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QUESTIONS RELATED
TO ENROLLMENT |
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How do I enroll? |
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When are your
start dates and registration deadlines? |
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What are the
minimum requirements for admission? |
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Is the $250
application fee refundable? |
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Will the $250
application fee be credited to me upon arrival in
Canada? |
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QUESTIONS RELATED
TO PROGRAM FEES AND TIME FRAME |
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What is the
total cost of the program? |
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How long will
it take? |
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Can I
complete the program faster? |
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Will the
length of my ground school (classroom studies) end
up determining how long it takes to complete the
program? |
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What
guarantees can you give to help me complete your
program on time and on budget? |
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Where can I
apply for a loan to help me pay for this program?
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What
information should I take to the bank when
requesting a loan? |
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How much
government tax will I have to pay during your
program? |
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QUESTIONS RELATED
TO MEDICAL EXAMS |
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Will I need a
medical exam? |
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Will I
require more than one medical exam? |
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When and
where do I get a Canadian medical exam done? |
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Can I be a
pilot if I wear glasses? |
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18. |
Can I be a
pilot if I have laser vision correction? |
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QUESTIONS RELATED
TO VISA ISSUANCE |
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Will I need a
student visa? |
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20. |
Should I hire
a lawyer to assist me with the visa application
process? |
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What can I do
to speed up the visa application process? |
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QUESTIONS RELATED
TO LICENSE CONVERSION AND EMPLOYMENT |
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22. |
What are my
job and salary prospects after graduating from your
program? |
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QUESTIONS RELATED
TO LIFE IN CANADA |
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23. |
What is the
weather like? Will it be OK for flight training? |
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24. |
Where will I
eat my meals while living in Canada? |
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Do I need
health/travel insurance? |
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Will I need a
car? |
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QUESTIONS RELATED
TO ACADEMICS |
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What does it
take to be successful in flight school? |
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28. |
What subjects
will I study in the ground school throughout my
training? |
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29. |
Is there any
studying I can do while waiting for your program to
start? |
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30. |
What is an
instrument approach? |
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31. |
Which types
of instrument approaches do you have available at
the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre? |
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OTHER FAQ’s |
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Do I get a
certificate upon completion? |
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33. |
Can I make
modifications to your curriculum to better suit my
needs? |
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How will I
learn to fly the large aircraft used by the airlines
when I graduate? |
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35. |
What type of
airplane ticket should I purchase? |
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FOR INDIAN
STUDENTS |
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36. |
Can a license
issued in Canada be converted to an Indian License? |
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37. |
Can a RT
(Radio Telephony) license issued in Canada be
converted to an Indian RT License? |
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38. |
Do I need my
10+2 in math and physics? |
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39. |
What should I
bring to Canada? |
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40. |
Do you have
any job interview arrangements for Indian Students? |
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QUESTIONS SPECIFIC
FOR BRITISH AND EUROPEAN STUDENTS |
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I already
have a JAA license, do I need to convert it in order
to build hours in Canada? |
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QUESTIONS SPECIFIC
FOR STUDENTS FROM CHINA |
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42. |
What is the
Integrated Commercial Pilot License (ICPL)? |
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How do I enroll? |
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Step 1 – Complete the online pre-screening form by
Clicking here. This can be quickly submitted online.
Canflight will then contact you (by phone or by
e-mail) to discuss your suitability for this program
and to provide application forms to suitable
candidates. Please note that students living in
countries with Canflight representatives will be
contacted by our nearest overseas office.
Step 2- Complete the application form and send it to
us along with the application fee of $250 Canadian
dollars.
Step 3- Letters of acceptance will be sent out after
receiving the completed application. These letters
will offer successful applicants a spot in our
program and include all the necessary documents and
instructions to request a student visa from the
Canadian Embassy/Consulate in your country.
Step 4- Submit an application for the student visa
using the documentation we have provided. Once the
visa is received, an additional deposit will be
required to reserve housing and transportation for
the year.
Then come to Canada and enjoy! |
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When are your start dates
and registration deadlines? |
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The start dates are as follows: |
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SEPTEMBER: Arrive and begin training between
September 1st and September 14th
(Application deadline is August 1st, 2007)
NOVEMBER 2007 : Arrive and begin training between
November 1st and November 14th
(Application deadline is September 15th, 2007)
MARCH 2008 (exact details to be announced)
JUNE 2008 (exact details to be announced)
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Please note: Students should allow a minimum of
two months to get the visa application prepared and
processed prior to departure. If a bank loan is
required, the bank loan must be approved prior to
submitting the application. |
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What are the minimum
requirements for admission? |
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Be able to read, write and speak English
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Be medically fit and pass a medical
exam
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Not possess a criminal record
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Be able to prove to immigration that
they have adequate financial resources to support
themselves throughout the program.
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Is the $250 application fee
refundable? |
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No, under normal circumstances,
this fee is collected as a commitment that a student
intends to attend our program. On our end, we are
putting in a great deal of effort in assessing your
application and mailing out personalized documents
which you will be taking to the Canadian visa office
for processing.
In the unlikely event that a student is unable to
attend due to a failed medical exam, a 75% refund
will be given (official documentation will be
required). If a student is denied their visa, a 50%
refund will be issued (official documentation will
be required).
*Note: currency is in Canadian Dollars |
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Will the $250 application
fee be credited to me upon arrival in Canada? |
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Yes, we will credit this amount to your flying
account upon arrival in Canada.
*Note: currency is in Canadian Dollars |
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What is the total cost of
the program? |
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In the “Program Cost” page, there
is a spreadsheet which clearly outlines the cost for
the 200-hour minimum requirement for earning a
commercial pilot license. Experience has shown that
students progress at their own pace and on average
may require a buffer of 20-30% extra in order to
complete their training. It is important that
students budget for this extra cost to avoid
unnecessary stress/financial delays while doing
their training.
In order to comfortably complete ones training and
also meet visa issuing requirements, students should
budget the following amount: |
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AVIATION EXPENSES
Flying Fees…………………………………$27,758 (see costs page)
Non Flying Aviation Expenses… $ 2,700 (see costs
page)
Taxes 7% ………………………………… $ 2,136
LIVING EXPENSES
Housing and daily transportation $7200
(shared room $600/month X 12)
Groceries / Personal items……..$2800 (estimated)
TOTAL EXPENSES…………… $42594 CANADIAN DOLLARS
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**please note, students will also require a
buffer of 20%. This amount may or may not be needed
but must be available to ensure students can
successfully complete the program without running
out of money. On the acceptance letter, this amount
will be added bringing the total to $51,112 Canadian
Dollars. |
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Students from India will follow a
syllabus with additional flight hours intended to
meet DGCA requirements. The Cost breakdown is as
follows: |
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AVIATION EXPENSES
Flying Fees…………………………………$29,048 (see costs page for
Indian students)
Non Flying Aviation Expenses… $ 2,700 (see costs
page)
Taxes 7% ………………………………… $ 2,222
LIVING EXPENSES
Housing and daily transportation $7200
(shared room $600/month X 12)
Groceries / Personal items…….. $2800 (estimated)
TOTAL EXPENSES…………… $43,970 CANADIAN DOLLARS |
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**please note, students will also require a buffer
of 20%. This amount may or may not be needed but
must be available to ensure students can
successfully complete the program without running
out of money. On the acceptance letter, this amount
will be added bringing the total to $52,764 Canadian
Dollars. |
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How long will it take? |
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| Flight training is different from
many academic programs because flight training in
the aircraft is done on a one-on-one basis and
students work at their own pace. This is essential
for safety as students must demonstrate proficiency
at each task before moving to the next level.
Experience has shown that a dedicated student should
expect the program to take 12 months and should also
expect a buffer of 20-30% extra time if required. |
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Can I complete the program
faster? |
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| Yes, you can. However, this depends
primarily upon the student. We can accommodate
students to work at whatever pace they can handle.
There are many factors which can accelerate the
process such as dedication, previous knowledge,
aptitude, and academic skill. We have had
outstanding students in the past who have finished
the program in significantly less time, however
these students are the exceptions and not the norm. |
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| We would like to remind you however that there is a
major academic component to this program and students
will be required to study at home. There is little
value in a student completing 200 hours of flight
training if the corresponding tests are not written.
For this reason, students must know that their
academic/ground school knowledge will affect their
progress just as much at their flight time/stick and
rudder skills. |
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Will the length of my
ground school (classroom studies) end up determining
how long it takes to complete the program? |
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No, ground studies in the classroom can all be
completed within the first 8 months of the program.
The primary factor in determining the program time
frame is the student’s ability to complete their
flight hours, pass their written tests, and pass
their flight tests. |
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What guarantees can you
give to help me complete your program on time and on
budget? |
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While we can not guarantee the performance of any
particular student, we can promise to have aircraft
and instructors available whenever students need
them. This is perhaps the most important promise a
flight school can make. |
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When an aircraft is not available due to falling
behind schedule or unexpected maintenance, this is
when the flight school’s resources will truly show.
Will it be a wasted day for the student who was
scheduled to fly that aircraft, or will the school
be able to quickly arrange for the student to take a
different airplane for their lesson? At Canflight we
have 22 aircraft and an instructor to student ratio
of 1:3 to ensure you make the most out of your time
with us. |
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Where can I apply for a
loan to help me pay for this program? |
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In most cases, international students apply for
loans in their home country. Governments and local
financial institutions often have special types of
loans available to students. At your request, we can
provide you with a list of financial institutions
from various countries which our international
students have used in the past to secure their bank
loans. |
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What information should I
take to the bank when requesting a loan? |
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Students should bring their letter of acceptance,
and their personal financial information. In some
cases, the bank may also wish to see a payment
schedule which we can provide upon request. It is
highly recommended to ask the bank which documents
they will expect to see prior to meeting with the
loan officer. |
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How much government tax
will I have to pay during your program? |
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The amount of tax charged changes depending on the
item.
On the flight training (including government fees,
aircraft fees, books, and ground school), taxes will
average approximately 7%.
On the housing and transportation, there is no tax.
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Will I need a medical exam? |
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| Yes, you will require a Class 1 medical exam and it is
recommended that it be done before investing any
significant amount of money in your flight training.
On rare occasions, even young pilots may learn that
they have medical restrictions due to issues such as
an irregular heart beat or colour blindness. |
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Will I require more than
one medical exam? |
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Yes, students who flight train in Canada will
require a Canadian Class 1 Aviation Medical Exam.
Students will also require a medical exam in their
home country in order to convert their Canadian
License after finishing the program. |
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When and where do I get a
Canadian medical exam done? |
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There are generally two choices for doing your
medical exam:
The first option is to do it before leaving for
Canada. Transport Canada has certified medical
examiners all over the world. A listing by country
is available on the Transport Canada Website:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/applications/cam/en/camsearch.asp?x_lang=e
The second option is to complete the medical exam
once arriving. This option is faster and easier (as
we will assist you). However, the main drawback is
that if the student is unsuccessful, they will have
already invested in a plane ticket.
In some cases, we can also arrange for an aviation
examiner certified by either the FAA (Federal
Aviation Authority – USA) or by the JAA (Joint
Aviation Authority – U.K. and Europe) to conduct
this exam in your home country.
**Indian Students – Please note that a completed
Class 1 Canadian Aviation Medical Exam is often
required by the Canadian Visa office in India. **
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Can I be a pilot if I wear
glasses? |
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Yes, you can. Airline pilots are permitted to wear
glasses in order to correct their vision to an
acceptable level. |
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Can I be a pilot if I have
laser vision correction? |
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Regulations regarding laser vision for pilots vary
depending on the procedure and are constantly under
review. In order to receive more information on this
subject, please discuss it with your Aviation
Medical Examiner. |
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Will I need a student visa? |
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Yes, it is required for all commercial pilot
training programs.
**Please note that students holding British or E.U.
passports may be exempt from needing a visa for a
short-term (under six months) time building program
– contact us for more details**
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Should I hire a lawyer to
assist me with the visa application process? |
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No, we have many years of experience training
foreign students and are well-versed in the student
visa application process for various countries.
We do not encourage students to hire any private
company to assist with their visa application as we
can easily guide any legitimate student through the
process on our own.
However, if an applicant lives in a Country covered
by the CEC Network, it is strongly suggested that
you use their services. This is especially important
for our students from India and China.
The CEC Network (Canadian Education Centre Network)
is a not-for-profit organization set up with the
support of the government of Canada. Their mandate
is to promote Canada as a destination for foreign
study. They will review any student’s application
for a nominal fee to ensure it has been completed
correctly in order to avoid delays.
More information will be included in your student
application documents. You may also wish to visit
the CEC Network website at
http://www.studycanada.ca/
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What can I do to speed up
the visa application process? |
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Your visa application process can be expedited by
taking the following measures |
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1) Apply for your bank loan as early as possible
(even before selecting a flight school if possible).
This is because students will have to be approved
for their loan prior to applying for their visa.
Students should apply for their loan from their
bank’s head office rather than at their local branch
as this has been known to also speed up the bank
loan process. |
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2) Submit your visa application along with the
electronic acceptance letter we send you rather than
waiting for the original copy of the letter to
arrive in the mail. (you only need the original upon
arrival in Canada). |
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3) Be prepared to prove to the Canadian Embassy that
you are serious about becoming a pilot. Try to
arrive with a Class 1 Canadian Medical Exam
completed (book your appointment with the doctor as
early as possible). If there are no Canadian
Aviation Medical Examiners in your country, try and
complete an aviation medical through your local
aviation authority. |
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Note: A Canadian aviation medical exam may also
help students bypass non-aviation medical tests
which are sometimes required for visitors to Canada. |
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4) Be prepared to show that you can pay for the
program in full. If you are taking out a bank loan,
apply for your loan early and try and have them
approved in time for your visa interview. If your
financial institution requires any special
documentation from us, notify us immediately. |
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What are my job and salary
prospects after graduating from your program? |
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Job prospects in the aviation industry vary greatly
between countries. During the past four years, job
prospects in Asia and the Middle East have been
lucrative and plentiful for qualified candidates.
Mandatory retirements of older pilots as well as
explosive growth in air travel have created many new
openings.
In terms of hiring policies, many countries would
prefer to have at least one citizen of their own
nationality in the cockpit of their aircraft. For
this reason, it is common to find most co-pilot
positions reserved for nationals such as yourself
who will return with one of the most respected pilot
licenses in the world.
In terms of the future outlook of this profession,
it has been made clear by many industry experts that
there will be a global pilot shortage in the near
future. This has already been demonstrated in
countries such as India and China where new airlines
are emerging faster than new pilots can be produced.
In some extreme cases, new aircraft have been
ordered, delivered, and then sit on the ground until
a qualified crew is available to fly them.
Pilot salaries will vary based on several factors
including: how large the airplane is, the position
the pilot holds (second officer, first officer or
captain), and years of seniority. However, almost
everyone will agree that being a pilot is a
lucrative and rewarding career which can pay above
average salaries and include many great benefits
which often include free air travel.
Students are encouraged to research their country’s
job market before undergoing training. Canflight
would like to remind students that no matter how
good their training is, it is only the student who
can successfully undergo an interview and secure a
good job after graduating.
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The following are a few resources which may help: |
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www.airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines.html -
Provides pay scales and hiring trends for many North
American Airlines. |
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www.rishworthaviation.com
A U.K. based headhunting firm which places
experienced pilots all over the world. |
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www.parcavitation.com
A Job search website for pilots which provides
salaries. |
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1186972.cms
An article in the Times of India discusses many
interesting aspects (including salaries) in the
pilot job market. |
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What is the weather like?
Will it be OK for flight training? |
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Canada is a very large country and is extremely
important to remember that the Waterloo Wellington
Flight Centre is located in the southern part of
Canada which has much milder weather than northern
Canada. The flight centre is a one-hour drive away
from New York State and experiences weather very
similar to New York City. During the summer, it is
very hot. During the spring and fall, the
temperatures are moderate, and during the winter the
temperature drops below zero degrees celcius and it
snows.
Not only are students able to train at our flight
school year round but this variety of weather also
helps to better prepare pilots for their career.
Of course, during a Canadian winter, there will be
10 or 15 days scattered throughout the season which
are not suitable for flying. But this is also the
case in warm climates as well where warm days often
result in poor visibility or thunderstorms which can
also easily cancel a training flight.
It is also important to remember that during these
10 or 15 days when a student is unable to fly, they
certainly will not be sitting around doing nothing.
Students will use these days to fly in our
simulators, studying for their tests, and attend
ground schools.
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Where will I eat my meals
while living in Canada? |
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Our experience has taught us that most international
students prefer to cook their meals rather than
purchase them. Not only do students get to cook the
food they are used to eating at home, they are also
able to save a significant amount of money by
purchasing their food at grocery stores rather than
restaurants.
Our residences are located in the city which is
walking distance to many shops and grocery stores.
Students will have access to a fully equipped
kitchen in their residence and be able to cook
whatever they like.
During lunchtime at the flight centre, students have
the option of bringing their own lunch or purchasing
a lunch at the airport. |
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Do I need health/travel
insurance? |
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Obtaining health/travel insurance while in Canada is
not legally required but it is highly recommended.
It should be purchased prior to leaving. If you are
unable to find a provider in your home country, send
us an e-mail at info@canflight.com and we can
provide you with a list of insurance companies. |
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Will I need a car? |
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No, a car is not recommended while training at the
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre due to the high
cost of insurance and the process of converting a
foreign driver's license.
We provide a daily shuttle service to the flight
centre and public transit within the city of
Waterloo is also available. |
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What does it take to be
successful in flight school? |
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There are several characteristics of successful
students which are:
01. A reasonable level of self-discipline to study
and work hard
02. A reasonable level of academic skill
03. The ability to ask questions and take
responsibility for one’s own learning
04. The ability to adapt quickly and be open to
changes and new challenges
05. The ability to accept constructive
criticism/feedback
06. Possess a passion for flying
07. Perseverance to deal with the challenges
involved in flight training
**It is also essential that students dedicate
adequate financial resources and sufficient time to
complete the program. Failure to do so often leads
to delays and unnecessary stress.
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What subjects will I study
in the ground school throughout my training? |
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The following is an overview of the major ground
school subjects and a sample of what is discussed in
each topic.
Meteorology e.g.: frontal systems, icing, air
stability, reading/interpreting weather data
Air Law e.g.: airspace classes/speed limits,
licensing requirements, reporting procedures
Human Factors e.g.: effects of medication,
oxygen/hypoxia, disorientation, stress/illness
Aircraft Systems e.g.: magnetos, redundancy, control
surfaces, and vacuum systems
Airmanship e.g.: airport operations, radio
communication, fueling, and recording defects
Navigation e.g.: map reading, flight planning,
altimetry, wind correction techniques
Instruments e.g.: airways/air routes, holds and
approach techniques, reliability and limitations of
navigation aids, minimum safe altitudes.
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Is there any studying I can
do while waiting for your program to start? |
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Yes, students will have several weeks between the
time they sign up for their flight training program
and the time the program actually starts. We suggest
making the most of this period by doing some
pre-reading and we will be happy to advise you on
what is best to study depending on how much time you
are able to commit. We have many resources available
including recommended websites and printed materials
which can be mailed out.
For more information, feel free to contact us at
info@canflight.com or click on this link to see
our pre-departure study guide.
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What is an instrument
approach? |
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An instrument approach is the process of beginning a
landing without being able to visually see the
runway due to weather conditions such fog, smog,
haze, clouds, etc. In order to land, the pilot must
rely solely on the instruments inside the plane to
safely guide the plane down near the ground. There
are several different systems available to assist
pilots in landing the plane using their instruments
– an airline pilot must be highly proficient with
all of them. |
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Which types of instrument
approaches do you have available at the Waterloo
Wellington Flight Centre? |
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At the Waterloo Wellington flight centre we have all
the major instrument approaches right at our
airport. These include ILS, NDB, VOR/DME and GPS.
*By having all of these approaches on site, pilots
can save a significant amount of money by not having
to fly to other airports to practice approaches.
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Do I get a certificate upon
completion? |
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Yes. In addition to your licenses issued by
Transport Canada, students will be issued a
Certificate of Completion at convocation. |
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Can I make modifications to
your curriculum to better suit my needs? |
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Yes. The syllabus shown on this website are simply
proposed training plans designed to meet licensing
requirements of Canada and several other foreign
countries. They can be easily changed upon request
by the student. |
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How will I learn to fly the
large aircraft used by the airlines when I graduate? |
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Pilot training done at our flight school is called
“ab initio” training and is designed to take a pilot
who new pilot to the commercial pilot license level.
Your new commercial pilots license will have
restrictions on it which will require additional
training before flying any heavy aircraft, however,
it is still an essential requirement for applying
for a job with an airline.
When a new commercial pilot is hired by an airline,
they will usually have to do a “Type Rating”. A type
rating is specialized training program which is
highly regulated to ensure that a pilot is
competent/proficient to operate their aircraft. Type
ratings are specific for each make and model of
heavy aircraft and therefore students generally must
wait until they are hired by a specific airline and
selected to fly a specific type of aircraft before
preparing for their “Type Rating”.
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What type of airplane
ticket should I purchase? |
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It is understandable that most students will aim to
purchase a ticket for the lowest possible price
however, it is critical not to overlook the
restrictions and details. Generally the least
expensive tickets have the most restrictions which
can include limitations on baggage allowances,
return dates, date changes, refunds for unused
tickets, and more.
If students choose to purchase an “open ticket”
(this means there is no specific return date), it is
important to consider how long it is valid for. If
you are in Canada for 12 and a half months and your
ticket must be used within 12 months, it will not do
any good (unless the unused half is refundable).
Please discuss these issues with your travel agent
carefully and make a well educated decision.
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Yes, it can and according to the excerpt from the
Department of General and Civil Aviation file
3/1/91-AIS, the conversion is a straight forward
4-step process.
DGCA AIC File No.3/1/91-AIS) states:
Effective April 1st, 1992, the pilots holding
licenses issued by the competent authorities of
other countries shall meet the following
requirements for conversion of their foreign
licenses to corresponding Indian licenses:
1) Pass written examination in the following
subjects in accordance with the syllabus prescribed
by the Director General of Civil Aviation:
a) Air regulations b) Navigation, Flight Planning
and Meteorology (composite Paper)
2) Pass Practical Test in Morse code (Reception -
Aural) at the rate of 8 words per minute for
commercial Pilot’s Licence, Instrument Rating and
Senior Commercial Pilot’s Licence/Airlines Transport
Pilot’s Licence.
3) Shall be in possession of a current Certificate
of Proficiency for operation of Radio Telephony
apparatus on board an aircraft as issued by the
Ministry of Transport and Communications under the
Indian Wireless Telegraphy Rules, 1954. (Students
will be able to transfer this license from Canada)
4) Shall demonstrate his competency to the
satisfaction of the DGCA approved Examiner by
undergoing a Skill Test by Day and Night. The
candidate shall also undergo Oral Test with the
Examiner in various aviation subjects including
Navigation Meteorology, Aircraft & Engine and
Instruments, and performance wherever applicable
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Can a RT (Radio Telephony)
license issued in Canada be converted to an Indian
RT License? |
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Yes, it can. As Canada and India are both
commonwealth countries, you RT license from Canada
is transferable back to India |
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Do I need my 10+2 in math
and physics? |
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The requirement of having a 10 + 2 in math and
physics is a requirement of the Indian Government
and not of the Canadian Government. However there is
little reason to undergo pilot training in Canada
without it as an Indian student will not be able to
convert their Canadian License to an Indian license
when they are done. The Canadian visa office may
also be reluctant to issue the student a visa
considering they will be unable to return home and
work in their country as a pilot afterwards. |
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What should I bring to
Canada? |
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As
general merchandise is usually less expensive in
India than in Canada, it is recommended that you
bring as much clothing and personal belongings from
home as possible. When purchasing your plane
ticket, discuss the baggage allowance with your
travel agent carefully as some airlines will permit
only one large piece of baggage and others will
allow for two.
In
terms of specific items to pack, be sure to include
light clothing for the summer and warm clothing for
the winter. While in the airplane, students are
expected to wear closed shoes (no sandals), and
appropriate clothing for the weather conditions of
the season.
If
students wear prescription glasses, they will be
required to have an extra pair on board the aircraft
at all times. It is also advisable to purchase a
pair of prescription sunglasses while in India as it
will probably be cheaper than doing so in Canada.
For those who do not wear prescription glasses, it
is recommended that you bring with at least one pair
of non-prescription sunglasses.
Some other items which you will require that may be
cheaper to purchase in India are:
Notebooks, pens and highlighters
A
digital watch which shows the seconds
A
simple calculator which has a square root function
**Please note that computers and other I.T./high
tech products are often cheaper to purchase in
Canada than in India.
**Indian students may wish to bring their mobile
phone and attempt to activate it in Canada. A
quadband phone may be required.
**Phone calls using Skype can be made from India to
a Canadian landline or mobile phone for
approximately 1 rupee per minute. |
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Do you have any job
interview arrangements for Indian Students? |
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Yes, we do. During our last visit to India, we met
with executives from both Kingfisher and Air Deccan.
We established a referral agreement where we will
send our top Indian graduates to them for an
interview. |
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license, do I need to convert it in order to build
hours in Canada? |
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No, a conversion is not required (nor is a visa
required for stays of less than 6 months). In
Canada, there is a simplified process for allowing
students to use their foreign pilot's license for
the purpose of time building/flight training called
a foreign license validation. The benefit of a
foreign license validation is that students can fly
in Canada and the United States with their foreign
license for up to one year without having to undergo
a formal license conversion process. For more
information on foreign license validation, e-mail
Sean at
sean@canflight.com.
The following is an excerpt from the Civil Aviation
Authority Publication found at
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/LASORS.PDF
“The holder of a current and valid PPL issued by an
ICAO contracting State (not being a JAA Member
State), … is credited the JAR-FCL PPL flying
training/experience requirements, except the PPL(A)
skill test.”
If your pilot-in-command experience is less than 100
hours you must pass all 7 JAA theory exams,
including the radio operators (FRTOL) exam. You must
pass the PPL flight test.
If you have more than 100 hours of pilot-in-command
flight time you need to only write the Human
Performance and Limitations exam, the Air Law exam,
and the FRTOL exam. You must pass the PPL flight
test.
“All hours must be properly logged and certified by
the chief flying instructor. Applicants must ensure
that each individual exercise requirement is met in
full.”
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What is the Integrated
Commercial Pilot License (ICPL)? |
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The Integrated Commercial Pilot License (ICPL) is a
program which is ideal for Chinese students as it
better prepares students to meet Civil Aviation
Authority of China (CAAC) license conversion
requirements. This takes students through all
licenses and ratings as a single program as opposed
to a modular program. This program is different from
the other program described in the website includes
approximately 400 hours of ground school and it
takes 16 months to complete. This format of training
is highly structured rather than self paced.
The ICPL program has begun accepting applications
for the September 2008 intake. |
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