Pilot training in Canada

Become a Pilot in Canada

Canada's bilingual aviation environment and diverse geography — from Arctic to Pacific — produce versatile pilots. Transport Canada regulations are well-regarded internationally.

Authority
Transport Canada
Language
English/French
PPL avg cost
C$12,000 - C$19,000
ATPL / CPL avg cost
C$80,000 - C$130,000

Pilot demand

Very High — significant pilot shortage across all sectors

Top training cities

TorontoVancouverCalgaryMontreal

Major airlines hiring

  • • Air Canada
  • • WestJet
  • • Porter Airlines

Why train in Canada

  • ✓Cold-weather and bush flying experience
  • ✓Bilingual environment
  • ✓Proximity to US aviation market
  • ✓Strong regional airline network

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