UK National seeks info.
 

Hello Canada

Is it possible for a UK "self - improver" and ex-RAF rearcrew to swap passports and work in the Great White North?
Permanent turbo-prop co-pilot would suit me fine - even if I have to speak French and buy all the Labatts!
My wife prefers red to light blue - what are the Mounties like to fly for? Institutionalised - moi?

All the Best, Canada.

Celt

If you really want a challenge try flying waterbombers. Not for the faint of heart, but if you have an ATPL it could be interesting. In Ontario they're operated by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

I know the RCMP have just made all their pilots civilians (they've got a very nice Pilatus at Prince George) but you've got to be at least a Landed Immigrant if not a citizen before they will even consider you. Expect at least four years to get the latter.

There is a lot of activity starting in fixed wing, and it's even soaking up the odd helicopter pilot here and there, but you will definitely need at least a CPL/IR and maybe ATPL depending on the machine.


cheers

Phil

Dear Celt,
As a Canadian National working in the UK there are lots of jobs here, especially for 737/Airbus endorsed guys

Thanks, guys.