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Founded in 1978, Grondair Aviation was acquired in 2022 by the Rouyn-Noranda Aviation School, thereby establishing a strong partnership with Propair.

 

With Grondair Aviation's expertise in pilot training and Propair's prestigious reputation in the chartering field, Grondair Aviation becomes the ideal school to successfully begin a career as a pilot.

CAREER

Propair Pilot Advantage Program

In partnership with Grondair, we offer candidates the opportunity to join our team through the Propair Pilot Advantage Program.

This program allows top-performing Grondair Aviation students to step into a First Officer position on the King Air A100 or Beechcraft 1900D in Propair’s operations upon completing their training.

The graduate with the highest academic performance at Grondair will have the opportunity to be directly hired as a First Officer on the King Air A100 or Beechcraft 1900D in Propair’s operations upon completing their training. This recognition is a mark of excellence and provides privileged access to a career start at Propair.

The Accelerated Pathway program is exclusively for graduates of Grondair’s flight school. Selected candidates join the Propair team directly for a 12-month period, during which they can work in various roles within Propair, such as ground services agent, flight dispatcher, crew scheduler, operations assistant, and administration. After these 12 months, they will have the opportunity to be hired as a First Officer on one of Propair’s aircraft.

The regular pathway of the Propair Pilot Advantage program is designed for pilots who did not graduate from Grondair’s AEC program. These candidates will have the opportunity to join the Propair team for an 18-month period, during which they can work in various roles, such as ground services agent, operations assistant, or other positions within the company. At the end of this pathway, they will also have the opportunity to be hired as a First Officer on Propair’s aircraft, though the time required to reach this position will be longer compared to candidates in the Accelerated Pathway.

Graduates of Grondair Aviation’s AEC program benefit from a significant advantage: they have priority for faster access to pilot positions at Propair. This specialized training enables quicker and smoother integration into the Canadian aviation industry, thus enhancing their career opportunities as pilots.

Upon completing your training, obtain your flight instructor rating and join the Grondair Aviation team as a Class 4 flight instructor. This path is often the most advantageous and fastest way to build your flight hours and quickly access a First Officer position with a 703 company, all while sharing your passion for aviation with others.

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Diploma of College Studies (AEC EWA.1H)

The Diploma of College Studies in Private and Commercial Aircraft Piloting is an AEC offered through a partnership between Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Grondair Aviation. This training program meets Transport Canada’s requirements and offers students the advantage of progressing within a post-secondary college-level program.

Canadian and international students who enroll in the AEC will, upon completion, obtain a Commercial Pilot License – Airplane with a multi-engine rating, an instrument rating, and a seaplane rating – Group 1, along with a diploma recognized by Quebec’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

The Diploma of College Studies in Private and Commercial Aircraft Piloting is an initial training AEC that meets Transport Canada requirements for the Commercial Pilot License (airplane) with a multi-engine rating and Group 1 instrument rating.

  • 18 to 24 months

QUEBEC CANDIDATES

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Meet all Transport Canada criteria for obtaining a Category 1 medical certificate and be able to obtain one.
  • Meet the regular admission requirements for a Diploma of College Studies (AEC), which are:
    • Hold a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or have training deemed sufficient by the Cégep.
    • Satisfy one of the following conditions:
      • Have interrupted full-time studies or pursued full-time post-secondary studies for at least two consecutive terms or one school year.
      • Be covered by an agreement between the Cégep and an employer or benefit from a government program.
      • Have interrupted full-time studies for one term and pursued full-time post-secondary studies for one term.
      • Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP).

Admission requirements comply with the regulations on admission conditions to programs and course registration at Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES:

  • Demonstrate that they have acquired a level of education in their country deemed sufficient by the Cégep.
  • Provide all official documents to the international admissions office.
  • Successfully complete the medical examinations according to Transport Canada’s requirements (Category 1).
AVIATION TRAINING

Want to start your career in aviation?

Inquire with Grondair Aviation about their various offerings at their facilities at the Rouyn-Noranda Airport.