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liftman
18th Jul 2017, 23:09
Hi all,
I am from europe, As far as I understood, something is changed in immigration to canada.
More chances for pilots then?
Of course assuming having Canadian licence etc etc.
Can someone enlighten what is changed and how it could affect a pilot?
Tks
oleary
19th Jul 2017, 03:13
Hi all,
I am from europe, As far as I understood, something is changed in immigration to canada.
More chances for pilots then?
Of course assuming having Canadian licence etc etc.
Can someone enlighten what is changed and how it could affect a pilot?
Tks
I am unaware of any changes to the immigration rules, but I can tell you there are a lot of highly experienced Canadian pilots out of work.
peekay4
19th Jul 2017, 04:47
Recent immigration changes mainly apply to "highly skilled" category workers (e.g., senior managers, professionals holding advanced degrees, IT/Computer specialists, etc.). There are also new rules making immigration easier for those who speak French or have siblings in Canada.
However, if you're relatively young (< 40), have a college diploma or degree, fluent in English, with some work experience (2-3 years) and a bit of money to support yourself initially -- then immigrating to Canada is fairly straightforward.
Finding a pilot job is another matter entirely.
liftman
19th Jul 2017, 23:20
thanks peekay 4.
I am close to 44, quite experienced in aviation.
I was thinking to move as I am a qualified air traffic controller, could help?
I am unaware of any changes to the immigration rules, but I can tell you there are a lot of highly experienced Canadian pilots out of work.
An experienced (and inexperienced) pilot who is not able to find a pilot job in Canada right now must have something wrong with his attitude!
peekay4
20th Jul 2017, 02:21
I am close to 44, quite experienced in aviation.
I was thinking to move as I am a qualified air traffic controller, could help?
You're likely eligible to apply using the "Express Entry" system under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. This is an online application system where you enter your profile and optionally connect with potential employers through a Job Bank.
The Express Entry system will assign you "points" based on your experience, language skills, level of education, job offers (if any), age, amount of money/savings you will be bringing to Canada, etc. If you have enough points, you will be invited to come to Canada as a permanent resident.
The first step for you is to take an English language exam. They accept IELTS General Training exam scores, but not the IELTS Academic scores nor TOELF scores. If you speak some French as well, it's beneficial to also take the TEF exam. More info:
Language testing: skilled immigrants (Express Entry) (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/language-testing.asp)
If you're married and your partner is planning to immigrate with you, then have your partner take the language exams as well.
Once you have your exam scores (or at least have a good estimate of the IELTS scores you will get), you can check your eligibility to apply:
Do you want to come to Canada as a skilled immigrant? (http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/ee-start.asp)
When you get to the skills section, "Air Traffic Controllers and related positions" are listed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) as code 2272, skill type "NOC B" (technical jobs and skilled trades).
(Pilots are NOC 2271, "Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors", skill type "NOC B").
After the eligibility check, you will be given instructions on creating your Express Entry profile. Your profile will be put into a "pool" for selection. If you don't get selected for one year, you'll have to start over and create a new profile.
From what I hear, right now the immigration policy is quite open -- i.e., you wont need as many "points" as in previous years to receive an invitation to come.
Good luck!
liftman
22nd Jul 2017, 04:24
thks a lot!!
oleary
22nd Jul 2017, 06:12
An experienced (and inexperienced) pilot who is not able to find a pilot job in Canada right now must have something wrong with his attitude!
I was thinking more the offshore IFR types.
wtsmg,
The short answer is you'll have the same chance as anyone else in Canada, with the right to work, a valid ATPL, and who also meet all the other requirements AC wants to see.
You might get a couple extra "points" for having flown an A320, but it won't do anything to your seniority, nor will it guarantee you'll be back on the 320. You're just as likely to end up on any of their other machines as cruise relief as you are an FO position. It depends on what they need on the day you pull your number and what that number allows you to hold.