Commercial Aviation Leadership

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences @ UWindsor

Program Overview & Highlights

  • Honours 4-Year Program

Soar to new heights in this unique program, designed to train you as a skilled pilot and as a leader for a successful career in aviation. From the very first semester you can experience the thrill of flight training with our industry partner, Journey Air, at Windsor International Airport.

This program combines rigorous academic education with hands-on flight training, ensuring you are well-prepared for the growing demand for pilots who can lead with confidence and professionalism. You’ll develop the skills necessary to navigate the skies and the leadership qualities to inspire and guide others in the dynamic field of aviation.

Begin flying as early as your first semester of classes.
Leadership focus with mentorship and learning courses prepare you for many career paths
Earn university credits for flying
Train for many different certifications, including PPL, CPL, Group 1 Instrument Rating, Multi Initial Rating, and Night Rating
Flexible degree options

Learn More About Our Program

200
hours of flight training over four years
95%
employment rate of graduates1
1 Two Years after Graduation (OUGS Social Sciences, 2020)

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

Course Requirements: One of Physics/SPH4U, Advanced Functions/MHF4U, Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U or Math of Data Management/MDM4U. English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60% [70% for Fall 2026])
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 79%
Note: Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate; Transport Canada Formal Aviation Language Proficiency Demonstration; Supplementary Application Form: short essay questions.

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Career Tracks

  • Airline Pilot
  • Corporate Pilot
  • Charter Pilot
  • Medevac Pilot
  • Flight Dispatcher
  • Flight Instructor
  • Avionics technician
  • Airport Manager
  • Air Safety Specialist

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