heyimalan

How come it seems to be so much easier to get hired by a canadian airline? Looking through the companies it seems as if they're all hiring and none of the pilots are furloughed.

ACJ: 1st year OF gets 35K and 2nd gets 41K. seems a lot higher than most american airlines.

I have another question: If I was on my 5th year as FO for ACJ making 52K and then got moved up to captain would I be making 5th year Captain salary which is 80K or go down to 1st year?

Thanks a lot guys.

myoface

I think they are hiring because their economy is not in the toilet. I understand that their banks did not invest in the bad mortgages like the US banks did. Also, I think you have to be a canuck to work up there.

Ozpilot414

I am canadian...im not working up there....i dont have any canadian certificates....all FAA....any one know how much to convert them and maybe make my way back to the HOMELAND.....

Luv2Rotate

Here's some info. The cost last I heard was around 2500USD. Here's the website to find more info including printing options to get the paperwork started. Staff Instruction (SI) No. 401-001

6.2 Commercial Pilot – Aeroplane
To convert an FAA commercial pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate to a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence, the applicant:
Must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single Engine Land or Airplane Multiengine Land, as appropriate for the rating sought and not endorsed “Issued on the basis…” of another foreign licence.
Must provide proof of a minimum of 200 hours flight time in aeroplanes.
Must pass the FAACA – Examination, Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane);
When the holder of an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate does not hold an Instrument Rating, the US certificate bears the limitation "Carrying passengers in airplanes for hire is prohibited at night and on cross-country flights of more than 50 nautical miles". This licence notation imposes an operational limitation on US commercial pilots without an instrument rating that is similar to the one imposed by CAR 703.88(3). Holders of commercial pilot certificates with this limitation have completed all commercial pilot certificate requirements. When all other aspects of this conversion process have been met, we should issue an unrestricted Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence.

V1 Cut and Run

Hi Guys,

I'm a US Citizen who worked in Canada after retiring from the Navy several years ago and married a Canadian citizen, eventually becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident. I lived and worked in Canada for about 5 years (non-aviation career) and converted my FAA CPL to a Transport Canada ticket while up there.

I have moved back to the US and currently fly for a regional, but because my Mother in Law's health, my wife and I may be returning to Canada in the future. Because of this, I've been actively looking into what it takes to convert my current ATP and the two type ratings I've earned since being back in the US.

What I've found out is that a couple of years ago, Transport Canada and the FAA made the process of "trading" licenses much easier, and now they will allow all type ratings to transfer over which they did not use to do without additional testing. Here's the Transport Canada link for additional information:
Conversion between U.S. and Canadian Pilot Licences

Working in Canada is another story. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or the holder of a foreign worker work permit, you can't be hired. In order for a Canadian company (airline) to hire a foreign worker, they have to submit a request to Human Development Recource Canada which attempts to prove that there are simply not enough qualified people currently in Canada to fill the need. Once HRDC approves the need, the company can then actively recruit foreign workers. Then, if you look like a good candidate, they apply for a foreign worker work permit to Immigration Canada, which can take months.

Unfortunatly this process is very slow, and does not favor hiring US pilots without ties to Canada. However, IF the pilot pool up there gets tight, they may start actively recruiting.

A couple of other quick notes: the Canadian dollar is currently about 1.2 to the US dollar, so 30K is roughly 25K USD in spending power. Also, if you are luck enough to get a look from a Canadian company, your background check and knock you out of the running. Immigration Canada is ANAL about any type of law enforcement action in your past.

Fly safe.

supersix-4

I'm in the process of getting my Canadian ATP right now. All I have left to do is take the 25 question written exam.(basically the differences between US and Canadian stuff) All you need is a Canadian 1st class medical. Take the test. poof. done.
Of course it's a PIA to travel back and forth to Canada to do this, But it can be done in one visit if you plan accordingly.
You will need to show TC all of your books. (they will want something to show instrument currency). I am using Harv's air (similar to sheppard air to study)

Medical=$190
test=$100
Harv's air study guide=$100

Ozpilot414

Pass an examination in accordance with the air law and communications syllabus as specified by TCCA.

The book you mentioned....would that have the information needed to pass the test and where can one purchase said book?

supersix-4

Online Ground School Products and Prices : PilotTraining.ca

elabayarde

SO do you guys think its easier to get in a canadian carrier as a low hour guy. MY girlfriend canadian and I never though of living there when we get married as opposed to the states.

TBucket

Holy necro-post batman. That thread is like, 4 years old.