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How to register for flight training

Do I Need a Study Permit for Flight Training?

According to Canadian immigration laws, you must obtain a Study Permit if your training program lasts more than six months. This requires applying through your local Canadian Consulate.

However, if you are enrolling only in a short-term program of six months or less, such as a Private Pilot License (PPL), a study permit is not required. You may enter Canada as a visitor. Depending on your nationality, you may need a Visitor Visa, while others may travel with only a valid passport.

Please note that the PPL is a prerequisite for the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). If you plan to continue your training beyond the PPL and pursue the CPL you will be required to obtain a Study Permit before entering Canada.

Can International Students work in Canada?

Yes, international students can work in Canada. While studying, full-time international students are permitted to work up to 24 hours per week. If you complete your Commercial Pilot License (CPL) flight training with our school under a student visa/permit, you may also be eligible to apply for a work permit to work in Canada.

According to the Government of Canada, to qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), you must meet one of the following criteria:

• You completed a flight training course at a DLI training centre and now have a Canadian commercial pilot’s license or
• You have or are in the process of getting an instructor’s rating and a job offer as a flight instructor from a DLI flight training centre

Graduates from flight schools only need to meet the current eligibility criteria, even after November 1, 2024.