Originally Posted by
BLott4
There is a way to convert your ATP to an ATPL, look at
Welcome Page | Page d'accueil, should give you info. The short version is that you need to pass the writtens (there's two) and they are not easy, like down here in the US. There is no flight test for an ATPL, so the writtens cover for an oral. You'll need a canadian medical and need to keep your FAA current, because that will be the basis for your conversion. The biggest obstacle you'll run into is that no one hires in Canada without the right to work, so you will need to be a landed immigrant or a citizen. I live in Canada and work in the US (I'm a dual), so PM me if you need more details.
BLott4
I've done some looking on the website regarding the permanent resident status. Got a few questions for you. If you get a permanent resident status in Canada does this in anyway effect US citizenship or residency in the US? Also, how easy or difficult has it been for you to commute back and forth from Canada/US? I got easy access to O'Hare so I figured it shouldn't be too hard to get a flight from there into a domicile. Any info and tips would be appreciated.