Aussie jetranger pilot wants to fly in Canada...needs help
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Aussie jetranger pilot wants to fly in Canada...needs help
Hi guys, I'm sure this has been covered before but, Can anyone tell me how a Aussie B206 pilot with 1200 hours can get a Canadian licence and land a flying job in Canada? Thanks guys.
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I'd have thought the hardest thing about getting work in Canada is getting the work permit, never mind the licence issues..
I managed it a few years ago. I was sent over by the company I work for (not in helis, mil avionics) from the uk to work in Canada. Immigration have these rules about employers having to adequately prove an unemployed Canadian can't reasonably do the job. However, due to the fact that my company were placing a nigh-on $100M contract with a local Canadian company, immigration just rolled over and played puppy dog.
One other thing that's worth noting: If you do manage to get a work visa, they're very restrictive and prevent you from legally getting additional professional training and qualifications. The visa pre-approves you for a single employer also. So no jumping about.
Si
I managed it a few years ago. I was sent over by the company I work for (not in helis, mil avionics) from the uk to work in Canada. Immigration have these rules about employers having to adequately prove an unemployed Canadian can't reasonably do the job. However, due to the fact that my company were placing a nigh-on $100M contract with a local Canadian company, immigration just rolled over and played puppy dog.
One other thing that's worth noting: If you do manage to get a work visa, they're very restrictive and prevent you from legally getting additional professional training and qualifications. The visa pre-approves you for a single employer also. So no jumping about.
Si
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Try here. Lots of information to sort through.
http://www.pprune.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=canada
http://www.pprune.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=canada
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Have a Kiwi mate flying there at the moment. Reality is, that there is not enough local pilots with experience to fill the seasonal work requirements. You need to go to Canada, complete the theory exam, pass a flight test, medical, and be issued with a Canadian licence. To work there you will require an employer to "sponser" you. They seem to be looking for guys with at least 1500+ and plenty of turbine time. I think it is much easier if you have mountain time + sling experience as well.
I'm sure the Canadian pilots on this forum can tell you more.
Cheers BigMike
I'm sure the Canadian pilots on this forum can tell you more.
Cheers BigMike
