Working Overseas but moving back... TC Security Pass

pilatusdriver2 · Post by **pilatusdriver2** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 4:08 am

Gents,

Thanks for all the information you've provided in the forums so far.

I've got a question for all the pilots that were working overseas but moved back to Canada to start a new job.

I worked in the Canadian Aviation Industry for 5 years, and during that period held a MOT Red Pass. Two years ago I accepted a job offer overseas in the Middle East, since the Canadian aviation industry wasn't doing too well.

I'm now moving back to Canada to take-up a new job... but I'm concerned about getting my MOT Red Pass (re)issued, since I've heard that the screening process has caused a lot of problems for a number of pilots in a situation similar to my own.

Has anyone had a problem so far? Is there a list of documents that I should get done here, that would help with the entire process?

Thanks guys and girls.

yycflyguy · Post by **yycflyguy** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:12 am

I worked out of the country for over 5 years and never held a red pass prior to returning in February of 2005. My application was scrutinized but after 7 months it was finally approved. If you can get a copy of a police record showing you do not have a record (WTF) in the country you worked in it might speed up the process. I suspect that because you already held a pass that it will be easier than an intitial application. I included a couple of character reference letters from influential family friends that might help as well. Be patient, they don't want to deny you. When I spoke witth them on the telephone the comment was made that it isn't their intent to deny you from your livlihood but it is part of their due diligence.

pilatusdriver2 · Post by **pilatusdriver2** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:01 am

yycflyguy,

Thanks for the information. I'll get a copy of the police record you mentioned, and will also request a few other documents that some other people suggested... letter from your bank, letter from the Canadian Embassy.

Any other input from anyone else is apprecieted.

Cheers.

q400 · Post by **q400** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:45 am

I just had to renew after being away for 2 years and they did not even take my application. They handed it back and said I was still "cleared" untill 2008. My pass had expired but the finger print check and background was still valid. They handed me a red pass 10 minutes later no questions. I guess we will se the next time I have to renew if they ask anything.