPL aeroplane
- A minimum of 750 hours of flight time to be eligible to write the exam
- Must hold a valid Multi-engine rating
- Must hold a valid Group 1 IFR rating
- Successful completion of category 1 medical exam
The College ACS program EWA.12 of Airline Transport Pilot ATP(A) at Saint-Hubert Flying College offers comprehensive training to become an airline pilot. This training is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education (the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur) and meets the highest aviation standards. The program is taught in both French and English, allowing students to become bilingual.
Upon completion of the training, students receive a College Studies Certificate (ACS) as well as an ATPL (Frozen) Airline Pilot License issued by the Canadian Ministry of Transportation (Transport Canada) . This license allows graduates to work with airlines in Quebec, Canada, or abroad, transporting both passengers and cargo
Completion of all three Transport Canada ATPL written exams: INRAT, SAMRA & SARON
Students who enroll in the program EWA.12- Airline pilot ATP(A), obtain a Commercial Pilot License (CPL), which includes the following licenses and qualifications: Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Multi-Engine Rating (ME), Instrument Rating (IR), Multi-Crew Coordination (MCC) training, and Airline Pilot License (SARON and SAMRA) (Frozen ATPL).
By obtaining the Frozen ATPL, students benefit from the advantages of an Airline Pilot License without having to reach the 750 flight hours necessary to take the ATPL exam. This license is valid for 5 years or until the student accumulates 1500 flight hours with airlines.
This training and obtaining the ATPL upon completion of studies accelerate students’ professional integration and significantly increase their chances of finding employment in the aviation industry.
Prerequisites
In addition, for the program EWA.12- Airline pilot ATP(A):
Activities of the Program EWA.12- Airline pilot ATP(A) | |||
Semester | Course number | Title of course | length (hr) |
semester 1 | 280-101-PS | Introduction to flight framing – Private Pilot | 45 |
280-102-PS | Introduction to preparation of flight – Private pilot | 45 | |
280-103-PS | Flight of the private pilot | 75 | |
total semester 1: | 165 | ||
semester 2 | 280-201-PS | Framing and theory of flight – Professional pilot | 45 |
280-202-PS | Preparation for flight – Professional pilot | 45 | |
280-203-PS | Flight of the Professional pilot | 105 | |
total semester 2: | 195 | ||
semester 3 | 280-301-PS | Visual and instruments operation of a multi-engine aircraft | 75 |
280-302-PS | Visual and instrument flight of a complex aircraft | 75 | |
total semester 3: | 150 | ||
semester 4 | 280-401-PS | Framing and theory of flight – Airline pilot | 105 |
280-402-PS | Preparation of flight – Airline pilot | 105 | |
280-403-PS | Multi-crew cooperation course | 60 | |
total semester 4: | 270 | ||
Total program: | 780 |
In Canada, college is considered higher education. Thus, tuition fees paid for the duration of the program are tax deductible for Canadian students at both the provincial and federal level. For more information on applicable tax credits, visit the website at: www.cra-arc.gc.ca.
Government financial assistance (loan granted only in Canada) covering a portion of these expenses for the ACS training only may be granted to the student. For more information, visit the following website: http://www.mesrs.gouv.qc.ca/aide-financiere-aux-etudes/programme-de-prets-et-bourses/ or call 1 888- 345-4505 and 514-864-3557. You can analyze your financial situation by the online service website of the student financial assistance at the following address: www.afe.gouv.qc.ca. A simulator calculator will allow you to know in advance the amount of financial aid you might receive.
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