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Some in-class training will be delivered at the Burlington Executive Airport (CZBA). Public transportation to the airport is unavailable.
Program description - January 2026
Prepare yourself for an exciting career as a professional helicopter pilot with our one-year, three-term Commercial Helicopter Operations program. The current unprecedented demand and projected growth in the aviation industry offer numerous opportunities to excel post-graduation. This program allows you to enter the industry quickly with the necessary skills to be successful. Students enrolled in this program will have the option to complete groundschool and flight training concurrently with Great Lakes Helicopter, qualifying them to apply for a Canadian Commercial Pilot License - Helicopter.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.
Please note:
- Great Lakes Helicopter flight training fees are in addition to Conestoga College tuition fees.
- Great Lakes Helicopter fees total approximately $95,850, plus tax, payable over one year and are not OSAP-eligible.
- Quote includes all ground and flight hours, personal headset, and Transport Canada testing fees.
- Fees are based on an average student completing 100 hours of flight time to achieve a Canadian Commercial Helicopter Pilot License - Robinson R44 helicopter.
- Fees are subject to change and may increase depending on aircraft type or number of hours to complete licencing.
- For additional flight training information, email baileyg@glheli.ca.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| FT Program Tuition – Basic + | $1603.50 | $1603.50 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $237.18 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | - |
| *eText Fee | $161.00 | $53.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2511.48 | $2071.20 |
| Year Total | $4582.68 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
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International fee details
| Description | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7513.00 | $7513.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $398.65 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $206.36 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | - |
| *eText Fee | $161.00 | $53.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9163.81 | $8355.70 |
| Year Total | $17519.51 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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Financial assistance
Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - January 2026 - Milton – Parkhill Drive
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