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International Students Students are drawn to the Greenwood Flight Centre for our mix of theoretical and practical flying experiences. Operating out of the Kings County Municipal Airport, the Greenwood Flight Centre is an ideal location for flight training. It offers the convenience of a small town airport with the benefit of several large international airports only a short flight away. Students become proficient flying in small, uncontrolled airports, as well as gain experience dealing with military and heavy airline congestion nearby. Canada is a world leader in flight training. As a leading member of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan over 167,000 aircrew were trained in Canada from 1940 to 1945. From 1950 to 1958 Canada trained military pilots from many NATO member countries and currently operates the NATO Flying Training Program for NATO member countries. The importance of foreign commercial pilot training in Canada is underscored by the fact that in 2009, of 1267 commercial pilot licenses issued by Transport Canada, fully 481, or 38%, were issued to foreign students. Of the commercial licenses issued to foreign students 240, or 50%, were issued to students from India. Canada is also home to CAE, the largest Full Flight Simulator company in the world and a world leader in flight training. Canada is also home to Bombardier, the manufacturer of the CRJ line of regional passenger jets and the Q Series of turbo prop aircraft that include the highly successful Dash 8. SECTION 2: Flight Training Information “In 2009 Canada celebrated 100 years of powered flight, today we are atop the flight training world. Canada provides flight training and life experience that’s second to none. Multicultural cities, an extensive flight training infrastructure and a vast geography highlight the long list of benefits found in Canada. We believe in our training, and we believe in training you.” To help you achieve your goals in flight training, Greenwood Flight Centre offers a two year PROFESSIONAL PILOT DIPLOMA PROGRAM to prepare students for a career in the aviation industry. By choosing between the Commercial Multi IFR Program or the Commercial Instructor Program, the student is able to start their career down the path they desire. These two programs offer students a diploma along with their Commercial Pilot qualifications. In addition to our two year Professional Pilot Diploma Program, Greenwood Flight Centre also offers professional pilot training in stand-along programs based on the time schedule required by the student. Our fast track professional pilot program has been developed to allow International Students the option of completing their flight training in approximately 14-16 months. All Greenwood Flight Centre training programs have been designed with flexibility allowing us to modify our training to meet the licensing requirements for most countries.
International students, who are interested in recreational flight training or enhancing their own flight training knowledge, are also welcome to attend the Greenwood Flight Centre for training towards the following:
With a fleet that includes Cessna 172 aircraft, Piper Seneca and Transport Canada Approved Flight Training Devices, our dedicated flight staff will ensure the best flight training possible.
For more information regarding the Training Programs offered by Greenwood Flight Centre or for price information please contact GFC at: SECTION 3: Fast Track Program Overview Greenwood Flight Centre’s Fast Track Program is broken down into 7 Phases of Flight Training: Phase I - Solo Phase II - Private Pilot Licence Phase III - Night Rating Phase IV - Commercial Cross Country Phase V - Multi Engine Rating Phase VI - Group 1 Instrument Rating Phase VII - Commercial Pilot Licence
Upon completion of your Flight Training, Greenwood Flight Centre will work with students during the license conversion process to ensure that all required documentations is certified correct before returning home.
It will be the students responsibility to apply to their own country’s Civil Aviation Authority for the conversion of a Canadian Licence back to a valid license in their home country. We provide all the required Canadian documentation and will help with the process when possible and as appropriate.
SECTION 4: Application Process
For students applying from India one of our authorized agents in India will help with the application process. All International Students interested in learning to fly with the Greenwood Flight Centre will need to submit the following information:
Information regarding how to obtain a Transport Canada Category 1 Aviation can be found at:
Upon receiving application, Greenwood Flight Centre will review your documentation to determine that you meet the necessary admission requirements. Students who meet the admission requirements will be issued a Letter of Acceptance for Flight Training which can be used to support your application for a Student Visa.
Information on obtaining a Student Visa can be found on the following website:
Greenwood Flight Centre will assist students whenever possible during the Visa Application Process.
Upon arrival to Canada, a Greenwood Flight Centre representative would gladly meet you at the International Airport to begin your Nova Scotia Orientation. It is important to us that your stay in Canada is a pleasurable and productive one and we will do everything we can to make that a reality.
SECTION 5: Additional Information
Canada is the second largest geographic country in the world and has a total population of about 33 million. Nova Scotia is located on the Eastern Coast of Canada in what are known as the Atlantic Provinces. The Atlantic Provinces are known for their scenic beauty and their warm, welcoming people.
The climate in Canada depends on the region you are visiting and the season of the year. In Nova Scotia the summers are warm (15 to 30 degrees C) and the winters are cold (-20 to +10 C). This variance in weather provides students with the opportunity to experience flying in all different types of weather conditions, such as rain, snow, wind, sun, very warm and very cold.
The cost of living in Nova Scotia is relatively cheap compared to the rest of Canada. Depending on the type of accommodations desired, this cost can range from $400 - $800 per month. Food and other living expenses are also variable depending on the living style of each person, however on average student’s food and other living expenses range from $250 - $600 per month. Students attending flight training at the Greenwood Flight Centre will be responsible for obtaining their own living accommodations. Greenwood Flight Centre will assist students whenever possible in obtaining these accommodations.
The community surrounding the Greenwood Flight Centre has all the amenities that a student could need. But it does not have the problems associated with larger population centers. Students can be comfortable in the knowledge that they have the full support of the community.
Students living in Nova Scotia should also be prepared to incur transportation expenses. Those students living near the airport property can walk to school. Students living further away from the airport can make use of the Kings County Transit System which stops just at the airport. In addition to the Transit System, students may be interested in acquiring a rental car from one of the local car rental companies.
Students should also note that the Government of Canada does not pay for the medical costs of foreign students. Health coverage for foreign students varies from province to province. Students must ensure they have Private Health Benefits in place prior to arriving in Canada. The cost of this Health Coverage averages around $40 per month.
SECTION 6: Additional Links
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