This is what you typically need for the job.

Pilots and flight engineers

• Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school are required.
• A university degree or college diploma may be required.
• A commercial pilot's licence or an air transport pilot's licence is required.
• Additional licences or endorsements to fly different types of aircraft are required.
• Flight engineers require a flight engineer license issued by Transport Canada.
• Structured training is provided by employers.

Flight instructors

• Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school are required.
• A university degree or college diploma may be required.
• A commercial pilot's or an air transport pilot's licence is required.
• Transport Canada ratings and endorsements to provide instructions on different types of aircraft are required.