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Old 12th Jun 2022, 08:31
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paco
 
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Bonding has been illegal in Canada since the 60s. Something to do with slavery The immigration website will have a list of desirable occupations. Some employers (actually customers) require minimum hours "in the province" whatever that means. Your FAA CPL can be used as the basis for a Canadian licence with a law exam of 40 questions, if memory serves (one side has more than the other). The authorities are well aware of adverts that are so specific that only one person can fill them. There was some way of fast tracking into Quebec if you're a native French speaker, but that may have passed on.

All anyone can advise is .... try! If your destiny is to be a heli pilot in Canada, then the only person who can take the first step is you. You will need some sort of specialisation, particularly a mountain course if you end up in BC (which stands for Bring Cash), and slinging. Also attitude - pilots wash the machines out there. You could try and immigrate on the basis of another qualification, which is what I did.

One tip - unless it's changed, in the season they will pay for your journey to work, so find where you want to live and rotate from there. Don't get a rental near the base, 'cos they will send you somewhere else
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