Originally Posted by
Chipjumper
I’m not a professional pilot but here is my $0.02. Just look at the regional’s job postings. Most, if not all, demand that you are able to enter Canada in their wording. Hell here is some of that wording on OO’s website:
“No pilot who has been convicted of any criminal offense that will prohibit him/her of gaining Canadian clearance will be hired to fly.”
MQ’s requirement:
“Ability to travel into and out of the U.S. and to all cities/countries served by Envoy”
After about five years you can apply for “rehabilitation” via the Canadian Consulate General’s office. You can apply at any time but >5yrs has the most success. I would have the waiver IN HAND prior to applying for any pilot job that has the requirements.
I know and I've seen those wordings. On the other hand I've seen a lot of conflicting information that they might hire if desperate enough (especially these days) and just not not send the pilot to Canada.
Another important thing is my DUI has been expunged. I'm hoping to find someone with a similar situation who can tell me the expungement helped them or it didn't matter and they still couldn't get hired. That way I can make my decision. I don't want to risk my job at this point.