airline cadet programs canada

ADVANCE FLYING ACADEMY

Airline Cadet Pilot Programs in Canada

Canada has several Cadet Pilot Programs offered by airlines and flight schools. Some programs provide direct airline pathways, while others require pilots to gain experience before joining a major airline.

1. Air Canada Pilot Pathway Program

Type: Self-funded
Pathway: Jazz Aviation → Air Canada
Training: Partnered with Canadian flight schools
Eligibility: Canadian citizens or permanent residents College/university education preferred Class 1 Medical Certificate
Job Guarantee: Yes, after flight experience with Jazz Aviation

2. WestJet Cadet Program (Not Regularly Open, Check for Updates)

Type: Self-funded (with financing options)
Pathway: WestJet Encore → WestJet
Training: Partner flight schools (CAE, Mount Royal University, Seneca College)
Eligibility: Canadian citizens or permanent residents College/university education preferred Class 1 Medical Certificate
Job Guarantee: Yes, upon successful completion

3. Porter Airlines Pilot Pathway Program

Type: Self-funded
Pathway: Porter FBO → Porter Airlines First Officer
Training: Canadian flight schools (Seneca College, Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre)
Eligibility: Canadian citizens or permanent residents CPL with Multi-Engine & Instrument Rating required Class 1 Medical Certificate
Job Guarantee: Yes, after gaining required flight hours

4. Jazz Aviation Pathways Program (Jazz APP)

Type: Self-funded (training through partner colleges)
Pathway: Flight school → Jazz Aviation → Air Canada
Training: Partner schools (Seneca College, Mount Royal University, Sault College, Moncton Flight College, etc.)
Eligibility: Enrolled in a partner flight school CPL with Multi-Engine & Instrument Rating Class 1 Medical Certificate
Job Guarantee: Yes, with Jazz Aviation before Air Canada

5. Sunwing Cadet Program (Occasionally Open)

Type: Self-funded
Pathway: Partner flight school → Sunwing Airlines
Training: In partnership with Canadian flight schools
Eligibility: Canadian citizens or permanent residents CPL with Multi-Engine & Instrument Rating Class 1 Medical Certificate
Job Guarantee: Yes, for selected candidates

Top Flight Schools in Canada with Airline Pathways

If you do not qualify for a cadet program, you can train at Canadian flight schools that have airline connections:

Seneca College – Partnered with Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, and Porter
Moncton Flight College – One of the largest flight schools in Canada
Sault College Aviation – Works with Jazz Aviation and other airlines
Brampton Flight Centre – Offers CPL and ATPL training
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre – Provides direct airline pathways

General Requirements for Most Cadet Programs in Canada

Age: 18+ years
Education: High school diploma (college/university preferred)
English Proficiency: ICAO Level 4 or higher (TOEFL/IELTS for non-native speakers)
Medical: Transport Canada Class 1 Medical Certificate
Flight Training: CPL with Multi-Engine & Instrument Rating

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