Commercial Aviation Management (CAM)
Redefining Aviation Education in Canada for the Next Generation of Leaders.
Designed for students who aspire not just to work in aviation — but to lead it.
Business. Aviation. Leadership.
Canada’s Leading Aviation Business Degree
Western University’s DAN Department of Management and Organizational Studies is home to the Commercial Aviation Management (CAM) program — Canada’s leading aviation business degree. Established in 1999, CAM was built on a bold idea: the future of aviation belongs to those who understand both flight and business.
For more than 25 years, CAM has been preparing graduates to lead across Canada’s aviation industry and beyond.
Students earn a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS) degree while completing specialized aviation coursework, with the option to pursue professional flight training through MFC Training at London International Airport (YXU). The result is a university education that combines academic rigour with real-world aviation experience.
Built for the Modern Aviation Industry
The aviation industry is evolving rapidly — more global, more complex, and more technology-driven than ever before. Today’s leaders must understand flight operations, business strategy, safety systems, regulatory frameworks, and innovation. CAM was designed for that reality.
Aviation demands systems thinking, strategic leadership, and professional excellence.
Through a rigorous management education grounded in leadership development, students build the analytical and strategic capabilities required across airlines, airports, aerospace organizations, and regulatory bodies. Supported by strong industry partnerships and hands-on engagement opportunities, CAM students gain meaningful exposure to the aviation environment throughout their degree.
Graduates are prepared to contribute immediately — and to lead over the long term. Many launch directly into aviation careers, while others pursue advanced studies such as MBA or law programs to broaden their impact.
This is where ambition meets opportunity.
CAM equips students with the foundation to succeed — wherever their aviation journey leads.
Connected. Engaged. Positioned for Success.
CAM’s vibrant student community is a defining strength of the program. Student-led organizations such as Western CAM Council and Western Aviatrix provide leadership development, mentorship, networking, and professional engagement beyond the classroom.
Through partnerships with Jazz Aviation, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Transat, MFC Training, ALPA Canada, PAL Airlines, and other leading organizations, students gain access to mentorship, internships, networking events, and real-world aviation experiences. An extensive alumni network across airlines, airports, regulatory agencies, and aerospace organizations worldwide further strengthens these pathways.
From the classroom to the flight deck — and beyond — CAM students are positioned to shape the future of aviation.
A National Presence. A Global Network.
25+ Years of Aviation Leadership Education
Strategic Partnerships Across Canada’s Aviation Sector
Alumni Network Spanning Airlines, Airports, and Aerospace Organizations Worldwide
Obtain Your IATPL with MFC Training
Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (IATPL)
Students in the CAM program have the option to combine their four-year bachelor’s degree with professional pilot flight training.
Graduates in the Flight Option earn:
- A Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS)
- A Transport Canada–approved Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (IATPL)
Western University has partnered with MFC Training, one of Canada’s most respected aviation training organizations and its official flight training partner. With close to 100 years of flight training experience, MFC has built a strong reputation for safety, professionalism, and airline-focused preparation.
Students complete their flight training at London International Airport (YXU) through MFC’s Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Program, which includes:
- Advanced simulator training
- Multi-crew resource management preparation
- Structured, Transport Canada–approved airline-focused progression
The Western Advantage
Why Choose Commercial Aviation Management at Western?
If you see aviation as more than a career — if you see it as a profession, a responsibility, and a leadership pathway — CAM was designed for you.
At Western, aviation is approached as both a profession and a leadership pathway.
Through small, specialized classes, leadership development opportunities, and strategic industry affiliations, students build both technical understanding and professional confidence.
CAM’s strong affiliations with Jazz Aviation, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Transat, MFC Training, ALPA Canada, and PAL Airlines provide direct connection to Canada’s aviation sector — strengthening mentorship and career pathways.
Graduates leave prepared not only to enter aviation — but to lead within it.
Scholarships & Rewards for CAM Students
Excellence Recognized. Leadership Rewarded.
CAM recognizes achievement in academics, leadership, professionalism, and contribution to the aviation community.
Industry-supported awards include:
- Jazz Aviation Pathways Award for Professionalism
- Porter Airlines Star Award
- WestJet Culture Award
- Air Transat Star of Excellence Award
Academic and leadership awards include:
- Thomas C.R. Lawson Award in Commercial Aviation Management
- Diamond Aircraft Alumni Award
- Doug Needham Memorial Award
- Dr. K. Victor Ujimito Scholarship
- Director’s Recognition Awards
- Melvyn P. Rubinoff Q.C. Award
- Air Ontario Bob Nyman Scholarship
- P. Michael Salenty Memorial Award
At Western, excellence is not only achieved — it is recognized.
Students are encouraged to explore additional scholarships available through the DAN Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
