AVIATION ACADEMY
We love flight training and seeing our students succeed. You will have at your disposal a highly qualified Educational Team that specializes in establishing personalized training plans adapted to your needs.
We are not just a flight school. We are an aviation business that specializes in air taxi & scheduled regional flights. This allows, among other things, to hire graduates from within.
Learn in a professional yet family-oriented and respectful environment, completely adaptable to your schedule and flight training needs. Submerge yourself in our commercial operations and learn professional flying from day one.
OUR BASE
Abbotsford International Airport (CYXX) is a controlled airfield with two large runways and a flight training area located 5 minutes away from lift-off, which reduces flight training costs.
Abbotsford Airport is one of the fastest-growing airports in Canada. Our students will be immersed in a commercial flying environment as well as having access to full coverage for instrument flying and a large number of different instrument procedures.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
It is important to schedule an appointment with a Transport Canada certified medical examiner to obtain the medical certificate appropriate for the type of flying you intend to do. Although you can start your training journey without this certificate, you will not be able to fly solo, which could delay your training.
Find a Civil Aviation Medical Examiner here
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
INSTRUCTOR
If teaching is your calling, why not teaching what you are passionate about the most?
Share your knowledge with future pilots while accumulating experience.
CHARTER PILOT
Obtain a First Officer position in our Charter Department with the possibility to upgrade to a Captain position and fly out of the Vancouver Area to anywhere in North America
REGIONAL AIRLINE PILOT
Connect British Columbians as your first pilot job and learn how to operate like the 'big boys' in a familiar environment.
WHY ZULU AIR?
DIRECT-ENTRY JOBS
TAILORED TRAINING
COST-CONSCIOUS TRAINING
PROFESSIONALLY MAINTAINED FLEET
IDEAL LOCATION
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Whether you aspire to command an aircraft for pleasure or begin a career in aviation, the first step is getting the Private Pilot Licence. With this licence, you will be able to enjoy flying single-engine aircraft and take your loved ones for unforgettable sightseeing flights.
Ratings such as multi-engine, seaplane or instrument flight may be added to a Private Pilot Licence, expanding your possibilities as Pilot-in-Command.
PRE-REQUISITES
GROUND TRAINING
FLIGHT TRAINING
14 years old for First Solo
17 years for Flight Test
Category I or III Medical
40 hours of Ground School
15 hours of Briefing Sessions
Manuals & Materials
A minimum of 45 hours of flight training including 17 hours dual training and 12 hours solo **
** Transport Canada requires a minimum of 45 hours of flight training. However, the average hours of completion are around 65 hours.
A Commercial Pilot Licence will allow you to fly for hire. In other words, you will be paid to do what you love!
Adding ratings such as night flying, multi-engine, instrument flight or instructor training will widen the possibilities of your first job.
Whether your dream is bush flying in the Canadian Wilderness, flying corporate jets from the main world hubs or commanding a wide-body jet, we will get you there.
PRE-REQUISITES
GROUND TRAINING
FLIGHT TRAINING
Private Pilot Licence
18 years for Flight Test
Category I Medical
80 hours of Ground School
30 hours of Briefing Sessions
Manuals & Materials
A minimum of 65 hours of flight training including 35 hours dual training and 30 hours solo **
≈ 80 hours of time building
** Transport Canada requires a minimum of 60 hours of flight training. However, the average hours of completion are around 80 hours.
MULTI-ENGINE RATING
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A Multi-Engine Rating will give you the necessary knowledge to safely operate an aircraft with more than one engine. This rating is a must for anybody looking to fly professionally.
At Zulu Air, we are proud to be the only flight school in the region that provides this training in the Piper Navajo. Our comprehensive training course contains ground school on Basics in Multi-Engine flying and Piper Navajo Systems and Operating Procedure, as well as introducing you to Standard Operating Procedures used by our Air Taxi operation, where you will be flying in a multi-crew environment.
PRE-REQUISITES
GROUND TRAINING
FLIGHT TRAINING
Private Pilot Licence
or
Commercial Pilot Licence
10 hours of Ground School
Manuals & Materials
A minimum of 10 hours of flight training including 1 hour Transport Canada Flight Test.
INSTRUMENT RATING
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An Instrument Rating will allow you to fly during instrumental meteorological conditions(IMC), which requires specific training and instruction on rules and procedures specific to instrument flying, additional training in meteorology, and more intensive training in flight solely by referencing to instruments.
At Zulu Air, we are proud to be the only flight school in the region that provides this training in the Piper Navajo. Our comprehensive training course contains ground school on Basics in Multi-Engine flying and Piper Navajo Systems and Operating Procedure, as well as introducing you to Standard Operating Procedures used by our Air Taxi operation, where you will be flying in a multi-crew environment.
PRE-REQUISITES
GROUND TRAINING
FLIGHT TRAINING
Private Pilot Licence or
Commercial Pilot Licence
Multi-Engine Rating for Group I Instrument Rating.
20 hours of Ground School
Manuals & Materials
A minimum of 15 hours of flight training including 1.5 hour Transport Canada Flight Test.
INSTRUCTOR RATING
Next Session March 2023 - Limited Spots Available
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Teach what you love by becoming a Flight Instructor. Get your Instructor Rating confidently and pass on proper airmanship to the next generation of aviators.
Our solid curriculum will make you a well-rounded Flight Instructor. Our Educational Team will show you how to create interactive lesson plans and how to make your students engaged in the ground and in the air.
PRE-REQUISITES
GROUND TRAINING
FLIGHT TRAINING
Commercial Pilot Licence
Medical Category I
40 hours of Ground School
Manuals & Materials
