Training and Professional Development

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and its partners train and develop aviators to achieve operational success across air and space domains.

Services and information

Canadian Forces Aircrew Selection Centre

Selecting candidates for aircrew training

Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations

Training for aerospace control and air battle management

Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering

Training air maintenance and engineering personnel on current and future RCAF fleets

Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue

Training for search and rescue technicians and sea survival

Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training

Training aviators to meet the unique challenges of military aviation

Fighter aircraft training

Revolutionary training to produce world class aviators for the future

International training

Sharing RCAF expertise and training with other air forces around the world

Operational training

Training newly qualified aircrew and maintainers on specific fleets and systems

Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program

Rapidly modernizing to meet the future aerospace requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces

RCAF Academy

Preparing non-commissioned members to lead, adapt and excel in the RCAF and Canadian Armed Forces

RCAF Barker College

Advanced education and training to meet the professional development needs of RCAF personnel

RCAF Training Modernization Strategy

Cutting-edge technology and an agile training environment to achieve operational success

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2026-01-14