Test Pilots in Canada

[Mimician]

Hi,

I've just got my undergrad Electrical Engineering degree in Canada, but now I wanna pursue a career as a pilot more instead.

I'm planning to get a PPL from my local flight school, but I realize how big an investment it is to earn all the way up to a CPL and enough ratings before I can start looking for a job...

So I'm thinking about using my degree to help me in some ways. The more obvious one would be using it to find myself a job to support my part-time flight training.

But I'm also thinking maybe I can find a job in the aerospace industry and work myself up to be a flight test engineer? So I need some advice from you guys.

Is Electrical Engineering too far removed from aerospace?? Does anyone know of some of the big aerospace companies around in Canada (esp Ontario)?? What would be a good start (as an entry-level) for me that's not too hard to get in but still have good potential??

Thanks a lot!

Mimician