The Associate of Arts Degree – Future Professional Pilots at Douglas College is a unique two-year program designed for students pursuing a professional aviation career. Delivered in partnership with Professional Flight Centre at Boundary Bay Airport, the program combines university-transferable academic studies with professional flight training. Students develop knowledge in aviation-related subjects such as climate, weather, psychology, geography, business, and critical thinking while working toward a Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating. Graduates gain a strong foundation for careers in commercial aviation and further university studies.
- Academic Requirement: General College Admission Requirements
- ELP Requirement: IELTS 6.5 Overall (6.0 in each) / PTE 56
- Special Requirement: Separate admission required to Douglas College and Professional Flight Centre. Flight training costs are separate from academic tuition.
- Application Fee:
- LOA Deposit: $22,770
- Annual Tuition Fee: $22,770
- Total Tuition Fee: $45,390
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Credentials: Associate Degree
- Intake: January, September
Academic Documents
- Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet
- Class 12 Certificate & Marksheet
- Previous College/University Transcripts (if applicable)
English Language Documents
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo Score Report
Identity Documents
- Valid Passport
- Passport-size Photograph
Financial Documents
- Proof of Funds / Bank Statement
- Sponsor Documents (if applicable)
Application Process
- Submit Douglas College Application
- Apply Separately to Professional Flight Centre
- Pay Application Fee
- Upload Required Documents
- Receive Offer Letter
- Pay Tuition Deposit
- Obtain PAL (if applicable)
- Apply for Study Permit
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 60 University Transfer Credits
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Complete 50% Credits at Douglas College
- Complete Commercial Pilot Training Requirements
- Complete Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR)
Program Highlights
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Pathway
- Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
- Aviation-Focused Curriculum
- University Transfer Program
- PGWP Eligible
- PAL Required
- Douglas College + Professional Flight Centre Partnership
Career Opportunities
- Commercial Pilot
- Airline Pilot
- Charter Pilot
- Flight Instructor
- Corporate Pilot
- Aviation Operations Coordinator
- Airport Operations Specialist
- Flight Dispatcher