Commercial Aviation Diploma
The Commercial Aviation Diploma at 91̽»¨ is a 60-credit program designed to prepare students for exciting careers in the aviation industry by combining academic business foundations with professional flight training. Students complete 30 academic credits through 91̽»¨, gaining essential knowledge in areas such as management, accounting, economics, and communications. The remaining 30 credits are earned through flight training completed with any Transport Canada–approved provider, allowing students flexibility to choose the training school that best meets their needs. This balanced approach ensures graduates are equipped with both the technical skills to fly and the business acumen to succeed in aviation management, operations, and related fields.
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- Kelowna
- Vernon
- Penticton
- Salmon Arm
Legend:
- Full program offered
- Partial program offered
Credential
Diploma
Delivery options
Full-Time
Tuition and fees
2024-2025: ~$93,000 - Additional for those without a PPL (Private Pilot License)
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This program is student loan eligible. View Financial Aid & Awards
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September start (students must already have PPL):
Year 1: $48,446.40 ($24,223.20 per semester)
Year 2: $44,235.40 ($22,117.70 per semester)
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Fees may change substantially and more than once in a given academic year due to the significant volatility of the aviation related cost components beyond control
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Tuition fees for the flying portion are dependent on the number of hours required to complete the flying and training requirements.
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These fees above do not include the tuition for the required 8 Business Administration courses. See Detailed domestic tuition and fees information here.
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.
These fees above do not include fees and costs included but not limited to Activity fee, Health & Dental, Student Association fee, Education Technology fee, Development fee, as well as books and other pre-flight or in-flight tools, Transport Canada Exams and Flight Tests, Aviation Medicals, and no-show fees or other monetary penalties.
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.
Program details
Successful pilots and business professionals share many qualities. They excel in communication, create strategic plans for success, evaluate situations, and anticipate changes. Elevate your passion for aviation with 91̽»¨'s Commercial Aviation Diploma (CAD) which gives you the business skills you need to grow your career.
The Commercial Aviation Diploma (CAD) consists of two separate areas of study: aviation and flight training courses, and academic courses. The Commercial Pilot Licence is completed through any Transport Canada certified flight training provider and accepted by 91̽»¨ towards the Commercial Aviation Diploma. Note that a Private Pilot Licence is a prerequisite to the Commercial Pilot Licence. The academic portion of the program is completed at 91̽»¨ and consists of ten 3-credit courses which can be taken before, during or after the Commercial Pilot Licence.
Graduates are employed as pilots with charter companies, regional carriers and private corporations. Their business administration skills can open doors to roles like airport administrator or operations manager and upon attaining sufficient flying hours, graduates will also have pilot job opportunities with major airline companies.
Students starting in the fall require a private pilot license to enter the program.
| Campus | Start date |
|---|---|
| Kelowna | Jan. 05, 2026 |
| Kelowna | Sep. 08, 2026 |
| Kelowna | Jan. 04, 2027 |
| Penticton | Sep. 08, 2026 |
| Salmon Arm | Sep. 08, 2026 |
| Vernon | Sep. 08, 2026 |
Admission requirements
Regular Applicants
- B.C. secondary school graduation (or equivalent).
- English 12 or .
- Math requirement:
- A minimum of 50% in any of:
- Pre-calculus Grade 11
- Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11
- Principles of Mathematics 11
- Applications of Mathematics 11
- Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11
- Apprenticeship Mathematics 11
- Adult Basic Education MATH 011
- Adult Basic Education MATH 080
- Adult Basic Education MATH 084 and MATH 085
- Adult Basic Education IALG 011
- Or a minimum score of 16/25 on the 91̽»¨ Mathematics Diagnostic Test.
Mature Applicants
- Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of full-time secondary study for at least one year.
- Secondary graduation will be waived for mature applicants.
- Mature applicants must meet the English and Mathematics requirements.
Qualifying status:
- Applicants who have not satisfied the specific English and/or math entrance requirements may be granted admission to and be allowed to remain enrolled in the business program as qualifying students subject to the availability of space after the admission and registration of qualified applicants.
- Qualifying students may concurrently register in a maximum of three first-year business courses, any three for which they satisfy the prerequisites.
- Qualifying first-year business students will not be considered to be continuing students and will, therefore, be allowed to continue in the program after the qualifying year only if all outstanding course entrance requirements have been successfully completed.
- A personal laptop is required. See the program for computer specifications.
Program outline
Program Outline
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Required Academic Courses
Notes
Successful completion of the required courses as listed in the program outline with a minimum graduating grade average of 60% and official evidence of a Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence.
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