Canadian Commercial/ATPL from either FAA or JAA?
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Canadian Commercial/ATPL from either FAA or JAA?
Hallo, suddenly my better half (literally) seems to be fond of Canada so I am obliged to ask.
Any prospects for a non travelling job in the Vancouver area for a non Canadian with experience and a ATPL?
Any prospects for a non travelling job in the Vancouver area for a non Canadian with experience and a ATPL?
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Canadian Commercial/ATPL from either FAA or JAA?
What would be entailed in acquiring a Canadian Helicopter License on the basis of either an FAA or JAA ATPL/H?
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I´m sure there is a bilateral agreement that if you have an FAA pilot certificate, you sit one exam in Canada and you get a Canadian license with everything that´s on your FAA pilot certificate.
Staff Instruction (SI) No. 401-001
Conversion between U.S. and Canadian Pilot Licences
The specifics here seem to relate to aeroplanes but there are contact numbers for the relevant offices as well.
I think you also need to do a Canadian medical.
Staff Instruction (SI) No. 401-001
Conversion between U.S. and Canadian Pilot Licences
The specifics here seem to relate to aeroplanes but there are contact numbers for the relevant offices as well.
I think you also need to do a Canadian medical.
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Hi,
When i converted my Faa license they only gave you type ratings for machines that you had over ten hours in.
I took TWO (only bitter after coming home to the UK and converting) ATPL exams that you can sit at any time you like and they give you the results straight away.
The longest bit seemed to be waiting for your medical to come through which you need to take the exams!.
Its good fun flying up there though.
Lee...
When i converted my Faa license they only gave you type ratings for machines that you had over ten hours in.
I took TWO (only bitter after coming home to the UK and converting) ATPL exams that you can sit at any time you like and they give you the results straight away.
The longest bit seemed to be waiting for your medical to come through which you need to take the exams!.
Its good fun flying up there though.
Lee...
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Nevermind, just found the page on the CAA website.
EDIT; Ok, so for anyone who's interested. You DON'T need a medical to take the JAA ATPL written exams. I checked this out this morning and you only need it for the Flight test.
Hedge36, you almost sent me into cardiac arrest, as I'm supposed to be heading to Florida in a week to take those exams and I don't have a JAA medical yet!!
EDIT; Ok, so for anyone who's interested. You DON'T need a medical to take the JAA ATPL written exams. I checked this out this morning and you only need it for the Flight test.
Hedge36, you almost sent me into cardiac arrest, as I'm supposed to be heading to Florida in a week to take those exams and I don't have a JAA medical yet!!
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Nevermind, just found the page on the CAA website.
EDIT; Ok, so for anyone who's interested. You DON'T need a medical to take the JAA ATPL written exams. I checked this out this morning and you only need it for the Flight test.
Hedge36, you almost sent me into cardiac arrest, as I'm supposed to be heading to Florida in a week to take those exams and I don't have a JAA medical yet!!
EDIT; Ok, so for anyone who's interested. You DON'T need a medical to take the JAA ATPL written exams. I checked this out this morning and you only need it for the Flight test.
Hedge36, you almost sent me into cardiac arrest, as I'm supposed to be heading to Florida in a week to take those exams and I don't have a JAA medical yet!!
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The regs on the TC site do apply to planks only at this stage. They are in the process of changing to include helicopters and expect info to be out by the end of the year. If you call, make sure not to give up after the first person you talk to, it took me a couple of calls to get that info...
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Converting JAA-CPL into Canadian CPL
Hello,
I am looking to convert my JAA CPL into Canadian CPL. What do you think about? What are the jobs like in Canada?
I haven't found any employment in Italy and Europe, so, I decided to look over there, in Canada. There are a lot of companies, but I'm not sure they will get a pilot with 300TT. I am only rated on R22 and R44 (300 hours).
So, what is the actual situation in Canada?
Any opinion will be appreciated.
Thanks
I am looking to convert my JAA CPL into Canadian CPL. What do you think about? What are the jobs like in Canada?
I haven't found any employment in Italy and Europe, so, I decided to look over there, in Canada. There are a lot of companies, but I'm not sure they will get a pilot with 300TT. I am only rated on R22 and R44 (300 hours).
So, what is the actual situation in Canada?
Any opinion will be appreciated.
Thanks
Mate great idea,
Canada is the best kept secret in aviation! Most Canuks get jobs before they even start training for a Helicopter licence.
Yup head to Canada and if you don't crack it over there just go south to the USA, they are always looking for pilots and have NO visa regulations, you can just rock up and get a job.
The only place I would not conisider is Australia, bunch of rednecks who dish out bad advice, avoid it at all costs!
Canada is the best kept secret in aviation! Most Canuks get jobs before they even start training for a Helicopter licence.
Yup head to Canada and if you don't crack it over there just go south to the USA, they are always looking for pilots and have NO visa regulations, you can just rock up and get a job.
The only place I would not conisider is Australia, bunch of rednecks who dish out bad advice, avoid it at all costs!
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300hrs in Robbies, sorry to be honest, forget it.....lots of high time guys here, looking right now. And, if I were you, check with immigration, make sure you can get a work permit. Not impossible but highly unlikely, Landed immigrant or citizen routes can be costly and take a while. I came here 20 yrs ago, things were alot different then....lots of work and helicopter pilots were actually in demand. There are a few companies looking, company I work for was, and wanted 2000hrs turbine PIC 205,AS350 ratings, mountain and longline and not just a couple hrs training on one.They are pretty standard minimum requirements over here right now.Good luck....right place/right time and you never just know....
300hrs in Robbies, sorry to be honest, forget it.....lots of high time guys here, looking right now. And, if I were you, check with immigration, make sure you can get a work permit. Not impossible but highly unlikely, Landed immigrant or citizen routes can be costly and take a while. I came here 20 yrs ago, things were alot different then....lots of work and helicopter pilots were actually in demand. There are a few companies looking, company I work for was, and wanted 2000hrs turbine PIC 205,AS350 ratings, mountain and longline and not just a couple hrs training on one.They are pretty standard minimum requirements over here right now.Good luck....right place/right time and you never just know....