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The Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot (Rotary-Wing) Diploma is operated by BCIT, Pacific Flying Club, and Chinook Helicopters Ltd. who have combined their resources to offer a unique training opportunity if you wish to become commercial rotary-wing pilots. This fully integrated program brings fixed and rotary-wing flight training together with industry-focused academic training to provide learners with a strong set of aviation industry skills and knowledge. You will complete flight training required to qualify for a fixed wing Private Pilot Licence (PPL) in the first two terms of study then proceed to the rotary-wing Commercial Pilot Licence training, all in concert with an aviation Diploma.

Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot (Rotary-Wing Option): Diploma

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Note:

Transport Canada currently requires proof of vaccination for visitors and workers at many airports in British Columbia. This applies to all students who require access to these airports, including Airline and Flight Operations students who land or obtain fuel at designated airports.



Competitive Entry: Two-step process

Preference will be given to applicants with:

 grades above the minimum
Requirements completed within the last five years
Related experience*
Additional post-secondary  courses*

*Applicants with preferred  are to submit transcripts and supporting documentation with their online application.

Step 1: Meet the following 

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
English Studies 12 (67%) or
English First Peoples 12 (67%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution or
BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment (for applicants who have two years of education in an English-speaking country only).
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Math: one of the following:
Pre-Calculus 11 (50%) or
Foundations of Math 11 (50%) or
Workplace Math 11 (60%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment

BCIT Abstract Reasoning Trades Entry Assessment

BCIT Mechanical Reasoning Trades Entry Assessment

Transport Canada Category One or Three Aviation Medical

Valid passport and/or documentation allowing entry into the United States of America is required.

Complete the following form for submission with your online application:
Mandatory Applicant Questionnaire : This form will be used with other  in the competitive selection for the program.



Step 2: Requirements for selected applicants

All complete applications will be reviewed by the program and shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the following:

Multiple Mini Interview Process (MMI)

During this process, applicants will be assessed for their suitability for this profession. Final selection into the program will be based on the results of the MMI assessment.

Note: Interviews are usually held the third week of January.

In order to prepare for their interview, applicants are advised to conduct their own research on the profession. Admission is competitive and will be offered to the most qualified applicants.

Validation of previous Private Pilot Licence (PPL) flying time

Candidates that hold a full or partial Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or full Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP) may be eligible for an exemption from a portion of their flying time.

Exemptions from flying time are subject to the following conditions:

1. You may apply for credit if you have a full and valid PPL, a full RPP, or if you have completed a PPL flight or written test.
2. Your exemption will be determined for flight training and licensing courses in Term 1 and 2 only.
3. If granted credit, you will still need to complete a minimum of 20 hours of flight training and a mock flight test with a designated flight test examiner
4. The maximum flying time you can be credited is 45 hours.

All exemption assessments will be evaluated on an individualized basis by the program selection committee.

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

Academic Admission Requirement



It is strongly recommended that all applicants attend an Airline and Flight Operation Information Session prior to applying for this program.
A driver's licence valid in BC is an asset.
A good understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) computer software is highly recommended.
Applicants should also take a familiarization flight at any flying school that offers them.

Admission Advice

Applications are accepted from June to January.		
		
We recommend that you apply early. All supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline.		

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