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Transport Canada > Civil Aviation > General Aviation > Personnel Licensing

This page provides information on how to meet the requirements for the various types of licences; permits and ratings as well as information about how to contact flying schools, reference the Canadian Aviation Regulations, contact your Regional Transport Canada Aviation Licensing Office, and find the Civil Aviation Medical Examiners nearest you.

How do I qualify for a:

Licences and Permits Ratings Flight Instructor Ratings
Student Pilot Permit Night Aeroplane Class IV, III, II, I
Gyroplane Pilot Permit Land Helicopter Class IV, III, II, I
Ultra-Light Permit Sea Glider
Recreational Aeroplane Permit Multi Engine Balloon
Glider Pilot Licence Instrument Gyroplane
Balloon Licence VFR Over the Top Ultra Light Aeroplane
Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane Type Aerobatic Aeroplane Class II, I
Private Pilot Licence - Helicopter Second Officer Glider Aerobatic
Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane    
Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter    
Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane    
Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Helicopter    
Flight Engineer Licence    

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Last updated: 2005-04-12 Top of Page Important Notices