Canada: Training & Employment prospects
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Bell 212 412 Job Opportunities
Canadian Helicopters has openings for Pool - Bell 212 IFR Captains & First Officers to fill our continuing expansion in western Canada in the Oil and Gas sector. Candidates should be prepared to work on other aircraft types if and when required.
Captains:
Valid Airline Transport Pilot License Helicopter;
3000 hours total helicopter, 1500 hours multi-engine Pilot In Command (maximum 1/3 may be “In Command Under Supervision”), 100 hours Bell 212 Pilot In Command
First Officers:
Valid Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter
ATPL-H exams written and passed in the last 12 months, 500 hours total helicopter, 50 hours Bell 212
Qualifications:
Group IV Instrument Rating;
Unrestricted Night Rating;
Arctic Winter experience considered an asset;
Good communication skills and a positive attitude required;
Ability to work within a group environment.
PM me for more info and I will forward additional information and email addresses for Resumes. I believe tha there are 7 positions open.
wde
Captains:
Valid Airline Transport Pilot License Helicopter;
3000 hours total helicopter, 1500 hours multi-engine Pilot In Command (maximum 1/3 may be “In Command Under Supervision”), 100 hours Bell 212 Pilot In Command
First Officers:
Valid Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter
ATPL-H exams written and passed in the last 12 months, 500 hours total helicopter, 50 hours Bell 212
Qualifications:
Group IV Instrument Rating;
Unrestricted Night Rating;
Arctic Winter experience considered an asset;
Good communication skills and a positive attitude required;
Ability to work within a group environment.
PM me for more info and I will forward additional information and email addresses for Resumes. I believe tha there are 7 positions open.
wde
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I have just converted my license and am lining up work for March 08.
Yes your 3000 hours will get you work somewhere.I would talk to some companies to see if its worth getting a BH06 rating also as its where most new pilots start.
I do caution you about your mustering background as it has made the conversion process hard for alot of Aussies. Get your your head in the books again and learn to fly slow like you did at flight school!
I have just converted my license and am lining up work for March 08.
Yes your 3000 hours will get you work somewhere.I would talk to some companies to see if its worth getting a BH06 rating also as its where most new pilots start.
I do caution you about your mustering background as it has made the conversion process hard for alot of Aussies. Get your your head in the books again and learn to fly slow like you did at flight school!
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I have to agree with Nuthin on that one.
They dont take kindly to cowboys (not saying you are, but us Kiwi's and Aussie's are all painted with the same damm brush!, My training Capt up here gave me a 10 min lecture over "bloody NZer's and Aussies.....blah blah blah")
Leave the animals alone also, BIG BIG no no on chasing them up here! One guy here chased a bear from a camp and was apperantly pretty much pushing her (and she had cubs) under the lake with his skids! Ex musterer also. Said pilot is a
If he got reported....bye bye job!!
Guys like that give us all a BAD NAME!!!!!!!!!
They dont take kindly to cowboys (not saying you are, but us Kiwi's and Aussie's are all painted with the same damm brush!, My training Capt up here gave me a 10 min lecture over "bloody NZer's and Aussies.....blah blah blah")
Leave the animals alone also, BIG BIG no no on chasing them up here! One guy here chased a bear from a camp and was apperantly pretty much pushing her (and she had cubs) under the lake with his skids! Ex musterer also. Said pilot is a
If he got reported....bye bye job!! Guys like that give us all a BAD NAME!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for the advice guys, was thinking about getting the BH06 rating once i get to Canada.
Nuthin, you said you were "lining up work for March 08", should i be aiming to get there to start the conversion in Febuary or is early March ok as this is when i was intending to begin.
I realise the whole mustering background thing tars me with a bloody big brush, but i have to say that i don't really consider my self a cowboy as i was lucky enough to work for a pretty good operator who beleived in safty first and wouldn't really tolerate any crap like pushing cattle around with a skid.
Anyway probaly getting off on the wrong track here, appreciate anything else you have to say on changing over the licence and dates etc.
Nuthin, you said you were "lining up work for March 08", should i be aiming to get there to start the conversion in Febuary or is early March ok as this is when i was intending to begin.
I realise the whole mustering background thing tars me with a bloody big brush, but i have to say that i don't really consider my self a cowboy as i was lucky enough to work for a pretty good operator who beleived in safty first and wouldn't really tolerate any crap like pushing cattle around with a skid.
Anyway probaly getting off on the wrong track here, appreciate anything else you have to say on changing over the licence and dates etc.
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I was recommended Chinook Helicopters.I would recommend them.They do loads of conversions and if they like you they may hook you up with work.
The earlier you can get here the better.
I came now to scope out a good place to start as I am bringing my family over.
There is definitely demand here, Its nice to be wanted and I only have 1500hrs.
Call Chinook now as they are super busy. There is alot of study material online.
Try the transport Canada website.Half the publications they use here are
available there. Goolgle PStar for a good start in regs.
Luck
The earlier you can get here the better.
I came now to scope out a good place to start as I am bringing my family over.
There is definitely demand here, Its nice to be wanted and I only have 1500hrs.
Call Chinook now as they are super busy. There is alot of study material online.
Try the transport Canada website.Half the publications they use here are
available there. Goolgle PStar for a good start in regs.
Luck
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Thanks for the heads up nuthin. Already spoke to Lyn at chinook, she was really helpful and said they would fit me in when i get there.
I will definetly look up the online study material as i am a bit rusty on the theory side of things.
Thanks again.
I will definetly look up the online study material as i am a bit rusty on the theory side of things.
Thanks again.
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Hey Ferny, and others who are interested.
Yes there is alot of work available in Canada, but more so with guys with experience that are able to fill a gap in the market. There are alot if guys up here with fresh CPL's and who are trying to get their foot in the door. To be completely honest, they will hire a Canadian over a foreign pilot if both are trying to get the low time job.
Im not saying not to give it a go, but keep in mind that you will more then likely be turned away in favour of a Canadian, or be prepeared to spend a year on the ground without even getting a chance to fly.
But in saying that, there is always the right place at the right time.
Im not trying to be a Wan**r, but just trying to shed some light on Canada.
On another forum there is a good thread on foreigners in Canada, makes a good read.
Yes there is alot of work available in Canada, but more so with guys with experience that are able to fill a gap in the market. There are alot if guys up here with fresh CPL's and who are trying to get their foot in the door. To be completely honest, they will hire a Canadian over a foreign pilot if both are trying to get the low time job.
Im not saying not to give it a go, but keep in mind that you will more then likely be turned away in favour of a Canadian, or be prepeared to spend a year on the ground without even getting a chance to fly.
But in saying that, there is always the right place at the right time.
Im not trying to be a Wan**r, but just trying to shed some light on Canada.
On another forum there is a good thread on foreigners in Canada, makes a good read.
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Hi, I need a little advice from you guys.
I am a 28 year old Norwegian with an FAA CPL-H. As for flight time I have:
980 hrs total
400 hrs as flight instructor
340 hrs R44
570 hrs R22
70 hrs HU269
Also have experience doing powerline patrol, taxi, tours and photo in addition to instructing.
Would it be doable, with these qualifications, to find employment in Canada, for example as an instructor?
I am currently in law enforcement and have been out of the aviation industry a couple of years.
Thank you gentlemen!
I am a 28 year old Norwegian with an FAA CPL-H. As for flight time I have:
980 hrs total
400 hrs as flight instructor
340 hrs R44
570 hrs R22
70 hrs HU269
Also have experience doing powerline patrol, taxi, tours and photo in addition to instructing.
Would it be doable, with these qualifications, to find employment in Canada, for example as an instructor?
I am currently in law enforcement and have been out of the aviation industry a couple of years.
Thank you gentlemen!
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jobs in Canada
Hey helicopterpilot,
in Canada you'll find the most experience guys working as an instructor so they probably won't hire anyone without substantial experience. Check the website of your Canadian embassy if you can get one of those 1 year visas for people under 30 years... I only know that it's available for Germans....it'll make the job search a lot easier.
Chances to get hired are a lot better with 1500+ and a turbine endorsement if you need a visa sponsor.
good luck
flyheli
in Canada you'll find the most experience guys working as an instructor so they probably won't hire anyone without substantial experience. Check the website of your Canadian embassy if you can get one of those 1 year visas for people under 30 years... I only know that it's available for Germans....it'll make the job search a lot easier.
Chances to get hired are a lot better with 1500+ and a turbine endorsement if you need a visa sponsor.
good luck
flyheli
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Opinions about Premier Helicopters in Pitt Meadows BC
Hi
I am about to start my CPL training in October and I would like to here anyone's opinions and or experience of Rob Wood's Premier Helicopters from Pitt Meadows, BC. He has made my short list, but his business is quite new so I would appreciate some feedback if anyone had any. Pros and Cons that sort of thing. Please send me a PM if you prefer. Other places I am considering are Chinook and Heli-College.
Many Thanks
I am about to start my CPL training in October and I would like to here anyone's opinions and or experience of Rob Wood's Premier Helicopters from Pitt Meadows, BC. He has made my short list, but his business is quite new so I would appreciate some feedback if anyone had any. Pros and Cons that sort of thing. Please send me a PM if you prefer. Other places I am considering are Chinook and Heli-College.
Many Thanks
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Hey Shadey,
I did my conversion at Chinook last winter.
I was basically looking for a school near Vancouver so the travel cost would be low. When I contacted them they came right back to me with a realistic offer time and money wise. They use the B47 which I wanted to fly and I finished in about 10 days within budget so I was happy.
Heared not so good things about Heli College but I don't have personal experience with them.... they were more expensive so I didn't consider them.
Good luck,
flyheli
I did my conversion at Chinook last winter.
I was basically looking for a school near Vancouver so the travel cost would be low. When I contacted them they came right back to me with a realistic offer time and money wise. They use the B47 which I wanted to fly and I finished in about 10 days within budget so I was happy.
Heared not so good things about Heli College but I don't have personal experience with them.... they were more expensive so I didn't consider them.
Good luck,
flyheli
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Rob Wood is regularly getting his students through the CPL(H) check ride in 80 hours - he is using many advanced methods of study and will soon be starting the Canadian studies on line.
I used to work with him and can vouch for him knowing his stuff. This is of course without prejudice to any other schools who are known to be good as well
Phil
I used to work with him and can vouch for him knowing his stuff. This is of course without prejudice to any other schools who are known to be good as well
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Thanks for the feedback. I flew with heli-college today and I am fly with chinook on Monday and Premier on Tuesday. I will then make my choice. If anyone else wants to weigh in it would be most appreciated.
Update: I picked Premier in the end, incase you were interested...
Update: I picked Premier in the end, incase you were interested...
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Anyone any experience of PRI on east coast?? Can see advantage of shorter journey back to Europe but any comments on training or job prospects after professional pilot programmes??
Yes buy a plane ticket and come here !!! but first get your self a first class medical a transport Canada cpl(h) and an endorsement on at least a Bh06 and go job hunting, if you only have 200 hours don't come here your waisting your time, oh yeah and get your self a Visa to work or at least understand the process and the time scale involved ! dont work ilegaly you will get deported ! imigration Canada seem relaxed until you do something ilegal I have spoken with them on occasion with reference to students doing training .
Ps its worth it, I have been here 4 years and have no interest in coming back to the UK to fly . verticalmagazine helicoptersmagazine are a couple of good sites
Ps its worth it, I have been here 4 years and have no interest in coming back to the UK to fly . verticalmagazine helicoptersmagazine are a couple of good sites
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I know a couple of people who work over there and they say there is plently of work for people with turbine experience. Don't know about the visa situation, but I expect an employer will sort something out for you if they want you.
Maybe see here about getting your canadian licence?
http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/ge...sonnel/gen.htm
Maybe see here about getting your canadian licence?
http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/ge...sonnel/gen.htm
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Conversion Training in B.C. Canada
Hi folks,
Haven't visited in a while, so am turning to a good source for some advice.
Have been working in the UK for quite a while now and am thinking about moving to Canada, an ambition for quite sometime now.
Can anyone recommend some flight schools in B.C. to enquire about converting my JAR CPL(H)? Am I right in thinking that B.C. has the most helicopter operations.
Some information and thoughts on the current employment situation would also be appreciated.
Anyone who has made a similar move I would really like to talk to for tips and advice.
Thanks,
HH
Haven't visited in a while, so am turning to a good source for some advice.
Have been working in the UK for quite a while now and am thinking about moving to Canada, an ambition for quite sometime now.
Can anyone recommend some flight schools in B.C. to enquire about converting my JAR CPL(H)? Am I right in thinking that B.C. has the most helicopter operations.
Some information and thoughts on the current employment situation would also be appreciated.
Anyone who has made a similar move I would really like to talk to for tips and advice.
Thanks,
HH