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Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
post secondary
information sessions
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) offers Aviation Program Information Sessions, once a month throughout the school calendar year.
These information sessions are designed to provide potential students with information on the program design – suggestions on how to be successful in the program, the financial challenges, and banking information, along with aviation industry information.
All information sessions are held virtually on Monday (2025) or Wednesday (2026) evenings and are free to attend.
November 9-10, 2025
OSCA CONFERENCE
WWFC is excited to exhibit at the Ontario School Counsellors' Association (OSCA) Conference on November 9–10 at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale!
This event brings together 400+ Guidance and Career Educators for valuable networking and learning. WWFC will be on-site to showcase our programs and highlight aviation as a career path, ensuring counselors and educators know that becoming a pilot is an achievable option.
November 18-20, 2025
ATAC Conference
We’re excited to attend the ATAC Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow, taking place November 18–20, 2025 at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, QC.
WWFC will be onsite alongside our partners at Flightdeck Solutions, showcasing a simulator and sharing information about our new Aviation Sim Centre and Innovation Hub — designed to support advanced training and collaboration with our airline partners.
ATAC’s Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow is the premier national gathering for operators, suppliers, and government stakeholders involved in commercial aviation and flight training across Canada — an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of aviation together.
November 26, 2025
5PM - 8PM
career discovery expo
✈️ Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre is proud to be exhibiting at Build a Dream on November 26 at Bingemans!
Build a Dream Career Discovery Expo is an exciting, hands-on event designed to help students and families explore future career paths. From panel discussions and prizes to interactive activities, it’s a great opportunity to learn about careers in skilled trades, STEAM, emergency response, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Stop by the WWFC booth to discover how you can turn your passion for aviation into a career in the skies!
2026 Events
Thursday, January 29, 2026
3:00PM - 7:30PM
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
high school night
at wwfc
Are you a Grade 11 or 12 student dreaming of a career in aviation? Discover your future at WWFC!
Join us and learn more about our pilot training programs and take the first step towards your aviation career.
DETAILS:
- Campus tours
- Meet-and-greets with flight instructors and current students
- View the airplanes!
- Try a flight simulator
- Information on our programs
- Tour the new Aviation Sim Centre!
- Giveaways!
Drop in, no registration is required!
Saturday, May 23, 2026
10am - 4pm
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
GIRLS CAN FLY
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) is delighted to announce the return of our annual Girls Can Fly event on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our location at the Region of Waterloo International Airport.
Join us for this FREE educational experience, featuring aircraft of all sizes, flight simulators, and our amazing industry partners engaging attendees of all ages.
Girls Can Fly aims to inspire young women and girls about the exciting opportunities in the aviation industry. This event is open to everyone, rain or shine!
We're also offering complimentary flights for girls aged 8 to 18 years, with limited pre-registration required. (registration opens in April).
Last year, WWFC welcomed over 2,000 attendees and provided free flights to more than 300 potential future female pilots. Join us for another unforgettable event!
PAST NEWS & EVENTS
October 4, 2025
4PM - 11PM
NORTHERN LIGHTS GALA
✈️ WWFC is excited to support the 15th Annual Elsie MacGill Awards Gala on October 4! 🎉
The Elsie MacGill Awards Gala is an inspiring evening of celebration and connection, recognizing eight remarkable Canadian women who have made significant contributions to aviation and aerospace. Named after aviation trailblazer and human rights advocate Elsie Gregory MacGill, the awards honour the pioneers and leaders shaping our industry.
We look forward to an incredible evening celebrating the honourees, recipients, and the aviation community!
October 4, 2025
10AM - 2PM
GIRLS TAKE FLIGHT
Join us in celebrating the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders at Girls Take Flight!
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre is proud to be part of Girls Take Flight on Saturday, October 4 at Billy Bishop Airport — a free, STEM-powered event that inspires girls and underrepresented youth to explore aviation and discover exciting career possibilities.
We will be there to help celebrate and inspire the next generation of pilots! 👩✈️👩✈️
2024 Annual Report
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
GIRLS CAN FLY
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) is delighted to announce the return of our annual Girls Can Fly event on Saturday, May 10th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our location at the Region of Waterloo International Airport.
Join us for this FREE educational experience, featuring aircraft of all sizes, flight simulators, and our amazing industry partners engaging attendees of all ages.
Girls Can Fly aims to inspire young women and girls about the exciting opportunities in the aviation industry. This event is open to everyone, rain or shine!
We're also offering complimentary flights for girls aged 8 to 18 years, with limited pre-registration required. (registration opens in April).
Last year, WWFC welcomed over 2,000 attendees and provided free flights to more than 300 potential future female pilots. Join us for another unforgettable event!
Friday, march 28, 2025
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
wwfc WINGS banquet
The WWFC Wings Banquet is happening on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Bingemans in Kitchener!
The Wings Banquet gala is dedicated to celebrating the incredible achievements of our 2024 student pilots. During the evening, we’ll also celebrate our scholarship recipients, award winners, and top-performing students, recognizing their hard work and commitment to aviation excellence.
Before dinner, we’re hosting a 2-hour networking event with our airline partners—a fantastic opportunity to connect and explore career paths.
RSVP deadline: March 3
Thursday, February 6, 2025
12PM - 4PM
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
INDUSTRy day @ WWFC
LET YOUR CAREER TAKE FLIGHT!
Join us for Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre's 3rd Annual Industry Day on February 6!
Meet with airlines and industry representatives as they share insights into their recruitment processes. This is a fantastic networking opportunity to learn about working at different airlines and explore career possibilities.
- Airline/Industry Sessions: Representatives will discuss career opportunities, tips for standing out, and much more.
- New This Year: Professional Profile Photos 📸 – A professional photographer will be on-site to take free profile photos for your portfolio.
Note: This event is exclusively for WWFC students and clients.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
5PM - 8PM
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
high school night
at wwfc
Are you a Grade 11 or 12 student dreaming of a career in aviation? Discover your future at WWFC!
Join us and learn more about our pilot training programs and take the first step towards your aviation career.
Details:
- Campus tours
- Meet-and-greets with instructors and current students
- Flight simulator demonstrations
- Information on our programs
- Giveaways and door prizes!
Drop in, no registration is required!
June 21, 2024
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
Grand Opening
SIM Centre & Innovation Hub
On June 21, we celebrated the grand opening of the new Aviation SIM Centre and Innovation Hub! ✈️
We were joined by our federal funding partners, members of the Regional Council, regional leadership, airline partners, and media members to celebrate this exciting milestone.
May 25, 2024
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
GIRLS CAN FLY
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) is delighted to announce the return of our annual Girls Can Fly event on Saturday, May 25th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our location at the Region of Waterloo International Airport.
Join us for this FREE educational experience, featuring aircraft of all sizes, flight simulators, and our amazing industry partners engaging attendees of all ages.
Girls Can Fly aims to inspire young women and girls about the exciting opportunities in the aviation industry. This event is open to everyone, rain or shine!
We're also offering complimentary flights for girls aged 8 to 18 years, with limited pre-registration required. (registration full).
Last year, WWFC welcomed over 2,000 attendees and provided free flights to more than 300 potential future female pilots. Join us for another unforgettable event!
April 10, 2024
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre
INDUSTRy day @ WWFC
LET YOUR CAREER TAKE FLIGHT!
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre is hosting an Industry Day on April 10th!
Airlines and industry representatives will be at WWFC to speak with our students and clients to provide insight into their recruitment process. This is a great networking opportunity to learn more about working for an airline or within the industry. Students and Clients can choose from various airline/industry sessions where representatives will be on hand to speak about the opportunities available, how to make your resume stand out, and much more!
The event takes place on April 10th at WWFC from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the main hangar. Presentations will be held in Classroom 2/3 throughout the afternoon. No sign up is required, it will be first come, first serve.
We have 9 confirmed airlines participating! Stay tuned for a list and more details.
