pilot in the Air Canada
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pilot in the Air Canada
Hi friends I hope some one here can help me, I just want to know what are the requirements for a person to become a pilot in the Air Canada? Once a pilot, what are the requirements to become a Captain? I'd also like to know more about the specific educational qualifications required. I know you need a Bachelor's Degree. But in order to become a Captain, do you need a graduate degree?
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.
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.
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really?? who told you that?andrew_hall9 wrote: I know you need a Bachelor's Degree. But in order to become a Captain, do you need a graduate degree?

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See what pika posted767 wrote:really?? who told you that?andrew_hall9 wrote: I know you need a Bachelor's Degree. But in order to become a Captain, do you need a graduate degree?
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 license
University degree or college diploma
Aviation College diploma
Military or commercial flight experience
Jet and/or glass cockpit experience
Additional language(s)
Ummm ... yeah ... we see it ... do you? ... it says to the university entrance level ... not must have a degree.See what pika posted
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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 license
University degree or college diploma
Aviation College diploma
Military or commercial flight experience
Jet and/or glass cockpit experience
Additional language(s)
And the second part is whats preferred not whats required. They say that they put those in order of priority ... isn't it funny how an aviation diploma means less than a degree or "other" diploma ...

I fail to see how funny that is...Localizer wrote:Ummm ... yeah ... we see it ... do you? ... it says to the university entrance level ... not must have a degree.See what pika posted
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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 license
University degree or college diploma
Aviation College diploma
Military or commercial flight experience
Jet and/or glass cockpit experience
Additional language(s)
And the second part is whats preferred not whats required. They say that they put those in order of priority ... isn't it funny how an aviation diploma means less than a degree or "other" diploma ...
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uhm is it a primary requirement or is it preffered??Jeppesen wrote:See what pika posted767 wrote:really?? who told you that?andrew_hall9 wrote: I know you need a Bachelor's Degree. But in order to become a Captain, do you need a graduate degree?
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 license
University degree or college diploma
Aviation College diploma
Military or commercial flight experience
Jet and/or glass cockpit experience
Additional language(s)
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If one was to perhaps type in Air Canada into your search engine, click on the careers link, click on "pilots" and then read.... you'll see exactly what is "required" and what is "preferential". Basic understanding of the english language is also a requirement but it is not stated.
Not really rocket science... or one could read (and understand) PIKA's post which saves one the effort of looking for oneself.
I don't believe the list of preferences is given in order of preference just an idea of what "desirable qualifications" might be.
Not really rocket science... or one could read (and understand) PIKA's post which saves one the effort of looking for oneself.

I don't believe the list of preferences is given in order of preference just an idea of what "desirable qualifications" might be.
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The grammar police must police themselves.genetic jack hammer wrote:Yup...and then you will official be "pilot in the air canada". Who'll be laughing they, eh?gonefishin' wrote:All you need to make Captain at AC is 10 years in the right seat and the willingness to move on Toronto...
Perhaps the OP is not first language English?
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Ouch, my bad.Aunt Jemima wrote:The grammar police must police themselves.genetic jack hammer wrote:Yup...and then you will officially be "pilot in the air canada". Who'll be laughing they, eh?gonefishin' wrote:All you need to make Captain at AC is 10 years in the right seat and the willingness to move on Toronto...
Perhaps the OP is not first language English?