Dieppe, NB — After 12 years as Chief Executive Officer and Principal of the Moncton Flight College, Mike Doiron has announced his intention to retire effective August 26, 2010.
Doiron started his aviation career in 1972, working as a dispatcher and progressed to become the Chief Flight Instructor and Chief Pilot of the Moncton Flying Club before joining Transport Canada in 1979. In 19 years with the federal agency Doiron held a variety of positions including Superintendent of Flight Training, Regional Director System Safety and National Director of Aviation Safety Promotions.
“The timing is right for me to move on to some new projects,” said Doiron. “Retirement means that I can dedicate more time to some of aviation-related projects that I really enjoy, and at the same time, it allows the Moncton Flight College to bring in some new leadership to take the college to the next level.”
Under Doiron’s leadership, the Moncton flight college has grown in national and international stature and is considered one of the prime aviation aviation training establishments worldwide. The college recently joined the exclusive CAE Global Academy Network and is currently conducting the first North American Multi Crew Pilot License Course.
Marilyn Galliot, chair of the board of directors for Moncton Flight College says Doiron has left an indelible mark on the organization and his leadership will be deeply missed.
“Mike hasn’t just led the Moncton Flight College, for many, he has been the Moncton Flight College,” said Galliot.
“Mike can be credited with much of our growth over the past number of years, and has helped position the organization as one of the leading aviation training centres in the world.
While Doiron is officially retiring he will remain involved with the Moncton Flight College as an development consultant.
“Mike has worked hard at developing and maintaining many of our international relationships over the years, and we can think ofno one better to continue developing these important and valued relationships than Mike,” added Galliot.
The Board of Directors of Moncton Flight College has already begun a search for a new chief executive officer, and is hopeful to have one in place prior to Doiron’s departure.
Moncton Flight College (MFC) is one of the oldest and largest flight schools in Canada. Since 1929, over 16,000 pilots have trained there. MFC currently operates two campuses, one in Dieppe, and the second with partner CanLink Aviation at the Fredericton NB site. The college trains 380 students per year from Canada, Europe and China, and has the capacity to train 420.
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Radio Canada has recently visited the Moncton Flight College in order to interview three of our promising young francophone students on what it’s like to study to become a Commercial Pilot. One of the students even offered to take the interviewers up for a ride in our DA40! Too listen to this interview (in French), please click here http://www.radio-canada.ca/radio/adosradio/reportage/index.asp?SECTIONOUVERTE=OUI&idContenu=4616&no_contenu=0
On Tuesday March 16th, 2010 the Moncton Flight College and CAE Inc. of Montreal conducted a launch ceremony for the first CAE Multi-crew Pilot License Program or MPL. The ceremony included Shawn Graham Premier of New Brunswick; Minister Victor Boudreau, Mr. Claude Lauzon VP, CAE Civil Aviation Services and senior staff from the Moncton Flight College. More information in this historical event can be found at : http://www.cae.com/news/details.ashx?lng=English&location=InvestorsNR&showEvents=False&count=0&id=986&year=2010
Mount Allison’s B.Sc in Aviation flying high
With nearly two years complete, Mount Allison’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation has experienced a quick take off. The multi-disciplinary degree, which partners with the Moncton Flight College, has sixteen students enrolled in the program — 13 in first year and three in second year.
This success has exceeded the expectations of Program Coordinator, Dr. Bob Rosebrugh.
“We have twice as many students as we expected for just the second year of the program. We hope to have about 10-15 each year moving forward,” he says.
The program is continuing to garner a lot of attention from prospective students.
“There is a great deal of interest in the program. It has been time consuming to keep up with e-mails and communications, but I guess that’s a good problem to have,” says Rosebrugh.
With an increased call for pilots with a university degree, Mount Allison offers students the opportunity to combine both aspects of their training into one program, resulting in time and cost efficiencies.
Mel Benson, Director of Advanced Education at the Moncton Flight College, believes this combination will produce pilots with more depth.
“Anyone that completes this degree will be a top quality individual, capable of handling just about anything in the air,” he says.
Air traffic controllers are returning to the Fredericton International Airport, starting Thursday. There haven`t been air traffic controllers in the tower since NavCanada took over flight services from Transport Canada in 1996.
Nav Canada controllers in Moncton direct flights into Fredericton, said spokesman Steve Hunt. But traffic in Fredericton is up 50 per cent this year, since the Moncton Flight College set up a campus at the airport.
About 12 full-time air traffic controllers are expected to be phased in...
We asked Sally what role MFC has played with her successes.
"When I had the opportunity to attend MFC in 2005 for the Air Cadet Power Pilot Scholarship Course, I was thrilled! Because of the amazing experience I had, I chose to attend MFC that following fall to pursue my Commercial Pilot License. MFC made it easy for me to pursue my goals with my degree as well, other places weren`t comparable.
Going to both MFC and Mount Allison (MTA) has definitely been one of the best choices I`ve made, it`s been an incredible experience. The new partnership with MTA will be a great success, and I`m excited to see it take off. The support that I have had from instructors, Admin staff and friends I`ve met has been above and beyond what I ever expected. No regrets :) "
Thank you Sally...MFC wishes you all the best as your career unfolds
Moncton Flight College receives Canadian Manufacturers Exporters New Frontiers Award at Export Achievement Event in Fredericton
May 22, 2009
FREDERICTON (CNB) - Seven New Brunswick companies were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the area of trade and exporting at a ceremony in Fredericton on Thursday, May 21.
Premier Shawn Graham and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) vice-president David Plante presented Export Achievement Awards to Sticks and Stones Fabricating Inc., Moncton Flight College, NY Thermal Inc. and McCain International Inc. Honourable mentions went to Dolphin Steel Systems Inc., Corey Feed Mills Ltd., and Maritime Hydraulic Repair Centre (1997) Ltd.
"These awards highlight the important role that New Brunswick exporters play in making our province the most trade-active province in Canada," said Graham. "The companies recognized last night have shown leadership through their continued success in existing and emerging markets. This kind of drive and determination is just what New Brunswick needs as we move toward our goal of self-sufficiency."
First presented in 1967, the Export Achievement Awards are a joint initiative of the CME and the Government of New Brunswick.
"New Brunswick has a great history of success in the international marketplace," said incoming CME-New Brunswick chair John Bourque, general manager of Bourque Industrial Ltd. "We`ve had to rely on our ingenuity, savvy and perseverance to succeed against larger, global competitors. These companies are certainly great examples of what can be achieved from our small corner of the world."
Former MFC Student and N.B. native Dave Boudreau returns home to visit with student pilots, cadets in Moncton, Dalhousie
When he was 10 years old, Dave Boudreau looked up in awe as the Snowbirds performed their aerial ballet in the sky over Charlo, and decided on the spot what he was going to do with his life.
Dave Boudreau, a standards pilot with the Snowbirds, talks with a group of students and staff at the Moncton Flight College yesterday next to a CT-114 Tutor jet. He is a former cadet who graduated from 866 Dalhousie RCACS and is now highly interested in promoting his passion of aviation and how the air cadet program has helped him achieve his goals.
Thirty-two years later, Boudreau is wearing the red flight suit of Canada`s elite military aerobatic team and reflecting on a career that has taken him around the world to do a job he really loves.
"This isn`t a job to me," Boudreau said yesterday at the Moncton Flight College. "I`ve been all over the world and I`m getting paid for what I love to do.
"I`d recommend a military career to any young pilot who is interested. It might not be for everyone but they should at least consider it."
Boudreau, a 42-year-old native of Dalhousie, is just one of a handful of New Brunswickers who have served a two-year tour with Canada`s Snowbirds air demonstration squadron, the elite show team that travels all over North America to perform their unique aerobatic show to appreciative audiences. He was in Moncton yesterday to speak to student pilots at the Moncton Flight College. His trip to New Brunswick also includes a visit to Dalhousie to serve as guest speaker for the annual inspection of the 866 Air Cadet Squadron this weekend.
It`s a real homecoming for Boudreau, who earned his pilot`s licence through the air cadet program at the Moncton Flight College back in 1985. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1989 under the Officer Cadet Training Plan and received his military wings in 1991. Since then he has flown Aurora aircraft on patrol missions over the north Pacific out of Comox, B.C., and later became a flying instructor at the Canadian Forces Flying Training School in MooseJaw. He flew with the Snowbirds between 2005 and 2008 and now flies the Number 12 jet as the Standards pilot and advisor with over 6,000 hours of military flying experience.
After eight years as an instructor, Boudreau says young pilots need natural ability but desire and motivation are more important.
"There are some who breeze through the program and others who have to work at it very hard, but 80 per cent of the students graduate."
Boudreau says the Canadian military has many opportunities for young pilots to do things they would never get to do in civilian life, like formation flying, tactical manoeuvres, search and rescue, anti-drug patrols, anti-submarine patrols and fun stuff like flying low-altitude combat runs at 300 feet over the water.
"Low-level navigation is fun, flying at 250 feet over the ground, it`s fun and exciting."
He admitted there is an element of danger to the job, but pilots would rather describe it as an acceptable risk. Over the years, several Snowbird pilots have been killed in various accidents at shows and during training flights, but Boudreau says the number of accidents is statistically low considering the team flies about 300 missions a year. During a show, the pilots use radio communication and their own personal skill to perform well-practised, highly technical and demanding manoeuvres. Often, the planes pass within a couple of metres of each other at high speed. They say it takes skill, teamwork and extreme concentration to do it safely day after day.
The Snowbirds have performed in Moncton and New Brunswick many times over the last 30 years but their schedule won`t bring them here during the upcoming season. Their only visit to the Maritimes this season is a two-day stint at the Nova Scotia International Air Show in Yarmouth, Sept. 12-13.
The team arranges its schedule based on requests from communities, but Metro Moncton has not staged an air show for a couple of years. The Snowbirds schedule includes air shows and special events all over Canada and the United States, and Boudreau said fans are always appreciative. Last week, the team performed in New York and a woman came up to Boudreau and whispered that she actually enjoyed the Canadian team better than the U.S. Blue Angels.
A big part of the team`s success has been the aircraft themselves. The Snowbirds have been using the same CT-114 Tutor aircraft since 1971. These small and nimble jets allow the pilots to perform close-contact aerobatics in a reasonably small piece of the sky so the audience is able to see the show. The American Blue Angels team uses F-18 Hornets while the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds team uses F-16 Falcons. These are big and powerful fighter jets while the Canadian Tutor jets are smaller and more maneuverable.
But the Tutors are also old and have been the subject of criticism over the years.
Boudreau said they are classic planes and could be compared to high-performance 1969 Mustang cars that are kept in tip-top shape. The Snowbird jets get complete overhauls after every 400 hours of flying time and the airframe itself is extremely strong.
"It can take a lot of punishment. But the problem is that we`re eventually going to run out of spare parts, probably by 2018 or 2019. I don`t know what will happen after that."
Boudreau said there is a committee looking into what to do after the Tutors are no longer viable. It is possible Canada will assemble a fleet of CT-155 Hawk two-seat jet trainer or perhaps turn to the Beechcraft Harvard CT-156 prop-driven two-seat trainer.
"The Snowbirds are a Canadian icon and they`re looking at solutions."
PRESS RELEASE
Moncton Flight College staff members receive national recognition
Moncton, New Brunswick November 21, 2008
Two senior staff members from the Moncton Flight College received national recognition recently at the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) annual general meeting in Calgary Alberta.
Mr. Robert (Bob) Henderson received the prestigious “David Charles Abramson Memorial Flight Instructor Safety Award.” This national safety award is given out annually to one instructor in Canada who has excelled as a flight instructor with a special emphasis on safety.
"Being named the recipient of the DCAMA this year truly is an honor and a thrill personally. Though this award is specifically given to an individual, I would like to thank and recognize the entire MFC team because this was only possible through teamwork." Stated Mr. Henderson.
Since the first time the award was given out in 2003, it has been awarded six times. Mr. Henderson’s winning the award is the second time an instructor at the Moncton Flight College has received it. In 2004, Mr. Graham Sheppard received the honor.
Also honored at the recent conference, was the Moncton Flight College’s Principal and CEO Mr. Mike Doiron who was inducted into the Air Transport Associations of Canada’s Honour Roll.
The Honour Roll recognizes those ATAC members who, through participation in ATAC and other activities, have demonstrated a very high level of service and performance of benefit to aviation in Canada. Mr. Doiron’s induction partially reads: “In recognition of developing and maintaining the highest level of professional pilot training in Canada and taking a leadership role in the establishment of Safety Management Systems for the flight training industry.”
Moncton Flight College (MFC) is one of the oldest and largest flight schools in Canada. Since 1929, over 16,000 pilots have trained there. MFC currently operates two campuses, one in Dieppe, and the second with partner CanLink Aviation at the Fredericton NB site. The college trains 300 students per year from Canada, Europe and China, and has the capacity to train 350.
Moncton September 19th, 2008
Effective October 13th, 2008, the MonctonFlightCollege will suspend operations in its European Training Program. The primary reason is the increasing problem getting certified European Instructors.
CEO and Principal Mike Doiron stated: “We are finding it near impossible to attract and retain certified European Instructors to teach in our program. Therefore we’ve made the very disappointing and hard decision to suspend the training program and have requested that Cabair, our partner and certificate holder, advise the JAA of the suspended operational status. At this time we have no idea if and when we may resume operations. However, European students can still complete the Canadian licence which some students have already decided to opt for.”
The MonctonFlight College, was authorized to conduct European Pilot Training in the fall of 2003 through their European partner PilotTrainingCollege. Cabair later became MonctonFlight College’s European partner when they acquired PilotTrainingCollege.Under European regulations the certificate holder must be the European partner.
The European program was very successful over the five years that it operated with numerous students. The program achieved a 100% success rate.
“This program constituted less than 2% of our revenue. So financially the impact will be minimal, however it does mean that no one in Canada will be authorized to teach this program.” continued Doiron.
Moncton Flight College (MFC) is one of the oldest and largest flight schools in Canada. Since 1929, over 17,000 pilots from over 60 countries have trained there. MFC currently operates two campuses, one in Dieppe, and the second with partner CanLink Aviation at the FrederictonNB site. The College trainsover 400 students per year from Canada, Europe, China as well as numerous other countries from around the world. For more information, visit mfc.nb.ca.
June 2, 2008
The long awaited Aviation Degree program finally landed today with a joint announcement from Mount Allison University (MTA) and the Moncton Flight College (MFC). The Bachelor of Science (Aviation) will begin in September 2008 and Mount Allison is already accepting applications to the program. Of the 120 credit hours needed to complete the degree, 36 hrs. will be completed at the Moncton Flight College campus beginning in year two (September 2009). This includes the flying portion of the program and the required ground school.
For more details on this exciting new program follow the links below.
On Saturday, April 19, aviation lost a legacy, and many of us lost a great friend, when Don McClure passed away.
Don McClure Took off for his heavenly home on Saturday April 19, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Enlisting in the RCAF in 1940, at the tender age of 17, his flying career spanned over 66 years and over 18,000 flying hours. Don won the Yorath Trophy, emblematic of excellence in flight school management an unprecedented sixteen times, but perhaps his greatest legacy has been his work in the Air Cadet League of Canada where his guidance has been felt by literally thousands of young people across Canada. Don won many awards in his flying career including; The United States Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Award "For the Canadian who had contributed the most to the General Aviation in 1984". The Paul Tissander Diploma by the Federation Aeronautique International in Prague, Czechoslovakia, for "his contribution to aviation education in Canada and throughout the world". The W.P. Paris Diploma "for his outstanding contribution to the flight training industry" The Distinguished Service Award, the RCAFA`s highest honor, "for his outstanding contribution to Canadian Aviation". The Award of Excellence by the National Transportation Association of Canada and was made an Honorary Life Member of The Air Transport Association of Canada and the Air Cadet League of Canada Certificate of Honor "In recognition of his outstanding service to the Air Cadet League. Don was made an Honorary Citizen of Moncton and in 1993 was awarded the Canadian Commemorative Medal "in recognition of his contribution of Canadian Aviation". However, Don`s greatest recognition was made in 2002 when he became the 179th Canadian to be inducted into Canada Aviation Hall of Fame and his citation read " His outstanding dedication to the advancement of flight training coupled with his tireless efforts to teach and inspire the youth of Canada through the Air Cadet League have been of major benefit to Canadians." After retirement, Don continued his efforts in the Aviation field and was appointed a member of the Civil Aviation Tribunal by the Gov. General of Canada. He also became very interested in the preservation of New Brunswick`s aviation history and worked tirelessly with the N.B. Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society and served five years as its president. Don was instrumental in creating the aviation historical gallery in the new terminal building at The Greater Moncton International Airport, which in his honor, has been named "The Don McClure Aviation Historical Gallery." Born in Moncton, NB he was blessed to be the child of Ivan Gerald McClure and Roma Belle McClure. He was predeceased by his parents and his loving wife, Pauline (Rennison) in 1987 and leaves to mourn five loving children; Paula (Hans) Larsen, Lana (Al) O`Reilly, Michael (Carol) McClure, Nancy McClure (Mario Poulin) and Heather (Jim) Anderson, 13 grandchildren; Terry, Tracy, Todd, Sherri, Angela, Sean, Robin, Donald, Colin, Aaron, Lacey, Brandon, Christian, 15 great grandchildren; Brennan, Kelsie, Julie, Noah, Lucas, Jessica, Cody, Skylar, Brady, Isabelle, Daniel, Samantha, Trinity, Kyle and Dylan as well as his adored sister Connie. Also left to mourn, his very special companion Kay Taylor, and her loving family, who were part of Don`s life and helped so much in contributing to his happiness in the years after Pauline`s death. Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home with visitation on Monday April 21, 2008 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday April 22, 2008 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 23, 2008 at the Wesleyan Church located at 945 St. George Blvd. at 2:00 pm with reception to follow. Interment in Fairhaven memorial Gardens cemetery followed by a celebration of Don, The Whip`s, life at the Air Force Veterans Club, 494 St. George Street. Arrangements entrusted with Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530. Memorial donations in Don`s memory may be made to the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (Turnbull Chapter), the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame or a charity of the donor`s choice. A book of condolences may be signed at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca.
"When you`ve flown enough years to have known much loneliness and many uncertainties, Why, then, you`re a pilot and, on the walls of your memory are hung such frescoes as no other breed of man has ever seen and, because of them, you can never grow too old or be too much afraid of what lies ahead." Don has flown his last flight. He now belongs to the ages."
Moncton Flight College, Fredericton DISPATCH POSITION
The Moncton Flight College, Fredericton has immediate openings for full time and part time Dispatchers.
We are looking for a responsible individual with good communication, attention to detail, team work and computer skills. Customer service skills are essential for this position.
On January 23, the Moncton Flight College was pleased to welcome guests from the Embassy of the People`s Republic of China. The visitors included
Mr. Chen Wenshen, Minister-Counsellor for Education Affairs. As New Brunswick`s relationship with China grows visits like this are becoming more common. read more...
Moncton Flight College now first Canadian flight school to join prestigious CAE Global Academy network. more...
MFC continues to expand its footprint on the Dieppe Campus location. This new student residence will house approximately 120 international students.
The project is expected to be completed by mid October 2007. The building will be a valuable asset in helping the Flight College fulfill its international pilot training contracts.
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
celebrate this year’s graduates of the Powered Flight Scholarship program.For decades now the MonctonFlightCollege has hosted Canadian Air Cadets for their Powered Flight Program. The Flying scholarship program is available to eligible air cadets as a seven-week summer course. Upon successful completion Cadets obtain their Transport Canada Private Pilot’s License. More detailed information on this exciting program can be found at http://www.cadets.ca/intro_e.asp.
Aviation has always been a significant part of the background to Greater Moncton’s history, this weekend however it launched upward with a spectacular double act.The MonctonFlightCollege hosted the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association’s (COPA) annual convention and then finished the weekend with the first Moncton air show in 30 years.According to all reports the event was agreat success thanks in large part to the organizers, many volunteers and Committee Chairman Jim Lockyer.Lockyer, a pilot himself, and local COPA flight President began preparations over 2 years ago.For more details of the event click on the following link. Click here
New aircraft in the MFC fleet
The King Air C90 is the latest addition to the Moncton Flight College fleet... to read more click here
Airlines Are Hiring
The airlines are starting to show some dramatic increases in activity over the last year. Most airlines are hiring again and all indicators are that this trend will continue for the foreseeable future. Our inquiries from prospective students are on the increase.
The International Air Transport Association recently released their statistics for the last year. The year to date comparisons of 2005 over 2004 for Revenue Passenger Kilometers is up 7.3% world wide and up 10.3% for North America. This is good news.
Give us a call to secure your seat.
MFC Partners With NSCC
Training partnership for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Following a lengthy review and proposal process the Nova Scotia Community College has decided to discontinue providing Professional Pilot Training in Nova Scotia.
They have chosen to establish a business relationship with MFC and the New Brunswick Community College. This will mean that NSCC can concentrate on their well established Aircraft Maintenance training.
Keep checking for more news on this subject as it becomes available.
Air Cadets 2006
This years Air Cadet Program begins June 26th and ends August 11th.
Twelve Air Cadets from all four Atlantic Provinces will take part in the 2006 summer program. MFC is excited to have the Air Cadets here again this year.
If you would like to follow their progress please visit the Student Area, first solo and achievements section of this website.
Great Job Air Cadets, Keep up the good work and have a great summer!!
Webster Competition
Matthew MacKinnon was the runner-up for the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition.
2005 Graduate of MFC, he was awarded the "Eunice Carter Memorial Award" and also received a HME 100 headset (donated by Sennheiser Canada). A framed print depicting John Webster`s racing aircraft was also presented.
Congradulations Matthew from all the staff members of Moncton Flight College!
MFC Signs MOU For Largest Pilot Training Contract In Canadian History
In an historic signing ceremony in Beijing on Thursday, October 20th, the Moncton Flight College (MFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA) to deliver pilot training beginning in 2006. It will become the largest civilian pilot training contract ever awarded to a flight training school in Canada.
Moncton Flight College, located in Moncton New Brunswick, has a long history of flight training in Atlantic Canada. It has been training pilots from around the world since 1929 and during that time has taught over 15,000 pilots to fly. MFC is one of the top producers of commercial pilots in Canada. The school graduates 120 students a year. The contract between MFC and BUAA will double the number of students attending the college.
Mike Doiron, Principal and CEO of MFC, said the timing couldn’t be better for MFC. There is a huge demand for pilots in Northeast Asia and existing training facilities can’t handle the numbers of students needed to fill these positions.
“China alone needs to train approximately 1200 pilots a year,” Doiron said. “MFC recently expanded their facilities by building a brand new training centre and residence, so are prepared to handle the increased number of students.”
Mike Tilley, President of CAN Link Global, MFC’s partner in China, says the Moncton Flight College’s industry reputation, lengthy history, safety record and leading edge training techniques are what have brought them this far in China.
“There’s clearly a demand and interest in MFC’s history,” he said, “But they’re modern training techniques, excellentsafety record, state-of-the-art training facilities, and extremely low pilot drop out rate are what really set them apart.”
The Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, established in 1952, has graduated over 70,000 aerospace graduates. In the early 1990s it established a flying college to match the increasing demand for pilot training in China. Since then it has built relationships with universities and colleges in other parts ofthe world, primarily Australia, to increase its capacity to train pilots. Its new relationship with MFC will be the first in Canada.
With the first group of students scheduled to arrive in early spring, the critical next step for MFC is to gain approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) to deliver the training. The CAAC is scheduled to visit MFC in February, 2006.
“We are very excited about this new relationship with the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics,” said Doiron. “With CAAC coming in February, we should have our first students by late March, early April.”
Minister of Training and Employment Development for the Province of New Brunswick, Margaret-Ann Blaney, officially witnessed the signing. “We are very proud of what Moncton Flight College has accomplished. This is a wonderful opportunity for our province and we are very excited for the college and our community. The spin-off benefits associated with this new relationship with BUAA are tremendous.”
MFC has also received interest from a number of airlines through out China for training. In November the college will welcome a delegation from Shandong Airlines.
“Our contract with BUAA is just the beginning for us,” Doiron said.
Doing business in China is not always easy, but Tilley believes MFC’s focused strategy has been critical to getting them this far.
“MFC has been successful because they set a specific strategy, did their research, and the timing was perfect. They also have a company that can grow. With other partners in Atlantic Canada, they can expand their training capacity, and continue to accept more students. With the growth in this industry in Northeast Asia, the students will keep coming.”
2006 Upcoming Programs
Private Pilot Ground School: April 30, 20007
Commercial Ground School: May 7, 2007
IFR Ground School Call for new dates
Aerobatic/Tailwheel Ground School: Call for new dates
Class IV Instructor Program: To be announced
Diploma in Aviation Technology (PILOT): September 4, 2007
Integrated Commercial Pilot Course: April 2007
Safety Management Systems (SMS): Call for new dates For more course information call: Toll-free 1-800-760-4632 or Local calls (506)857-3080 *ask for Lori at extension 212
2005 Business Excellence Award
January 19, 2006
The Moncton Flight College was awarded the 2005 Award for Business Excellence at the 4th Annual Dieppe Entrepreneur`s Award Banquet.
The award was presented to Moncton Flight College`s CEO and Principle Maike Doiron by the Mayor of Dieppe, His Honor Achille Maillet.
"The Moncton Flight College has been training qualified pilots with an exceptional world reputation" said Mayor Achille Maillet.
The award if based on the following criteria:
-The chosen company has demonstrated, during its existence, its innovation in the fields of production and/or delivery of service, and has contributed greatly to the Dieppe business community.
-Thec ompany has become known for its excellent relationship with clientsand has shown steady growth during the last five years.
TC Written Examinations Available On-Site
Moncton Flight College can now conduct the following Transport Canada written examinations for:
Private Pilot - Aeroplane and Helicopter Recreational Pilot - Aeroplane Ultra-light Pilot - Aeroplane Balloon Glider Hang Glider Gyroplane
Gaetan St. Coeur (Program Manager - China Operations) and Mel Benson (Director of Advanced Education) have been appointed by Transport Canada as Transport Canada Authorized Examiner Invigilators.
MFC Wings Parade and Awards Ceremony
April 21, 2006 -Moncton Flight College held their 2006 Annual Wings Parade & Awards Ceremony at the Memramcook Institute where 99 new aviators graduated from the following:
Modular Pilot Training Program
Integrated Commercial Pilot Course
Diploma in Aviation Technology
Joint Aviation Authority Pilot Program
Air Cadet Flying Scholarship
Congratulations to Jean-Frédéric McKay (ICPC/Modular Program Valedictorian) and Brian George (Diploma Program Valedictorian).
This year MFC was honored with the attendance of Prince Edward Air`s President Robert Bateman as Honorary Guest Speaker.
Wings Parade 2006 Awards
Don McClure Trophy Private Pilot of the Year Presented to Jean Francois Guité - Modular
The Prince Edward Air Award Commercial Pilot of the Year Presented to Michel Gosselin - Modular
The WestJet Award IFR Pilot of the Year - Modular/ICPC Presented to Sunny Fok - ICPC
The Frances Grodin Trophy Top Female Pilot of the Year Presented to Kattiann Mood - Diploma
The Maritime Central Airways Trophy Air Cadet of the Year Presented to Donald MacLean - 2005 Air Cadet
The Marty Hicks Award Most Deserving Student Presented to Joel Bigney - Diploma
The Dr. Ross Stanway Trophy Top Instructor Trainee Presented to Norrie MacKenzie - Diploma & Modular
The Ernie Savard Trophy Most Devoted Club Member Presented to James Lockyer - Board of Directors
The Dr. Donald Steeves Award Most Outstanding Employee Presented to Mike Doiron - CEO & Principal
The Air Canada Jazz Award Most Outstanding Student Presented to Sunny Fok - ICPC
CanJet Award Most Professional Student Presented to Brian George - Diploma
The Air Canada Award Most Outstanding Diploma Student Presented to Brian George - Diploma
The Dr. Stanway Memorial Scholarship Instructor Scholarship - Diploma Presented to Brian George - Diploma
Air Canada Pilot`s Association Award IFR Pilot of the Year - Diploma Presented to Brian George - Diploma
The Sierra Hotel Award Top King Air Flight Crew Presented to Brian George & Joel Bigney - Diploma
Ground School Dates
Next Private Pilot Ground School starts Monday, April 30, 2007. Night courses offered three evenings a week for seven weeks.
Next Commercial Pilot Ground School starting Monday, May 7, 2007 Afternoon courses offered four afternoons a week for six weeks.
For more information contact Lori Young Toll free 1-800-760-4632 ext 212 Local number 857-3080 ext 212
April 21, 2006-Moncton Flight College held their 2006 Annual Wings Parade & Awards Ceremony at the Memramcook Institute where 99 new aviators graduated from the following:
Modular Pilot Training Program
Integrated Commercial Pilot Course
Diploma in Aviation Technology
Joint Aviation Authority Pilot Program
Air Cadet Flying Scholarship
Congratulations to Jean-Frédéric McKay (ICPC/Modular Program Valedictorian) and Brian George (Diploma Program Valedictorian).
This year MFC was honored with the attendance of Prince Edward Air`s President Robert Bateman as Honorary Guest Speaker.
Wings Parade 2006 Awards
Don McClure Trophy Private Pilot of the Year Presented to Jean Francois Guité - Modular
The Prince Edward Air Award Commercial Pilot of the Year Presented to Michel Gosselin - Modular
The WestJet Award IFR Pilot of the Year - Modular/ICPC Presented to Sunny Fok - ICPC
The Frances Grodin Trophy Top Female Pilot of the Year Presented to Kattiann Mood - Diploma
The Maritime Central Airways Trophy Air Cadet of the Year Presented to Donald MacLean - 2005 Air Cadet
The Marty Hicks Award Most Deserving Student Presented to Joel Bigney - Diploma
The Dr. Ross Stanway Trophy Top Instructor Trainee Presented to Norrie MacKenzie - Diploma & Modular
The Ernie Savard Trophy Most Devoted Club Member Presented to James Lockyer - Board of Directors
The Dr. Donald Steeves Award Most Outstanding Employee Presented to Mike Doiron - CEO & Principal
The Air Canada Jazz Award Most Outstanding Student Presented to Sunny Fok - ICPC
CanJet Award Most Professional Student Presented to Brian George - Diploma
The Air Canada Award Most Outstanding Diploma Student Presented to Brian George - Diploma
The Dr. Stanway Memorial Scholarship Instructor Scholarship - Diploma Presented to Brian George - Diploma
Air Canada Pilot`s Association Award IFR Pilot of the Year - Diploma Presented to Brian George - Diploma
The Sierra Hotel Award Top King Air Flight Crew Presented to Brian George & Joel Bigney - Diploma
Atlantic Regional Webster WINNER!!!
Brandon Birley has won the Atlantic Regional Webster competion. Brandon is taking our Diploma in Aviation Technology program here at MFC. Brandon will be going to Victoria BC on August 23rd to compete for the nationals.
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is an annual event committed to declaring the "Top Amateur Pilot in Canada".
After all the planning MFC welcomes the first students from China. On July 18th the first group arrived at the Halifax Airport dressed in their pilot unforms. After a long flgiht to Canada they stepped off the plane with big smiles on their faces, excited to be in Canada to start their professional pilot training .
The second group of 30 arrived in October of 2006 and the third group are schedule to arrive in February 2007
Moncton Flight College now first Canadian flight school to join prestigious CAE Global Academy network.
