This program is for individuals with the unrestricted right to live and work in Canada.
Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
Grow your pilot career with Porter - Canada’s fastest growing airline – by joining the direct-entry, airline-focused ab initio pilot training program provided by Cygnet Aviation Academy, CAE and Porter Airlines.
This program is designed for people with little or no flight experience. Applicants without any previous flight experience are encouraged to apply.
• Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training for 20 months in Kingston, Ontario
• Dash 8-400 type training at CAE Toronto
• Upon successful completion of the training program and subject to certain conditions, the graduates of the Porter Cadet Program will join Porter Airlines as first officers on the Dash 8-400.
Theoretical Knowledge
Foundation Flight Training
Intermediate Flight Training
Advanced Flight Training
Multi-Crew Coordination and Jet Transition Training
Dash 8-400 Type training
Porter Cadet Program
$149,650* CAD plus taxes
*The amount is subject to periodic review and might be adjusted accordingly.
Financing opportunities are available through CIBC and Scotiabank.
CIBC provides student loans up to $200,000.
Scotiabank provides student loans up to $100,000.
See www.cae.com/funding for further details.
Student loan applications and instructions will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
(See FAQ Document)