Bush/Other Pilot Jobs in Canada
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Bush/Other Pilot Jobs in Canada
Im just curious to see if anyone on here knows a place hopefully in Canada that is hiring pilots. Im a 300 hr multi-engine instrument rated pilot with a float endorsement and tail time. Iv also flown complex aircraft including BE58 + 36's.
I have dual citizenship with the U.K as well, and am a graduate from Seneca College of Aviation and Flight Technology.
Any tips ?!?!
Feel free to msg back or E-mail me @ [email protected]
Thanks for the help
I have dual citizenship with the U.K as well, and am a graduate from Seneca College of Aviation and Flight Technology.
Any tips ?!?!
Feel free to msg back or E-mail me @ [email protected]
Thanks for the help
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From: Ontario, Canada
Im not really focusing on any part of the country, im willing to re-locate, but would like a company where i can progress through the ranks within the company.
To be honest, im open to anywhere i can fly and actually get paid to do it, even if i have to work the ramp first.
To be honest, im open to anywhere i can fly and actually get paid to do it, even if i have to work the ramp first.
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From: Florida USA
Yeah, Im also interested. I am in flight training right now in Florida, grew up in New England, looking to get hours in Canada hopefully doing bush flying. I have absolutly no idea where to begin with this, all I know is that I will have 5 months off from school and would love the experience of flying a taildragger in Canada.
Al
Was considering Oz but it seems as if there is a shortage of jobs over there....
Al
Was considering Oz but it seems as if there is a shortage of jobs over there....
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From: Canada
Hi,
Canada is not only a good place to build hours, but is a great place to gain EXPERIENCE. The way I understand it the only way to "build" time in the u.s. is to instruct. In Canada, there are more options, floats/bush, charter with small twins into short gravel strips, or straight into the right seat of a King Air is also possible.
I agree with the last poster in that there are alot of under qualified pilots out there trying to get a job but the strong will make it and the rest will peter off eventually.
Some thing that may work in you favor is that Canada seems to fuk over its citizens all the time, unlike the U.S., we WILL let outsiders in to take a job when there is a qualified Canadian looking. There are a ton of Aussies and keewies on the radio everywhere i go. Good luck, you cant go wrong if you get a job here, its some of the most challenging flying out there.
BTW, to the original poster. The NWT is really booming right now, there are companies expanding like crazy.
Canada is not only a good place to build hours, but is a great place to gain EXPERIENCE. The way I understand it the only way to "build" time in the u.s. is to instruct. In Canada, there are more options, floats/bush, charter with small twins into short gravel strips, or straight into the right seat of a King Air is also possible.
I agree with the last poster in that there are alot of under qualified pilots out there trying to get a job but the strong will make it and the rest will peter off eventually.
Some thing that may work in you favor is that Canada seems to fuk over its citizens all the time, unlike the U.S., we WILL let outsiders in to take a job when there is a qualified Canadian looking. There are a ton of Aussies and keewies on the radio everywhere i go. Good luck, you cant go wrong if you get a job here, its some of the most challenging flying out there.
BTW, to the original poster. The NWT is really booming right now, there are companies expanding like crazy.
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From: Canada
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Some things to keep in mind when looking for bush/float jobs are:
1) Most will require at least 250hrs on float
2) With 300hrs, I think you'll find you are offered a position as a dock hand for 6-12months before being offered a flying position.
3) However, from my understanding, once you DO get that flying position, you will log a high number of hours in a season.
4) Best time to look for float is late Winter and early Spring.
5) Keep in mind... the new insurance premiums have been or are being released shortly which will push up the required total time minimums for Pilots.
6) Re: Aussies and Kiwis, I THINK you may find they are here on the one year working visa they are entitled to as we are for going to their country. Some operators may extend those visa allowing them to continue working. However, having worked with Canadian Immigration years ago, you would be hard up to find many foreign pilots that moved here with the intention of gaining permanent residency without a job, especially low hour pilots. It just doesn't happen. As much as Canada lets in foreign immigrants - if you're not an asylum seeker or refugee, you're not going to have much luck getting in without meeting the "points" requirements for immigration.
So, I hope that helps you out a bit.
YYZDUB
1) Most will require at least 250hrs on float
2) With 300hrs, I think you'll find you are offered a position as a dock hand for 6-12months before being offered a flying position.
3) However, from my understanding, once you DO get that flying position, you will log a high number of hours in a season.
4) Best time to look for float is late Winter and early Spring.
5) Keep in mind... the new insurance premiums have been or are being released shortly which will push up the required total time minimums for Pilots.
6) Re: Aussies and Kiwis, I THINK you may find they are here on the one year working visa they are entitled to as we are for going to their country. Some operators may extend those visa allowing them to continue working. However, having worked with Canadian Immigration years ago, you would be hard up to find many foreign pilots that moved here with the intention of gaining permanent residency without a job, especially low hour pilots. It just doesn't happen. As much as Canada lets in foreign immigrants - if you're not an asylum seeker or refugee, you're not going to have much luck getting in without meeting the "points" requirements for immigration.
So, I hope that helps you out a bit.
YYZDUB
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With (only) 300hrs, I think you'll find you are offered a position as a dock hand for 6-12months before being offered a flying position.
I'm a 300 hr multi-engine instrument rated pilot with a float endorsement and tail time. I've also flown complex aircraft including BE58 + 36's. I ... am a graduate from Seneca College of Aviation and Flight Technology.
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From: CA
Midnight Sun,
Just as many canuks flying in NZ and OZ, who do you think they hire for the float jobs out there.
Additionally, you don't hear a lot of kiwis and ozzies in Vancouver, Toronto or Ottawa. We are all the places that the Canadians refuse to go. Not afraid to work or put up with some "hardship".
I was appalled at the attitude of the newbies when I was in Vancouver converting. No willingness to leave the cities.
We love Canada. Thanks for all the jobs
Just as many canuks flying in NZ and OZ, who do you think they hire for the float jobs out there.
Additionally, you don't hear a lot of kiwis and ozzies in Vancouver, Toronto or Ottawa. We are all the places that the Canadians refuse to go. Not afraid to work or put up with some "hardship".
I was appalled at the attitude of the newbies when I was in Vancouver converting. No willingness to leave the cities.
We love Canada. Thanks for all the jobs
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From: Vancouver
Hey there,
A good start would be to check the alumni guest book on the Seneca website and see where other people got their start. Most graduates can give you lots of information if you ask.
To get a decent flying job or bush job in Canada there are couple things you need to know.
1- It's very unlikely that you'll get hired just by sending in a resume. Moving up to a small town is necessary. Yes, before you even have a job.
2- You will not get a straight flying job, plan on working the ramp for a year or two. Plan on two years, that way if you do get on sooner it'll be a surprise.
3- Your first flying job will pay like crap, but hopefully; you'll be happy you're flying and won't care
4- Seneca is a good school and gives you top notch training, but in the north nobody cares that you went there. Take what you learned, lose the ego and don't wear the jacket to hand out resumes.
Good Luck!
A good start would be to check the alumni guest book on the Seneca website and see where other people got their start. Most graduates can give you lots of information if you ask.
To get a decent flying job or bush job in Canada there are couple things you need to know.
1- It's very unlikely that you'll get hired just by sending in a resume. Moving up to a small town is necessary. Yes, before you even have a job.
2- You will not get a straight flying job, plan on working the ramp for a year or two. Plan on two years, that way if you do get on sooner it'll be a surprise.
3- Your first flying job will pay like crap, but hopefully; you'll be happy you're flying and won't care
4- Seneca is a good school and gives you top notch training, but in the north nobody cares that you went there. Take what you learned, lose the ego and don't wear the jacket to hand out resumes.
Good Luck!
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Hey guys, I'm bush flying down in east africa, looking to come up your way next year - what's the story with +/- 1400hrs SA license and no problem with being out there somewhere
any advice on requirements, people, places etc most appreciated
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any advice on requirements, people, places etc most appreciated
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