Vancouver Aviation College
Begin your
aviation career.
Professional pilot training designed for the next generation of aviators — at Pitt Meadows Airport, Greater Vancouver.
Transport Canada
Approved FTU
Year-Round
Rolling intake
Pitt Meadows
Greater Vancouver
Why VAC
Built for pilots who expect more from training.
A focused environment combining experienced leadership, modern facilities, international support, and a safety-first training culture designed for the globally ambitious pilot.
Professional Training
Structured, Transport Canada-approved curriculum from first lesson to career readiness.
Experienced Instructors
Airline-pilot led instruction with real-world operational discipline and mentorship.
International Support
Dedicated guidance for international applicants on DLI, visas, and Canadian life.
Modern Fleet
Well-maintained training aircraft and simulation equipment across all ratings.
Career Pathways
A clear progression from PPL through to airline transport — mapped and supported.
Training Programs
A clear pathway from first flight to professional cockpit.
Modular training options designed to build capability, discipline, and career momentum — each rating a stepping stone to the next.
Simulator Experience
Boeing 737-800
Flight Simulator.
Experience the excitement of flying a powerful jet airliner with guidance from our experienced instructors. Pilots and non-pilots welcome. Minimum age 11 years old.
This fixed-base simulator is categorized as high fidelity — an exact replica of a Boeing 737-800 with a 180° wrap-around screen.
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30 min
Introductory Flight
Take-off, fly a short itinerary, and land at your destination. Perfect for first-timers.
60 min
Full Experience
Pre-flight checks, start-up procedures, and a more complex flight plan. Most popular.
90 min
Family Package
Choose from thousands of airports worldwide. Multiple take-offs, landings, and weather scenarios.
Fleet
Aircraft and simulators that make training feel real.
Training environment
Pitt Meadows Airport
Greater Vancouver, BC
Student Experience
The rhythm of becoming a pilot.
From morning briefings to simulator practice and cross-country planning — training at VAC is designed to feel focused, personal, and deeply aspirational.
International Students
Global students, clear steps, Vancouver momentum.
VAC helps international applicants understand admissions, DLI information, student support, and life in one of Canada's most globally connected cities.
Career Pathway
From first lesson
to the flight deck.
Six progressive milestones — each rating builds toward a professional career in aviation.
Private Pilot Licence
Solo flight, navigation, radio communication. Your first time at the controls — alone.
Commercial Pilot License
Structured professional training. The licence that lets you fly for pay.
Instrument Rating
Navigate through cloud, low visibility, and complex airspace. Fly the instruments.
Flight Instructor
Build hours fast. Teach, inspire, and lead the next generation of aviators.
Airline Pathway
The flight deck of a commercial airliner. The destination every professional pilot aims for.
Student Voices
Training that feels personal and forward-looking.
"VAC gave me the structure and confidence to treat every flight like a professional mission.
"The instructor support and training environment helped me understand what modern aviation expects.
"As an international student, clarity and guidance made the transition to Canada feel achievable.
Transport Canada
An approved Transport Canada written-exam centre.
<p>Sit your Transport Canada written examinations in a secure, quiet, and fully approved testing environment right here at Vancouver Aviation College — Pitt Meadows Airport.</p>
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Recognized, approved, and quality-assured.
Transport Canada Approved
A Transport Canada approved Flight Training Unit at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport.
Designated Learning Institution
Supports study permit, Post-Graduate Work Permit, and Federal and Provincial financial programs for domestic students.
EQA Approved
Education Quality Assurance approved.
Designated B.C. Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit & Shield Design mark is a certification mark owned by the Government of British Columbia and used under licence.
Begin your journey
Train for the sky with clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Vancouver Aviation College — Transport Canada approved flight training at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport.