Pilot Training
Combine your Geographic Analysis degree with a commercial pilot license
The aviation industry has a growing need for pilots and other specialists with post-secondary academic training. Over the last decade or so, we noticed that some graduates of the BA in Geographic Analysis developed careers as commercial pilots or in aviation management jobs at airports or with Canadian and American airlines. Some students entering the program already hold a private pilot license or are working towards it.
We believe that the combination of our Geographic Analysis degree and a commercial pilot license imparts advanced analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills sought after by a wide variety of industries. Whether your final career path is in aviation or geography, the skills developed through this combination will enhance your value to many employers.
A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is a core requirement if your goal is to become a career pilot. A university degree in combination with a CPL is regarded by the aviation industry as a valuable asset, and is rapidly becoming a requirement for the profession. We encourage current and prospective Geographic Analysis students to consider concurrent pilot training during their degree studies. A completed CPL during enrolment at Toronto Metropolitan University will count towards the internship requirement for the BA in Geographic Analysis.
The completion of the two concurrent programs will provide a basis for careers in a diverse array of aviation and aerospace industries, and equip students with a comprehensive grounding in aviation-relevant subjects such as geomatics, climatology, cartography, and remote sensing. The Geographic Analysis program prepares candidates for a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors, while the CPL provides the skills and licensing to fly commercially upon graduation.
Students can complete the Commercial Pilot Diploma courses over a period of six to eight academic terms. The flight training component is individualized to fit the student's academic and personal schedule. Students will develop their own schedule with blocks of training concentrated in spring/summer seasons (academic off terms).
The Commercial Pilot Program includes:
- Private Pilot License (VFR) Written Exam and Flight Test
- Night Rating
- Commercial Written Exam and Flight Test
- Multi-engine Rating Flight Test
- Instrument (IFR) Rating Written Exam and Flight Test
The BA in Geographic Analysis curriculum includes:
- Professional (program) courses, including computer labs focusing on statistics, geographic information systems (GIS), and geodemographics
- Professionally related and open elective courses, including options in marketing, real-estate, planning, and environment and urban sustainability
- Liberal studies courses
Find more information:
Admission to, and completion of, the BA degree is governed by Toronto Metropolitan University's policies and procedures. For more information, visit Toronto Metropolitan University Undergraduate Admissions:
The Commercial Pilot Diploma is offered separately by a number of regional flight schools. An initial collaboration agreement with Genesis Flight College has now expired but we continue to recommend them as one option. For more information, visit their web site:
