Transport Canada might leave all pilot proficiency checks up to the airline..
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Transport Canada might leave all pilot proficiency checks up to the airline..
Transport Canada might leave all pilot proficiency checks on airline pilots up to the airlines themselves, according to documents obtained by the union representing government inspection pilots. 
https://www.avweb.com/eletter/archiv...t=email#229847
https://www.avweb.com/eletter/archiv...t=email#229847
This relates to check airman certification rather than routine line pilot PCs ? The first sentence in the article didn't exactly indicate that, saying "...might leave all pilot proficiency checks on airline pilots up to the airlines themselves...".
So, if I understand this correctly, “…the union representing government inspection pilots. The Canadian Federal Pilots Association, which represents mostly federal government pilots…”, sees their jobs being threatened by check airman certification being moved in-house to the airlines ?
“The documents also say that Transport Canada is having trouble hiring qualified inspector pilots.”
Well, of course they are.
Have I missed something ?
So, if I understand this correctly, “…the union representing government inspection pilots. The Canadian Federal Pilots Association, which represents mostly federal government pilots…”, sees their jobs being threatened by check airman certification being moved in-house to the airlines ?
“The documents also say that Transport Canada is having trouble hiring qualified inspector pilots.”
Well, of course they are.
Have I missed something ?
Last edited by bafanguy; 30th Oct 2017 at 21:15.
"I think it's very, very important that people understand we are getting closer to self-regulation all the time," said union president Greg McConnell. "It's just more cutting, more dismantling of the safety net.”
1. I believe we've had those in the UK for decades.
2. Being in an unassailable position, they won't stand any nonsense from their airline.
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Not a chance the government lets this pass without first identifying another form of tax or service charge.
Perhaps they treat the ACP like the ATPL going forward: an ACP applicant has to complete the course to a written exam, now administered by TC for which a $300 fee is applied (ATPL fee x2 because why the hell not). The monitor is taken over by the airline. Monitors must take another course and pay $500.
Then the person demonstrates they have, or have held, the appropriate license and applies to TC for their little sticker. 90 days later and after five phone calls to the local office, the applicant gets a temporary certificate in the mail. 120 days later they get the sticker.
Then, to maintain currency, the ACP must complete x checks in y time period. Furthermore, they must pay TC some fee, say $110/year (Medical fee x2 because, again why the hell not) to stay legal.
If any of this comes to pass, I’ll agree to wear a “traitor” sign so you know its me. :P
Perhaps they treat the ACP like the ATPL going forward: an ACP applicant has to complete the course to a written exam, now administered by TC for which a $300 fee is applied (ATPL fee x2 because why the hell not). The monitor is taken over by the airline. Monitors must take another course and pay $500.
Then the person demonstrates they have, or have held, the appropriate license and applies to TC for their little sticker. 90 days later and after five phone calls to the local office, the applicant gets a temporary certificate in the mail. 120 days later they get the sticker.
Then, to maintain currency, the ACP must complete x checks in y time period. Furthermore, they must pay TC some fee, say $110/year (Medical fee x2 because, again why the hell not) to stay legal.
If any of this comes to pass, I’ll agree to wear a “traitor” sign so you know its me. :P
Not a chance the government lets this pass without first identifying another form of tax or service charge.
Perhaps they treat the ACP like the ATPL going forward: an ACP applicant has to complete the course to a written exam, now administered by TC for which a $300 fee is applied (ATPL fee x2 because why the hell not). The monitor is taken over by the airline. Monitors must take another course and pay $500.
Then the person demonstrates they have, or have held, the appropriate license and applies to TC for their little sticker. 90 days later and after five phone calls to the local office, the applicant gets a temporary certificate in the mail. 120 days later they get the sticker.
Then, to maintain currency, the ACP must complete x checks in y time period. Furthermore, they must pay TC some fee, say $110/year (Medical fee x2 because, again why the hell not) to stay legal.
If any of this comes to pass, I’ll agree to wear a “traitor” sign so you know its me. :P
Perhaps they treat the ACP like the ATPL going forward: an ACP applicant has to complete the course to a written exam, now administered by TC for which a $300 fee is applied (ATPL fee x2 because why the hell not). The monitor is taken over by the airline. Monitors must take another course and pay $500.
Then the person demonstrates they have, or have held, the appropriate license and applies to TC for their little sticker. 90 days later and after five phone calls to the local office, the applicant gets a temporary certificate in the mail. 120 days later they get the sticker.
Then, to maintain currency, the ACP must complete x checks in y time period. Furthermore, they must pay TC some fee, say $110/year (Medical fee x2 because, again why the hell not) to stay legal.
If any of this comes to pass, I’ll agree to wear a “traitor” sign so you know its me. :P
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In all honesty, I don't see a problem with this.
In the 30+ years that I have been flying jet transport aircraft in Canada, I have never met a Transport Canada Air Carriers Inspector that I thought was more capable, more worthy of respect nor more intelligent than a company line check captain. In fact, I can cite many examples where they have done more harm than good.
In the 30+ years that I have been flying jet transport aircraft in Canada, I have never met a Transport Canada Air Carriers Inspector that I thought was more capable, more worthy of respect nor more intelligent than a company line check captain. In fact, I can cite many examples where they have done more harm than good.
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I can appreciate that. When you look at the package the Government is offering for, effectively, well-qualified, current and very employable pilots, they aren't going to many eager applicants. Sure, it would be great to play a role in recontributing to aviation but not at such a financial cost.
