Diploma in Aviation Technology (IATP)

Upcoming Intake: September 2026. |

International students applying for a September intake must apply by January 31 of the same year.

At a Glance

Who should apply: Individuals who want an all in package to fast track them to an airline captain's seat as well as aviation management.

What You'll Get: This structured program integrates all of the training as well as all of the exams needed to work for an airline. This program will train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to enable them to operate as co-pilot on multi-crew, multi-engine aeroplanes in commercial air transportation and to obtain the commercial pilot licence — aeroplane, the multi-engine rating and the Group 1 instrument rating (CPL(A)/IR) as well as a Diploma in Aviation Technology, training in Aviation Safety Management & Crew Resource Management.

Program Start Dates: September of each year.

Program Duration: This is a 20-month program.

Program Location(s): Moncton, New Brunswick

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Kevin Michaud
There are a lot of specialized operations out there flying in fascinating, remote parts of the world; doing interesting things with air planes. I love what I do for a living; really... It has been, and still is an incredible adventure! And I certainly won't ever forget that it all started in Moncton.

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Kathleen Legge
From my first step inside dispatch, to my first ground school class through to my first flight at MFC, something just clicked & I knew that this was world-class training. The facilities & staff at MFC really were the deciding factor in my decision to pursue a career as a professional pilot.

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Program Specifications

Diploma in Aviation Technology (ATP)

This innovative diploma program combines Transport Canada–approved integrated Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) flight training with a comprehensive academic curriculum, allowing students to earn a recognized diploma through MFC Training while completing professional pilot licensing requirements. 

Start date: Multiple Intake

Duration: 24 months

Program Highlights

Curriculum designed for students preparing for careers in professional aviation, including airline operations  

  • Completion of all licences and ratings required for airline employment in Canada  
  • Aviation Safety Management certification, qualifying graduates to function as a Company Aviation Safety Officer (CASO)  
  • Comprehensive Crew Resource Management (CRM) training aligned with current airline operational standards  
  • Extensive two‑crew operations and advanced turbine aircraft training  
  • Hands‑on training using a Transport Canada–approved Level 5 King Air 200 flight simulator 

Program Structure

  • The program blends classroom instruction with hands-on flight experience from day one.  
  • Ground School: 500 hours of ground school and 250 hours of self-study, 380 in class hours more than the traditional flight training.  
  • Flight Training: Builds progressive experience from basic maneuvers to advanced multi-engine and instrument flying.  
  • Integrated Learning: Each stage of ground training aligns directly with flight exercises to reinforce real-world application.  
    Graduates earn an IATP (Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License); ICPC/IR (King Air B200) or ICPC/A certificate and required Transport Canada licenses, qualifying to operate as co-pilot on multi-crew aircraft.  

Eligibility Requirements

  • Minimum age: 17 years old at program start, 18 years old by program completion.    
  •  Category 1 Transport Canada medical certificate required before first solo flight. Learn more about when to apply for medical exam.   
  • Open to both Canadian and international students  

Educational Requirements

Students must have a secondary school diploma or equivalent to be accepted in this program. The application review will be concentrating mainly on results from Math and English.  The following is required in:

  • Grade 12 Academic Mathematics with a minimum mark of 70%
  • Grade 12 English – Please note every student must achieve a minimum of 4 out of 6 on the Transport Canada Operational English Exam during the Private Pilot License phase of their training in order to continue with the program.

Previous Flying Experience Credits

In accordance to Transport Canada rules and regulations, students applying for the ICPC program with a previous license have the following option:

  • Claiming a maximum of 30 flying hours (20 dual & 10 solo) for a private license, although you will be required to attend all ground school for PPL.

Tuition

The tuition for this program is $109,961 CAD

**All prices subject to change without notice; Prices do not include the cost of the application fee, accommodation, cost of living, student uniform, remedial training, Transport Canada flight test fees, fuel surcharges or any other fees/charges that are not part of the MFC curriculum..

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