Canada: Training & Employment prospects
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Sitherote:
With that background, you could easily get on with CHC International right now. There is a very vigorous hiring program right now and your S-61 in particular is very marketable.
E-mail me for a contact #
Cheers,
OffshoreIgor
With that background, you could easily get on with CHC International right now. There is a very vigorous hiring program right now and your S-61 in particular is very marketable.
E-mail me for a contact #
Cheers,
OffshoreIgor
Definately CHC International or Eastern.
If you got into the EMS contract you would have to be a copilot until you got some 76 time. Definately, make some noise to the CHC management.
Ensure you talk to Transport Canada regarding your licence conversion first and then organise your visa through the sponsoring company.
Gidday Offshoreigor! Met any ozzies lately?
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CB
If you got into the EMS contract you would have to be a copilot until you got some 76 time. Definately, make some noise to the CHC management.
Ensure you talk to Transport Canada regarding your licence conversion first and then organise your visa through the sponsoring company.
Gidday Offshoreigor! Met any ozzies lately?
Regards,
CB
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Flying in Canada
I'm interested in finding out some info on flying opportunities in Canada.
If anyone can help me with regards to licence conversions etc. ?
Is there much work available, if so what areas eg. longline, tourist etc. ?
If anyone can help me with regards to licence conversions etc. ?
Is there much work available, if so what areas eg. longline, tourist etc. ?
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I trained in Canada in 97/98, great place to fly. The problem is work permits (was for me). If you are an Aussie national under 26, then I think you're OK, otherwise it's full immigration unless you can get a job offer (only applies if they can't fill the job with a Canadian) for which you need to have a rare skill. There are A LOT of unemplyed lower time pilots there , so don't waste your time / cash unless your a high timmer pref' with long line and mountain. I met quite a few AU & NZ chaps out there and mountain time was a problem for some.
Good luck mate
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I trained in Canada in 97/98, great place to fly. The problem is work permits (was for me). If you are an Aussie national under 26, then I think you're OK, otherwise it's full immigration unless you can get a job offer (only applies if they can't fill the job with a Canadian) for which you need to have a rare skill. There are A LOT of unemplyed lower time pilots there , so don't waste your time / cash unless your a high timmer pref' with long line and mountain. I met quite a few AU & NZ chaps out there and mountain time was a problem for some.
Good luck mate
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Flying in Canada
Questions please for you Canadian based pilots? My wife has been offered employment in Canada and can choose from a number of locations. I can go along as a dependant and as we are happily married that is probably a good idea!
As I would have the right to live and work in Canada the next step would be obtaining TC licences and looking for work.
1. Can anyone recommend a good school to convert my licence?
2. What is the current employment situation like for helicopter pilots?
I have UK and Australian ATPL(H) with IR and 7000 hours. Currently flying SAR/EMS. Any advice/contacts would be much appreciated and help in the decision making process.
Thanks
As I would have the right to live and work in Canada the next step would be obtaining TC licences and looking for work.
1. Can anyone recommend a good school to convert my licence?
2. What is the current employment situation like for helicopter pilots?
I have UK and Australian ATPL(H) with IR and 7000 hours. Currently flying SAR/EMS. Any advice/contacts would be much appreciated and help in the decision making process.
Thanks
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Thanks very much for taking the time to reply guys. This forum and the quality of the people who contribute to it often renews my faith in the industry.
Your advice will no doubt go a long way towards us finding what we are looking for. Thank you.
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Your advice will no doubt go a long way towards us finding what we are looking for. Thank you.
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Thinking of moving to Canada
Does anyone have and info on the situation of RW in Canada.
I have heard that in the worlds population of helicopters, they have 40%. Is this true. If so, would it be right to say that they have a better chance in supplying jobs?
I have heard that in the worlds population of helicopters, they have 40%. Is this true. If so, would it be right to say that they have a better chance in supplying jobs?
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Depends on which environment you want to pursue....bush flying, ems, offshore,....etc...
Some op's are in demand at this time whereas others are still seasonal and unsteady.
D.K
Some op's are in demand at this time whereas others are still seasonal and unsteady.
D.K
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Being able to fly is secondary.
Your biggest problem is gaining landed immigrant status or Canadian Residency. I came up to Canada from the USA on an engineering contract and opened my own business. I got married to a Canadian woman and it took four years and $13,000 Canadian before I got my papers.
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Don't know what you were doing Lu, but I married a Canadian too, and it took me 7 months and Cdn$1500.
Its looking to be a hot year this year(fires), and if you've got 600 hrs go to Alberta or Saskatchewan - I believe they have the lowest hour requirements to work the government (forestry) contracts.
Good luck!
Its looking to be a hot year this year(fires), and if you've got 600 hrs go to Alberta or Saskatchewan - I believe they have the lowest hour requirements to work the government (forestry) contracts.
Good luck!
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I should have crossed the border illegally
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My problem was that I got hooked up with a shady immigration consultant. He justified the $13,000 by telling me that on several occasions he charged over $100,000 for special cases. I should have done all the paperwork myself and saved the money and the time. A lot of the time came from the immigration service screwing up and not owning up to the screwup. At least I’m here and that’s what counts.
My problem was that I got hooked up with a shady immigration consultant. He justified the $13,000 by telling me that on several occasions he charged over $100,000 for special cases. I should have done all the paperwork myself and saved the money and the time. A lot of the time came from the immigration service screwing up and not owning up to the screwup. At least I’m here and that’s what counts.
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help needed on training in canada
hi, following on from my last post about job prospects in USA/canada......
does anyone know of any good heli training schools in canada?, - to enable me to do my CPL(H) and my instructor rating - that will enable me to work in canada/the US/carribean/anywhere etc.
i will have my PPL(H) (gained here in the UK on R22s) and i'm thinking of going to canada to further my training, with a view to being able to earn money flying commercially and/or instructing - as it's really too expensive (50,000 pounds+) to do it here in the uk
any help is much appreciated...
thanks
dave
does anyone know of any good heli training schools in canada?, - to enable me to do my CPL(H) and my instructor rating - that will enable me to work in canada/the US/carribean/anywhere etc.
i will have my PPL(H) (gained here in the UK on R22s) and i'm thinking of going to canada to further my training, with a view to being able to earn money flying commercially and/or instructing - as it's really too expensive (50,000 pounds+) to do it here in the uk
any help is much appreciated...
thanks
dave
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I would recommend doing a search on the Net. To get you started here are a couple, in no particular order: Modak, London Ontario; National, London&Toronto , On; Canadian Helicopters, Toronto, On, Quebec City QC, Penticton B.C.; Canada North, North Bay, On; Gateway Helicopters, North Bay, On; Heli-college, B.C.; Provincial Helicopters( I Think), Manitoba. There are a bunch more.
I know the blokes at Modak in London Ontario. Top class instructor runs the place and has the industry experience to back up his high expectations for his students. They recently had one CPL graduate achieve the highest ever score on a CPL flight test....98%!
Choose your school not on the bottom line but what you will learn from them and the CFI's reputation.
There are some great schools out west as well but quite a lot further to travel too from the UK.
PM me if you want further info. Been there and done this
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Choose your school not on the bottom line but what you will learn from them and the CFI's reputation.
There are some great schools out west as well but quite a lot further to travel too from the UK.
PM me if you want further info. Been there and done this
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Couple of things to remember. first you will not get an instruction job, in canada right away, about opposite of what is in the states. Mosst of the instructors are high time guys who like being home more in there golden years. ( ill catch flack for that)
If you are going to canada, find a school that is assoicated with an operating company. I would stay away from one or two of the above metnioned pilot mills. Airborne energy, VIH, Great Slave, Canadian are all big operators that have been know to hire klow time guys, espically ones that have come through there flight school.
Give a guy called Bob Reimer a call, Bob was the CP for VIH for 15 years, and bought VIH's flight school, but is assoicated with them. he is also a Examiner. He is only taking a couple of students at a time. Coast Heli college. There is a guy you can learn some stuff from.
Another thought is ol ed in Cambell river, E& B, another utility operator who trains in the winter.
You need to decide if you are going to the us or canada, pick where you want to be and find a flight school there. If you want recomendations let me know. Been awhile since I instructed but still have a pretty good grasp of who will fleece you and who will be fair.
If you can get a J1 visa, go US and do the cfi/cfii route, fly 800- 1k your first year teching and going insane, then off to tours in the ditch or Ak , and the world opens up...
later rb
ask if can anwser anything else for you
If you are going to canada, find a school that is assoicated with an operating company. I would stay away from one or two of the above metnioned pilot mills. Airborne energy, VIH, Great Slave, Canadian are all big operators that have been know to hire klow time guys, espically ones that have come through there flight school.
Give a guy called Bob Reimer a call, Bob was the CP for VIH for 15 years, and bought VIH's flight school, but is assoicated with them. he is also a Examiner. He is only taking a couple of students at a time. Coast Heli college. There is a guy you can learn some stuff from.
Another thought is ol ed in Cambell river, E& B, another utility operator who trains in the winter.
You need to decide if you are going to the us or canada, pick where you want to be and find a flight school there. If you want recomendations let me know. Been awhile since I instructed but still have a pretty good grasp of who will fleece you and who will be fair.
If you can get a J1 visa, go US and do the cfi/cfii route, fly 800- 1k your first year teching and going insane, then off to tours in the ditch or Ak , and the world opens up...
later rb
ask if can anwser anything else for you
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The instructor rating in Canada requires 400 hrs (or 400 PIC, I forget now) as a prerequisite to clarify Rotorboy's post. This is another reason for the non-existence of the instructing trade you see elsewhere.
I agree with all his suggested schools in Canada. PM for details on any that you may want to know more about.
Good luck.
I agree with all his suggested schools in Canada. PM for details on any that you may want to know more about.
Good luck.
Oz ATPL to Canadian ATPL in Vancouver
Howdy all,
I am looking at converting my Australian ATPL(H) to Canadian ATPL and also doing the Canadian Command Instrument Rating.
I have heard on the grapevine about Heli-College and Pro IFR.
Was looking for recommendations, info, costs, timeframes, contacts etc from anyone that has done it.
Any info would help. Thanks.
I am looking at converting my Australian ATPL(H) to Canadian ATPL and also doing the Canadian Command Instrument Rating.
I have heard on the grapevine about Heli-College and Pro IFR.
Was looking for recommendations, info, costs, timeframes, contacts etc from anyone that has done it.
Any info would help. Thanks.
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G'Day Coyote,
I dont know if you saw, but I mentioned on another post about a rumor I heared about Canada and New Zealand entering an agreement to recognise each other's licences later this year.
And as you are probably aware to convert your licence to a Kiwi one via the trans tasman agreement involves only a bit of paperwork and a few bucks.
I'm sure you can see where I'm going with this.... Convert to Kiwi and when the agreement goes through, convert to Canadian.
Having said all this, what I heard was just a rumor and there may not be a scrap of fact in it. But can't hurt to check it out!
All the best with it
I dont know if you saw, but I mentioned on another post about a rumor I heared about Canada and New Zealand entering an agreement to recognise each other's licences later this year.
And as you are probably aware to convert your licence to a Kiwi one via the trans tasman agreement involves only a bit of paperwork and a few bucks.
I'm sure you can see where I'm going with this.... Convert to Kiwi and when the agreement goes through, convert to Canadian.
Having said all this, what I heard was just a rumor and there may not be a scrap of fact in it. But can't hurt to check it out!
All the best with it