This is getting a little ridiculous - we should really be implementing an ATPL at minimum to operate 705 aircraft.

Last I heard, both Perimeter and Transwest are still sitting at around the >2 years mark, while Summit is still around >1.5 years. I doubt NCA or CMA are even hiring for their low-time programs now, but if they are, it'd likely be an extremely long wait (if ever). Out of the ones you mentioned, Bore...

I completely disagree with SuperchargedRS - the idea that an engineering, computer science, nursing, etc., type degree with no relevant experience will still be marketable 5-10 years down the road is nonsensical. Furthermore, there are no engineering programs available online in Canada, while any fi...

Seriously, why would any company pay more to hire a local, when they could just hire a low-time pilot instead? Conversely, why would any low-time pilot take a non-aviation job, when their buddies who went the PIW way are now actually flying? The reality is, there are simply too many low-time pilots ...

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I worked there about a year ago. The minimum requirements for a low-timer were a multi-IFR, IATRA, and 250hrs TT. I'd say there's many much better places to go for a low-timer than Alberta at the moment. Thanks for the response. I'm assuming you were based at Calgary? If you don't mind me asking, d...

I worked there about a year ago. The minimum requirements for a low-timer were a multi-IFR, IATRA, and 250hrs TT.

I'd say there's many much better places to go for a low-timer than Alberta at the moment.