This Wednesday, Select Aviation College had the privilege of hosting an exclusive event in collaboration with our official partner, Porter Airlines. This meeting was dedicated to the presentation of the Destination Porter mentoring program, a career gateway for student pilots wishing to evolve in the civil or commercial aviation sector.
Destination Porter: A launchpad for student pilots in the integrated ATPL program
Destination Porter is open to student pilots enrolled in eligible flight training programs at partner schools, including Select Aviation College’s integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) program. This initiative connects selected candidates with experienced Porter pilots. Thanks to this programme, trainee airline pilots benefit from all the advantages of mentoring, such as providing them career guidance, and preparation for key steps in their professional journey.
Once candidates accumulate between 500 and 750 flight hours, they become eligible for an interview for a First Officer position at Porter. Successful candidates who pass the flight simulator assessment and interview receive a conditional job offer, contingent upon passing the Transport Canada IATRA/ATPL exams.
An inspiring meeting with aviation professionals
During this event, we had the honour of welcoming Rima Rebello, Ola Sawyerr, and Yvonne Tsang, from Porter Airlines’ recruiting team. They shared their expertise, answered questions, and provided our student pilots with a unique opportunity to network and build connections within the aviation industry.
Select Aviation students already selected for 2024
Furthermore, we are pleased to highlight that several of our student pilots have brilliantly passed the selection stages and joined the Destination Porter program in 2024. This achievement reflects both their commitment and the quality of their training at Select Aviation College. We wish all the best to Jin Qian, Jean-François Binette, Raymond Kisyanga, Thomas Jaramillo and Diego Rodriguez as they continue their journey towards a promising career.
How to apply for the Destination Porter program?
Applications open at the beginning of each year, with the 2025 submission deadline set for April 30. To be eligible, student pilots must maintain a minimum average of 80% and complete their program within the prescribed time frame. The Porter recruitment team will review applications upon submission.
📌 Updates expected by late May 2025
📌 Final selections confirmed in early June 2025
Interested student pilots must submit their application via the Porter Airlines portal, including their transcripts, flight tests results, and written exams scores. As a partner school, Select Aviation College supports its student pilots throughout the process, validating their eligibility and providing recommendations if necessary. Pre-selected candidates will then be invited to a videoconference interview with Porter Airlines.
🔗 For full details and to submit your application, visit the official Porter Airlines website.
Best of luck to all applicants! 🚀✈️