Altitude Centre de l’aviation

What Altitude Centre de l’aviation does

Altitude Centre de l'aviation (legal entity ALTITUDE Centre de L'Aviation Inc.) is a private Quebec-based flight school founded in 2021, operating modular and college-level (AEC) pilot training from four Quebec airports: Victoriaville (CSR3, headquarters), Lac Saint-Jean (CYDO), Neuville (CNV9), and Thetford Mines (CSM3). It serves aspiring professional pilots, recreational aviators, and returning inactive pilots through individual licenses (PPL, CPL, RPP, multi-engine, IFR, seaplane, night, VFR OTT, aerobatic, flight instructor) and a flagship 12-24 month AEC program in multi-engine, instrument, and seaplane piloting delivered in partnership with CEGEP de Chicoutimi and CQFA, priced at $107,500 CAD. Training is delivered on a traditional aircraft fleet (Piper PA-28-140, Cessna 172, Cessna 310, Super Decathlon) supplemented by a certified flight simulator that lowers cost per training hour, with an in-house Transport Canada accredited exam room and authorized licensing agents.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: a sales-led motion for career-track pilot enrollment via direct inquiry forms and phone/email, paired with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront selling flight experiences ($220-$895 per transaction), $850 annual ground school subscriptions, and $500 student deposits. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time license/program fees ranging from $11,000 (RPP) to $107,500 (AEC), with added transaction-based rental and experience income. Distribution is supported by Desjardins financing partnerships to address the high upfront cost barrier. The school's reported alumni placements at Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, Jazz, Air Inuit, Propair, Flair, Pascan, and CargoJet, along with a near-100% flight instructor hiring rate, form the foundation of its brand reputation in the Quebec flight training market.

Altitude Centre de l'aviation functions as a founder-owned private corporation with 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding or institutional investors, and an asset-heavy operating model tied to aircraft and simulator infrastructure. The firm's reported alumni outcomes and multi-base Quebec footprint position it as a provincial training provider rather than a national or international operator.

Name

Altitude Centre de l’aviation

Legal name

ALTITUDE Centre de L'Aviation Inc.

Website

https://altitude.flights

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Altitude Centre de l'aviation is a private Quebec-based flight school operating from four airports, providing modular and college-level pilot training from PPL through multi-IFR to aspiring professional pilots, recreational aviators, and inactive pilots seeking recurrency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Pilot training programs
• Flight school
• Aviation education
• Aerobatic training
• Commercial pilot license

Headquarters

HQ city

Cookshire

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pilot Training Programs: One-time fees for comprehensive pilot training programs ranging from private pilot license to airline pilot. Programs include AEC college credential, individual licenses (PPL, CPL), and specialized qualifications (IFR, multi-engine, seaplane, aerobatics, flight instructor).
2. Flight Experiences: Revenue from selling aerial experiences including pilot-for-a-day programs, scenic tours, and aerobatic flights. Priced as one-time transactions with varying durations and aircraft types.
3. Aircraft Rental and Deposits: Student deposits ($500) and aircraft rental services for students and renters. Deposit system allows securing reservations and managing accounts for flight training and personal aircraft rental.
4. AEC Program Tuition: Comprehensive 12 or 24-month AEC program in multi-engine instrument and seaplane piloting priced at $107,500. Includes full pilot training pathway, CQFA survival training, USA navigation, and Boeing 737 CRM/SOP training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Altitude Centre de l'aviation is a Quebec-based flight school providing comprehensive pilot training from recreational to airline-ready. It delivers modular and college-level (AEC) programs through four airport locations (Victoriaville, Lac Saint-Jean, Neuville, Thetford Mines), offering licenses (PPL, CPL), qualifications (Multi-IFR, seaplane, aerobatics, flight instructor), and consumer flight experiences using a mixed fleet and certified flight simulator.

Product overview

ALTITUDE Centre de l'Aviation is a modular and college-level (AEC) flight school offering comprehensive pilot training from private pilot through airline pilot. The core offering is the AEC program in partnership with CQFA and CEGEP de Chicoutimi, combining multi-engine, instrument, seaplane, and aerobatic ratings over 12-24 months. Supporting the main program are individual license/qualification courses (PPL, CPL, Multi-IFR, flight instructor) available as standalone or bundled options. Ground school complete access provides unlimited theoretical courses across all five bases. Experiential products include pilot-for-a-day experiences, scenic flights, and aerobatic adventures. All programs leverage a certified flight simulator and modern classroom facilities, with locations at Victoriaville (CSR3), Lac Saint-Jean (CYDO), Neuville (CNV9), Thetford Mines (CSM3), and Dolbeau airports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AEC Pilotage d'avions multimoteur aux instruments et hydravion (AEC Multi-engine, IFR, and Seaplane Pilot Program) A 12 to 24-month college-credentialed (AEC) program combining multi-engine, instrument, seaplane, and aerobatic ratings, delivered in partnership with CQFA and CEGEP de Chicoutimi. Includes CQFA water survival training, USA navigation, and Boeing 737 CRM/SOP training. Targeted at aspiring professional pilots, including international students. Priced at $107,500 CAD fixed.
• Licence de pilote privé (Private Pilot License - PPL) Private Pilot License training covering all ground school and flight training modules including air law, human factors, flight theory, meteorology, navigation, and instrumentation. Available to individuals seeking recreational or foundational pilot certification. Estimated cost $19,000-$25,000 CAD.
• Licence de pilote professionnel (Commercial Pilot License - CPL) Commercial Pilot License training program including PPL, with theoretical and practical flight components. Targets aspiring professional pilots. Estimated cost $55,000-$65,000 CAD (PPL included).
• Qualification d'instructeur de vol (Flight Instructor Rating) Flight instructor rating training offered in group or individual sessions, including flight hours and theoretical/pedagogical training. Near-100% hiring rate for graduates. Estimated cost $17,000-$18,000 CAD.
• Qualification Multi-IFR (Multi-engine Instrument Rating) Multi-engine instrument rating qualification. Available standalone ($14,000-$17,000 CAD) or bundled with CPL ($70,000-$83,000 CAD including IFR and multi-engine training).
• PPL Ground School Complete Access One-year subscription providing unlimited access to all PPL ground school courses across all five physical bases (Victoriaville, Neuville, Lac Saint-Jean, Thetford Mines, Dolbeau). Includes all mandatory PPL modules, exam participation, and Transport Canada exam room access. Priced at $850 CAD per year.
• Pilote d'un jour (Pilot for a Day) Consumer introductory flying experience consisting of 55 minutes ground instruction plus 60 minutes flight time where student pilots take control under instructor supervision. Maximum weight 250 lbs. Available from Victoriaville, Neuville, Thetford Mines, and St Félicien. Priced at $410 CAD per person.
• Forfait adrénaline Voltige en Super Décathlon (Aerobatic Flight Experience) Aerobatic flight experience in Super Decathlon aircraft including 30-minute ground briefing and 45-minute flight with maneuvers (barrel roll, inverted flight, Cuban eight) reaching forces up to 6G positive and 5G negative. Available from Sherbrooke or Victoriaville. Priced at $475 CAD.
• Tour d'avion 1h (1-Hour Scenic Flight Tour) One-hour scenic flight tour for up to 3 passengers (or 500 lbs total, max 300 lbs per passenger) departing from Victoriaville airport. Priced at $410 CAD per flight.
• Tour d'avion 30 min (30-Minute Scenic Flight Tour) 30-minute scenic flight tour for up to 3 passengers (or 500 lbs total, max 300 lbs per passenger), departing from Sherbrooke (until September 1, 2025) or Victoriaville. Priced at $220 CAD per flight.
• Vol en Cessna 310 - 1h (Cessna 310 Group Flight Experience) One-hour flight experience in Cessna 310 (6-seat) aircraft accommodating up to 5 passengers, flying at 400 km/h over Chaudières-Appalaches, Estrie, Montreal, Bromont, and Sherbrooke regions. Ideal for group events and corporate outings. Departing from Thetford Mines. Priced at $895 CAD.
• Programme de remise à niveau des connaissances des pilotes (Pilot Recurrency Program) Structured pilot recurrency and skills update program designed for pilots who have been inactive for 5+ years or wish to safely resume flying. Covers regulatory compliance, flight preparation, critical safety exercises, decision-making, and emergency procedures. Includes 1-3 days of flight training (4-8 flight hours) plus a bonus certified simulator IMC session. Aligned with Transport Canada RAC 401.05 and Standard 421.05, and references TP 2228 self-study program.
• Formation voltige (Aerobatic Flight Training) Aerobatic flight training using the Super Decathlon aircraft (unique in Quebec), capable of maneuvers up to 6 positive Gs and 5 negative Gs. Includes aerobatic flight instructor qualification. Delivered with CQFA-certified instructors as part of the AEC program and standalone offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Near 100% hiring rate for flight instructor graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CEGEP de ChicoutimicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivering the AEC (Attestation d'études collégiales) program in multi-engine aircraft piloting with instrument and seaplane qualifications. The 12 or 24-month college credential program is offered in partnership with the CEGEP.
• CQFA (Centre de qualification professionnelle de l'aviation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCQFA instructors provide specialized training components including water survival training and Boeing 737 CRM/SOP training as part of the comprehensive AEC program. CQFA is a recognized aviation qualification center.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE Inc. Global leader in civil aviation training and flight simulation, operating training centers and partnerships with airlines worldwide. Comparable to Altitude as a flight training provider, though at vastly larger scale and with proprietary simulator technology.
• L3Harris Airline Academy: Integrated airline pilot training academy (formerly L3 Airline Academy) offering ab initio programs. Comparable to Altitude as a career-pathway flight training provider, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Montair Aviation: Western Canadian flight school operating multiple bases with structured PPL, CPL, and instructor training programs. Comparable to Altitude as a multi-base Canadian flight school with a similar pathway-to-airline approach.
• Toronto Airways: Ontario-based flight school offering PPL, CPL, multi-engine, IFR, and flight instructor ratings. Comparable to Altitude as a Canadian flight school providing a full license pathway with similar curriculum scope.
• Moncton Flight College: One of Canada's largest independent flight training colleges, offering integrated pilot programs from PPL through ATPL. Directly comparable to Altitude as a Canadian flight school with college-level credentials and career-pathway training.
• Canadian Flight Academy: Toronto-based integrated pilot training academy offering full-time PPL to ATPL pathways. Comparable to Altitude as a Canadian career-pathway flight school with structured ratings progression.
• Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre: Long-established Ontario flight training school offering modular and integrated pilot programs. Comparable to Altitude as a Canadian flight school delivering PPL through instructor ratings with college partnerships.
• ATP Flight School: Largest US-based professional pilot training school with multi-engine fleet, nationwide bases, and structured airline-track programs. Comparable to Altitude as a multi-base, career-pathway flight school with airline placement focus.

Others

• MzeroA: Online ground school platform serving student pilots with self-paced theory courses. Comparable to Altitude as a PPL ground school provider, though operating purely online with no aircraft training.

Regional players

• Pacific Flying Club: BC-based recreational and professional flight training school. Comparable to Altitude in offering PPL and advanced ratings, though focused on a different Canadian region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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