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Old 15th Nov 2003, 20:04
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http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/assess/index.html

here is the test , pass mark is 67 .

WOw i scored 81 .

Pilots are one of the required jobs.


I was sponsered by Canadair when i can over some time last century , so it was a doddle . Even managed to get permission to immigrate to Quebec .


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2271 Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors

Pilots fly fixed wing aircraft and helicopters to provide air transportation and other services. Flight engineers (second officers) monitor the functioning of aircraft during flight and may assist in flying aircraft. Flying instructors teach flying techniques and procedures to student and licensed pilots. Air pilots, flight engineers and flight instructors are employed by airline and air freight companies, flying schools, the armed forces and by other public and private sector aircraft operators.

Example Titles

air pilot
captain - air transport
check pilot
chief flying instructor
chief pilot
co-pilot
flight engineer
flying instructor
helicopter pilot
military pilot
pilot instructor
second officer
test pilot

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Main duties

Pilots perform some or all of the following duties:
Fly fixed wing aircraft or helicopters to transport passengers and freight
Provide services such as search and rescue, aerial surveying or spraying and crop dusting
Direct activities of aircraft crew during flight, as captain of aircraft
Co-pilot aircraft and perform captain's duties if required, as first officer
Test new aircraft to evaluate aircraft performance
Train pilots to use new equipment, or prepare them for examination to re-validate or upgrade existing licences.
Flight engineers (second officers) perform some or all of the following duties:
Monitor operation of engines, fuel consumption and functioning of aircraft systems during flight
Assist captain and first officer in operation of aircraft as second officer.
Flying instructors perform some or all of the following duties:
Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in groundschool subjects such as navigation, radio procedures and flying regulations
Train licensed pilots for additional certification.
Employment requirements

Pilots and flight engineers
Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school are required.
A commercial pilot's licence or an air transport pilot's licence is required.
Additional licences or endorsements to fly different types of aircraft are required.
A university degree or college diploma may be required.
Structured training is provided by employers.
Flight instructors
Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school are required.
A commercial pilot's or an air transport pilot's licence is required.
Transport Canada ratings and endorsements to provide instruction on different types of aircraft are required.
A university degree or college diploma may be required.
Classified elsewhere

Air Traffic Control and Related Occupations (2272)
Ground school instructors (in 4131 College and Other Vocational Instructors)
Classification Structure - 2

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