Tuition and Rates


(Effective March 1, 2025)

NOTE:

  • The below estimates are based on Transport Canada minimums, any additional training required to meet standards will be billed at the applicable rate.

  • Based on training on Cessna 172 price excluding fuel surchage and taxes is from $262.00/h solo and the $355.00/h dual.

  • Class 1 Instructor rate is $133/h, Class 2 is $117/h, Class 3 is $106/h, and Class 4 rate is $99/h.

  • These prices do not include applicable taxes & fuel surcharges. GST (5%) will be collected on all fees and PST(7%) taxes will be collected for all solo and rental flights.

  • Fuel surcharges are extra fees charged by fuel companies to cover the fluctuating cost of fuel. Currently charged at the rate of $31.37/h.

  • All prices shown include a domestic registration fee of $250+Tax and an International student registration fee of $500+Tax.

  • A credit card surcharge of 2.4% applies to credit card payments.

  • All prices are in Canadian Dollars ($CAD). For conversion rates to your local currency click here.

  • Prices are subject to change. Click here to learn about the refund policy.


Recreational Pilot Permit

Prices are subject to change at the discretion of Pacific Rim Aviation

This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIRU did not review this program


Private Pilot License

Prices are subject to change at the discretion of Pacific Rim Aviation

The average individual may not complete the Private license in the Transport Canada minimum time stated above. The national average is 80 hours.

This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIRU did not review this program


Commercial Pilot License

Prices are subject to change at the discretion of Pacific Rim Aviation

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills


Instructor Rating

Prices are subject to change at the discretion of Pacific Rim Aviation

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills


Ground School

The ground school cost is included in the Private Pilot License program.

  • Ground School: $727.65

  • Course Materials: $460.15

Total Estimated Cost:

Domestic: $1,187.80

International: $1,687.80

Covering Private Pilot License & Commercial Pilot License our ground school is taught in a classroom setting at CYPK.

This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIRU did not review this program


Night Rating

Prices are subject to change at the discretion of Pacific Rim Aviation

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills


Single Engine Instrument Rating

Prices are subject to change at the discretion of Pacific Rim Aviation

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills