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Our Program

The Canadore College Pilot Preparedness program provides students with all the necessary operational tools to allow our pilot graduates to excel and become highly employable in the aviation industry, or to just provide priceless life skills for those who wish to expand their horizons.

A variety of additional operational training subjects provide the students with a balanced ground school training program. Successful applicants enrolled in our Canadore College program will be participating in strenuous physical activities such as helicopter log pad construction, chain saw operation, underwater egress, winter survival program and winter aircraft operations. Graduates from the program will receive a Canadore College Pilot Preparedness Certificate, and those in the flight training programs will receive a Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence as well as numerous industry-recognized certificates. If this sounds like something you would benefit from as a member of the aviation industry, or just as a curious person looking to learn new skills and gain, reach out to us today to join the team!

Program Capacity 15 students maximum

Program Length 9 months

Start Date September of each year

End Date Scheduled for completion at the end of May. The program length may vary between students in order to meet all the requirements for completion – remember, this program is contingent on the weather!

What our clients say

The entire program prepared me for a job in the industry, especially the flying scenarios which were a great way to simulate the real world of helicopter work. For me flying comes more naturally than the coursework but with Helicopters Canada, every aspect of the program was fun and rewarding!

Dustin Rickard, Graduate

As a maintenance student at Canadore, I made the switch to their flight training program (through Essential Helicopters, now Helicopters Canada). The staff and students at Helicopters Canada provided both the resources of the college campus and class structure. Not only was the training unique and often exhilarating, it has been incredibly beneficial, giving me a competitive advantage and widening my job prospects.

Andrew DeMarco, Graduate

Helicopters Canada and Canadore College was the experience of a lifetime! The extra courses offered like winter survival, chainsaw safety, underwater egress, and first aid provided real world experiences. We got to experience some of what we might see in the field and gained valuable insight to some of the people we might meet in the industry.

Jim Harnett, Graduate

The Helicopters Canada (formerly Essential Helicopters)/Canadore College Commercial Helicopter program is in a class of its own. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The program covers all aspects of helicopter operation and left me feeling confident and excited for my new career in aviation!

Blair Platt, Graduate

Becoming a pilot has been a lifelong dream for me and Helicopters Canada (formerly Essential Helicopters) has made that dream come true. It has been an exciting school year and it’s been great to learn from such fun and passionate people. An education here is second to none. Thank you Helicopters Canada team!

Evan Redka, Graduate