Foreign license to Canadian license
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Foreign license to Canadian license
Hello guys!
I have been a helicopter pilot in Brazil for about 8 years and I am studying moving to Canada together with my wife and daughter. In fact, I am studying the immigration process to Canada (the Permanent Residency).
So, I would like to know if you could guide me on the steps to validate my Brazilian pilot license for the Canadian license and, from there, be able to enter the job market. I own the ATP-L here in Brazil, having flown the following aircraft over the years of my career: Robinson R22, R44 and R66; Airbus AS350 and EC130; and Agusta A109E Power (IFR flights).
Also, can you tell me how is the helicopter market in Canada? Is there any job offer? Off-shore? Medical services? Utility? Corporate? How is the market going?
Thank you very much to all captains !!
Kind regards,
I have been a helicopter pilot in Brazil for about 8 years and I am studying moving to Canada together with my wife and daughter. In fact, I am studying the immigration process to Canada (the Permanent Residency).
So, I would like to know if you could guide me on the steps to validate my Brazilian pilot license for the Canadian license and, from there, be able to enter the job market. I own the ATP-L here in Brazil, having flown the following aircraft over the years of my career: Robinson R22, R44 and R66; Airbus AS350 and EC130; and Agusta A109E Power (IFR flights).
Also, can you tell me how is the helicopter market in Canada? Is there any job offer? Off-shore? Medical services? Utility? Corporate? How is the market going?
Thank you very much to all captains !!
Kind regards,
Re: Foreign license to Canadian license
For license conversion, talk to Transport Canada, Aviation.
The current market here is pretty slow due to the pandemic. We just don't use helicopters here as much as Brazil either. It may be a difficult task to emigrate right now with the job market slow all around.
There is no shortage of pilots right now.
The current market here is pretty slow due to the pandemic. We just don't use helicopters here as much as Brazil either. It may be a difficult task to emigrate right now with the job market slow all around.
There is no shortage of pilots right now.
Re: Foreign license to Canadian license
+1 for everything Heliian said!
The other thing to consider is companies here may want you to convert your license before they even take a hard look at your resume, could be alot of expense for a roll of the dice.
Best of luck!
The other thing to consider is companies here may want you to convert your license before they even take a hard look at your resume, could be alot of expense for a roll of the dice.
Best of luck!
Re: Foreign license to Canadian license
Thanks for your feedback, Capt!!Heliian wrote: ↑Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:21 am For license conversion, talk to Transport Canada, Aviation.
The current market here is pretty slow due to the pandemic. We just don't use helicopters here as much as Brazil either. It may be a difficult task to emigrate right now with the job market slow all around.
There is no shortage of pilots right now.
Re: Foreign license to Canadian license
Thanks, Capt.
Indeed, all the job offers I've seen requested the TC License - I was expecting that.
I'll look for the immigration process at first and after that I'll check the license conversion.
It seems that the immigration process is gonna be the problem.
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Re: Foreign license to Canadian license
You would most likely need to convert to a Commercial Pilot Licence- Helicopter first. After you have a Commercial Pilot Licence- Helicopter you can try to qualify for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence- Helicopter.
Look at Standard 421.31 and 421.35 for the requirements.
For type ratings, take a look at Standard 421.40 and for Instrument Ratings, 421.46.
In reading any of these Standards, you will want to look closely at any paragraphs labeled "Credits for Foreign Applicants".
https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/transport-canad ... d-421.html
Immigration requirements can be found on www.cic.gc.ca
Good Luck.
Look at Standard 421.31 and 421.35 for the requirements.
For type ratings, take a look at Standard 421.40 and for Instrument Ratings, 421.46.
In reading any of these Standards, you will want to look closely at any paragraphs labeled "Credits for Foreign Applicants".
https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/transport-canad ... d-421.html
Immigration requirements can be found on www.cic.gc.ca
Good Luck.
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Re: Foreign license to Canadian license
Thank you.Panama Jack wrote: ↑Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:52 am You would most likely need to convert to a Commercial Pilot Licence- Helicopter first. After you have a Commercial Pilot Licence- Helicopter you can try to qualify for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence- Helicopter.
Look at Standard 421.31 and 421.35 for the requirements.
For type ratings, take a look at Standard 421.40 and for Instrument Ratings, 421.46.
In reading any of these Standards, you will want to look closely at any paragraphs labeled "Credits for Foreign Applicants".
https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/transport-canad ... d-421.html
Immigration requirements can be found on www.cic.gc.ca
Good Luck.
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Re: Foreign license to Canadian license (WITHOUT CURRENT FAA FLIGHT REVIEW)
Hello Fellow Aviators,
My last FAA flight test was completed in December 2018.
I wanted to know if I want to convert my FAA CPL to a Canadian one, do I need to have a Faa Biennial Flight review completed?
Or can I issue my Canadian Cpl by just writing the exam and doing the paperwork with Transport Canada?
My second question is about Instrument rating
-I understand that for the process of issuing Instrument Rating on Canadian Cpl I need to give a written test and have a Faa IPC completed as well.
So all in all I want to clarify a doubt I had,
Can I complete an IPC on a Sim (PI1000 ELITE SIMULATOR AATD) at my old Flight school in Miami
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Give the written exams (CPL conversion (FAACA) and IFR conversion (FAAIA) written examination)
And have my Canadian Cpl?
(Without being current on the Airplane (i.e without having given a flight review on the Airplane in the USA?)
My last FAA flight test was completed in December 2018.
I wanted to know if I want to convert my FAA CPL to a Canadian one, do I need to have a Faa Biennial Flight review completed?
Or can I issue my Canadian Cpl by just writing the exam and doing the paperwork with Transport Canada?
My second question is about Instrument rating
-I understand that for the process of issuing Instrument Rating on Canadian Cpl I need to give a written test and have a Faa IPC completed as well.
So all in all I want to clarify a doubt I had,
Can I complete an IPC on a Sim (PI1000 ELITE SIMULATOR AATD) at my old Flight school in Miami
+
Give the written exams (CPL conversion (FAACA) and IFR conversion (FAAIA) written examination)
And have my Canadian Cpl?
(Without being current on the Airplane (i.e without having given a flight review on the Airplane in the USA?)
Re: Foreign license to Canadian license
Hey alezaccalezacc wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 5:19 pmThank you.Panama Jack wrote: ↑Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:52 am You would most likely need to convert to a Commercial Pilot Licence- Helicopter first. After you have a Commercial Pilot Licence- Helicopter you can try to qualify for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence- Helicopter.
Look at Standard 421.31 and 421.35 for the requirements.
For type ratings, take a look at Standard 421.40 and for Instrument Ratings, 421.46.
In reading any of these Standards, you will want to look closely at any paragraphs labeled "Credits for Foreign Applicants".
https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/transport-canad ... d-421.html
Immigration requirements can be found on www.cic.gc.ca
Good Luck.
Im also busy with the license and immigration process, do you have an update on your situation, any progress made?
Cheers