- Choose a career in aviation and you can call this your office.
- Cambrian College Open House Saturday, April 13th 2013
- Careers in Aviation Expo on April 6th Hosted by Wings Magazine
- Donate and help change the face of men's health
- The numbers are in ... 800 flight hours, 10 first solos, and 8 flight tests in its first year
- Busy Start to 2012 Fire Season at Discovery Air Fire Services
- Committed to our students career progression
- We ARE The Industry
- Discovery Aviation Academy announces partnership at Grand Opening
- DAA Facilities
- Training in Sudbury
Welcome to Discovery Aviation Academy
If you have always wanted to learn how to be a pilot, come see what Discovery Aviation Academy has to offer! Soar among the clouds and earn your pilot licence, or let us help you take off toward a career as a commercial pilot. Located in Sudbury, Ontario, Discovery Aviation Academy has a modern facility and a large fleet of single- and multi-engine aircraft. Discovery Aviation Academy is setting a new standard for pilot flight training in Canada, being one of the first aviation schools to be started under a large Canadian air operator: Discovery Air. Whether it’s flying recreationally or a pilot career, let Discovery Aviation Academy help turn your dream into a reality.
Did You Know?
... that Discovery Air was the cover article in the March/April 2012 edition of Canadian Skies? A magazine that tells the story of Canadian aviation, the article by Blair Watson called "Diverse Discovery" discusses DA's diversity by exploring each of our business units and our unique operations. To read the full article, please see pages 56 - 65 of Canadian Skies, or view the online edition.
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... that DAA is registered as a Private Career College (PCC) under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005? All flight schools offering a Commercial Pilot License or Flight Instructor Rating must be registered as a PCC. DAA is one of the only schools in Northern Ontario approved to offer the Commercial Pilot License. -
... that DAA conducts some of its multi-engine training using the Cessna 337 Skymaster? Within the Discovery Air network, we operate 19 Skymasters making us the largest operator of Skymasters in Canada, and one of the largest in all of North America. A variant of the C337 called the O-2 was used extensively for reconnaisaince during the Vietnam War. Its high-wing, push-pull design offers great visibility which makes it the perfect aircraft for forest fire detection at Discovery Air Fire Services.. -
... that Discovery Aviation Academy is part of a larger network called Discovery Air? Founded in 2004, Discovery Air is a specialty aviation services company operating across Canada and in select locations internationally. With over 140 aircraft, it is one of the largest air operators in Canada, employing more than 850 flight crew, maintainers and support staff to deliver a variety of air transport, maintenance and logistics solutions to its government, airline and business customers. -
... that DAA operates out of a modern facility constructed in 2010? Located at the Greater Sudbury Airport (CYSB) the building has plenty of office and classroom space and a 13,000 square foot hangar floor. DAA also has its own Approved Maintenance Organization which in addition to maintaining its fleet does third party maintenance for Bearskin Airlines, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and many private clients. -
... that Discovery Air Defence Services is also a part of the Discovery Air network? Discovery Air Defence Services is the exclusive provider of combat airborne training solutions to the Canadian Forces. The company is home to many ex-Air Force "Top Guns" who help train Canada's fighter pilots. -
... that Discovery Air is a prominent part of the Hawk One Team? Discovery Air has led the way in teaming up with Vintage Wings of Canada, the Canadian Forces and a number of like minded corporate sponsors to highlight Canada’s proud aviation heritage. One of the pilots of the Hawk One is Dan Dempsey. Dan is a former CF fighter pilot, Snowbird commander, and airline captain who now flies for Discovery Air Defence Services. -
... that you don't need perfect vision to become a pilot? That's an old myth, and is not true at all. To become a pilot your vision needs to be 20/30 but you are free to wear contacts or eyeglasses. -
... that there is no age limit to start learning how to fly? You can start your training at any age, whether you are in your teens or in your sixties. You could even go solo before getting your driver's licence.
Feature Video
"Red Air"
This video explains the role of Red Air that Discovery Air Defence Services plays at Maple Flag, an extensive exercise that brings in the best fighter pilots from all across the globe.
