Don't laugh......
 

Hi Guys,

I've got a UK CPL/IR (Frozen ATPL) 250TT 45ME, Perf A, CLass 1 medical, and would like to come to Canada to work....I said don't laugh!

I don't have any connections in Canada for a visa, except a family friend who would sponsor me.

After converting my licence, what are the chances of getting a job.

I can hear the laughter from here in Glasgow, but I await you replies.

Cheers

Jockflyer

Im in the same situation as you mate (Scottish and want to fly in Canada)

If you hear of any scams let me know!

[email protected]

I will do likewise!

Guys,with that kind of time,the only avenues open are'Instructing'at flying schools(one needs to get the 'instruction'validation about $5000).then build time with a school.Istructors in high demand at the moment!!
OR,buy an 'endorsement' for a specific type,subject to securing the job(metro,convair,B737)..

Myself, about 1700hrs total
Appx. 1000 hrs fixed wing - only 50 multi
Appx. 700 hrs airship multi engine command
FAA CPL/IR/MULTI CFI
CAA CPL AIRSHIPS

Any chance?
What about immigration?

Cheers!

Unfortunately for Jockflyer, there is little chance of getting work in Canada. There is a huge oversupply of low-time pilots over here.

Outofdutyhours, you may have a decent chance with a tier 3 carrier, or at the very least a northern operator. Obtaining the VISA and convincing a company that you possess skills that cannot be found domestically is the big challenge.

Good luck, and check out www.aviatorselect.com for job postings and a forum similar to Pprune regarding aviation in Canada. Also you may want to subscribe to WINGS, an aviation trade publication www.wingsmagazine.com Again, good luck and don't give up!

Thanks DocJock!

Do you know if TC count commercial airship time towards anything (even total experience not related to issue of a fixed wing licence. I cant see it on the website for TC)

Should I put my airship time on my CV to Cannuck operators? (PS its mostly low level bad european wx. some ifr flying)

Any Ideas?

Cheers!

Jockflier for info on immigration go to this website:

http://www.cic.gc.ca

I'm afraid that Dockjock is right, low-timers are a dime a dozen in Canada. However, if you can get the visa, and you are willing to work hard and with long hours, then you might be able to get a start in Canada. Attitude, and peristance count for a lot here. You will most likely need to move to a remote place in order to find work. The work will be hard, and you will be loading the aircraft, not flying. After a season or so, you may be given a chance to fly.

This wasn't meant to frighten you off, but to show you what you will be in for. The flying is great, and I wish you good luck. :)

Cheers !!!

Randy_G

If you can't stand the heat...

then turn up the air conditioner !!! :)

outofdutyhours,

Definitely put your airship time on your resume. Even though it may not be directly applicable it certainly makes you stand out from the others in the pile! As far as airship time counting towards an ATPL or other license I'm not sure, but typically operators hire on TOTAL FLIGHT TIME- towards which it is surely applicable.

Here are a couple links that I have been using for searching the smaller operators in Canada.

-Tier 3 carriers and charter operators
http://www.pilotinterviews.com/_asp/...asp?RegionID=5

Airlines serving the North
http://www.nwttravel.nt.ca/html/list9.htm

Thanks DocJock!

Info very usefull!

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about Central Mountain Air?
I am currently flying a Beech 1900 and am interested to hear what the company is like and what the minimum requirements are?

Cheers

Flow-through to Air Canada in 2 years approx. If you already have 1900 time you are a shoo-in...they lose (so I hear) 2 Captains per month to Air Canada so are constantly hiring. There is no minimum requirements but since they are losing so many pilots they need people that are left seat ready or at least very close to it.

Very good company, good pay and good schedules, and you live in either Smithers BC, Vancouver, or Calgary.

Good luck!

Just put my two cents worth in here. It doesn't matter how many hours you do or don't have, its attitude and persistence, as another said. If your interested in flying in Canada and have friends or relatives you can stay with, come over and convert your licences and take it from there. There are jobs here, you just have to be in the right place at the right time, its worked for me over the years. Anyway, best of luck fellows and keep the sunny side up!!