Canadian Aviation College

What Canadian Aviation College does

Canadian Aviation College is a privately held, Canadian-owned aviation training institution established in 2002 and headquartered at Pitt Meadows Airport (YPK) in British Columbia. It delivers Transport Canada regulated flight training programs (Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence, Night, Multi-Engine, Instrument, Flight Instructor Rating, Seaplane) and ground-based academic diplomas (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanic, Flight Attendant, Flight Dispatcher, English as a Second Language), alongside Foreign License Conversion services for ICAO licence holders. Operational assets include an in-house Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) for fleet upkeep and a Transport Canada and FAA approved DCX Max Flight Training Device (AATD) with motion and a G1000 panel, available for paid dual-instruction rental. Programs are priced per enrolment in CAD (e.g., PPL ~$22,325, CPL ~$51,420-$54,815, AME-M $22K domestic / $42K international, Flight Attendant $11K, ESL $8K) with international student surcharges and a university pathway into Yorkville University's BBA for Flight Attendant graduates.

The institution is regulated by British Columbia's PTIB/PTIRU and holds the EQA designation required to host international students, with documented PTIRU program approvals across CPL, Night Rating, FIR, and Flight Attendant and PTIB approval for AME-M. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the college website, online enrollment portal, in-person campus visits, and a network of international recruitment agencies (FIA, NAAT, Phil Bangladesh, Aerocadet, Amylia Air) covering 60+ countries, supplemented by a broad social media footprint (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube/FlyWithPedro, Instagram, Pinterest, X). Leadership is led by President Charles Lapointe (35 years at NAV CANADA in air navigation services) and Vice Presidents Sunny Chan (HR/operations background across Unilever, GSK, TD Bank, Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola) and Susan Pam, with a rated flight instruction team headed by Chief Flight Instructor Bote Sha. Revenue is generated entirely from tuition, incidental fees, material costs, and ancillary simulator rental, with no disclosed funding, M&A activity, or external equity investment in the source data.

Name

Canadian Aviation College

Legal name

Canadian Aviation College

Website

https://cacbc.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canadian Aviation College is a private aviation training institution at Pitt Meadows Airport, BC, offering Transport Canada-regulated pilot licensing and academic diplomas (AME-M, Flight Attendant, Flight Dispatcher, ESL) to domestic and international students from 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Flight Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

Keywords

• Aviation flight training
• Pilot license programs
• Aircraft maintenance training
• Flight attendant education
• Aviation academic diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Pitt Meadows

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flight Training Programs: Revenue generated from aviation flight training programs including Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Flight Instructor Rating, and various ratings (Night, Multi-Engine, Instrument, Seaplane). Programs are priced in CAD and include tuition, incidental fees, and material costs.
2. Academic Programs: Revenue from ground-based academic diploma programs including Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME-M), Flight Attendant, Flight Dispatcher, and English as a Second Language (ESL). Domestic and international student pricing differs significantly.
3. Flight Simulator Rental: Revenue from renting the DCX Max Flight Training Device for dual instruction purposes. The simulator is available for rental with advance notice requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Canadian Aviation College is a private Canadian aviation training institution that delivers Transport Canada-approved flight training programs (PPL, CPL, Night, Multi-Engine, Instrument, Flight Instructor, Seaplane ratings) and ground-based academic diplomas (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanic, Flight Attendant, Flight Dispatcher, English as a Second Language). The college also provides foreign pilot license conversion services and rents its DCX Max Flight Training Device simulator for dual instruction at Pitt Meadows Airport in British Columbia.

Product overview

Canadian Aviation College offers a comprehensive portfolio of aviation training programs centered around flight training and ground-based academic programs. The core flight training offerings include Private Pilot Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), Night Rating, Multi Engine Rating, Instrument Rating, Flight Instructor Rating, and Seaplane Training programs. Academic programs encompass Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME-M), Flight Attendant, Flight Dispatcher, and English as a Second Language diplomas. The college also provides DCX MAX Flight Training Device rentals and foreign license conversion services. Programs are delivered at Pitt Meadows Airport in British Columbia with intake dates aligned to Transport Canada regulatory requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Program A 6-month flight training program blending flight and ground training to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain a Transport Canada Private Pilot Licence. Includes 17 hours dual and 12 hours solo flight training, ground school, Transport Canada written exam and flight test preparation. Estimated CAD $22,325 plus incidental fees, books, and headset.
• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Program
• Night Rating Program
• Multi Engine Rating (ME) Program
• Instrument Rating (IR) Program
• Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) Program
• Seaplane Training Programs
• Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanic (AME-M)
• Diploma of Flight Attendant
• Diploma of Flight Dispatcher
• Diploma of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• DCX MAX Flight Training Device (FTD) Simulator Rental
• Foreign License Conversion Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Students trained from 60+ countries worldwide

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIA (Fiapilot)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIA (fiapilot.com) appears as a pilot recruitment and training agency partner, represented in the college's agency logos section. Serves as a referral channel for international student recruitment.
• NAAT (National Association of Aviation Training)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNAAT is shown as a partner organization in the college's agency logos section, representing a national aviation training association for student referrals.
• Phil BangladeshcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhil Bangladesh (PhilBangladesh.com) is an aviation training partner based in Bangladesh, visible in the college's partner logos for international student recruitment in the South Asian region.
• AerocadetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAerocadet (aerocadet.com) appears as a cadet pilot training program partner, represented in the college's agency logos section for international student referrals.
• Amylia AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmylia Air (amyliaair.com) is shown as a partner organization in the college's logos, representing an aviation training and recruitment service.
• Team 2 / Island Coastal AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam 2 facility located at the terminal side of Pitt Meadows Airport is used for seaplane training programs. Students joining seaplane programs are trained at this Team 2 facility, indicating a co-location and operational partnership for seaplane training delivery.
• Yorkville UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlight Attendant program graduates can transfer credits to Yorkville University for Bachelor of Business Administration degree, providing a university pathway for diploma holders.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cacbc_john
• Facebookfacebook.com/about
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadianaviation
• Instagraminstagram.com/canadianaviationcollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCi8Y8jLirygwdddLVXNl28A
• Pinterestpinterest.ca/cacbcit/_saved

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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