International air force training

Since the Second World War, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has been sharing expertise and training with other air forces around the world. RCAF programs give leading-edge training in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment with a focus on cooperative partnerships and international team building.

Foreign Military Training Goose Bay

The Foreign Military Training Goose Bay office actively promotes and coordinates the international use of the world-class training facilities and large low-level training area (LLTA) available at Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.

NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC)

NFTC is a comprehensive military pilot training program located at 15 Wing Moose Jaw that has included participation from international pilots since its inception in 2000.

RCAF International Training Programs (ITP) office

The RCAF International Training Programs office actively promotes and coordinates international participation in Canada's globally recognized air force training. Trainees represent military air forces and aviation elements from around the world.

Canadian Air Force programmes provide leading-edge training in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment, with a focus on cooperative partnerships and international team building. State-of-the-art facilities, courseware, and aircraft ensure participants are fully prepared to operate with confidence in today’s highly technological and complex tactical environments. Canada’s Air Force is committed to ensuring that its training curricula provide the best value of any programmes in the world.

While the training needs of the Canadian Armed Forces take precedence, the RCAF welcomes the participation of allied and partner nations on a cost-recovery basis when surplus capacity is available. This model supports the efficient use of resources while reinforcing the strong ties and interoperability among NATO and like-minded nations.

RCAF specialized training courses

• Advanced Tactical Aviation Course
• Aeromedical Evacuation Course
• Aerospace Engineering Officer Basic Course
• Air Combat Systems Officer Course
• Aircraft Structures Technician Course
• Aviation Systems Technician Course
• Avionics Systems Technician Course
• Controller Course - Air Weapons
• Controller Course - IFR
• Controller Course - VFR
• Electronic Warfare, Basic and Advanced Course
• Flight Safety Course (FSC)
• Operational Test and Evaluation Project Officer Course
• Basic Space Operations Course
• Space Operations Course

For additional information, please email the ITP office at rcafitp-pfiarc@forces.gc.ca.