View Full Version : Eligible to work in Canada ....?
pablo2973
5th May 2008, 15:01
Hi everyone , does anyone of you know if a british citizen is eligible to work ,( flying professionaly) in Canada ,having JAR licene and Type Rating ?
Thank you very much in advance I just had that question .
rakedwings
5th May 2008, 15:53
Now why would you go to the pits of aviation. 25 years =27 airlines bust. :D
pablo2973
5th May 2008, 17:49
If you were in my situation you would do exacly the same , just answer the question if you know it ....
Canadapilot
5th May 2008, 18:26
Nope. you'd need to convert your IR to Transport Canada, and also the ATPLS i believe (3 exams and a few hundred bucks, not 50 exams and thousands like Britain!). Also you'd need to know someone who could give you the work permit, i doubt any airlines or small companies would do this unless you knew someone within, you'd prob be ok as a flying instructor to get a work permit. Or of course go down the permanent residence route and wait a couple of years.
It's really easy to get a work permit in Canada, you wont have a problem getting one.
With an offer of employment in most cases you can get your PR in six months to a year.
There are many ways for a pilot to get around HRSDC confirmation, IE. Ways for your position to be LMO exempt.
How many hours do you have and on what... I think that might be the more important question here than the WP.
If your a 250 hour wonder I would forget it, if we are talking 3000 hours plus then it might be worth looking into further.
thepounder
12th May 2008, 00:42
What about working in canada for a non-Canadian airline and living in the US? any hoops to jump thru?
Glorified Donkey
13th May 2008, 18:09
In order to get a work permit, the company has to apply and conditions have to exist that they are unable to fill the spot by qualified Canadian pilots. Meaning noone who has applied meets requirements or noone is interested in working for them. They then have to prove that they had put out job postings for a certain amount of time and that the position was not filled. The work permit is usually good for a year but I believe can be extended. Its a bit of a hassle on the part of the employer and you do need a job offer before you can apply.
Most companies wont put in the effort on your part especially if you're not high time.
Mr_Pilot
17th May 2008, 13:02
I don't know what your situation is like in regards to immigration, I am thinking about making the shift myself in a couple of months, and am looking into it all...
As for the flying side of things the licence conversion seems to be a lot easier... - than from canadain to JAA that is - ...
http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/personnel/fore.htm
This section deals with all issues relating to applicants from outside Canada, good luck with it all and if you do end up making the shift PM me and let me know how it all pans out, I might be just on your tail....
:p