Hey, everyone

I know some things about Air Canada have been brought before but, I could not find out the info. What I am wondering is they have advertised a mininum requirement of 1000FW total time. Is that true? Almost seems hard to believe. I know they know have the EMB's so it would make sense to come down on the times but it seems low. Do people get hired with those flight times? Thanks

 

Hello,

I do not know of anyone currently being hired with 1000, however, 2000 hours is happening. And to add, not all new hires will go to the EMB. Relief pilot positions will be available on B777/A340/B767. If you have your Canadian ATPL, (obviously Canadian citizenship) throw in an application, you never know. You may get the call.

Good luck.

 

you dont need a canadian citizenship...just Landed Immigrant Status or LIS (aka green card)

nobody is getting hired at 1000TT, 2000 for EMB FOs and 767 RPs is realistic. make sure you have a 4yr degree. also, they have a huge shortage of bus pilots...something like 50 spots last bid.

 

Your right on flystraightin, the 4 year degree is now a big part of the hiring proscess, along with that multi-time!

 

Dont you need to have your Canadian ATP as well as Landed Immigrant Status

 

Here Is The Real Thing:



Flight Operations – Pilot

Whether a Captain, a First Officer or Relief Pilot, an Air Canada pilot's number one priority is to conduct each flight safely with due consideration to passenger comfort and on-time performance.

While the typical work month consists of approximately 80 hours of flying, pilots spend many additional hours on such ground duties as preparing flight plans, readying the aircraft for departure, and completing post-flight reports. A day's work may vary from a long-range international flight to a sequence of shorter domestic flights. Reserve duty, in which the pilot is "on call", may also be assigned.

Air Canada pilots operate out of one of the four crew bases: Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg or Vancouver. Base preferences are awarded in seniority so pilots must be willing to relocate as assigned. Pilots typically begin their career as a First Officer on domestic aircraft or as a Relief Pilot on long-range, international flights.


Job Requirements


To fly for Air Canada, pilots must meet certain basic requirements:


1000 hours of fixed wing flying time
Completion of schooling to the university entrance level. Ability to pass the Air Canada and Transport Canada medical and visual acuity requirements for a Category 1 medical certificate.
Canadian Commercial Pilot licence, current Instrument Rating and Multi-Engine endorsement.
Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status.
Pilot applications far exceed job vacancies, so preference is given to candidates with qualifications beyond the basic requirements. Examples of desirable additional qualifications include, but are not limited to:

Canadian Airline Transport Pilot licence
University degree or college diploma
Aviation College diploma
Military or commercial flight experience
Jet and/or glass cockpit experience
Additional language(s)
Air Canada is currently interviewing candidates who meet these requirements. If you are interested in a career as an Air Canada pilot, please submit and maintain your profile using the link at the end of this document.

 

Any new info on hiring minimums?