Overview

The Commercial Pilot programme from Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides a strong foundation in the basic principles of aviation. You’ll alternate ground school training sessions at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon Campus, Koyl Ave. with actual flying experience at a Saskatchewan flight school, with advantages including low congestion and many hours of sunshine every year!You’ll learn about:

theory of flight
aircraft Engines, airframes, and systems
electronic theory
flight operations
Canadian aviation regulations
aviation business, cultural awareness, mathematics, physics and communication
crew resource management and human factors
meteorology
navigation

multi Engine & Instrument Flying

Career prospects

Commercial aviation is expanding. There are job opportunities for qualified commercial pilots with charter and scheduled airlines, large corporations, courier companies, commuter airlines, flight schools, crop sprayers, aerial photography and survey companies, airline and airport administration and more. Your first job will probably be in a ground position with a smaller operator, where you’ll be expected to demonstrate commitment and professionalism as you work your way into flying positions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Private Pilot License Training
Solo and Dual Flying
Ground School Theory and Application
Instruments, Navigation, and Preparation for Flight Test
Navigation
Meteorology
Flight Operations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 17 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saskatoon, Canada

Disciplines

Aviation Studies View 30 other Bachelors in Aviation Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grade 12

Category 1 Medical Certificate from a Transport Canada approved medical examiner; (it can take up to two months to receive this certificate; you may wish to plan your application to the program accordingly

Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 20 and Foundations of Mathematics 30 are recommended
Applicants who possess a valid Private Pilot License - Aeroplane issued by Transport Canada at the time of application will be granted transfer credit for the following courses: FLGT 100, FLGT 101, FLGT 102, FLGT 103 and FLGT 104 for the next September intake.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37600 CAD / year

≈ 37600 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

27330 CAD / year

≈ 27330 CAD / year

Additional Details

Nationals Year two - $52,140

Living costs

Saskatoon

Canada

1279 - 1865 CAD / month

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