Jumbo748

I'm only 20 yet and just did a diploma in engineering, I've had a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot and right now I'm just working two jobs to save up and begin my PPL/CPL in the upcoming months. I got into this from my dad who was an ex-FA. There are a few problems I've come across while spotting on some of my days out at the airport. I was approached by COPs 2 times just to make sure on what I was doing and yes they took my info. I was let go or terminated from one of the biggest aircraft ground handlers because they thought I trespassed into an airport building long ago and I was issued a trespass notice from the airport (Just says I can go to the airport but have to have a reason). All of this has been giving me fear to become what I want to become. This could just all be discrimination because I'm a Muslim or so. Since I've been deciding into beginning my training soon here in Canada I've wondered if any of this would have a huge impact for me in aviation or my future career? I really want to be a pilot and that's the only thing I can ever do. I did engineering just to impress my parents that I could do something. Would any of the stuff mentioned above disqualify me from getting a job as a pilot? None of it is related to criminal offences or such. As well as since in Canada it's really tough to get into airlines would it be a problem if I choose to apply for lets say Skywest or Compass or Envoy? Would really love some guidance please

Twin Wasp

Do you have the right to work in the United States? Without that it's a non-starter.

rickair7777

You'll need right-to-work in the US (ie a green card or work visa). Airlines do not sponsor those here, although flight schools used to.

Since you weren't convicted of anything, you would be eligible for a SIDA badge. Getting questioned by cops is not an issue, unless you were actually arrested and booked you should never even mention that.

But getting terminated by an airport business for improper access of airport facilities could be a big problem with a potential airline employer. They will ask if you've ever been terminated, and why. If you just young and just doing plane spotting they might be OK with that since it was youthful enthusiasm for aviation.

There are muslim pilots in the US, that's not an issue.