Established in 1997, Durham Flight Centre is a flight training and aircraft rental organization based at Oshawa Executive Airport. The organization employs over 30 individuals and provides pilot training, aircraft rental, and aviation-related services to students, licensed pilots, and local community members.
Durham Flight Centre conducts training in accordance with applicable Transport Canada regulations and standards, offering instruction ranging from introductory flight experiences through to advanced pilot licensing and ratings. Operations include both recreational and professional pilot training activities utilizing a fleet of single-engine training aircraft and a modern multi-engine training platform, the Tecnam P2006T.
The Tecnam P2006T features modern avionics, advanced fuel-efficient engines, and industry-leading noise reduction technology, making it one of the quieter multi-engine aircraft in its class. Unlike many traditional piston-engine aircraft, the P2006T operates on unleaded automotive fuel, significantly reducing lead emissions and lowering its overall environmental impact. Its contemporary design, reduced fuel consumption, and quieter operation support Durham Flight Centre’s commitment to responsible, environmentally conscious, and community-focused aviation operations.
For over 10 years, Durham Flight Centre supported the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Power Pilot Scholarship Program, helping more than 150 cadets obtain their Private Pilot Licences. Many of these individuals have gone on to careers with the Royal Canadian Air Force and throughout the broader aviation industry.
Numerous Durham Flight Centre graduates have continued on to successful aviation careers at all levels of the industry, including positions with Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter Airlines, as well as commercial, corporate, instructional, and specialized aviation operations across Canada.
As a long-standing airport tenant, Durham Flight Centre supports the continued growth of aviation within the City of Oshawa by contributing to aviation education, workforce development, and community engagement. Durham Flight Centre works collaboratively with airport stakeholders to promote safe, professional, and responsible flight operations while supporting the ongoing viability of Oshawa Executive Airport as an important regional aviation asset.
