Available Simulators 2
| Aircraft | Level | Qty |
|---|---|---|
 737 Classic |
Level D | 1 |
| 737NG |
Level D | 1 |
Training Programs Offered
About This Training Center
The Canadian North Edmonton Training Centre serves as the airline's primary pilot training facility, strategically located in Edmonton, Alberta. The facility operates two Level D full flight simulators covering the Boeing 737NG and Boeing 737 Classic aircraft variants, supporting Canadian North's fleet operations across northern Canada.
This training center offers comprehensive pilot education programs including initial type rating courses for pilots transitioning to Boeing 737 aircraft, recurrent training to maintain currency and proficiency, pilot proficiency checks (PPC) for regulatory compliance, and upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) to enhance safety skills in challenging flight conditions. The Edmonton location provides convenient access for pilots operating throughout Canadian North's extensive northern route network.
The facility's Level D simulators meet the highest international training standards, providing realistic training environments that replicate the exact flight characteristics and systems of the Boeing 737 variants. Edmonton's central location within Canadian North's operational network makes it an ideal training hub for crews based across western and northern Canada.
Getting Here
The nearest major airport is Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Pilots travelling for training can fly into this airport for convenient access to the training facility.
About Canadian North
Canadian North is a major Canadian airline serving the Arctic and northern regions of Canada, operating an extensive network of destinations across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and northern communities. The airline provides essential air transportation services connecting remote communities to major urban centers including Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife.
The company's training operations focus on Boeing 737 aircraft variants, reflecting their operational fleet requirements for northern Canadian operations. Canadian North maintains professional flight training standards through their Edmonton-based training center, which houses Level D full flight simulators designed to meet Transport Canada certification requirements.
Canadian North's training programs encompass initial type rating courses, recurrent training, pilot proficiency checks (PPC), and upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT). The airline's training philosophy emphasizes safety innovation and service excellence, aligning with their mission to make life better in the communities they serve while maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety in challenging northern operating conditions.