Turn your passion for aviation into a career with Owen Sound Flight Services. Our Commercial Pilot Licence program offers professional flight and ground training in a friendly, welcoming environment at CYOS – Meaford Airport. Train over the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay, with uncongested airspace that lets you spend more time learning and less time waiting. Our passionate, experienced instructors are committed to helping you build the skills, confidence and experience to take the next step toward a career in aviation.
Private Pilot Licence:
A Private Pilot Licence allows you to fly single engine piston driven aircraft in Canada or the USA, and you can carry as many passengers as there are seats in the airplane. Unlike the Recreational Pilot Permit, the Private Pilot Licence allows you to expand your flying potential by adding ratings to your licence, like a Night Rating to fly after dark, an Instrument Rating to fly in cloud or a Multi Engine Rating to fly larger twin engine aircraft!
Transport Canada sets the “Minimum Flight Time” at 45 hours, however this is an unrealistic goal for most aspiring pilots and should not be considered when budgeting for a Private Pilot Licence. The national average in Canada is closer to 80 hours of flying to get a Private Pilot Licence. Depending on your personal abilities and how often you are able to fly, it could take more, it could take less. Costs will vary depending on student ability and frequency of flying.
This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
Commercial Pilot Licence:
The Commercial Pilot Licence moves the Private Pilot from a recreational flyer to a professional pilot who is able to fly for a Canadian Air Carrier and collect remuneration for the services they provide as a pilot. Owen Sound Flight Services is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005, and is proud to be able to offer this pathway to a career in aviation for aspiring students.
This is a big step that requires not only additional flying skills but also an appreciation for the paying passenger that was not as important in recreational flying. The commercial pilot licence is intended for a person entering into a career as a pilot but can also be an avenue for the private pilot who wishes to upgrade his/her skills to a higher level.
