Alberta Aviation Council has collected a comprehensive list of Alberta educational institutions that offer aviation related programs. Alberta Aviation Council's ongoing commitment to promoting education and training programs in the aviation, airports and aerospace sectors is well documented in this comprehensive list of Alberta educational institutions. Everything from; on the job training to certificates, licenses, diplomas and university degrees are listed in a multitude of "hot-linked" websites to Alberta's various trade schools/institutes, colleges, and universities. Pilot training, aircraft maintenance engineering, airport management and careers in the military are but a few reference points that are offered in this section.

Aviation Training Scholarships

Alberta Aviation Council offers an extensive aviation, aerospace and airports education scholarship programs. To assist full-time students, enrolled in one of Alberta Learning's approved training institutions, Alberta Aviation Council has created an ongoing scholarship program that provides funding assistance.

Aviation/Aerospace Programs and Courses Available in Alberta

This section of the website will provide you with a list of training programs/courses that are offered throughout the province in; Aviation, Commercial Pilot Training (Fixed Wing), Commercial Helicopter Pilot Training, Air Traffic Control, Engineering, Technical Training, Airport Management Training and Military Aviation & Aerospace Training. For a more complete listing of courses and programs see Aviation & Aerospace - Related Courses & Programs or search the ALIS - Alberta Learning Information Service website.

A listing of Flight Simulators can be found here: Fly Away

Explore opportunities for aviation training below:

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

Nav Canada offers on the job training for the following:

IFR Air Traffic Controller
VFR Air Traffic Controller 
Flight Service Specialist

AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

Ariane Information - Aviation (AIA)

Airport Management Training - General
Airport Management Training - Commercial
Airport Management Training - Technical
Airport Management Training - Package (Administration, Commercial and Technical)

Georgian college

Airport Management and Airline Management
International Aviation and Management
Diploma in Airport Strategic Management

Aviation & Aerospace Related Courses and Programs

Aviation and Aerospace Related Courses and Programs in alberta

Air Regs for Owners and Builders
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Aircraft Composite Structures 1
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Aircraft Composite Structures 2
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Aircraft Fabric Covering
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Aircraft Metal Structures 1
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Aircraft Metal Structures 2
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Aircraft Structures Technician
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Airplane Pilot
Adventure Aviation Inc. - Grande Prairie
Calgary Flying Club
Cooking Lake Aviation Academy Inc. - Sherwood Park
McMurray Aviation
Sky Wings Aviation Academy Ltd. - Okotoks

Automated Systems Engineering Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Springbank Aero Flight Training Inc. - Calgary
Storm Aviation Flight Academy Inc. - Sherwood Park

Aviation
Medicine Hat College
Mount Royal College
Red Deer College
Sky Wings Aviation Academy

Avionics Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Applied Technology Information Systems
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Canadian Regulatory Requirements
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Class IV Instructor Rating
Centennial Flight Centre Inc.

Commercial Pilot
Excel Flight Training Incorporated
Prairie School of Mission Aviation

Commercial Pilot Rating
Calgary Flight Training Centre Inc.
Centennial Flight Centre Inc.
Morgan Air Services Co. Ltd.
Sky Wings Aviation Academy
Springbank Air Training College Ltd.

Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Medicine Hat College

Computer Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Computer Information Systems
DeVry Institute of Technology - Calgary
Keyano College

Computer Information Technology
Lethbridge College

Computer Science
University of Calgary
University of Lethbridge
Mount Royal College

Computer Systems
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology - Continuing Education

Computer Systems Technology
Grande Prairie Regional College
Red Deer College
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Computer/Computing Science University Transfer
Mount Royal College

Computer/E-Management Information Systems
Athabasca University

Computing and Information Systems, Bachelor of Science
Grande Prairie Regional College- W/Athabasca University

Computing Science
King's University College
University of Alberta
University of Alberta - Augustana Campus

Computing Science University Transfer
Red Deer College

Distributed Control Systems and Safety Instrumented Systems
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - Continuing Education

Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Alberta

Electrical Design
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - Continuing Education

Electrical Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Red Deer College

Electronic Systems Technology
DeVry Institute of Technology - Calgary
University of Lethbridge

Electronics and Network Technology Diploma
DeVry Institute of Technology - Calgary
University of Lethbridge

Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry Institute of Technology - Calgary
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Engineering
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
University of Lethbridge

Engineering CAD Technician
Digital School
University of Lethbridge

Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Lethbridge College
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Engineering University Transfer
Grant MacEwan College
Keyano College
Mount Royal College
University of Lethbridge

Engineering, Bachelor of Science - University Transfer
Grande Prairie Regional College
Portage College
University of Lethbridge

Environmental Monitoring
Keyano College
University of Lethbridge

Environmental Technology
Keyano College
Mount Royal College
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Flight Dispatcher
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Flight Dispatcher Ground School
Bow Valley College - Continuing Education
University of Lethbridge

Flight Instructor Rating
Morgan Air Services Co. Ltd.
University of Lethbridge

Geomatics Engineering Technology
Lethbridge College
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

GIS Basics
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - Continuing Education
University of Lethbridge

Helicopter Pilot
Pilot Ventures Ltd.

Human Factors & Safety Management
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Information Systems
Athabasca University
University of Lethbridge

Information Systems Fundamentals Certificate
Keyano College
University of Lethbridge

Information Technology
Medicine Hat College
University of Lethbridge

Instructor Rating
Calgary Flight Training Centre Inc.
Excel Flight Training Incorporated
Prairie School of Mission Aviation
Sky Wings Aviation Academy
Springbank Air Training College Ltd.
University of Lethbridge

Instrumentation Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Introduction to Aircraft Certification Testing
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

IT Fundamentals Certificate
University of Calgary - Faculty of Continuing Education
University of Lethbridge

Machinist Technician (MTC)
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Master of Information Systems Security Management
Concordia University College of Alberta
University of Lethbridge

Mechanical Design Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Mechanical Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

NDT Inspection Basics (PNDT)
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Network Engineering Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Network Security
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - Continuing Education
University of Lethbridge

Network Security Specialist
Academy of Learning - Edmonton South
University of Lethbridge

Night Endorsement
Springbank Air Training College Ltd.
University of Lethbridge

Night Rating
Calgary Flight Training Centre Inc.
University of Lethbridge

Pre-Engineering
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology - Continuing Education
University of Lethbridge

Pre-Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Pre-Technology Accelerated Program
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

Pre-Technology Certificate
Portage College
University of Lethbridge

Survey
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - Continuing Education
University of Lethbridge

Survey Theory & Calculations
Northern Lakes College - Various Sites
University of Lethbridge

Survey/Geomatics CAD Technician
Digital School
University of Lethbridge

System Security
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology - Continuing Education
University of Lethbridge

Telecommunications Engineering Technology
University of Lethbridge

Welding Engineering Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Lethbridge

COMMERCIAL HELICOPTER

Bighorn Helicopters Flight School in Calgary
E-Z Air Helicopter Training Inc. in Edmonton
Great Slave Helicopter Flight Training Centre in Calgary
Millennia Helicopters Ltd. in Grande Prairie
Pilot Ventures Ltd. in Grande Prairie
Rotorworks Inc. in Whitecourt.

ENGINEERING

In Alberta, four year degree programs in engineering are offered by:

The University of Alberta

Chemical and Materials Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace, Biomedical, and Business & Management Streams)

The University of Calgary

Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Geomatics Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering

Global Innovative Campus

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) Exam Preparation Services Courses
Technical Exam Preparation Program - Distance Education - Via the Internet
P.Eng Courses and Workshops

Advanced Strength of Materials Refresher Workshop (36 PDHs)
Design and Manufacture of Machine Elements Refresher Workshop (36 PDHs)
Digital Systems & Computers Refresher Workshop (36 PDHs)
Elementary Structural Design Workshop (36 PDH)
Geotechnical Design Refresher Workshop (36 PDHs)
Geotechnical Materials and Analysis Refresher Workshop (36 PDHs)
Probability and Statistics (36 PDH)
NPPE - Professional Practice Exam

Military

The Canadian Forces offer aviation/aerospace related training in the following areas:

  • Aerospace Control

  • Aerospace Engineering

  • Air Field Engineering

  • Air Navigation

  • Air Operations

  • Engineering

  • Communications and Electronics

  • Engineering

  • Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

  • Flight Engineering

  • Logistics

  • Maritime Engineering

  • Maritime Surface and Sub-surface

  • Pilot

Pilot

COMMERCIAL PILOT TRAINING (FIXED WING)

Adventure Aviation Inc. in Grande Prairie
Bar XH Air Inc. in Medicine Hat
Calgary Flight Training Centre
Calgary Flying Club
Centennial Flight Centre Ltd. in Edmonton 
Edmonton Flying Club
Excel Flight Training Inc. in Lethbridge
Lakeland Flight Services in Cold Lake 
Morgan Air Services Co. Ltd. in Calgary
Namao Flying Club
Prairie School of Mission Aviation in Three Hills
Sky Wings Aviation Academy in Penhold and Okotoks
Springbank Aero Flight Training Inc. in Calgary
Springbank Air Training College Ltd. in Calgary
Storm Aviation Flight Academy Inc. in Sherwood Park
Wetaskiwin Air Services Ltd.

Technical

NAIT offers the following aerospace/aviation related courses and programs of study:


Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Systems Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Instrumentation Engineering Technology
Materials Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Network Engineering Technology
Pre-Engineering Technologies
Pre-Technology
Pre-Technology Accelerated Program
System Security
 

SAIT offers courses in the following aviation/aerospace related areas:

Aircraft Composite Structures 1
Aircraft Composite Structures 2
Aircraft Fabric Covering
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology
Aircraft Metal Structures 1
Aircraft Structures Technician
Automated Systems Engineering Technology
Avionics Technology
Bachelor of Applied Technology Information Systems
Broadcast Systems Technology Diploma
Electrical Design
Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
Flight Dispatcher
Human Factors & Safety Management
Instrumentation Engineering Technology
Introduction to Aircraft Certification Testing
Machinist Technician (MTC)
Mechanical Design Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Diploma
NDT Inspection Basics (PNDT)Process Operations
Welding Engineering Technology
Network Security
Survey
GIS Basics

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Canadian Centre for Unmanned Vehicle Systems

Canadian UAV Alliance

Canadian UAVS

Transport Canada

Unmanned Systems Canada