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On behalf of the 3,700 members of est airline. It may sound cliché, but, as It is because being a pilot is so great the Air Canada Pilots Association you will learn here and elsewhere, it tru- that we as a union are so vested in pre- (ACPA), it is my distinct pleasure ly is a great time to be a pilot in Canada. serving the benefits and opportunities to welcome you to this, the inau- From its inception as our nation’s we have worked so hard to earn. gural 2018 Aviation Career and largest single pilot group in 1995, ACPA In aviation as in life, many paths can Recruitment Guide. has been a leader in advancing our pro- lead to your desired destination, and While I may be flying with Canada’s fession and aviation safety at home and opportunities to help your career take flagship carrier now, it was not so long abroad. By representing our members on flight — including the many and varied ago that I found myself in the early individual issues with our employer, as scholarships presented here — abound. Me m ber (1X)

days of my aviation career as an air well as collectively through the bargain- The professional aviators of the Air ACPA ambulance pilot, first on turboprops — ing process, we are enhancing working Canada Pilots Association wish you all owsun, owsun,

and later, Learjets. conditions and career prospects for our the best as you embark upon the adven- S My current role representing mem- highly-trained and specialized members ture that is a pilot’s life. bers as Chair of ACPA’s Master Elected every day. And as advocates not only for Respectfully,

Council gives me a unique perspective our pilots but the travelling public, we Off icer Mike on how rewarding our chosen career are identifying and advancing critical can be. Our members range from those industry issues with a range of key just starting on the line to those who stakeholders, including government, Captain Matt Hogan are looking to new horizons as they ap- regulatory authorities, fellow trade Master Elected Council (MEC) Chair,

proach their last flight for Canada’s larg- unions and the media. Air Canada Pilots Association First credit: photo

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Welcome to COPA’s 2018 Canadian of aviation at every level. Anyone who at some point, have benefitted and by Aviation Career and Scholarship has ever dreamed of piloting an aircraft raising awareness, we can help ensure Guide, presented in partnership with has, at some point, walked through the that these same programs are there to the Air Canada Pilots Association. front door of a flight school to begin give the same help to future generations We are excited to be working with their odyssey. Through this publication of Canadian aviators. As you benefit ACPA as the lead partner, Jazz Air and we hope to help people take that first from programs such as these along your Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre as step. To realize their dreams, and to take career path, consider supporting the Section Leaders to provide this resource charge of their future. Inside, you will programs and organizations that helped for those looking to enter the aviation find detailed information on many of you get your foot in the door — whether industry or those looking to upgrade the scholarships and bursaries available mentoring future students at your lo- their existing ratings. Since 1952 COPA to assist people in offsetting costs associ- cal flight school, giving youth their first has been active as the voice for general ated with their flight training at all lev- airplane ride through COPA for Kids, or aviation, representing pilots and air- els, including fixed-wing, helicopters, helping to ensure that scholarship pro- craft owners in every province and ter- and specialized advanced training. grams are available for those who need ritory. At the grassroots of the aviation We also hope that as you realize your them when the time comes. industry, general aviation is where it dreams, you will give back. Each of these We all have a role to play in Canada’s all begins. COPA has a long history of scholarships forms part of the legacy of robust aviation industry and it starts connecting communities across Canada a person or group who was inspired to here: by enabling the next generation of with aviation and enabling future avia- help others pursue their passion. Many Canadian pilots. tors to get their start. We pride ourselves of these programs are sustained through on our role in helping to shape the future generous donations made by those who, Bernard Gervais, COPA President

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The Pilot Flying for pure enjoyment and a rewarding career By First Officer Miyuki Hamakawa, Life ACPA External Affairs Committee Member any of us who have become commer- My mother, a passenger agent for Canadian Airlines in cial pilots remember the eureka! mo- Vancouver, put the idea in my head. She always enjoyed ment when we decided flying is what her work and meeting people — also the travel benefits we wanted to do for a living. My eu- for employees. The pilots she met seemed to enjoy their reka! moment came when I was in job. So I booked a familiarization flight at a local airport to MGrade 9 and struggling to find a potential career I liked. see if flying planes was for me. I remember taking off in a

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Cessna and looking down at all the cars My pathway to Air Canada began and trees and buildings and thinking with lessons on weekends to accumu- If you are hired by this was the coolest thing. The instruc- late the 50 hours of flying to earn my a major airline, your tor let me take the controls. I loved the private pilot’s licence. Then I complet- freedom, the maneuverability, not only ed a two-year aviation program at a compensation will keep left and right, but up and down as well. community college, in which I added increasing over the I thought to myself as we landed, ‘Yes, 200 hours of flying needed for my com- this is it!’ mercial license. At the time, first jobs years as you move It’s a decision most pilots never re- were harder to get. I spent over a year gret. Being a pilot is extraordinarily doing flight dispatching at two small by seniority different from any 9-to-5 job. Flying for airlines before transitioning to flying

Air Canada Rouge has taken me to an at the second. Doing a ground job like One of my first jobs was flying turbo- Me m ber

incredible number of faraway places — flight dispatch can help a pilot get into props from Vancouver to BC coastal ACPA including Japan, Switzerland and Ha- flying because the company already and interior airports. Weather permit- waii. Travelling for work has enabled knows you and you know the opera- ting, there were awesome views. Fly- me to improve my Japanese language tion. Then again, with pilots in great ing over the islands, you’d see boats, skills too! demand today, many go directly from

whales, sea lions. You’re flying along E ric Ma xm onko, I have used some of my 24- or 48- earning their commercial license to a the beaches and it’s just amazing. I

hour layovers abroad to do some ex- first flying job. joined Air Canada in 2013 and now fly aptain C ploring and sample different cultures. I And what a job it is! Unless you be- Boeing 767-300s. Crossing the Atlantic, can use my employee travel benefits for come an astronaut, you’ll have the best I get to see the mountains and glaciers extended trips. These are opportunities view of our world, the ground below of Greenland, and icebergs with patch-

most other people never have. or the stars above. It never gets old. es of intense blue water. credits; photo

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No two flights are absolutely alike. The airline industry Crew pairings vary from trip to trip. wants you There are even subtle equipment differ- It’s a great time to become a commer- ences within the Boeing 767 fleet. Old cial pilot! There is a growing global pilot timers like to claim that being a pilot shortage, the result of high passenger isn’t what it used to be, that modern jet- and cargo demand along with high liners practically fly themselves. Don’t retirement rates. More people than ever believe it. While the automated flight are travelling by air — a record 4.1 billion management systems in the flight deck passengers were carried on scheduled are vitally Important, they are only as services alone in 2017. Airline fleets are good as the data we input. That takes expanding. Canada, like most countries, a pilot’s full attention. I am an environ- needs more pilots to cover a wide range

Me m ber (1X) mentalist, and pride myself when I am Top image: Early flying days with my of missions in both the public and private

ACPA safely able to reduce the fuel burn on mother, Mutsumi Hamakawa, who inspired sectors. the 767 by tweaking the way we fly. me to become a pilot. Piloting is a stimulating job, a great Above: Mother and daughter at Selkirk owsun, owsun, It’s a good life in other ways. The

S career in a well-regarded and respected College in Castelgar, B.C. when Hamakawa power of collective bargaining has was training. profession. It’s a career for all, regard- produced stronger contract and work- less of gender, race, religion, marital ing conditions for commercial pilots or family status or sexual orientation. Off icer Mike at the major regional and national air- Air Canada, we are well supported by Anyone in good health who can meet the lines. It’s a power that ACPA, backed the company and ACPA in our work transparent hiring and licensing criteria by the unity of its members, continues and professional development. The set out by government authorities and to apply judiciously to improve our union works hard to safeguard our air operators can expect serious consid- economic and working conditions. rights and compensation so pilots can eration. Today, most pilots are getting

), First First (2 x ), H a m akawa If you are hired by a major airline, focus on doing our best. The pay and their start in college programs, flight your compensation will keep increas- benefits afford us the possibility of a schools and flying clubs. This COPA ing over the years as you move by comfortable lifestyle, the prospect of a Scholarship Guide lists financial help seniority from the right seat (first of- pleasant retirement and the ability to and awards offered by various institu- Off icer Miyuki ficer) to the left (captain) and from pursue outside interests and activities tions and organization that could help

First First the smallest aircraft to the largest. At for a very full life. • you chart your own way forward.

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RouteJazz Maps Careers From High School to Cockpit Photos Courtesy Jazz Aviation

lthough it seems to many Seneca College, University of Waterloo that the current avia- and University of Western Ontario. tion labour shortage is a Jazz also works with the Air Cadet relatively new phenom- League of Canada, Air Canada, Bear- enon, it’s been predicted skin Airlines and Wasaya Airways to forA decades and Jazz Aviation has been create a comprehensive set of opportu- preparing. nities for young people interested in an The company, which contracts with airline career. Air Canada to provide most of its re- The agreements vary but focus on gional airline feeder service across the core principals of collaboration on Jazz Scholarships continent, has been working directly training, curriculum and industry Through the Jazz Aviation Pathways with college and university aviation best standards while offering valuable Program, Jazz awards nearly $80,000 programs since 2007 to give promis- scholarships to top students. in scholarships each year, in these two ing graduates a pathway to the right “Our agreements with the 13 aviation categories: seat of its Bombardier turboprop and colleges, flight schools and universities The Jazz Aviation Pathway Award regional jet airliners through its Jazz provides an important opportunity to for Professionalism. Awarded to Award program. support the programs with operational a full-time student for outstanding Those efforts were rebranded in 2015 experience and to promote safety and contributions to safety, leadership and under the name Jazz Aviation Pathways professionalism,” said Linthwaite. “Jazz professionalism. The Award consists of a Program (Jazz APP) that has expanded sees this benefit through a source of $3000 scholarship and an opportunity to to now include high school students well-trained high quality professional participate in the Jazz Aviation Pathways and gives them a blueprint for pursu- graduates. The program enables Jazz to Program (Jazz APP) selection process. ing an aviation career. hire commercial pilots upon graduation The award recipient will be selected by “The Jazz APP now provides a clear from the school, subject to successfully the program chair or designate in consul- pathway for high school students active completing a standards review and tation with Jazz Aviation to ensure the in air cadets to a career with a commercial evaluation program that meets our high criteria as outlined are respected. carrier,” said Steve Linthwaite, Vice Pres- level of pilot skill, professional stan- The Jazz Aviation Pathway Award ident, Flight Operations at Jazz. “This is dards and safety credentials that are at for Professionalism and Diversity. made possible through our agreements the core of our values.” Awarded to a full-time student; who has with 17 aviation colleges, flight schools, Getting future pilots through school self-identified as Aboriginal, a person universities, and industry organizations.” is important but so is helping them in with a disability, a visible minority or Jazz has agreements with the follow- the period between graduation and female, for outstanding contributions to ing educational institutions: Collège Air reaching the experience levels needed safety, leadership and professionalism. Richelieu, Algonquin College, Bramp- to fly with the airlines. Many graduates The Award consists of a $3000 scholar- ton Flight Centre, Centre québécois de become instructors to build time and ship and an opportunity to participate formation aéronautique at Cégep de experience and Jazz has programs to in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program Chicoutimi, Conestoga College Institute help them achieve their career goals in (Jazz APP) selection process. The award of Technology and Advanced Learning, their first years in the job market. recipient will be selected by the program Confederation College, Mount Royal “The Jazz Aviation Pathways Program chair or designate in consultation with University, Okanagan College, OAS (Ot- includes instructor pathways for Sault Jazz Aviation to ensure the criteria as tawa Aviation Services), Sault College, College and Seneca College past gradu- outlined are respected.

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Spotlight on Seneca College ates, who are currently flight instructors versities. Those graduates would then One of the premier programs within with their respective aviation programs, have the opportunity to transition to the Jazz APP is the Seneca College to have an opportunity for employment first officer positions at Bearskin Airlines Jazz Cadet program. with Jazz, as pilots,” said Linthwaite. “To or Wasaya Airways.” said Linthwaite. This program was launched in 2012 support quality flight training in Canada, “Second, the Jazz Aviation Pathways Pro- and is available to the top performing Jazz recognizes the need to continue to gram will provide a direct career path op- Seneca students who have completed develop pathways that encourage new portunity for qualifying Bearskin Airlines the third year of their four-year aviation pilots to become flight instructors, with- and Wasaya Airways pilots to transition degree. out affecting their opportunity to become to first officer positions at Jazz.” The Cadets are selected and evalu- an airline pilot, if they wish.” Third, the pilots at all three airlines are ated on professionalism, discipline and Candidates for the instructor program represented by the Air Line Pilots Asso- both flight and academic performance have to be at the top of their game and ciation (ALPA) and a new agreement during their fourth year. be recommended by the colleges. They (Oct. 11, 2017) allows pilots from Bear- Upon completion of their program, must also meet experience criteria. In- skin and Wasaya to bring their seniority the Jazz Cadets undergo a comprehen- structor pathways are an emerging prior- with them to new positions at Jazz. sive review and simulator evaluation ity for the Jazz APP and discussions are “This industry-leading agreement al- at Jazz. Only those Cadets who meet already underway to extend this element lows for high quality professional pilots the qualification and hiring standards of the program to more institutions. to transition to pilot positions at Jazz consistent with Jazz hiring policies are Jazz can’t take all the deserving gradu- with recognition of their airline senior- offered employment opportunities. ates so it’s struck deals with other airlines ity between ALPA carriers,” said Linth- In addition, Jazz also offers leaves to ensure that young pilots who excel waite. “These pilots come with a high of absence to their pilots in order to be within the Jazz APP environment have a level of experience and quality,and are flight instructors at Seneca College and wide range of opportunities to continue great additions to the Flight Operations share their operations experience with their advancement after graduation. team at Jazz.” new candidates. This opportunity also Through its agreements with Wasaya Linthwaite said Bearskin and Wasaya builds their pilot-in-command experi- Airways and Bearskin Airlines, Jazz benefit from the arrangement because it ence towards higher licence qualifica- has a mutually beneficial arrangement helps them recruit new pilots and adds tions. that helps ensure the flight decks of all structure to the career progression of tar Jazz’s agreement with Seneca Col- three carriers are staffed by the best and young pilots. S lege also includes an instructor path- brightest young pilots. “This agreement benefits Bearskin oronto oronto

way program whereby past graduates “First, Jazz will refer to these carri- and Wasaya by strengthening their re- T of Seneca College’s Aviation program ers high quality graduates who have cruitment efforts with each carrier’s who are currently instructors at Sen- progressed through the Jazz Aviation ability to provide a further enhanced eca, have an opportunity for employ- Pathways Program at our participating career pathway for their pilots,” he said.

ment with Jazz, as pilots. aviation colleges, flight schools and uni- “Additionally, this agreement provides sidebar photo:

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a structured program with clarity on Drawing From Air Cadets pilots who will transition to Jazz versus The Air Cadet Flying Scholarship pro- normally unknown attrition rates.” gram is often thought of as a pathway Jazz also gives its own pilots the op- to a military career and it’s true that a portunity to continue the pathway to lot of RCAF pilots got their start at one Air Canada as part of a mobility pro- of a dozen or so summer camps across gram that gives experienced Jazz pilots the country. the opportunity to move to the main- But many air cadets don’t pursue line carrier. To date, more than 400 Jazz the military and leverage the flying pilots have moved to Air Canada under skills they learned as cadets into civil- the program. ian careers. Jazz provides a pathway “The pilot mobility option allows for those cadets thinking of an airline and the ACLC. In 2012, Jazz began adets our Jazz Aviation Pathways Program to career. supporting the ACLC by funding one C provide clarity for future aviation pro- A ir This agreement includes: two annual annual Power Familiarization Pilot fessionals to see their career path from national scholarship opportunities for Upgrade Scholarship valued at $2,500. high school and younger through to Jazz successful graduates of the Air Cadet Additionally, Jazz continues their ACLC anadian C and even Air Canada,” said Linthwaite. League of Canada Power Flight pro- commitment to educate and enhance oyal oyal

R “This was our ultimate vision for creat- gram, continued funding of the ACLC awareness of career opportunities for ing the Jazz APP and we’re very proud Power Scholarships program, and cadets and ACLC members, and en- of the many success stories we’ve been a ongoing support of the ACLC. couraging Jazz employees to support part of for the past 11 years, and count- These scholarships build on the their local ACLC squadron through the sidebar photo: sidebar photo: ing.” Linthwaite. • existing relationship between Jazz provision of various resources.

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B.C. Aviation Council Grants Members Can Apply for 11 Scholarships

The B.C. Aviation Council has assem- bled a roster of scholarships worth a total of $50,000 for members involved in a wide range of flight training paths. All applicants must be BCAC members and the application deadline for each is May 31 each year. Read the detailed description of each scholarship on the BCAC Website (bcaviationcouncil.org) to ensure any special conditions are met.

Anderson Family Flight Training Scholarship of $5,000 goes to a mem- ber between the ages of 16 and 19 who must demonstrate commitment to fin- ishing flight training. Must provide transcript of marks. Must be working Harbour Air Advanced Float Plane B.C. Aviation Council Flight Instruc- toward fixed- or rotary-wing PPL. Must Endorsement Scholarship of $30,000 tor Training Scholarship of $1,000 goes have completed minimum of 10 hours of goes to a member actively engaged in to a member who is obtaining a fixed- flight training. Must include letter of rec- commercial pilot training. A minimum or rotary-wing Instructor Rating. Must ommendation from a PCTIA-accredited of 150 hours must be completed or appli- show commitment to training and com- flight school. Must demonstrate need/ cant must hold a commercial pilot licence pleting program. reasoning for financial assistance. (CPL). Must demonstrate commitment to pursuing a career as a commercial Helijet Helicopter IFR Training Schol- Al Michaud Memorial Scholarship float plane pilot, show commitment to arship Award of $3,500 is open to any of $1,000 goes to a member actively training, completing the program, and member but the application must be sup- engaged in commercial pilot training. working as a pilot in the float industry. ported by a BCAC member. Must show Must demonstrate commitment to con- commitment to training and completing tinue with commercial pilot training to Anne and Rudi Bauer Memorial Schol- program. Flight Training — Advanced obtain licence in fixed or rotary-wing arship of $1,000 goes to a member active- YBC BCAC Administrator info@bcavia- aircraft. ly engaged in private pilot training or tioncouncil.org or bcaviationcouncil.org. has received a PPL in current year. Must Conair Group Commercial Aviation demonstrate commitment towards com- Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang, Training Scholarship of $3,000 goes to a mercial pilot training or involvement in Ernie Alexander Memorial Scholarship member actively engaged in commer- an industry training organization such of $2,000 is open to members and their cial pilot training. Must demonstrate as aviation maintenance, airport opera- application must be supported by a commitment to continue with commer- tions, or airline operations. BCAC member. Must be currently en- cial pilot training to obtain licence in rolled in an aviation or aerospace pro-

fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft. Mary Swain Memorial Aviation Train- viation

gram at a post-secondary institution A ing Scholarship of $1,000 is open only in BC. Must have an academic grade Michelle Ward Memorial Scholarship to female members and applicants must average of 75 percent or higher. L ake of $2,000 goes to a member actively be currently registered at a B.C. or pro- ootenay ootenay

engaged in commercial pilot training. vincially-recognized university, college, B.C. Aviation Council “Career” Train- K Must demonstrate commitment to con- training institution, or a PCTIA accredit- ing Scholarship of $1,000 goes to an ap- tinue with commercial pilot training to ed or registered flight school. Must dem- plicant who has completed at least 75 obtain licence in fixed- or rotary-wing onstrate commitment to complete train- percent of training. Application must

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Ticket to Adventure Float Training Opens New World

We’re currently entering an unprec- tegrity and team spirit. After 35 years edented time in aviation when there in operation, the once two-plane air- are not enough pilots to fulfill the line now employs 54 pilots over the airlines’ demands. According to one winter season, looking to hire at least study, in North America there is an 15 more over the spring. The path to anticipated need for 117,000 new becoming a Harbour Air pilot is either pilots over the next 20 years. So, through internal mentorship and ex- what does it take to make it to the ternal recruitment. captain’s seat? And, with so much Harbour Air noticed many of its demand, what’s the best route for ground support staff were also aspiring an aspiring pilot? pilots. So, in 2016 Harbour Air tested At BC-based Harbour Air, one of the launch of an internal mentorship the largest seaplane airlines in the program, enabling staff to learn the world, the real key to success is find- business while working to attain their program, which launched officially ing the right people who embody commercial licence. in November 2017. Alongside the Harbour Air’s attitude of success and Mike Criddle is one of two gradu- program, Harbour Air also created a its four key values: safety, service, in- ates from Harbour Air’s mentorship training division that specializes in

16 career guide | 2018 Airline Route advanced floatplane flying. Using their The opportunities currently available to eventually secure a position with highly-experienced pilots, this allows are a stark contrast to the last 15 years. Harbour Air in 2006. Harbour Air to train the candidates During this time, fierce competition sent “The opportunity for pilots to move fresh from school wholly under their pilots into remote areas tackling odd forward is better now than it’s ever own guidance. jobs and manual labour just to secure been in any department of aviation,” For Criddle, the local airline seemed the minimum flight requirements. says Morriset. like a perfect fit to get into the indus- After travelling as a passenger For Morriset, there are pros and cons to try while accruing his flying hours and to New Brunswick on a small plane, each path. “There’s a certain amount of keeping him close to home. After two current Harbour Air pilot Reggie value to paying your dues, but I think it’s years, a commercial licence, multi-IFR Morriset had an epiphany that would great that new pilots won’t need to sac- and float rating under his belt, Criddle launch a swift shift from his then- rifice so much to move up in the ranks.” landed a position as second officer on teaching career. Shortly thereafter, After 11 years with the company, Harbour Air’s Twin Otter. Morriset applied and attended flight Morriset is a training captain and “Harbour Air really helped kick- school outside of Montreal. He went has been named one of two pilots start my career,” said Criddle, who, on to earn his commercial licence, IFR who will fly the new Cessna Grand another two years on, with the help of rating and eventually multi-engine Caravan EX on Harbour Air’s down- experienced captains and their men- rating, while accumulating his hours town Vancouver to downtown Seattle torship, is now flying as captain on in Northern Manitoba, Kelowna and scheduled service launching in the the Beaver. Quebec. spring of 2018. The new captain said his best advice After “earning his stripes” across Those interested in becoming a for aspiring pilots is to get flying.“Get the country, Morriset was able to land Harbour Air pilot can send applica- your hours done as quickly as possible a coveted position on the West Coast tions to [email protected] or visit because people are hiring,” he said. flying float planes, working his way up www.HarbourAir.com •

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Exciting Times for ATC New Technologies Increase Safety

Michael Oxner has been an air traf- The radar screen back then was a TV. I said radar was just a TV in the phys- fic controller for more than 26 years Literally. It was actually a “scan convert- ical sense, but it was also just a TV in and has had a front row seat for the ed display” which showed a daylight- the practical sense. There was no inter- technological changes that have viewable picture of the old “black radar action with the information displayed. revolutionized the profession. There screen.” Aircraft were represented as It was just watched, and you directed is also a labour shortage in the air slashes drawn perpendicular to the radi- your aircraft through experience and traffic control facilities of the nation, us from the centre of the display. Your air- judgment based on what you saw. including the army of technicians craft were highlighted as double slashes. With the power of computers added who keep the sophisticated equip- As I watched the next generation of to the radar display, we could now get ment humming. Oxner is a Canadian radar being installed at the airport, we flight-plan data for the aircraft we were Aviator columnist who described grew into the digital age. The analog ra- working. Other tools became avail- those changes in a January column. dar signals could not be sent very far be- able that we could use, as well. Simple When I first graduated from the ATC fore degrading and becoming unusable. things like Predicted Track Lines, show- training, then done in Cornwall, On- It was very restrictive and quite ineffi- ing where the aircraft will be if it con- tario, I was posted to the control tower cient by comparison to what we can do tinues on its current track and speed, at Halifax International Airport — now with radar today. The digital radar data can help show what the traffic picture the Stanfield Airport. could be sent anywhere, allowing the might look like in the near future. In the old tower cab atop the termi- Area Control Centres across the country Another useful tool is the ability to nal building, I worked with an analog to see in areas that were purely proce- draw a Range-Bearing Line on the screen radar. You could see the “sweep” on the dural in terms of ATC service. and get distance and bearing informa- screen (the technical term was the “main With the digital radar came radar tion. This can be done between two bang”) as the radar panned across the data processors that could provide us geographic points, two aircraft, or one sky, searching for targets by way of re- with the now-familiar data tags tied to of each. It’s useful for everything from flection (Primary Surveillance Radar) or aircraft. And with Mode C and ground- gauging separation, checking a track be- by response to interrogation (Secondary speed now displayed, gone are the days tween two points or guiding an aircraft. Surveillance Radar). It displayed what- of asking for altitude reports and guess- As the software advanced, so did the ever it found and the operator had to ing how fast someone is moving across ideas for how to use the tools. Coor- interpret what was seen. the sky. dination between control positions or

18 career guide | 2018 WERE YOU between ATC units also began to take shape. The radar data processor became a significant part of the system, instead MEANT TO TOUCH of just another tool. In Canada, the Canadian Automated THE CLOUDS? Air Traffic System (CAATS) has been in use since the early 2000s, and it has developed into the central component of our equipment. It receives and sends flight-data messages, automating duties that were done in a time-consuming and error-prone fashion in decades gone by. The handling of flight data between ATC and other branches of Air Traffic Services in Canada is quite powerful now. The radar has come a long way from something you just looked at, to some- thing you now interact with, as flights are handed from one unit to another. This system has increased the capacity With state-of-the-art flight simulators, your and capability of Canada’s air traffic career will soar with one of the best aviation controllers, and the Canadian Air Navi- schools in Canada. gation System as a whole. I’ve been excited to be involved in these Saultcollege.ca/aviation changes. First in Halifax Tower, and now in Moncton Centre, I continue to enjoy watching the technology change. Now I look skyward as space-based ADS-B WHAT’S YOUR DREAM? makes its way into the mainstream. PRivATE, commERciAl, iNSTRucToRS, iFR, NighT oR FloAT RATiNg, TimE-builDiNg Aireon, a partnership between Iridi- um Communications, Nav Canada and other ATS providers, is launching sat- ellites aiming to provide global ADS-B coverage. This will mean air-traffic sur- veillance will be available in many plac- es where radar stations can’t be built, such as in mountainous terrain, open ocean, and other remote areas. Separation now provided in an inef- ficient manner, relying on position re- ports, can be provided in a radar-like environment, allowing the safe reduc- tion in spacing between aircraft. This will greatly increase efficiency for air- craft operators and passengers. These are exciting times. While I like to think back to the way things were, I’m glad we’re advancing. I’m happy to have seen and worked with some of * NEW PREFERRED RATES * the older equipment, but the new devel- we provide a line of credit to your flight school opments promise so much, it’s hard to of choice to assist you in your training! think back on the old days as the glory Steven Wills | 403-397-6107 days. The best is yet to come. • [email protected] |studentaviationfinancial.ca

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Opportunities

Abound New Pilots Are in Huge Demand

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fter decades of riding ing for that coveted first bush or small the flight training roller cargo job. Now, small operations are coaster as the head of hiring instructors directly from the one of Canada’s largest schools as they lose pilots to larger independent schools, carriers who, in turn, are seeing huge BobA Connors thought he’d seen it all. turnover themselves. “The world has changed in a couple It’s an unsustainable cycle that is be- of years,” said Connors, who is the CEO ing addressed by the Air Transport As- of Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre at sociation of Canada, of which Conners the namesake airport in Breslau, Ontar- is a key member helping to establish a io, near Kitchener. new framework for training and recruit- Never has there been so much oppor- ing pilots for the foreseeable future. tunity for even the freshest graduates of “This doesn’t feel like a bubble,” he his school’s well-respected commercial said. “This is going to last awhile.” pilot courses. In the meantime, he and his colleagues With a perfect storm of retirement- in the training industry are getting cre- related vacancies and a rapidly expand- ative in attracting and maintaining in- ing industry, pilot jobs that used to be a structor staff, including bringing people distant dream for those with fresh ink out of retirement to fill those roles. Even on their CPLs are going begging and those in their 40s and 50s who have re- possibly for the first time in the history gained currency are in demand. “They’re Student Loans Inadequate of commercial aviation, new graduates highly marketable,” he said. Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre are able to exert considerable control Meanwhile, the market conditions General Manager Bob Connors says over their career paths. have fundamentally changed the way one of the biggest hurdles for young “The opportunities are incredible,” commercial pilots train. The days of ac- people considering flight training is said Connors. Recent graduates are fly- cumulating ratings one at a time over a the lack of financial opportunity. ing medevacs up north, well on their period of years as students could afford Flight training costs much more than way to regional airline jobs and finding it are gone for most new trainees. most types of post secondary educa- employment in every nook and cranny “Most of it is through structured tion but traditional student loans have of a labour-starved industry that’s vo- programs,” he said. That means flight caps that don’t even come close to the raciously gobbling up anyone with the schools like his have major partnerships money required to obtain a commercial credentials, experience and attitude to with post-secondary institutions to pro- multi-IFR level that is the acknowledged fly their aircraft. vide the flight operations segment of starting point for most air carrier jobs. While he’s pleased to see the grads four-year degree aviation programs. He said a new flight training effort take off on their careers, it’s created In some cases, regional airlines are of the Air Transport Association of some operational headaches that are taking these graduates directly into Canada addresses the financial issues universal in the flight training industry their own focused first officer programs. facing future pilots and presentations and will have to be addressed to keep Connors said Grade 10 high school will be made to government to get the the pipeline of new pilots full. students interested in flying should be

R eyno funding structures in place to rapidly “It’s a pretty volatile situation. Last picking their Grade 11 and 12 courses train for the already growing backlog of year we had a 50 percent turnover in to meet the requirements for the uni- pilot vacancies. instructor staff,” he said. A few years versity programs and plan on being on The Canada Student Loan Program ago, a young pilot building experience their way to airline careers by the time offers a maximum of 60 percent fund- as an instructor could expect to spend they’re in their early to mid 20s. ing and a maximum of $210 a week, three or more years in the right seat “The timing couldn’t be better,” he which wouldn’t even cover an hour of opposite page photo: Mike photo: opposite page while pounding the pavement look- said. • instruction in a light twin.

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Second Career A Dream Job Early Retiree Revives Youthful Ambitions

Rui Pinto’s timing couldn’t have been portunities exploded in the fields he aban- Fortunately for them, Pinto and the worse. He dreamed of being a profes- doned as a young man. He took a buyout smattering of second-career instructors sional pilot and worked hard toward from WestJet, effectively retired at the age now showing up on the nation’s flight- that goal and then 9/11 happened. of 43 and dusted off his old ratings. lines have enough to inspire legions of “There were no jobs,” said Pinto. He’s now what his boss Bob Connors youth. There were, however, hungry mouths calls a “mid-life career change” and a “I enjoy every day,” he said. to feed and a roof to be maintained over valuable member of Waterloo-Welling- The older folks with interrupted ca- the heads of his family so when an avia- ton Flight Centre’s instructor corps. reers have a different viewpoint for the tion-related job opened up in his home- “I’m very blessed to be back in this,” cavalcade of changes in the industry town of Kitchener-Waterloo, he consid- said Pinto. “I get paid to do something and they’ll be helping to change the ered himself lucky. that doesn’t feel like work.” way flight training and aviation careers He spent the next 14 years in opera- He said that even though it’s a sell- are promoted and filled. tions at WestJet’s small base in Kitchener er’s market for young people getting At the centre of it all is that passion and then the world turned upside down. into aviation, the passion for flying still that underscores every word he says. WestJet trimmed jobs in its Southern has to be there for new pilots entering “I don’t think we’re harnessing it Ontario operations at the same time op- the market. correctly.” •

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Different Goals, Similar Paths Young Pilots Fanning Out Through Aviation

For many career-oriented pilots, structing for a year or two but because training has become relatively uni- of the many opportunities available, he form and they enter the job mar- hasn’t set a career path yet. “I eventu- ket ready for anything. That’s a ally do want to make it a career. I’m good thing because the world has pretty much up for anything.” opened up for young pilots and they Katryna Stemmler was heading into are embracing the many career medicine in 2013 but heard a higher choices ahead of them. calling. She got her private licence and As a student at Seneca College’s went on to a degree program that led to aviation program, Yandle competed in her landing an instructor job at Water- the prestigious Webster Trophy com- loo Wellington. petition for the title of Canada’s best While she enjoyed the challenges amateur pilot. Just qualifying for the and rewards of instructing, by 2017, title put him in the upper echelons she was ready to advance as a pilot. LIFT Scholarship of pilots who had not yet earned any Although she could have likely headed The LIFT Scholarship was created to money by flying. So there is some for an airline job, she went north, join- assist student pilots. Training to be a irony that the ambitious young pilot’s ing Keewatin Air as King Air pilot do- pilot is costly and most aviation stu- first paying job in aviation involved ing mainly medevac work. dents are not eligible for OSAP, or other pilotless aircraft. She and her fiance do two weeks on, financial support. In 2017, WWFC es- After graduation from Seneca, Yandle living in employee quarters in Nuna- tablished the WWFC Golf Tournament went to work with Transport Canada in vut, and two weeks off, at home in to raise funds for student pilot scholar- drone certification. It’s a growing area Kitchener, flying King Airs. ships. The tournament raised $4,000, of aviation but the stint with TC was a Although Stemmler had more than a which was then matched by the WWFC means to an end. “It was easier to transi- year of professional flying experience Board of Directors to provide a total of tion to instructing and take care of some when she joined Keewatin, the market $8,000 for student scholarships. student debt,” said Yandle, who is now has changed drastically in the last year. The school said LIFT was chosen as an instructor at Waterloo Wellington “They’re now hiring people straight the name for the scholarship because Flight Centre. out of flight school,” she said. it is a familiar aviation term, as well as For while instructing used to be sim- Stemmler said she believes the time a perfect representation of what the ply a way for some new pilots to build spent as an instructor was invaluable scholarship sets out to do – give stu- hours before taking the first steps in an but she was ready to move on to the dent pilots a lift in their flight training aviation career, instructing is now that challenges of the bigger, more capable both in terms of financial assistance, as first step. turboprop and isn’t sure what the fu- well as confidence. “The timing couldn’t be better,” he ture holds after Keewatin. High school students applying to said. “It’s never been like this before. It’s “We want to go to Africa,” she said. either the Conestoga College Aviation absolutely phenomenal.” “Our end goals are not necessarily the General Arts & Science or to one of the Yandle said he enjoys his time with airlines.” University of Waterloo Aviation pro- new students and the knowledge he is Because the market has opened up so grams can apply for entrance scholar- gaining as an instructor will be invalu- much for young pilots, Stemmler said ships through the respective schools. able as his career proceeds. those thinking of a flying career should Students currently in either of these “I’m more prepared for things,” he do a lot of research and “ask a lot of post-secondary programs can browse said. “I’m getting a lot of opportunity to questions. through the many scholarship and do cockpit resource management.” “There are just so many opportuni- bursary opportunities on the school’s Yandle said he intends to keep in- ties available.” • website.

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SOAR With Air Georgian Program Leads Instructors to Airline Jobs

When Air Georgian, which provides partnership has incredible benefits for “SOAR provides partnered operators regional airline service for Air Can- our College, it provides our graduates and flight schools with predictable pilot ada in Ontario and Alberta under a pathway into the industry while si- attrition and advance notice of hires. It the name of Air Canada Express, multaneously assisting our instructor also gives employees and students of saw how the pilot shortage threat- recruitment and retention efforts.” partners visibility regarding career pro- ened its business, it took proactive “We are excited to have another avia- gression and an entry point into the Air action by creating a nationwide tion college join SOAR,” said Jeslene Bry- Canada system,” said Bryant. pipeline of new recruits to the right ant, SOAR Coordinator at Air Georgian. The SOAR program also carries out seats of its Beech 1900D aircraft. “The post-secondary education Sault Col- recruitment campaigns in high schools The program welcomed Sault Col- lege’s School of Aviation provides to grad- and works with 703 and 704 carriers to lege as its 14th flight school partner in uates prepares them for the next phase of recruit pilots through them. a unique program that grooms flight in- their aviation career at Air Georgian.” Partners in the SOAR program include structors for first officer positions with A significant number of instructors Brampton Flight Centre, Montair, Max the regional carrier. who build time flying for Air Georgian Aviation, Harv’s Air, OrngeReady,Set “Sault College is honoured to part- will have a chance to fly for Air Canada Fly,Sky Care, Seneca College, Coastal ner with Air Georgian Limited and be- through the Pilot Mobility Arrangement Pacific Aviation, Transwest Air, Mitchin- come a member of its SOAR program,” that essentially allows a structured ca- son Flight Centre, Waterloo Wellington said Greg Mapp, Chief Flight Instruc- reer progression for young pilots as they Flight Centre, Sault College, Cargair, and tor and Chair at Sault College. “This gain knowledge and experience. Alkan Air. •

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Flying Demands Proficiency Challenge Yourself By Taking Advanced Training By Jodi Rueger

and prompt recovery is a close second. When unusual attitudes become usual to a pilot, they can maintain composure and have, for lack of a better term, band- width to maintain situational awareness. Learning advanced skills doesn’t just save our bacon when we’re in a pinch, though. As pilots, we have the ability to go places and see things the average person can only dream of. Some of the most fun I’ve ever had in my life, let alone in an airplane, has stemmed from aerobatic, float, taildragger, off-airport and formation flying. Landing on the beach for a picnic, or on salt flats that go on for miles, to camp under my plane wing watching the most intense meteor shower the Earth has ever seen, away from the light pollution far from any city. Flying in a tight formation with a wing- man you trust for a long cross country doesn’t just create friendships for life but can make multi-day cross-country mis- sions go by in the blink of an eye. Rather than staring at my watch and a magenta Aviation is a unique community One of the ways to uncover the mys- line for hours on end, I’ve found myself filled with passionate individu- teries of flying and make yourself the fascinated by the geography of my lead’s als who simply love flying. We in- most proficient and safest pilot possible wingtip-to-spinner angle for days and vest thousands of dollars to learn is to remove the fear of the unknown by hardly noticed a minute go by. and hundreds of hours to studying exploring it. The leading cause of fatali- No matter what type of flying you’re and, at the end of this process, we ties in general aviation remains loss of into or what your risk tolerance is, there join the less than 0.1 percent of the control in flight (LOC-I). We as pilots can are always more skills to be mastered world’s population who possess improve our stick and rudder skills and and knowledge to be gained. You are one the privilege of a pilot licence. The prevent LOC-I accidents through a wide of the few people in the world who can learning doesn’t stop there either variety of fun flying by taking advanced know how comfortable it is to be in the as we thrive in a dynamic environ- training in aerobatics, float flying, tail- sky, on or off an improved runway, on ment where we can’t hope to un- wheel, gliding and so much more. the water, or three feet from someone’s derstand all there is to know about Aerobatic training in particular is a wing. We thrive in an environment that flying, but we can try. great way to understand the fullest ex- demands proficiency to mitigate risk. A great pilot and friend Scott Holmes tent of the flight envelope and think Advanced training, such as aerobatics, once said, “Bob Hoover wasn’t wor- three-dimensionally. Once pilots under- provides a path to fulfil that demand. I shipped because he could grease landings stand how the theory of flight applies to would encourage every pilot out there in a stable airplane.” The point being that an aircraft in all attitudes and can assess to take some form of advanced training your grandmother could fly straight and and manage the aircraft’s energy, they where they see the opportunity and form level in a well trimmed plane. The true can truly begin to understand the LOC- memories that will last a lifetime. • measure of a pilot is how he or she reacts I events that occur. Recognition and Jodi Rueger is a Q400 pilot and aerobatic when things don’t go as planned. avoidance is the best preventative plan, flight instructor.

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Educator Tackles Aviation Labour Crunch By James Jackson

“The way we traditionally teach in the course free of charge, or to pay the $100 aviation is we teach very narrowly; one USD exam fee to earn a course certificate. profession in one country, so you learn A combination of imagery, videos, how to be a pilot in Canada,” said Ke- interactive cases and problem solving arns, a faculty member in the Univer- explore sector-related matters, and they sity of Waterloo aviation program. range in length from about 45 minutes “My idea was what if we flipped it to 90 minutes. They can be completed upside down; instead of starting with anywhere and on any schedule. one job in one country, what if we in- “My PhD is in instructional design troduce them to the entire field of avia- for online learning so I care about it tion on an international scale? If you do being done well,” said Kearns. “It’s that, maybe they’ll make an informed not just Powerpoint [slides]. There are decision for their career that aligns with problems to solve and quizzes. It’s not what they want.” passive.” Suzanne Kearns knows first- The commercially licensed airplane She said the hope is because it’s free, hand the passion that comes with and helicopter pilot holds a Helicop- that will lower the barrier to entry for flying. The 38-year-old grew up ter Flight Training diploma, a Bach- anyone interested in the field. And the near the airport in the small Ontario elor of Science degree in Aeronautical hope is the people who do decide to town of Wiarton, on the southern Science, a Master of Science degree in Hu- pay the exam fee will cover the costs of coast of Georgian Bay. She joined man Factors and Systems Engineering, the program for everyone else. the Air Cadets in her youth, start- and a PhD in Education. She has been In a press release, ICAO Secretary ed flying lessons at the age of 15, at the University of Waterloo for about General Dr. Fang Liu said, “Provid- did her first solo flight on her 16th 18 months, and was a faculty member at ing greater access to affordable quality birthday, and had her private pilot the University of Western Ontario for 12 training is key to attracting, educating fixed- and rotary-wing certificates years prior. and retaining the next generation of signed off on her 17th birthday. She is also an accomplished author, skilled aviation professionals.” “I know what it’s like to be the kid and wrote Canadian Aviation (2009), e- It’s not just aimed at aspiring pilots looking up in the sky and seeing the Learning in Aviation (2010) and Compe- or maintenance professionals, though, planes flying overhead and say, ‘one tency-Based Education in Aviation (2016). Kearns said. day I’ll do that’,” she said. In an effort to recruit more aviation “Maybe you worked in finance and That passion for flight is what has professionals into the industry, ICAO (a now you work in finance aviation but Kearns so concerned for the future of branch of the United Nations) formed don’t know anything about aviation, this the industry. Numerous reports in re- the Next Generation of Aviation Profes- helps with the transition of professionals cent years have highlighted a looming sionals (NGAP) committee, and Kearns to give them a way of showing they’re shortage not just in commercial aviation is vice-chair of that committee. ICAO taking an effort to learn about aviation,” pilots, but almost every ancillary career asked her if she could develop a free she said. It could also help with post-sec- associated with the industry — from air online program that combined her ex- ondary admissions to show a true interest traffic control to maintenance crews. perience as a pilot with her expertise in in aviation. And it’s why the University of Water- e-learning and education. The industry has recognized the need loo professor spent nearly a year of her Geared toward aspiring aviation pro- for skilled aviation experts in the com- life, in conjunction with the Internation- fessionals and professionals transitioning ing years, but Kearns said the problem al Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), into aviation, the new course contains exists today. The Air Transport Asso- developing a free online e-learning pro- nine modules covering air law, aircraft, ciation of Canada estimates a short- gram to help inform anyone interested operations, navigation, airports, security, age of approximately 6,000 pilots over in the industry about the wide array of the environment, accidents, and safety. the next 20 years, due to lower wages careers available. Trainees will have the option to complete for new pilots and high training costs,

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coupled with the rapid expansion of the www.cae.com/uploadedFiles/Content/Busi- One worrisome trend is larger air- industry. nessUnit/Civil_Aviation/CAE-Airline-Pi- lines that are in such desperate need for Globally, the numbers are even more lot-Demand-Outlook-Spread.pdf. pilots they are now recruiting new grad- concerning. According to a June 2017 Boeing has a more comprehensive re- uates. While it’s a great opportunity for report by CAE, which trains new pilots, port online that examines not just pilots them, Kearns noted, it leaves smaller, the global airline industry will require but other careers in the aviation industry, regional airlines struggling to find tal- more than a quarter of a million new http://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/ ent and is leading to shortages at flight airline pilots over the next 10 years to pilot-technician-outlook/. They predict that schools, where new pilots had typically sustain the predicted growth in the sec- about 2 million new commercial airline gained much-needed flight hours as tor. There’s also a need to transition pilots, maintenance technicians, and instructors. nearly 200,000 first officers into airline cabin crew will be needed by 2036. “Now the need is so great, we have captains, the most ever. That includes 637,000 new commercial students going right from graduating to Total passenger trips are expected to in- airline pilots, 648,000 new maintenance the right seat of a 737 with Sunwing, for crease by 50 per cent, from 3.2 billion to 4.8 technicians, and 839,000 new cabin crew. example. They’re 22-year-old kids and billion in the next decade, and an estimat- Kearns said much of that growth is they’re well trained and everything, but ed 105,000 pilots are expected to retire or located in the Asian markets, where a the progression is faster than it’s ever leave the industry over that same period. burgeoning middle class with more dis- been before,” said Kearns. “These numbers mean that over 50 posable income is set to spur the airline “They say the industry is eating its per cent of the pilots who will fly the industry over the coming decades. The seed crop.” world’s commercial aircraft in 10 years need for skilled aviation experts is far The program was officially unveiled have not yet started to train,” accord- outstripping our capacity to train them, at the ICAO NGAP Global Summit in ing to the report, available online http:// she added. Montreal on Nov. 27 and 28, 2017. •

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Flying and Financing S.A.F.E. Offers Targeted Training Loans

For those who want to fly but can’t af- for them to earn or complete their PPL, to S.A.F.E. These loan programs are de- ford the training costs and can’t find CPL, IFR, Night or Instructor’s ratings signed to be most cost efficient for those conventional financing, there is at or build flight time. who fly often so as to earn their license in least one private lender ready to help. Students need to fly as much as pos- the quickest timeframe. Student Aviation Financial Enterpris- sible and learn as fast as able as finan- In most instances, S.A.F.E. will eval- es (S.A.F.E.) is one such company and cial interruptions can actually make the uate an applicant and provide a loan was founded in 2013 in Calgary with training cost more because remedial les- within 48 hours. The loans are avail- the express purpose of providing finan- sons might be needed. With a reliable able to prospective pilots from coast cial aid to those aspiring pilots wishing source of funding, students achieve their to coast in Canada and S.A.F.E is the to obtain a pilot licence or endorse- goals sooner and more cost efficiently. only company that provides this finan- ments in Canada. The two principals The line of credit program is simple cial service. The application form for of the company are both pilots and are and targeted. S.A.F.E will provides an ac- the line of credit program is on their thrilled to be able to provide to others count at a flight training institution of the web site. the financial ability to earn their wings. student’s choice with an available balance The company’s website, studentavia- S.A.F.E. has recognized that there of up to $10,000. The applicant will draw tionfinancial.ca, provides more details on are few, if any, financial loan options from this account as he or she progresses the line of credit program, how the line available in Canada for flight train- through the training program and interest of credit is issued and repaid and the ing. Government supported loans may will only be charged on the amount that is F.A.Q. section will answer most appli- m m e.co D rea m sti be available for some but not all. This drawn. If, at any time, the applicant de- cants’ questions. For additional informa- is the niche S.A.F.E fill. The company cides not to pursue his/her training, only tion, contact S.A.F.E directly by email at will provide a line of credit to quali- that cash amount actually used will be [email protected] or give them a call

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COPA Neil Armstrong Scholarships $10,000 Ab Initio, $5,000 Advanced Training

Since the Neil Armstrong Scholarship Fund was created in 1996, 57 students have received more than $196,000

$196,000 in scholarship funding. The Neil Armstrong Scholarship con- sists of two awards, $10,000 for ab-initio and $5,000 for advanced flight training. Training must be conducted at a Ca- nadian Flight Training Unit approved by COPA. Recipients must agree to maintain a current COPA membership for the period of their training. To be el- igible to apply for the advanced award, the applicant must be a current mem- ber of COPA. Tuition costs are eligible for specific a m ily f programs offered by secondary or post- secondary schools, including colleges COPA’s Neil Armstrong Scholar- Created to honour one of Canada’s and universities, that provide flight strong A r m strong ship Fund promotes Canadian pi- foremost aviators, the scholarship training. lot development by providing an- has helped many Canadian pilots get Applications are due no later than nual scholarships to student pilots their start. Since the Neil Armstrong March 1 of each year. For complete de- in both ab-initio and advanced flight Scholarship Fund was created in 1996, tails and to submit an application, visit photo courtesy courtesy photo training programs. 57 students have received more than copanational.org/en/scholarship. •

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Scholarships Across the Country COPA Flights, GA Organizations Feed the Passion

Dennis O’Brien/John Iverson Memo- hold PPL or higher. Apply through 99s Airport Accommodation Scholar- rial Scholarship/Saskatchewan Avia- manitoba99s.wordpress.com. ship /99s Manitoba Chapter is open tion Council of $1,000. Application The C-FLUG (Club Plane) Schol- to women working on flight training or deadline Nov. 1. Must have PPL and be arship is for 10 or 20 hours of flight building hours who would benefit by working toward CPL Flight Training. time on the club plane, C150 C- having accommodations adjacent to an saskaviationcouncil.ca FLUG, for the purpose of building airport. The due date is Jan. 21 each year, hours towards an advanced rating. however, applications throughout the COPA Flight 177 Jeremy Mason This scholarship is open to female year are accepted as well. Memorial Youth Flying Scholarship residents of Manitoba who are mem- of $2,400 goes to a well-rounded indi- bers of the Manitoba Chapter of the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholar- vidual with a demonstrated and keen 99’s, and hold a Private Pilot License ship for Women Pilots/Canadian 99s. interest in aviation. Candidate must be or higher. Scholarship payments will Application deadline Dec. 20. Must working towards but not yet attained be made directly to the recipient’s C- be a current pilot with the appropri- RPP or PPL. Must be aged 14-21. Appli- FLUG account, and are to be used by ate medical certificate and must be cation deadline Oct. Contact copaexeter. 1 July of the same year it is awarded. approaching the flight time require- ca/wordpress/fly-the-dream-scholarship-2/ The scholarship committee will be ment for the rating or certificate, if any. assessing all applications received Fully paid scholarship to complete an Broadening Horizon Scholarships/99s by email or postmarked prior to Jan. additional pilot certificate or rating or Manitoba Chapter is open to females 21 each year. Final selection will be pilot training course. Examples: Multi- only. Must be a member of the Mani- based on: current on type, career engine rating, commercial certificate, toba 99s and hold PPL or higher. The goals, experience and involvement in King Air competency or qualifica- scholarships award familiarization aviation. The C-FLUG (Club Plane) tion training or Boeing 737 type rat- flights on a wide variety of planes, sim- Scholarship award(s) will be present- ing. Requirements: Must be a current ulators and workshops, including: float ed each spring at the Manitoba Avia- pilot with the appropriate medical cer- plane, ski plane, plane with retractable tion Council convention. tificate, and must be approaching the gear and a variable pitch prop, plane flight time requirement for the rating equipped with glass cockpit (G1000), Rosella Bjornson Scholarship/99s or certificate, if any. Jet Type Rating tail dragger, homebuilt, C150, C172, Manitoba Chapter of $1,500 is open to Requirements: Must have a current turbine engine, IFR, night flying, ATC, females only. Must be a member of the First Class medical certificate, or non- aircraft maintenance, to name just a few. Manitoba 99s and hold PPL or higher. U.S. equivalent, and at least 100 hours This list is incomplete. Applicants are Apply through manitoba99s.wordpress. multi-engine flight time or combined encouraged to identify the type of fly- com. The flight training scholarship is multi-engine and turbine time. ing in which they would like training. typically $1500 and is to be used for The Broadening Horizons Scholarship advanced flight training. Solo time or Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship is open to members of the Manitoba time building hours do not qualify. The for Women Pilots Emergency Maneu- Chapter of the 99’s who hold a Private scholarship is open to female residents ver Training/Canadian 99s. Applica- Pilot License or higher. Scholarship of Manitoba or a member of the Mani- tion deadline Dec. 20. Open to any li- awards are arranged directly with the toba Chapter of the 99’s, and hold a censed pilot member of the 99s. Fully aircraft/flight sim/workshop owner/ Private Pilot License or higher. Schol- paid scholarship to provide emergency presenter and are to be used within the arship payments will be made to the manoeuvre and spin training in ad- appropriate season of the current appli- flight school or flying club directly and dition to an introduction to aerobat- cation year. is to be used within a 12 month period. ics. In memory of 99 Vicki Cruse, this Complete the application form, and in- scholarship is available to any licensed C-FLUG Scholarships/99s Manitoba clude a letter of intent, a flight instruc- pilot member of The 99s without regard Chapter are open to females only. Must tor’s recommendation and verification to existing ratings, financial need or be a member of the Manitoba 99s and of flight record. length of membership.

30 career guide | 2018 West Canada 99s Scholarship of $1,500. old. Proof of citizenship in country of Application deadline July 31. Open to training. Able to obtain a Cat 3 Aviation females only. Must hold a minimum medical or equivalent. Parental approv- of a valid PPL at time of application. al if under age 18. Apply through www. Open to residents of BC, AB, SK, MB, fmasolo.org YT, NWT. The FMA Solo program was estab- lished by pilots who are musicians, Ready Set Fly (RSF) is a not-for-profit organiza- Fly Now Award/Ninety Nines/Amelia tion that specializes in educating high school spanning the globe, proficiency levels, students about careers in aviation. RSF focuses Earhart Memorial Scholarship Foun- and genres. The skills required to play its efforts in three main areas: dation of up to $6000. Application an instrument and fly an aircraft have 1) Creating awareness of career opportunities deadlines of Mar 15 and Sept 15 for marked similarities, from precision and in aviation; 2) Highlighting the skills and education needed two annual awards. Must be an offi- multitasking to listening and fine mo- to achieve a specific career; and cial student pilot member of the 99s at tor skills. By pointing out and building 3) Building an industry network to connect least one month prior to the submission on these common attributes, we hope students and aviation organizations. deadline. Must have a current medi- to further interest in both aviation and RSF communicates these points via career presentations at high schools throughout On- cal certificate. The FLY NOW Award is music. Our goal is to share our pas- tario. RSF looks to expand nation wide and a progressive award given to Student sions in order to inspire, educate, and become the premier aviation educator for high school students in Canada. Pilot Members with a need for finan- encourage others by creating enthusi- The aviation industry is growing at a very rap- cial assistance to become licensed pi- asm while promoting personal growth id pace, which has led to significant shortfalls in the supply of aviation professionals. Ready Set lots. The award provides up to $6000 through aviation and music. Musi- Fly is positioned to bridge this gap. toward completion of the Recreational cian is defined as a person who writes, Ready Set Fly looks forward to working with aviation industry partners, to educate and build Pilot, Sport Pilot, Private Pilot cer- sings, or plays music. The attributes up Canada’s future aviation professionals. tificate, or non-U.S. equivalent in any of concentration, practice, crew and If you would like for RSF to visit your school, contact [email protected] and check out aircraft category. This award will be resource management, and precision www.readysetfly.ca given progressively to winners after performances are traits essential in mu- they complete eligible milestones in sic, and particularly in a group of mu- their training. Applicant must be an sicians. They lead to success in many official student pilot member of The areas of life, but none more so than in 99s at least one month prior to the sub- flying an aircraft. FMA hopes to expand mission deadline. Must have a current the horizons of students who have been medical certificate, if it is required for taught the right stuff through their mu- the pilot certificate sought. Applicant sic training while encouraging them to need not have soloed or passed the continue music for life. knowledge test. Each applicant who belongs to a Chapter needs to request Vernon Flying Club Len Neufeld a recommendation from her Chapter Memorial Scholarship of $500 and a Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship one-year membership in the Vernon Chairman. Each applicant in a Section Flying Club. Open to any student com- Scholarship Listings without Chapters needs to request pleting a Flight Instruction program in Welcome a recommendation from her Section the Vernon, BC area. Application dead- This first issue of the Career Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship line Jan. 15. and Scholarship Guide lists more Chairman. In addition, each applicant First presented in 2009, the scholarship than 100 scholarships available to must have a Mentor, a 99 who will sup- was raised by the members of the Vernon Canadians interested in aviation port her through the training process. Flying Club / COPA Flight 65 to honour careers but we suspect we’ve Apply through [email protected] the memory of Len Neufeld, a respected missed some. https://www.ninety-nines.org/userfiles/file/ member who “passed the fix outbound” If your company, organization AEMSF/FlyNowInstructions030518.pdf for the last time in November of 2008. or educational institution provides A retired airline Captain, Len remained financial help to eligible Canadians Flying Musicians Association Solo active in the aviation world by partici- pursuing aviation careers please Program. High school junior or senior pating in COPA for Kids, volunteering send the information to music student in good standing. Stu- for the Civil Air Search and Rescue As- [email protected] dent must be nominated by his/her sociation and supporting the VFC in an music director. Must be at least 16 years executive role. •

career guide | 2018 31 Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre The Skills You Need — The School You Want

Photo by: Mike Reyno Strong education and industry partnerships, give our graduates a competitive edge and the skills needed to fly in jobs across Canada.

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Vertical Helicopter Careers Varied, Challenging Photo by: Mike Reyno lthough it was origi- ing ways to use the aircraft as tools for maintenance and are generally more nally invented in Ger- construction, safety and surveillance. expensive than fixed-wing aircraft of Strong education and industry partnerships, give our many and perfected in Technologies developed in the wilds similar capacity so training is more ex- the U.S., Canada can of Canada are now in common use all pensive. But the payoff at the other end graduates a competitive edge and the skills legitimately lay claim over the world, from offshore oil facili- is that experienced helicopter pilots can toA the foundational beginnings of the ties to mining, to emergency services. command some of the best salaries in needed to fly in jobs across Canada. modern helicopter industry. Because helicopters are most useful commercial aviation. With a vast wilderness brimming with where regular aircraft aren’t practical, it There are dozens of accredited heli- resources, Canadians have used aviation follows that a lot of career opportunities copter training schools in Canada and since its inception to gain access to, and in the business exist in far-flung places. numerous scholarships and funding in some cases, extract those resources. Becoming a helicopter pilot is much assistance methods are available. For fe- Partnered with: In the 1950s Canadian entrepreneurs the same as learning to fly fixed-wing male pilots, who are even more under- embraced aircraft that didn’t need long aircraft. Indeed, some people get a reg- represented than in other forms of avia- runways or a lot of ground facilities to ular licence first and then take helicop- tion, the Whirly-Girls, an international take people to the resources and deter- ter training but it’s becoming increas- association of female helicopter pilots, mine how they would be used. m ike biden ingly popular to skip the Cessnas and have assembled an impressive list of Along the way, the fertile minds of take all training on rotorcraft. scholarships from some of the most re-

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Whirly-Girls Promote Inclusion More Than $90,000 in Scholarships for Female Helicopter Pilots

One of the most prolific scholarship sources among aviation organizations is the Whirly-Girls, an international group of 1,700 female helicopter pilots from 44 countries. Its scholarships are open to members in good standing who joined the group no later than Sept. 21 of the year in which the scholarship is being awarded and the deadline for all scholar- ship applications is Oct. 15 of that year.

Phelan International and Doris Mullen Flight Training Scholarship of $8,000.00 is for basic rotary wing training and is sponsored the Whirly Girls and com- bines the Phelan International and Doris Mullen Flight Training Scholarships. This scholarship is given in memory of found- er Jean Phelan and her husband Jim, along with the memory of Doris Mullen who lost her life in a fixed wing accident regardless of altitude or terrain. It’s a Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer- in 1968. real confidence-builder, especially if sity is a self-guided online course. The the pilot has very little experience in course is relevant to all operating areas Helicopter Add-on Flight Training off-road operations. It includes a half around the world, but discusses spe- Scholarship of $8,000 is for licenced fe- day extensive ground school with five cifically FAA, CASA, and EASA/JAA male pilot who does not currently have hours of flight time. Training will be regulatory requirements in relation to a helicopter rating and provides funds at Western Helicopters Inc. at the Riv- low-level flight operations. to be applied toward earning her add- erside Municipal Airport, California, on helicopter rating. Must have intent USA. Embry-Riddle Commercial Helicopter to work in the helicopter industry. Pilot Ground School Course Scholarship Airbus Flight Training Scholarship of of $950 is awarded to a Whirly-Girl who Advanced Mountain Flight Training $14,000 is sponsored by Airbus and will is seeking to achieve her Commercial Pi- Scholarship of $6,500 is for helicopter give a Whirly-Girl the opportunity to at- lot Helicopter certificate. This 15-week pilots with at least 250 rotorcraft hours. tend an AS350 Turbine Transition Course advanced online instructor-facilitated at the Airbus Factory School in Grand course is offered by Embry-Riddle Aero- Flight Training — Advanced (Rotary Prairie, Texas, USA. This is a five-day nautical University and will provide Wing) is provided in memory of Keiko course that provides both ground school the necessary information to prepare a Minakata, WG #1339. The scholarship and flight training for the AS350. Whirly-Girl for the FAA Commercial Pi- gives a deserving Whirly-Girl the skills lot — Helicopter Knowledge Exam. to cope with turbulence, rugged terrain, Antipodean Aviation and Embry- and landing zone selection in moun- Riddle Wire and Obstacle Environ- Erickson Vertical Reference/External tainous and canyon areas, with special ment Awareness Course Scholarship of Load Scholarship of $6,000 is awarded emphasis placed on decision making. It $220 is awarded to a Whirly-Girl who to a career-minded Whirly-Girl who also provides the skill needed to fly all wishes to increase her knowledge in needs a vertical reference/external load sorts of private and commercial heli- how to conduct safe operations in the endorsement for a flight position. This copter missions that require off-airport low-level environment. This course, course will be awarded to a Whirly-Girl

landings anywhere in the country, provided by Antipodean Aviation and who has 300 hours of total flight time, tri mm er karen courtesy photo

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and she need not be turbine qualified. sored by Oregon Aero’s Randy Mains, includes 3.5 days of classroom instruction Training can be completed at any flight Chief CRM/AMRM Safety Instructor, in the following subject areas: accident school in the world that provides long- that will be provided to a deserving review, causes of fatal accidents, aware- line training. Whirly-Girl. The CRMI course and ness training, SFAR 73, Pilot’s Operating will take place on Vancouver Island in Handbook (POH) review, R66 systems, FlightSafety International Bell 206 January of each year. It follows the rec- and the Rolls Royce engine. One day is Scholarship of $10,000.00 is awarded ommendations of the FAA, Transport devoted to maintenance, pre-flight in- to a Whirly-Girl who possesses at least Canada, EU-OPS, JAR ICAO, EASA UK spections, and flying with an experienced a Private Pilot Helicopter certificate CAA, and CAMTS and will assist the RHC safety pilot. A tour of the Robinson and has landing currency in helicop- recipient in becoming a CRM Instructor Factory is also included. The course is ters. This training program includes within her organization. Preferred ap- open to any rated helicopter pilot who has initial type training, recurrent training, plicants will have a CFI and have had at least three hours in any type of Robin- and inadvertent IMC training using the some exposure to CRM that is, have son helicopter model, one hour of which world’s first Bell 206 FAA Level 7 quali- taken a class. was flown within 30 days prior to attend- fied Flight Training Device. This five- ing the course. A Robinson safety course day course consists of academic train- Robinson Helicopter R22/R44 Safety is required by most insurance companies ing and 6 hours in the FTD. Training Course valued at $3,000 provides a and serves as a CFI refresher. will be available at FlightSafety’s Heli- Whirly-Girl currently flying Robinsons copter Learning Center of Excellence in the opportunity to attend the R22/R44 Survival Systems USA Aircraft Ditch- Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. Safety Course and build either R22 or ing Course Scholarship of $1,400 will go R44 time. RHC provides this 3.5-day to two deserving Whirly-Girls to learn ForeFlight Pro Plus scholarship of course in Torrance, CA, USA, which the knowledge and skills to react in an $199.99 for two members to obtain Pro includes an hour of flight with a safety aircraft-ditching emergency, care for Plus Plan one-year subscriptions, in- instructor and sponsors an additional themselves in a sea survival situation, cluding a 30-minute one-on-one train- 4 hours of either R22 or R44 flight time and to participate to the maximum ex- ing session at HAI HELI-EXPO in Las (5 total hours). The course includes 3.5 tent in their rescue. These two scholar- Vegas next year. Founded in 2007, Fore- days of classroom instruction in the fol- ships, each valued at $1,400, are provid- Flight is devoted to giving pilots the lowing subject areas: accident review, ed by Survival Systems USA and The best possible mobile flight planning causes of fatal accidents, awareness pilots taking this course should have at tools. Pilots depend on the ForeFlight training, SFAR 73, and Pilot’s Operat- least a Private Pilot Helicopter certifi- application for flight planning, briefing, ing Handbook (POH) review. One day cate and are required to have no physi- charts, weather, airport information, is devoted to maintenance, pre-flight cal limitations that would prevent them flight logging, document management, inspections, and flying with an expe- from participating in strenuous physi- hazard awareness, and more. The prod- rienced RHC safety pilot. A tour of the cal training. Training will take place at uct is backed by their support program, Robinson Factory is also included. The Survival Systems USA in Groton, Con- Fanatical Pilot Support. course is open to any rated helicopter necticut, USA. pilot who has at least three hours in Garmin GTN & G500/600 Course the R22 or R44 helicopter, one hour of The Thurn-Herr Annual Advanced Scholarship of $795 will go to two Whirly- which was flown within 30 days prior Training Scholarship of $11,000 is fully Girls who wish to improve their knowl- to attending the course. This course is sponsored by Edward Thurn and Ellen edge in how to maximize the benefits required by most insurance companies Herr who kindly wish to assist the Whirly- of Garmin equipment capabilities and and serves as a CFI refresher. Girls in their mission of advancing wom- increase their confidence in the use and en in helicopter aviation. This scholarship integration of Garmin equipment as part Robinson Helicopter R66 Safety Course provides $11,000 to any Whirly-Girl to be of their flight operations. Each course is Scholarship of $4,500 provides a Whirly- applied toward upgrading her current he- valued at $795. Location of the Garmin Girl currently flying Robinsons the op- licopter rating. It may be applied toward course is dependent on the course date portunity to attend the R66 Safety Course Commercial, Instrument, Flight Instruc- attended by each recipient. and build R66 time. RHC provides this tor, Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Night 3.5-day course in Torrance, CA, USA, Vision Goggle (NVG) or Turbine Transi- Oregon Aero CRM/AMRM Instructor which includes an hour of flight with tion Training to advance a candidate’s Training Scholarship of $2,000 is a five- a safety instructor and sponsors an ad- career. Applicants must specify how day, 40-hour crew resource manage- ditional four hours of R66 flight time (5 the money will be used to advance the ment instructor (CRMI) course, spon- hours total R66 flight time). The course applicant’s career. •

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Fixing Instead of Flying Aviation Maintenance Engineers

sk a pilot who the most spect and release certified aircraft for tion maintenance. On graduation they important people in the flight. will have credentials under the M (main- vast infrastructure that As might be expected, AMEs earn good tenance), E (avionics) and S (structures) supports aviation opera- salaries for their fundamental role in the specialties. The M licence is the most tions and chances are he aviation system and many spend years generalized and involves everything orA she will say the aircraft maintenance in training to specialize in the repair and from control systems to engines. engineer is certainly among them. maintenance of some of the most sophis- As with virtually all aspects of the Even the smallest light aircraft are ticated devices ever contrived by man- aviation industry, there is a major short- complex devices that rely on the com- kind. Others are more generally qualified age of qualified people to carry out plex interaction of myriad systems and to work on most parts of the airplane and these vital jobs. Without the signature their components to complete their some set up their own businesses looking of AME, nothing moves in aviation. missions safely and reliably. It’s not after the maintenance and repair needs of Anyone who is mechanically in- only a highly skilled profession, it’s an aircraft operators. clined, detail oriented and committed enormous responsibility and one that is Whatever the career path, in most to best practices and safety can become taken really seriously in aviation. cases it begins with a highly structured an AME and the opportunities are as

Aircraft maintenance engineers course at a recognized post-secondary varied as the aircraft that need them. m m e.co D rea m sti (AME) undergo a combination of for- institution where the basic AME cur- To help finance the school portion of mal training and practical experience riculum is learned. the training, a number of organizations to earn their certification, which gives It’s likely there that a new AME will and individuals have offered scholar-

them the legal authority to repair, in- specialize in one general aspect of avia- ships to those entering the field.• | I ndustryviews

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Aviation Maintenance Scholarships

of $1,000 is open to female candidates only. Must be a member of BCAC. Ap- plication must be supported by a BCAC or COPA member in good standing. Must be currently registered at a BC or provincially recognized university, col- lege, training institution, or a PCTIA accredited or registered flight school. Must demonstrate commitment to com- plete training in her chosen aviation field. Deadline May 31. More informa- tion available from BCAC Administra- tor at [email protected] and at bcaviationcouncil.org.

Barry and Jim Aviation Maintenance Graduate Scholarship/BC Aviation Dennis O’Brien/John Iverson Memo- due by May 31 to BCAC Administra- Council of $3,000 goes to a BCAC Mem- rial Scholarship/Saskatchewan Avia- tor at [email protected]. More ber who is a recent graduate from an tion Council award of $1,000 goes to a information at bcaviationcouncil.org. AME program in B.C. Application must student in at least Year 2 of SIIT or estab- be supported by a BCAC member. Dead- lished in an apprenticeship path of train- BC Aviation Council “Career” Train- line May 31. More information from ing. Contact saskaviationcouncil.ca ing Scholarship of $1,000 goes to a BCAC Administrator at info@bcaviation- BCAC member who has completed at council.org and bcaviationcouncil.org. B.C. Aviation Council/Alexander Hol- least 75 percent of their area of train- burn Beaudin and Lang LLP $2,000 ing. Application must be supported by Vernon Flying Club — COPA Flight scholarship goes to a BCAC member a BCAC member. Application is due 65/John Olsen scholarship of $500X2 currently enrolled in an aviation or by May 31 to BCAC Administrator at is open to any student enrolled in the aerospace program at a post-secondary [email protected]. More infor- AME-M training program at the Okana- institution in B.C. Must have an aca- mation at bcaviationcouncil.org. gan College Vernon Campus. Deadline m m e.co D rea m sti demic grade average of 75 percent or Jan. 15. More information at Vernon Fly- higher. Application must be supported Mary Swain Memorial Aviation Train- ing Club: [email protected], ezzor | D ezzor by a BCACB member. Application is ing Scholarship/BC Aviation Council vernonflyingclub.org. •

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Behind the Scenes It Takes Thousands to Make One Airplane Fly

From scheduling aircraft and crew, to servicing aircraft on the ground to load- ing baggage on the carts, it take hun- dreds of individuals to do thousands of different tasks before the first switch is thrown in the cockpit. Many schools with aviation cur- riculums offer programs in aviation operations, particularly in scheduling and dispatching. There’s also the air- port operations aspect of the industry which is, of course, an essential part of the picture. There are literally thousands of dif- Now, while it may not be the most Again, attention to detail and keeping ferent jobs in aviation and those that exciting sounding part of aviation, op- things moving are vital parts of all those don’t involve fixing or flying are put in erations jobs are literally what keep the various jobs and there are numerous the general category of “operations.” system operating. specialities, too. •

Keeping Things Moving Scholarships for Operations Training

Schedulers and Dispatchers Scholar- William Templeton Airport Operations ship/Canadian Business Aviation As- Management Training Scholarship/B.C. sociation Air Service Hawaii, Air Sprint, Aviation Council of $1,000. Deadline Flight Safety, Jet Aviation, Million Air, May 31. Must be a BCAC member. Ap- NBAA, SheltAir, Signature, Skyplan, plication must be supported by a BCAC WorldFuel up to $10,000. Application member. Must have completed at least m m e.co D rea m sti deadline May 1. Must be Canadian one year (or equivalent) at an educa- citizen or permanent resident and em- tional institution in the discipline and

ployed by a CBAA member company have at least one more year to complete | G ianluca70 or registered student at an educational the training course. More information training member of CBAA. More infor- from BCAC Administrator info@bcavia- mation [email protected] and cbaa-acaa.ca tioncouncil.org or bcaviationcouncil.org

BCAC Airports Committee Airport Alexander Holburn Beaudin and Lang, Operations/Management Training Schol- Ernie Alexander Memorial Scholarship/ m : botto m , m e.co D rea m sti arship/B.C. Aviation Council of $2,000X2. B.C. Aviation Council of $2,000. Deadline Deadline May 31. Must be a BCAC mem- May 31. Must be a BCAC member. Ap- B.C. Aviation Council “Career” Train- ber. Application must be supported by a plication must be supported by a BCAC ing Scholarship of $1,000. Deadline May BCAC member. Must have completed at member. Must be currently enrolled in an 31. Must be a member of BCAC. Appli- least one year (or equivalent) at an edu- Aviation or Aerospace program at a post- cation must be supported by a BCAC cational institution in the discipline and secondary institution in BC. Must have member. Must have completed at least Feinen J ean- m ichel | have at least one more year to complete an academic grade average of 75 per- 75 percent of their area of training Avia- the training course. More information at cent or higher. Information from BCAC tion Operations. More information from BCAC Administrator, info@bcaviationcoun- Administrator [email protected] BCAC Administrator at info@bcaviation- cil.org or caviationcouncil.org. or bcaviationcouncil.org. council.org or bcaviationcouncil.org. • photo credits: top: top: credits: photo

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