Printable outline
So you want to work in aviation? — 40 minutes
For a classroom, cadet squadron or youth group, with an adult organizer present. Aimed at roughly ages 14–18 who already have some interest. This is a proposed outline, not a record of a delivered session and not a booking.
Outline checked 26 October 2026 · PDF
What the organizer confirms
- Age group, schedule, accessibility and adult supervision.
- Whether any anonymous exit notes are allowed. Do not collect student contact details for Aviation Fieldbook.
- Which official pages you will open: careers, pilot roadmap, costs, opportunities.
The workshops page explains the idea. It does not name a facilitator for your room and it does not promise a reply if you write in.
Session structure
| Time | Activity | Student leaves with |
|---|---|---|
| 0–7 min | Map major aviation roles and ask what decision each student faces. | Two roles to investigate. |
| 7–17 min | Trace the commercial-pilot route, medical category, private and commercial licences, ratings and first-work uncertainty. | One unknown to verify. |
| 17–27 min | Compare training models and the full cost categories. Question one published school figure from the cost page. | Three questions for a provider. |
| 27–35 min | Open official opportunity pages. Check age, stage and whether the status is actually open. | One relevant program, or a reason it does not fit. |
| 35–40 min | Name a common misconception and write a seven-day action. | One concrete next step. |
Misconceptions to correct if they come up: “a commercial licence guarantees an airline job,” “minimum hours equal the total price,” “any aviation scholarship fits any student,” and “every aviation career requires pilot training.”
If you want to ask about a session
Questions or corrections: hello@aviationfieldbook.ca. You can also use the feedback and corrections form. This page is not a booking form. You can also print the poster or use the counsellor kit without writing in.