TRANSITION PLAN

By Zack Ritchie
POST-SECONDARY DECISION:
British Columbia Institute of Technology  
UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW
Summary

◦ Since 1964 British Columbia Institute of

Technology, was albe to teach and trained
professionals, experts, and innovators. Who
shape our economy as we know it. In BC and
around the world. BCIT gives their students real
life situations and experiences. BCIT offers
career credentials that are designed for the
workplace, from Diplomas and Certifications of
Bachelors, and Masters Degrees. 
Why BCIT?

◦ It is around 40-50 minutes away from my home.

◦ They give you a chance to work in a smaller environment.
◦ They work with other organizations to give you the best
chance in your future.
◦ They have one of the best flying schools in all of Canada. 
◦ I know a person that went to BCIT and recommend to go
there.
Airline and Flight
Operations Commercial
Pilot

BCIT is one of the biggest aviation

training schools that you can go to.
BCIT, has combines there resouces
with Pacific Flying club. This is a
great opportunity for men and
women who have a pashion to
become a pilot. It is a great
program that combines flight
training and industry focused
academic training.
 Program details 

◦ 64 weeks long. 
◦ 12 weeks per term.
◦ Have scheduled flying breaks for each term.
◦ If passed program gives 208.3 hours of flying.
◦ Flying at The Boundary Bay Airport
◦ Has 35 courses in the 4 terms. 
Good Fit

This program is a good fit for me because I like to get

things fast and get started as soon as I can. This gives
me the opportunity to do that because it is only 18
months long. This program is not all in class and I
find that I am a hands-on learner, also this program
gives me a chance to work on on one with an
instructor and not in a huge classroom like other
schools. Also, it is my goal to become a pilot and
travel the world.
 ◦ English Studies 12 (67%) or
◦ English First Persons 12 (67%)

Program ◦ Pre-Calculus 11 (50%) or 

◦ Foundations 11 (50%) or
Requirement ◦ Workplace 11 (60%)
s  ◦ Transport Canada Category One
Medical Certificate 
◦ Valid Passport
Courses 

◦ Sense this program is only 18 months and

you don’t get to pick what you would like
to take I will list 4 per term and give an
explanation of them. 
Term 1
◦ Aviation Meteorology- You will learn about the effects of weather while flying. Topics will
include the weather systems and all the weather effects on aviation operations.
◦ Air Navigation and Air Traffic services- This course will outline the air navigation system in
Canada. The regulations will be covered as well. 
◦ Introduction to Safety Management Systems- They will introduce you to the system and
learn the systematic approach and the evolution of safety management in Aviation. 
◦ Employability Skills for Aviation Professionals- This course will provide learning
students with the fundamental concepts, behaviors to do well in the Aviation industry. 
Term 2
◦ Survival Skills- This course will help prepare students to respond to bad situations that may
occur while flying over, mountains, water, or wilderness terrain. Like teaching water ditching
and ways to survive if stranded.
◦ Private Pilot Ground School- In this course you will learn about regulations, aerodynamics,
aircraft engine and systems, flight instruments, radio and electronic theory, flight
operations and licensing requirements.
◦ Private Pilot Flight Licensing- This course includes instruction to prepare applicant for
the flight test areophane.
◦ Aviation Safety and Risk Management- This course will develop understanding of the
effective safety programs and successful aviation operations. 
Term 3
◦ Commercial Pilot Flight Training 1- This course will give you the first half of your required
flying lessons for a Commercial Pilots License.
◦ Commercial Pilot Ground School- This is part 2 of this course, this course provides the same
stuff as part one just adding onto it.
◦ Crew Resource Management : Human Factors For Pilots- This course is to develop your
understanding of human factors, and its impact on decision making, critical thinking, task
performance, and accident prevention.
◦ Airline Emergency Management- This course will provide students with practical
framework for handling, emergency situations that could occur in the airline environment. 
Term 4
◦ Multi Engine Ground School- This course introduces multi engine and two-person cockpit,
lessons include multiple engine systems standards and cockpit resource management.
◦ Instructional Skills for Aviators- This course is meant for developing critical skills and
knowledge of becoming an affective flight instructor. 
◦ Advanced Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Procedures- This course is designed
to help students to meet the knowledge requirements of a Commercial Pilots License. Also
help prepare students for the Transport Canada Flight Operations Exam.
◦ Aviation Career Planning-  This course will help develop your understanding of the critical
elements of an effective job search strategy including writing a cover letter and resume. 
Possible Jobs 

◦ Flight Instructor ◦ Mainline Carrier 

Possible Jobs 

◦ Cargo Carrier ◦ Military Pilot

 PLANNING TO
PAY

I am Planning to use RESP and take

out a student loan, as well as using
the money in my savings account.
Costs 
◦ Tuition = $26,520
◦ Books = $4,000
◦ Application Fee = $90
◦ Examination and License Fees = $1,885
◦ Commitment Fee = $1,000
◦ Gas Costs = $5,400
◦ Total = $38,895
 ◦ https://clearedtodream.org/become-an-airline-
pilot/resources/types-airline-pilot-jobs

Bibliography ◦ https://worldscholarshipforum.com/aviation-sc
hools-canada/

◦ https://www.bcit.ca/programs/airline-and-fligh
t-operations-commercial-pilot-fixed-wing-dipl
oma-full-time-100adipma/
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