Admission Requirements & Program Highlights
Spread your wings and take advantage of the growing demand for pilots to serve as leaders in aviation and aerospace. Academic education is coupled with flight training, run by our industry partner, Journey Air, at the Windsor International Airport (YQG).
Admission Requirements
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
ENG4U required, one of MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U or SPH4U.
70%*
* Average over six Grade 12 U or M courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English required, one of Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management or Grade 12 Physics.
70%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English required, one of Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management or Grade 12 Physics.
70%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Course Requirements
Minimum Average
Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Math, Grade 11 or 12 Physics.
70%*
* Average over six Grade 12 courses
Functional Knowledge
- Confidently piloting both private and commercial aircraft
- Composing and editing clear, concise and technically correct written documents for specific audiences
- Understanding and explaining technical knowledge regarding air transportation
- Overcoming obstacles by utilising problem-solving skills
- Working effectively as part of a team through various leadership roles
- Effectively communicating ideas, arguments and evidence through clear, concise and coherent written work
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With the programs you want and smaller student-to-faculty ratios, you can get the hands-on learning that's sure to set you on a journey to a future you'll be proud of.
Explore Opportunities
Explore a selection of recommended opportunities for students in this program. Below you'll find many options – you don’t have to do everything on it or limit yourself to it. Engage in opportunities from each of the three categories to set yourself up for success.
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Career Planning
Intentional career planning will help you prepare for your next step after graduation. It is a fluid, dynamic, and continuous process, meaning you can move on or return to an earlier stage at any time. You can even work through simultaneous cycles, like one for your long-term dream job and another for a summer job.

Build your Skills and Experience
Your UWindsor experience is more than attending classes. It is a combination of academics, co-curricular activities, and extracurricular involvement. By making the most of all three elements of your university experience, you will maximize your opportunities to build your skills, broaden your personal network, and clarify your long term academic and career goals.

Curriculum
Courses of study specific to each program

Co-Curriculum
Activities and experiences that complement coursework (Outstanding Scholars, peer mentoring, VIP)

Extracurriculum
Activities falling outside of the scope of set curriculum (Part-time job, clubs, volunteering, athletics
Visit UWindsor
Windsor/Essex County is a beautiful region situated in the heart of the Great Lakes. We enjoy the warmest climate in Ontario, with a long Summer and short Winter. Come see us, you won't want to leave.
Visit UWindsor
Windsor/Essex County is a beautiful region situated in the heart of the Great Lakes. We enjoy the warmest climate in Ontario, with a long Summer and short Winter. Come see us, you won't want to leave.

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Spring Open House
March 2, 2019
10am - 4pm
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Life After Graduation

“The Aeronautics Leadership program prepared me for my career as a Commercial Pilot. My degree helped me secure a full-time Flight Instructing position right after graduating. The leadership experience from my degree is used in my day to day work, helping future pilots reach their career goals.”
TJ Bradd –
BA in Liberal Arts and Professional Studies: Aeronautics Leadership [2017]

“The Aeronautics program has provided me with a well-rounded education and leadership skills that I will take with me as I pursue my dream of flying for a commercial airline.”
Jessica Garant –
(Honours) in Liberal Arts and Professional Studies: Aeronautics Leadership [2018]
Common Industries for Aeronautics Leadership Graduates
- Academia
- Business: Analysis, research, corporate communications
- Education: Public schools, vocational/corporate training
- Government services
- Flight: Commercial, private, instruction
- Law and law enforcement
- Politics: Political office, campaign management, polling and research, speechwriting
- Public policy think tanks and consulting: Public/private sectors
Career Tracks*
- Aeronautical engineer
- Agricultural pilot
- Air safety specialist
- Air traffic controller
- Aircraft test pilot
- Airport manager
- Avionics technician
- Business advisor
- Commercial pilot
- Design specialist
- Flight dispatcher
- Flight fueler
- Flight instructor
- Flight test engineer
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Marketing manager
- Policy analyst
- Private pilot
- Professor
- Project manager
- Project engineer
- Public official
- Public relations officer
- Research co-ordinator
- Software engineer
- Teacher
- Tour guide
* Additional education and/or training required for some of the above careers.
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