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Old 24th March 2019 | 10:50
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miramis
 
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Helicopter vs airplane job market

Hey y'all!

I am Swedish but planning to become a commercial pilot in Canada (Vancouver area preferably) and settle down there. I have a BIG dilemma though! I'm not sure what type of aircraft to choose?!
I've flown a helicopter R22, a cessna 150/172 and a piper supercub (float). Enjoyed all of them equally!!! (No license yet)

My question is, since I'm not aiming to become an airtraffic pilot, more interested in flying floats, helicopters or "smaller airplanes" what would be the best option career wise? I know the market isn't screaming for people (even though media says differently) and I feel like I have no inside info regarding those types of jobs. Seems like everybody wants to become captain and fly boeings and airbuses?
It's a lot of money to spend so I need to make sure I'm making the right decision.

I've really really tried to figure out what I like flying more but it's too hard so I need to know more about job opportunities. I'm talking about Canada in general but yes preferably in the BC area.

Any non airtraffic pilots out here? Heli and airplane. What do you do? How did you decide on which one? Help a rookie out!!!

thank you!!!!

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