conversion to canadian licence

[b190_200 driver]

Hi everyone,

I am thinking moving over to Canada as there seems to be a number of FO opportunities on b190 aircrafts.

I already have a b190 rating and a south African multi engine instrument rating with just over 1300 hours, I want to know how to proceed if I wish to convert my licence to a Canadian one.

Your constructive feedback welcome.

Happy landings.

[evansb]

See the [I]Sticky[I] at the top of the page.

This link might help as well: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/

[Ramjet555]

You wont find it difficult or expensive.
The hardest exam will be the Instrument Written exam,
just do one of the on-line versions and use on-line reference materials
and you will nail that in few days of study.

Getting a ride done might well be possible doing a
PPC ride with an employer at least that's how I did my
IFR when I came to Canada and the regs have barely changed.

[flydive1]

Of course that does not stop you from ranting and wenting your opinions about other countries and their pilots and aviation.

I think that the information was correct.

Regarding the working permit, first we do not know the OP situation, and maybe you did not notice the "might well be possible", might.

[flydive1]

Never said I'm an expert.
But yes, might come as a surprise to you but I, like lots of others, have more than one interest.

Also glad you are not too busy and have time to investigate posting histories.

I did not comment on Canada's immigration.

But I said that the conversion procedure posted by ramjet555 seemed correct.
You say no, where was he wrong?

Restraint, no thanks

[flydive1]

Originally Posted by justagigolo77

First off, you can't do a PPC in Canada unless you are employed by a company providing the PPC. You can't be employed and get a PPC ride until you have the conversions done and have working papers. See the circle....restraint is prudent!

Well that's why the "might well be possible" by Ramjet555 and he reported his experience.
It does not mean it is always possible or at all

If not, then just get the conversion and then do the PPC with the employer, easy.

Originally Posted by justagigolo77

3 posts up:

1post up:

A little hypocritical?

Not a all.

You told me I was wrong about you, that means I did not do any investigation.

But yes, my job leaves me a lot of free time



P.S. Glad I have my licence already, even if unused

[flydive1]

You cannot have a Canadian licence without working papers?

[flydive1]

Glad you are here to help, together we might reach 100

The OP question was how to get a Canadian conversion.

For this he does not need to be employed or have the working papers.

He needs a Canadian medical, proof of experience, take written tests, take a flight test.

Nowhere is a employment required.
Was not when I got my licence when you were 10 and still isn't

Then to get a job is a totally different issue, we do not know if he has the right to work or has a way to get it(He has double passport, will marry a Canadian, etc).

Simple enough for you?

[flydive1]

Originally Posted by justagigolo77

wow

Ok one last time then I'm done:

you defended RamJet for his comments......check

I said his comments were inaccurate........check

He said to convert do a PPC........check

I said can't do a PPC without employment.....check

Ramjet reported his personal experience.

He said "might well be possible", what that means in your English.
In general it does not mean it is like that for sure but it maybe it it possible.

Then you started a personal attack on him(and it seems that in general you are unable sustain a discussion without attacking others)

Originally Posted by justagigolo77

Now you change to "a flight test".....check

A "flight test" and a PPC are 2 different things......check
(Yes a PPC is a flight test, but not where your simply rent a plane and do a MIFR ride etc, they are different)

Only an employer can do a PPC......check

I did not change to "flight test" as I never said a PPC was the way to go.

Originally Posted by justagigolo77

OP never mentioned work authority in Canada......check

Yes, the OP never mentioned work authority in Canada, that does not mean he does not have it or that he won't be able to obtain it.
Hey, even Canadians are able to obtain it in Europe

Originally Posted by justagigolo77

A very large percentage of these types of inquiries are from posters who do not have work authority in Canada, so it IS relevant to assume he/she does not have it until otherwise stated......check

I always been told never to assume

Originally Posted by justagigolo77

Why waste time providing step by step details to someone that has no legal right to do it.......check

Why even reply to the thread if you not interested and you consider it a waste of time?
Bored?

Ah, yes

Originally Posted by justagigolo77

You are boring me.....check!!

Here at your service

[Ramjet555]

Flydive 1,
Great Answers, keep it up.

And for the record, the Rules here in Canada have not changed a great deal.
I did an Initial IFR, a PPC BEFORE I was given a job, that got me my first job banging around in a PA31.

Lots of renewals and PPC's since then.

No, I'm not currently employed but have just renewed my Canadian Instructor Rating but will probably only do it part time
due to other commitments that I won't post here.

I could however get one of numerous jobs on offer flying a King Air... which for me is a lot easier than getting even
a part-time job instructing which is what I would prefer as I like instructing...

I may also take a job south of the boarder doing multi-Ifr training if a few positive things happen here.

I stand by my advice regarding Canada and I'm aware of many other pilots, Canadian who have had
similar experiences.

One I was talking to day, did several overseas tours in the military, medals, and would give the same advice.

I've lost count of the number of pilots who have lost their careers due to the same cause that they did
nothing to deserve such treatment.


I'm more than happy to provide guidance to any foreigner coming to Canada on how to navigate the system.

It's a great place to fly and its lots of good experience that may not be similarly available overseas.

Wow, its bed time..

[Dima_Kot]

light aircrafts

Hello, people!
Sorry for off topic. This is my first message on this forum. I'm from Ukraine. If any of you has Ukrainian heritage, you are welcome to contact me))
My company is building light aircrafts. I'm looking for peolle doing the same or interested in that. Could you please give me a link to such kind of topic

[Ramjet555]

Добро пожаловать, Canada is full of Russians and Ukrainians, I can't go for a walk without hearing Russian being
spoken in the park or the supermarket.

You will find more Russians in Aviation but a few Ukrainians.

If you come to Canada, I'm sure you will make lots of contacts
and you will need to establish yourself either in an area where
you don't need qualifications or in an area where
you will have to go to the trouble of obtaining Canadian
qualifications.

You might end up working in the Ultra light area
or building your own and having a job that is
very different from Aviation.

Last Ukrainian I met was an expert at building
banyas and log homes.

[PacWest]

Dima Kot

Is this what you are looking for?


LAMAC Home


Several more on google under "light aircraft builders in Canada".

[PacWest]

Ramjet555


What in hell are you blabbing about ..




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