Aviation is an interdisciplinary degree program combining professional flight training with studies in subjects relevant to the field of aviation in either science or business.
It is offered in partnership with MFC Training, one of the premier flight training establishments in Canada.
The BA, BComm and BSc programs begin with first year courses taken at the Mount Allison campus in Sackville. In following years, while continuing to take courses in Sackville, students also complete an intensive flight training program at the MFC Training campus in Dieppe, NB, including ground school and flying instruction.
Before graduation students complete over 200 hours of flying, hundreds of hours of ground training, and hold a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with multi-engine and instrument ratings. The option to complete the integrated Airline Transport Pilot (IATP) course is also available.
Tuition fees
For a complete list of tuition and fees, including the additional costs associated with the Aviation program, see the tuition and fees page.
Degree options
At Mount Allison, Aviation students have the option of doing a degree in Science, Arts or Commerce, depending on your interests.
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Our Bachelor of Science (Aviation) allows you to combine your flight training with in-depth studies in subjects related to the field of aviation in the Faculty of Science ― such as geography, environmental science, mathematics, physics, and computer science.
A BSc degree with a major in Aviation (120 credits):
- Major in aviation (78 credits; includes 36 credits from flight training requirements)
- Minor program (24 credits)
- Distribution requirements (18 credits)
In consultation with the program coordinator, students select their courses to provide additional depth in the above mentioned sciences and complete a minor for the BSc.
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
Our Bachelor of Commerce ― Aviation in conjunction with MFC Training is designed for students who wish to combine their aviation training with business studies.
As a Commerce student, you'll study a variety of business areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, and management ― giving you a strong foundation in the key disciplines of management education.
For a BComm degree (120 credits):
- Commerce core requirements and Commerce electives (66 credits)
- Distribution requirements in arts and letters, and humanities + complementary courses in geography and environment (18 credits)
- Flight training requirements (36 credits)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) *NEW*
Our Bachelor of Arts ― Aviation in conjunction with MFC Training is designed for students who wish to combine their aviation training with studies in arts and humanities, and social sciences.
Aviation students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete a major in any discipline offered for a BA degree (no minor required).
For a BA degree (120 credits):
- Arts major (60-72 credits)
- Electives and distribution requirements (24-36 credits)
- Flight training requirements (36 credits)
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts option reach out to advisor@mta.ca before the Fall term of their first year to discuss course selection, major options, and timeline of completion.
Courses
Mount Allison classes
In first year students take introductory courses in their chosen degree in Sciences, Arts or Commerce.
Recommended first year courses for programs can be found here.
Once you have second-year standing (earned a minimum of 24 credits) and flight training starts, you'll continue to take three courses per term.
For specific requirements, visit our academic calendar:
Current and incoming students not admitted directly into an Aviation program must declare their intention to pursue the Aviation option using this online form: Request to pursue studies in Aviation.
MFC Training — ground and flight training
Once you complete your first year, you'll continue to take three courses per term on campus and ground school training, while one-on-one instructor training and flying takes place at the MFC Training campus.
Most ground school instruction is provided at the Mount Allison campus in Sackville. These classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the fall and winter terms.
For details, visit Aviation timeline.
Travel between campuses for flight training
It is about 38 km from Mount Allison's campus in Sackville, NB to the MFC Training campus in Dieppe, NB, mostly along the divided and well-maintained Trans-Canada Highway. Travel time is about 25 minutes.
Aviation students must provide their own transportation between campuses in years two to four, primarily to attend flight training with their individual instructor at MFC Training.