Aviation Diploma
Aviation is a career like no other. Mount Royal’s two-year aviation diploma is one of Canada’s elite Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) accredited programs, integrating academic preparation with flight training for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
Be equipped to handle the role of a pilot, both in the air and on the ground, with a combination of aviation and business theory. Learn advanced concepts applicable to airplane and charter companies while building connections with MRU’s airline partners: Jazz, WestJet, Porter, AirSprint, Sunwing and Canadian North. Understand how to fly in single and two-pilot operations using crew resource management skills.
Graduate as a highly-trained pilot, with a minimum of 200 hours of flying time, ready for a career in your field. Enter an industry where the qualifications of Mount Royal Aviation graduates are well-known.
Intakes
- Feb
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success at Mount Royal University.
We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together. That's why we work hard to foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.
Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.
PSW Opportunity
Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.
Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.
Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.
Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.
Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission is competitive. Applicants must meet both the competitive admission average for the specific program and present specific required courses with the minimum required grades. In addition to meeting general admission requirements, admission to the Aviation Diploma requires the following specific high school courses (or equivalents).
Applicants in all admission categories must present:
English Language Arts 30-1 - minimum grade of 60%
Mathematics 30 - 1 or Mathematics 30-2 - minimum grade of 60%
English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent) if required by the program, AND
Demonstrate English Language Proficiency in one of the following ways:
How to meet ELP
Score/Level
1. High School/Secondary and/or Post-secondary (transferable to MRU) courses
2 years of full-time study in English (see list of English speaking countries below) and English Language Arts 30 – 1 (equivalent)
2. LEAP 4 Advanced taken at Mount Royal
LEAP 4 with B- (80%)
3. TOEFL iBT(Test of English as a Foreign Language), both home or paper version
86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
4. IELTS (International English Language Test [Academic, including Academic Online])
6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)
5. Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency
176
6. MET (Michigan English Test) (formerly Michigan English Language Assessment Battery MELAB)
62 (min. 53 in all four skills)
7. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic, including Academic Online)
58 (min. 55 in each area)
8. CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
70 (min. 60 in each band)
9. CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
4.5 overall minimum
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
49610 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 100 CAD