Canadian flying jobs?

pistonpilot · Post by **pistonpilot** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:36 pm

Hey folks, i'm a us pilot flying in Alaska. I would like to convert my ticket for flying in Canada. Does anyone know what the process is like to convert an US ATP to canadian? How about pay? Does anyone have any info on average pay for a kingair or caravan pilot? Any info would be great! Thanks!!

yycflyguy · Post by **yycflyguy** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:57 am

Do you have the legal right to work in Canada? Also, you are aware that there are many more opportunities on Caravans and King Airs in the US than there are in Canada, right? Maybe you already have something lined up and I need to shut up......

corn-shoot · Post by **corn-shoot** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:41 pm

Hey yankee stay on yer side of da line, or I'll toss a tomater at yer fat american head. Y'hear?

Honestly, I don't think you've thought this one through. Didn't you know Iraqi Scenic Flights o' Fancy is hiring? I'd take a job there flying their 207 before converting your tickets...Usually a canadian commercial pilot's license comes with a map giving directions to the nearest unemployment line. But you can't even collect that, so tell me, WHAT'S IN YOUR HEAD BOY?

... · Post by **...** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:47 pm

All watch in awe as Corn-Shoot unleashes 4 months of not posting...

Vickers vanguard · Post by **Vickers vanguard** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 8:29 pm

.....I got to come more often on this site to have a good laugh !!!!!....

Flying Low · Post by **Flying Low** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 8:50 pm

Wow....corn-shoot's gotta post more often. That much pent up energy can be fatal!

Benwa · Post by **Benwa** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:16 pm

Welcome Back Corn-Shoot !

Out of Control · Post by **Out of Control** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:20 pm

No holding back CS eh

corn-shoot · Post by **corn-shoot** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:37 am

Come on guys, you gotta love americans..."Man, payin my dues at 500 hours in the right seat of an RJ sucks, I wanna get me some Canadian bush time"...meanwhile we have kids selling organs to work the ramp at some shit can operator cleaning goose crap off of the cowlings of beavers (both kinds) just so they can have the chance at an hour or two in the 150 on Amphibs next season.

There's got to be an ahmen laying around here somewhere with my name on it!

AH, cripes. where's the tylonol.

grouchy · Post by **grouchy** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:45 am

"cleaning goose crap off of the cowlings of beavers (both kinds) "

funniest thing ive heard in a while
oh maybe not i just did the visualization. ooooh

cloudrunner · Post by **cloudrunner** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:58 am

pistonpilot wrote:Hey folks, i'm a us pilot flying in Alaska.

You should think about staying there..I hear the weather is nice, or at least it might be soon.

Does anyone know what the process is like to convert an US ATP to canadian?

Send me your U.S. licence..I'll send you a Canadian one...promise.

How about pay?

That'll be $199.95 CDN plus s/h.

Does anyone have any info on average pay for a kingair or caravan pilot?

Yep...it's pretty average.

DEL · Post by **DEL** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:23 pm

If you are trying to get out of Alaska, then check out these sites for jobs. If you have your ATP, then you shouldm't have any problems in finding a flying job. I have seen some of the airlines in the US hiring guys with as little as 600 TT and 100 multi. If you need any help with US pilot jobs drop me a note and I have a few other possible sources.
http://www.airnet.com
http://www.climbto350.com/
http://aviationinterviews.com/
http://www.airlinepilotpay.com/

pistonpilot · Post by **pistonpilot** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 9:35 pm

Actually I like AK, I've done the bush thing, and I like it here, but I really like some of the areas in Canada for living. I don't want to go south and fly some stupid ass CRJ with some jack ass spoiled brats out of Emery Riddle. I came to AK because I can't stand aviation in the lower 48. Just looking for a slightly better quality of life (little better skiing, and out door stuff).

Airtids · Post by **Airtids** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 9:51 pm

Now you're starting to sound like a real Canadian! C'mon in, Immigration line forms on the left. Enjoy your stay, and try and contribute to this great nation. And if you're really looking for great skiing, our place is your place!

DEL · Post by **DEL** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 9:58 pm

Unless you are a Canadian citizen or become a landed immigrant, there is no way you will fly in Canada. As for Embry Riddle grads, I am one of them. We are not all spoiled brats. I paid for all my schooling without any grants or loans and paid in full.

Cap'n P8 · Post by **Cap'n P8** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:03 am

I bet you it's a lot easier for him to get into Canada and start working, then it would be for any of us to go south! Hell he could probably have it sorted out in a weekend.

Tell you what, you get me in with your company, and I'll hook you up with mine. Two Caravan's and a Turbo-Otter, amphibs skis and wheels. Sound like a deal!

PS The skiing sucks here though.

pistonpilot · Post by **pistonpilot** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:41 am

sorry for the riddle comment. Just can't see why anyone would want to go straight out of school and into a jet flying from gate to gate, but to each their own. And if anyone wants a president, we got one forsale.

Cap'n P8 · Post by **Cap'n P8** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 12:16 pm

As for your original question, here you go:

First off go to:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Regse ... htm#421_34

Verify that you meet all the requirements experience-wise (you should if you have the US ATP, but there are sometimes small differences.)

Then:

Get a Category I medical done

And then:

Talk to Transport Canada about convalidating to get a Canadian Private Pilot Licence

And then:

Study for and write two of the stupidest exams you will probably ever write SARON and SAMRA. The exams are valid for two years (I think) once written

After that:

Do a Group I instrument flight test (multi-engine non-centerline thrust.) It must have been done within a year of your application.

Lastly:

Submit your application for the ATPL. Be prepared to wait for months to get anything back from TC especially if you submit the application in Vancouver.

While doing all this figure out how to get residency in Canada...you could probably just apply for political asylum or something.

Once that is done, make sure you find out where the nearest HRDC office is, because you'll probably be through one soon enough!

Now...hook a brother up with that Alaskan gig already!

Cap'n P8 · Post by **Cap'n P8** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 12:23 pm

One more thing, when you go to a job interview, turbine is pronounced with a long "i" as in mine, fine, etc. Turb 'ins' are those thingy's that middle-easteners wrap around their noggin's

Sorry that's just a personal pet peeve!

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