Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate
The Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate at 91̽»¨ is a 30-credit program designed for those seeking a dynamic career in the helicopter industry. Students complete 15 academic credits through 91̽»¨, developing strong foundations in business, communication, and aviation-related studies that complement their technical flight skills. The remaining 15 credits are earned through flight training with any Transport Canada–approved helicopter training provider, giving students flexibility to select the school that best fits their goals. This combination of academic learning and professional flight experience prepares graduates to enter the workforce with both the practical expertise and business insight needed to excel as commercial helicopter pilots.
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- Kelowna
Legend:
- Full program offered
- Partial program offered
Credential
Certificate
Delivery options
Full-Time
Tuition and fees
2024-25: ~$83,000 (two semesters plus 12 academic credits)
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This program is student loan eligible. View Financial Aid & Awards
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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 Helicopter Certificate which gives you the business skills you need to grow your career.
The Commercial Helicopter Certificate consists of two separate areas of study: aviation and flight training courses, and academic courses. The Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence is completed through any Transport Canada certified flight training provider and accepted by 91̽»¨ towards the Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate. The academic portion of the program is completed at 91̽»¨ and consists of five 3-credit courses which can be taken before, during or after the Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence.
By blending commercial helicopter pilot training skills with business administration skills, graduates will enter the industry with more advanced education than that of a general pilot and be prepared to advance their professionalism within future career positions.
This program has not been scheduled. Contact askoc@okanagan.bc.ca for more information.
Admission requirements
- B.C. secondary school graduation (or equivalent).
- English 12 or .
- Math requirement:
- 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
- A minimum of 50% in any of:
- 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
Notes:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Required Academic Courses
Successful completion of the required courses as listed in the program outline with a minimum graduating grade average of 60% and official evidence of Transport Canada Commercial Helicopter Pilot License.
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