Prepare for Takeoff!

Looking for a program that will help your future career soar to new heights? Consider the Commercial Aviation Management Program at the University of Western Ontario, and prepare for take off!

Developed in response to the changing Canadian aviation industry, this unique program offered by Western's Management and Organizational Studies Program is the only one of its kind operated from a major Canadian university.

By studying Commercial Aviation Management at Western you have the option of combining the four-year Management and Organizational Studies degree with formal flight training.


New Aviation Environment

Today's aviation industry offers many challenging career opportunities. As air transportation systems increase in sophistication, and the role of the pilot changes, airlines are looking for employees who possess an optimal mix of academic knowledge and aviation skills.

Graduates of the Commercial Aviation Management Program who select the Airside option will be licensed to fly commercial aircraft and be ready to assume management responsibilities, both on the ground and in the air.

Graduates can look forward to rewarding careers in airport and airline management, as well as employment as pilots for private or commercial airlines.


Overview

The Commercial Aviation Management (CAM) Program is a one of kind program that incorporates flying along with business. Students within the CAM program will be earning both a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS) degree along with a Transport Canada approved Integrated Commercial Pilot’s Licence (ICPL) if on the airside wing of the program. The groundside wing of the program will only be earning the BMOS degree without the ICPL.

Commercial Aviation Management at the University of Western Ontario (UWO), which has started in 1999 is a huge success and is growing year after year. The program has created much awareness among the industry and has brought good reputation to the University of Western Ontario.


Why Western?

• The University of Western Ontario, founded in 1878, is one of the Canada's oldest universities.
• Western consistently ranks among the best universities in the world.
• Western will provide you with the best student experience.
• Western is dedicated to research: support for research projects totals nearly $190 million per year
• Western is committed to quality in teaching: 1st in quality of education + 19 Teaching Awards
• Western is the first Canadian university to offer an aviation management program and the only university to offer a 4 year university degree in Aviation Management.

Why Aviation Management?

• This unique program will enable you to translate your hobby into a future career.
• Gain recognition and credibility within the industry and show you are a professional committed to the safety, management, security, efficiency and acceptance of business aviation.
• You will graduate with a university degree in management and licensed to fly commercial aircraft.
• An ideal preparation for employment in both private and public sectors of the aviation industry.
• The BMOS Degree is a stepping stone to MBA programs, law or other professional schools.