How to Convert UK ATPL to Canadian ATPL
 

I have dual citizenship with Canada , A UK ATPL with 10,000 verifiable hours , and current type ratings on B757,767 and 747-400 with a European major .

How do I go about obtaining an Canadian ATL , or is it simpler to get an FAA ATPL (easy) and then convert ?

Some well intended advice above. Unfortunately though some is inaccurate.

The agreement with the FAA excludes you if your FAA licence was based on another foreign licence. Check here:
Conversion agreement between U.S. and Canadian officials - Transport Canada
Look under the 'agreement' for 2.2 Eligibility.

Also, the flight test for the ATPL can be done on a full flight simulator (even initial). Check under 'Aircraft and Equipment Requirements' in the IR flight test guide here:
TP 9939E - Flight Test Guide - Instrument Rating - Transport Canada
A type rated approved check pilot can do the initial IR flight test in the sim.

Good luck.

There are many U.K. pilots (former First Choice and MY Travel) who have full Canadian ATPL's by sitting the 3 exams, having a Canadian Cat 1 Medical and then doing a ride in a sim. No airplane required for the IFR, just the sim. These pilots then worked for Skyservice for the winter. Yes the exams are tough, but then the ATPL is a full Canadian ATPL and not issued on the basis of......

Jurassic

MSA, you're right with the reference. I wrongly assumed it's the IR flight test that qualifies. That being said, I do know guys who did what Jurassic states. PPC in the level full flight simulator for the ATPL. Is your response from the HQ licensing folks?
About the 'based on a foreign licence', the FAA/TC agreement says that both authorities check with each other how the licence was obtained. So I'm not sure what constitutes a 'full' licence. Cheers.

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