GFT prepares pilots for the real world of aviation. GFT strategically located in Gander, Newfoundland, is well positioned as a flight training facility. GFT students experience four seasons. This proves to be beneficial because students experience real world weather conditions and can avoid the label “sunshine pilots”. Today, GFT is well known as one of the top flight schools in Canada providing a full range of Professional Flight Training Programs in both fixed-wing and helicopter. Additionally, certifications and approvals have been obtained and the training has been expanded to include other aerospace applications such as Advanced Bonding and Composite Technician and various airline and aviation safety training programs. GFT's sister company EVAS-AIR is a tier three carrier for Air Canada flying a Beechcraft 1900D on an Air Canada scheduled Route. In addition we have a Charter/Medevac operation usining a King Air A100. GFT has the abilit and has succesfully transitioned its student and instructor to the airline side of the operation.

GFT has been producing professional pilots since 1992 and as a result use our industry resources to assist our graduates obtain employment should you choose to stay in Canada. Graduates have been hired at Labrador Airways, Provincial Airlines, Air Canada Jazz, Government Air Services (Medevac and Air Tanker Crews), Prince Edward Air, Hicks and Lawrence, Universal Helicopters, Canadian Helicopters, Bearskin Airlines, Thunder Airlines, Buffalo Airways, and Bombardier Aerospace just to name a few.