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Complete the Category 1 Commercial Aviation Medical. Consult our FAQ section for where to have a medical done. If Transport Canada deems you fit enough to hold the medical, you will usually receive the actual Medical Certificate 4 to 8 weeks after you have completed your medical appointment.  \nNOTE: Even if the Medical Examiner states during the appointment that you meet the medical requirements, you do not actually know until you receive the Medical Certificate from Transport Canada, as they can veto the Examiner's decision once they review your file and medical history.  \n2. Apply to Okanagan College for the Commercial Aviation Diploma program.  \nApplicants who will hold a Canadian Private Pilot Licence prior to the start of the first semester, must apply to the September intake.  \nApplicants who do not hold a Canadian Private Pilot Licence prior to the first semester must apply to the January intake to start their PPL as part of the program.  \n3. When you receive your Commercial Aviation Medical Certificate, sign it where indicated, and forward it to the Office Administrator at SIFC using the email at the bottom of this list.  \n4. You will then be contacted by SIFC to complete a second application form, without charge, so we can parallel the application process with Okanagan College. This application requires that you complete a biography ‐ instructions are on the form.  \n5. Upon receipt of the completed SIFC application form, the Office Administrator will forward a copy of the Pre‐Interview question set, to be completed by you and returned for evaluation.  \n6. Upon receipt of the completed Pre‐Interview Question Set, the information will be reviewed for consideration and SIFC will then arrange for the interview and aptitude tests to be completed in Kelowna.  \n7. Throughout this process you will also be contacted by Okanagan College with requests for the various items listed in the Admission Requirements for the program (transcripts, etc. ) .  \nIf you have applied to the September intake, you must now perform Steps 7 through 9, otherwise skip to step 10 for the January intake.  \n8. For candidates who have successfully completed all admission requirements, including a successful interview and aptitude testing, but still have the PPL outstanding, SIFC will now issue the Conditional Letter of Recommendation for acceptance to the program. This will be based on completing the PPL prior to the first day of class.  \n9. While working on your PPL, you must forward copies of the following items to SIFC as you complete them:  \n􀁸 Restricted Radio Operator Certificate ‐ Aeronautical  \n􀁸 Student Pilot Permit (if not completed the PPL)  \n􀁸 Temporary PPL Signed on the back of the Student Pilot Permit (when done the PPL), or a copy of the full PPL if already received from Transport Canada  \n10. Once the previously selected candidates (Step 8 above) have met all requirements of step 9, SIFC send the final Unconditional Letter of Recommendation for acceptance into the program.  \nStudents who have applied for the January intake follow step 11.  \n11. For January intake applicants, candidates who have successfully completed all admission requirements, including a successful interview and aptitude testing, but not including a PPL, SIFC will now issue an Unconditional Letter of Recommendation for acceptance into the program.  \nNotes of Importance:  \nA. The order provided above will be adhered to by SIFC  \nB. Emails from Okanagan College and SIFC often end up in junk or spam filters ‐ please check these regularly to make sure you don't miss any important correspondence.  \nC. SIFC will only correspond to the applicant during the process, not parents or guardians.  \nD. All costs for the application process, including but not limited to travel to the interview, are borne by the applicant.  \nE. In extreme cases ([ie. international](ie. 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