FAQ

For an AEC program, candidates must have completed their Secondary 5 (Grade 11) more than one year prior to admission, or hold an equivalent qualification. For modular training, there are no specific educational requirements; however, candidates must be 17 years old at the time of their Private Pilot Licence (PPL) flight test.

For the modular training, there are no sessions, classes are continuously given during the year. Contact us to know the date of the next course module.

For the integrated training and attestation of college studies (AEC), there are 4 sessions per year, starting between the months of March and October. Contact us at info@cargair.com to know the exact dates.

Our flight instructor training is offered exclusively to high-performing graduates who wish to continue their professional development and join our team.

It can be more difficult to find employment as a professional pilot immediately after obtaining a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), due to the limited flight experience candidates typically have at that stage. However, co-pilot positions are often available in more remote regions. Becoming a flight instructor is an excellent way to gain the flight experience needed to pursue a professional pilot position with an airline.

Even though all three schools offer superior quality instruction the airline pilot integrated ATP(A) program and the attestation of collegial studies (AEC) are only offered in Saint-Hubert and Trois-Rivières. The airport of Saint-Hubert is a controlled airport on the south shore of Montreal, public transport is available. Mirabel Airport is not controlled and located on the north shore of Montreal where driving there is required. Trois-Rivières airport doesn’t have a control tower but is close to public transportation.

For all programs, it is possible to subscribe to a loan with some banking institutions. Note that you have to be resident or Canadian Citizen. It is also possible to get a loan with the financial aid for studies for the collegial studies program only.

All the experience acquired in one of the 190 ICAO members states is recognized by Canada. You can find the list of member stats at www.icao.int.

Absolutely! Cargair offers the integrated ATP(A) program in which students study an airline pilot license leading up to the the airline pilot written exams (designated SARON and SAMRA); the candidate has then 5 years to acquire 1500 flight hours in order to obtain the airline pilot license.

Yes. The experience acquired in the past will be credited in the pre-requisites for the private pilot license.

The recreational pilot permit is a Canadian flight permit not recognized on the international scene which allows the pilot to take one passenger at most. This permit doesn’t allow any night flight nor any additional ratings.

In order to be able to work in a country where you are not resident, you need to hold the country’s license or a license validation and a work visa or a passport from the country.

Countries where no training units exist validate ICAO licenses. For Canadians, it is easier to find work in the Commonwealth member states (see www.thecommonwealth.org for the complete list)

There are 3 ways to proceed:

1. Obtain a license validation (cost of $45) and visit Transport Canada’s office.
2. Obtain a full Canadian license by getting your Canadian medical certificate and going through a regulations exam and a license request (cost of $45); or
3. Obtain a 3 months temporary validation allowing you to add a rating to your license such as night flying, multi engine or instrument flying.

Countries where no training units exist validate ICAO licenses. For Canadians, it is easier to find work in the Commonwealth member states (see www.thecommonwealth.org for the complete list)

There are 3 ways to proceed:

1. Obtain a license validation (cost of $45) and visit Transport Canada’s office.
2. Obtain a full Canadian license by getting your Canadian medical certificate and going through a regulations exam and a license request (cost of $45); or
3. Obtain a 3 months temporary validation allowing you to add a rating to your license such as night flying, multi engine or instrument flying.

With our help, a large portion of our students rent a room in spacious and well-equipped residences located not far from our Saint-Hubert Campus. We also offer options in Trois-Rivières. The monthly cost ranges from $550 to $750. At the student discretion, it is always possible to find an apartment in which case cost ranges from $850 to $1050 per month depending on number of rooms and furnishing options.