Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

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49. - Transportation and materials moving

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to perform tasks and services that facilitate the movement of people or materials.

49.01 - Air transportation

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 49.0101 to 49.0199.

49.0101 - Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the general study of aviation and the aviation industry, including in-flight and ground support operations. These programs include courses in the technical, business, and general aspects of air transportation systems.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • aeronautical science
    • aviation sciences
  • Exclusion(s)

    • aeronautical engineering(14.0201)
    • aeronautical engineering technology(15.0801)
    • aircraft structural repair technician(47.0607)
    • avionics technician(47.0609)

49.0102 - Airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue, fixed or rotary aircraft. These programs include courses in principles of aircraft design and performance; aircraft flight systems and controls; flight crew operations and procedures; radio communications; navigation procedures and systems; airways safety and traffic regulations; and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Programs may qualify individuals to sit for commercial and airline aircrew examinations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • airline pilot
    • airplane pilot
    • bush pilot
    • commercial pilot
    • flight engineer
    • helicopter pilot
    • multi-engine pilot
    • seaplane flying
  • Exclusion(s)

    • aircraft pilot (private)(36.0119)
    • aircraft structural repair technician(47.0607)
    • aviation flight management(49.0104)
    • flight attendant(49.0106)
    • flight instructor(49.0108)
    • ship pilot(49.0309)

49.0104 - Aviation/airway management and operations

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. These programs include courses in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightline operations, passenger and cargo operations, flight safety and security operations, aviation industry regulation, and related business aspects of managing aviation enterprises.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • airline and flight operations
    • airport management
    • airport operations
    • aviation flight management
    • aviation management
    • commercial aviation management
  • Exclusion(s)

    • flight engineer(49.0102)
    • logistics and supply management(52.0203)
    • tourism and travel management(52.0903)
    • traffic technician(52.0410)
    • transportation management(52.0209)

49.0105 - Air traffic controller

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to air traffic management and control. These programs include courses in flight control; the use of radar and electronic scanning devices; plotting of flights; radio communication; interpretation of weather conditions affecting flights; flight instrumentation used by pilots; and maintenance of flight control centre or control tower log books.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • air traffic control
    • air traffic controller
  • Exclusion(s)

    • airline and flight operations(49.0104)
    • traffic control - flagging(49.0207)
    • traffic technician(52.0410)

49.0106 - Airline flight attendant

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the performance of a variety of personal services conducive to the safety and comfort of airline passengers during flight, including verifying tickets, explaining the use of safety equipment, providing passenger services, and responding to in-flight emergencies.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • air host/hostessair host, air hostess
    • flight attendantflight steward, flight stewardess
    • flight steward/stewardess
  • Exclusion(s)

    • food and beverage service(12.0507)

49.0108 - Flight instructor

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the training of pilots or navigators to fly and/or navigate commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue aircraft, fixed or rotary wing. These programs include courses in principles of aircraft design and performance; aircraft flight systems and controls; flight crew operations and procedures; radio communications and navigation procedures and systems; airways safety and traffic regulations; and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Programs may qualify individuals to administer commercial aircrew examinations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • flight instructor
    • flying instructor
    • pilot instructor
  • Exclusion(s)

    • helicopter pilot(49.0102)

49.0199 - Air transportation, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Air transportation.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • airline ticket agent
  • Exclusion(s)

    • call centre service representative(52.0411)
    • travel industry management(52.0903)
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