Skills Development  & Program Progression Assistance

Skills Development Time is structured instructional time included in the Career Pilot Foundation Program and Career Pilot Diploma Program.

It is designed to help students strengthen their aviation knowledge, develop practical skills, prepare for upcoming training, and continue progressing through their program.

Depending on the student’s stage of training, Skills Development activities may include:

• Review and application of ground school subjects

• Flight planning and cross-country preparation

• Navigation and meteorology exercises

• Written examination and flight test preparation

• Operational decision-making

• Instructor-assigned review and preparation

• Professional development activities

• Additional work required to support program progression

Skills Development activities are assigned or scheduled according to the program requirements and the student’s stage of training.

Students are responsible for completing their assigned Skills Development Time. It supports program progression but does not replace scheduled flights, ground school, briefings, simulator training, assessments, or other program requirements.

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Student Support Services

At Canadian Aviation College (CAC), we understand that students come from a wide range of educational backgrounds and may need different kinds of support as they progress through their training. To help students meet academic expectations and stay confident in their studies, we offer a variety of Learning Support Services — all included as part of regular tuition.

These services are designed to reinforce what’s taught in class, provide help preparing for exams, and offer extra guidance when students need it most. Depending on their needs, students can acess supports at all stages of the program, whether a student is preparing for a Transport Canada exam or simply needs help with study techniques.

All of this is coordinated through our Department of Student Success and Academic Support, which works closely with instructors and student services to make sure students get timely and practical help. The goal is to ensure every student feels supported — not just to meet program requirements, but to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for long-term success in the classroom, in flight training, and in their aviation careers.