Information for Indian Students

We came to india during the first week of March to meet with

the indian aviation community and prospective students

next course starts june 1st at our sister school, canadian flight academy

Email now to inquire for details in time to start training June 1st!

Namaste

Breaking news! Train now and be ready!

An article in The Times of India Economic Times suggests that Indian airlines will start a new hiring wave next year.

See The Economic Times for the full article

An exciting career awaits you as an airline pilot. Enjoy a great opportunity to train in Canada, a world leader in aviation.

Toronto Airways is located in Toronto, Canada. We have been in the Flight Training business for over 45 years. We operate under Transport Canada Operating Certificate #8518.

We specialize in airline pilot training for students from India. You obtain the highly respected Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence, and can then convert that to an Indian Commercial Licence when you return home. We can provide you with a special ground school to prepare you for the written Indian exams.

You train in the type of aircraft recognized by the DGCA - C-172 or C-152 so there is no difficultyconverting your licence when you return home.

You also have the choice of flying either at Toronto Airways in Markham (a suburb of Toronto), or at our sister school, Canadian Flight Academy, located in Oshawa. Oshawa is a smaller city located about 30 miles east of Markham.

We understand that arriving in a strange country can be difficult, so we will meet you at the airport and help you get settled when you arrive.

There are many Indian pilots who hold only a commercial pilot licence and find it difficult to get employment in current conditions. While these will no doubt improve, we recommend that you should try to increase your qualifications to be more competitive when you return home. To help you be more competitive we offer a Jet Transition Course and can even arrange Type Rating Training if you wish. Another route is to obtain a Flight Instructor Rating and teach in Canada before returning to India.

Click here to email us your contact details so you can receive more information.

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The path to a Commercial Pilot Licence

Medical requirements

The issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence is dependant on the candidate passing a Class One Aviation Medical. This medical includes a general physical examination, plus eyesight and hearing tests.

Because an entire career depends on passing this medical, it is generally wise to undertake the examination prior to commencing training. When you email us, ask for a list of doctors in your area who can conduct Canadian medicals.

The training for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) follows a similar path, regardless of whether the training is conducted full time or part time.

The first stage is to obtain a Private Pilot Licence. This licence allows pilots to carry passengers with them, but not for hire or reward - Private Pilots cannot be paid for their flying.

The Private Licence will generally be achieved with around 60 to 65 hours of flight time, and also involves three written examinations. A flight test is conducted prior to the issue of the licence.

After a Private Pilot Licence, trainees need to build their experience while developing their skills to the level required for the issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence. The Commercial Licence is issued after the candidate has achieved 200 hours flying experience, passed a written examination and a flight test.

The night rating is included as part of the Commercial Licence. Candidates who are not planning to complete the Commercial Licence can obtain a Night Rating separately if desired.

At this point candidates are qualified to be paid for their flying. However Commercial Pilots who do not also hold an Instrument Rating can only fly in reasonably fair "VFR" (Visual Flight Rules) weather. Candidates who have not completed a multi-engine rating are limited to flying single engine airplanes.

These limitations are significant for a CPL holder, so most CPL trainees will undertake training for a Multi Rating and an Instrument Rating. These ratings allow them to fly more sophisticated aircraft in poorer weather.

Training for the Multi Rating and the Instrument Rating can be partially combined with training for the Commercial Licence.

After completion of this additional training the new Commercial Pilot is in a much more employable situation, and is able to pursue jobs in air charter and air freight operations.

The CPL holder can also train to become a Flying Instructor - probably the best way to obtain that first job in the aviation industry. Training to be an Instructor also increases flying skills, as an Instructor must be able to demonstrate all flying manoeuvres to a high standard.

What do the airlines require?

The following is provided as a guide.

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 10 + 2 with Physics and Math
• Commercial Pilot Licence.
• Multi Engine endorsement.
• Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating.
• Experience requirements vary by airline

Important considerations

The way you undertake training for a Commercial Pilot Licence has a huge bearing on what your career prospects are in the long term. Unfortunately, many people make the wrong decisions at the beginning of their training and the result is a lost opportunity for an aviation career.

There are some fundamental considerations that need to be of primary concern when making your decision:

Age: The airlines will generally be looking at taking on flight crew at the earliest possible age, generally 18 years. The reason for this is that there are significant costs incurred by the airlines in training you, so they need the longest return of service that you can give them prior to retiring. This allows them to recover the training costs they have invested in you. For this reason you should avoid any delays in getting to a position where you can be applying for a flight crew position.

Experience: The most important factor considered when someone applies for a job with an airline is his or her flying experience. It is the one qualification that all aviation jobs are centered around, and it is therefore the most important qualification you need to obtain.

It is crucial that you obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence and other qualifications without much delay, and then start working in the industry to build up your experience.

Qualifications: The main qualification for employment as a pilot is the Commercial Pilot Licence.

Summary

From the above, it can be seen that the preferred path to follow for a career Professional Pilot is one that has the following characteristics:

• Diploma qualification if possible, or professional course of study.
• Study period is no more than 12 to 15 months to be qualified and employable, unless an Instructor Rating is involved.
• Involves a wide range of experiences for the trainee, including multi engine simulator training, and high performance aircraft training.
• Provides a clear path into employment in General Aviation to build up flying experience. Typically in Canada this means a Flight Instructor Rating. For your convenience, details on obtaining an Instructor Rating are included here.

Instructor Rating

This rating allows you to teach others to fly. For many aspiring airline pilots it is their first job as a commercial pilot. Each flight instructing hour counts as Pilot in Command time. With diligent study you can complete this rating in about 3 months.

Privileges

Instruct students from beginners through to commercial pilot candidates under the supervision of a Class 1 or Class 2 instructor.

Requirements

• Commercial Pilot Licence
• 25 hours minimum Ground School
• Written exam with a pass mark of 70%
• 30 hours dual with a Class I Instructor
• Practical flight test

Minimum Cost

Notes

• Times and costs are based on Transport Canada minimum times outlined in the Canadian Air Regulations (CARs 421).
• Actual costs vary with individual student progress.
• Ground school costs can be reduced if done in a group setting
• Prices subject to change without notice

Prices effective April, 2007

General

All training provided by Toronto Airways is of the highest quality, and the formal structure of our courses provides a learning process with precisely defined goals throughout.

A candidate is trained with a small group of other students at the same level of experience and at the same time will interact with students at varying levels in other courses. This provides a wealth of information and provides a more stimulating learning environment.

Toronto Airways maintains a real emphasis on the quality of training and personal attention. At Toronto Airways the Chief Flying Instructor is continually in contact with all instructors, and closely monitors the progress of students, as well as the standards being achieved.

While the learning environment at Toronto Airways promotes the highest standards of professionalism, it is also an enjoyable place to study. Class sizes are kept small, with each student receiving personal tuition. Interaction with other Toronto Airways students is a vital part of the learning process for a professional pilot who will have to deal with many different people as their passengers. Toronto Airways has a reputation for quality training, while retaining a pleasant atmosphere that is also enjoyed by our full-time students. All students are welcome to join the Buttonville Flying Club, which organizes fly away trips, competition days and other social events for licensed and student pilots.

Toronto Airways facilities are unequalled with comfortable training facilities, a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, plus a flight simulator in-house.

Student Accommodation

Markham Campus (Toronto Airways)

Convenient accommodation is available in Toronto Airways' new student housing facility. Prices for rooms start at $400.00 double and $650.00 single.

Accommodation price includes shared kitchen, bath, living room and laundry facilities

The student house is just steps from the airport so no car is necessary. Public transit is at the door and local shopping is just across the street. A large shopping mall is 5 minutes away by direct bus.

Spaces are limited and are on a first-come first-serve basis. If you are interested please contact John Davis

Oshawa Campus (Canadian Flight Academy)

Students who plan to fly at our sister school in Oshawa (Canadian Flight Academy) have access to a large range of student accommodation in the vicinity of the airport. Housing is very easy to obtain at our Oshawa location.

To access an on-line housing list follow the instructions listed below.

1. Visit this web site http://www.places4students.com/
2. Click "GO" under the students section and then type in "Durham College"
3. Click on "Durham College" after performing the name search
4. A huge list of rooms and apartments available will appear

If you do not want to locate your own housing we will be happy to locate a suitable place for you. We can normally place students within an hour of their arrival at our offices. We recommend that you browse through the web site to see the quality of the housing available and the price range. Most students find housing for $350-$500 per month.

Enrolment procedure

Formal enrolment is required by completing an application form (available by requesting an information pack). Please contact John Davis for more details.

You can fill it out online by clicking this link.

Further information

Further information can be obtained by contacting John Davis

When studying for a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence you must pass a Class One aviation medical examination. You can undertake this examination in India before you come to Canada.  If you are not able to undertake a medical with one of the following doctors in India - then you will take the Canadian aviation medical when you arrive in Canada

Medical:

Doctors in India who can conduct the examination are:

Eyesight:

You will also need to undertake an eyesight test. This can be conducted by:

Indian medical examinations

An Indian Commercial Pilot Licence requires you to pass Indian Class One aviation medical. When you return to India after completing your training in Canada- you can undertake your medical at either of the two following locations:

Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME),

L-1, Block, Church Road, New Delhi-110001Telephone: +91 11 3019668, 3019768

Institute of Aviation Medicine (IAM),

Institute of Aerospace Medicine, IAFVimanapura PO, Bangalore, 560 017 IndiaTelephone: +91 80 2522 4131 / 2522 4285Fax: +91 80 2552 4659