Combine Your Flight Training with A Series of Academic Courses
College Pathway Programs for International Students
Due to limited Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) allocations, international students may consider enrolling in an approved college program in partnership with our flight training.
Under these pathways, students are admitted through a Canadian public post-secondary institution and complete academic coursework toward a diploma or degree, while completing their professional flight training with Pacific Professional Flight Centre at Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB).
This structure allows students to pursue both academic credentials and professional pilot training within a coordinated framework.
Students may choose between the following partner institutions:
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) – Business Diploma (Aviation)
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a public university in British Columbia offering a Business Diploma with an aviation focus. This pathway combines aviation training with business education, which may benefit students interested in airline management, aviation operations, or entrepreneurship within the aviation industry.
The flight training portion (Private Pilot License and Commercial Pilot License) of the program is completed at a flight school of your choice. 30 credits will be applied in recognition of Transport Canada licences:
- Private Pilot Licence (PPL) (6 credits)
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) (24 credits)
Once these licences and ratings are obtained, you will receive academic credit toward your UFV Business Diploma. You may complete your flight certifications before, during, or after your business coursework.
Key Highlights
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Public university (Designated Learning Institution)
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Business-focused aviation diploma
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Broader career flexibility (aviation + business)
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Co-op semester(s) provide paid career-related work experience
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Private and Commercial Pilot License are recognized as academic credits
- International students only need to apply for one study permit under UFV
Additional Information
- For more information on academic portion’s admission requirements, intake dates and more, please visit UFV’s Business Diploma’s Program Page.
- For flight training portion, please feel free to contact us for more information.
Apply Now
Please visit UFV’s How-to-Apply page to start the application process.
Douglas College – Associate of Arts for Future Professional Pilots
Professional Flight Centre has partnered with Douglas College to offer the Associate of Arts for Future Professional Pilots program. In addition to flight training, you’ll take courses that are university-transferable and are relevant to the aviation industry, such as geography courses relating to climate and weather, as well as psychology and business courses.
Douglas College provides the academic instruction leading to the Associate of Arts Degree, while the Professional Flight Centre provides the ground and flying instruction, offering enough flight experience to allow you to obtain a Commercial Pilot License and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating.
Key Highlights
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Public college (Designated Learning Institution)
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Arts-focused aviation associate degree
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Up to 7 years to complete graduation requirements
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Integrated academic and aviation pathway
- University transferrable credits
Additional Information
- For more information on academic portion’s admission requirements, intake dates and more, please visit Douglas College’s Program Page.
- For flight training portion, please feel free to contact us for more information.
Apply Now
Please visit Future Professional Pilots Program Page to start the application process.