Alberta AAC has collected a comprehensive list of Alberta educational institutions that offer aviation related programs. Alberta AAC'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 AAC 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 AAC 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