A flight attendant in a navy blue dress, blazer and hat carrying a suitcase behind them and looking up at the flight schedule screen in an airport

Take off on your dream career as a flight attendant

Flight Services Ontario College Certificate program

Take your career to new heights. Get job ready in just eight months. Train in state-of-the-art facilities with industry experts.

Program code FLIE
Duration 1 Year
Credential Ontario College Certificate
Program Delivery Full-time +
Part-time
Program delivery method(s) In person What does this mean?

Program information

Program description

Flight Attendants are ambassadors of the passenger experience in the Airline industry. In this program, students focus on the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to provide exceptional passenger service and deal effectively with the travelling public. Through theory and hands on experience, students gain knowledge of the various duties and responsibilities of a flight attendant and how to provide quality service and leadership. Emphasis is placed on passenger safety and use of emergency equipment through simulated experiences.

Intake information

Start dateCampus
Fall 2024 Barrie

Tuition and fees

What are the admission requirements for the Flight Services program?

Flight Services admission requirements

OSSD or equivalent, with

  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/

Pathways

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

What career paths can I take as a flight attendant?

Your Flight Services certificate gives you many career opportunities

Let your career as a flight attendant take flight in just eight months!

Graduates from this program may qualify for flight attendants jobs and can choose to work with both Canadian and International airlines. Graduates may also find work with other entry level positions within the airline industry including passenger service representatives, check-in agents and airline reservation agents.

A group of Flight Services students in flight attendant uniforms standing on a platform in front of a Jazz Aviation airplane simulator

Industry support

Jazz Aviation Pathways Program for Flight Attendants

Georgian College partners with Jazz Aviation LP as part of the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program for Flight Attendants.

Graduates from our Flight Services certificate program are eligible for referral to flight attendant positions at Jazz after graduation and upon meeting eligibility requirements.

As of January 2023, Jazz operates approximately 460 daily flights across Canada and the United States on behalf of Air Canada under the Air Canada Express brand, carrying over 8.6 million passengers annually (Source: FlyJazz.ca).

    What courses are included in the Flight Services certificate program?

    Course overview

    10 Program Courses
    1 Communications Course

    Program-specific courses

    Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Flight Services program outline.

    • FLIE 1000 – French for the Hospitality Industry
    • FLIE 1001 – The Flight Attendant
    • FLIE 1002 – Certifications for the Hospitality Industry
    • TOUR 1008 – Introduction to Hospitality Services
    • TOUR 1009 – Dynamics of Hospitality and Tourism
    • Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.

    Your course delivery method(s)

    In person

    This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

    Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.

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    Questions about day-to-day life in the program?

    Connect with Alyson Swarbrick, Program Coordinator

    Do you have questions about the Flight Services program at Georgian?

    Want to learn more about courses, hands-on learning, career opportunities in the airline transportation industry and more?

    Reach out to Alyson Swarbrick via email, or call 249.388.0923.

    Alyson Swarbrick, Program Coordinator for the Flight Services program at Georgian College

    Flex MORE. Study Flight Services part-time

    Benefits of studying part-time:

    • Register on a course-by-course basis, paying as you go!
    • MORE choices. We are always adding more flexible delivery programs and courses.

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