pilot in the Air Canada

Discuss topics relating to Air Canada.

Moderators: lilfssister, North Shore, sky's the limit, sepia, Sulako, I WAS Birddog

Post Reply
andrew_hall9
Rank 0
Rank 0
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:10 am

pilot in the Air Canada

Post by andrew_hall9 »

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?
---------- ADS -----------
 
pika
Rank (9)
Rank (9)
Posts: 1078
Joined: Fri Mar 26, 2004 11:33 am

Post by pika »

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.
---------- ADS -----------
 
dt1019
Rank 1
Rank 1
Posts: 31
Joined: Thu May 17, 2007 6:35 pm

Post by dt1019 »

I know 1000 hours is minimum requirement but do they really consider people with just over 1000 hours? What would be a more reasonable number of hours to apply at? 1500? 2000? Thanks in advance.
---------- ADS -----------
 
just curious
Rank Moderator
Rank Moderator
Posts: 3592
Joined: Mon Feb 23, 2004 9:29 am
Location: The Frozen North
Contact:

Post by just curious »

Apply now and get in the system if you meet their minimum requirements.
---------- ADS -----------
 
767
Rank 7
Rank 7
Posts: 549
Joined: Tue Oct 11, 2005 5:21 am

Re: pilot in the Air Canada

Post by 767 »

andrew_hall9 wrote: I know you need a Bachelor's Degree. But in order to become a Captain, do you need a graduate degree?
really?? who told you that? :?
---------- ADS -----------
 
Never buy 1$ tickets
Jeppesen
Rank 2
Rank 2
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:03 pm

Re: pilot in the Air Canada

Post by Jeppesen »

767 wrote:
andrew_hall9 wrote: I know you need a Bachelor's Degree. But in order to become a Captain, do you need a graduate degree?
really?? who told you that? :?
See what pika posted
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)
---------- ADS -----------
 
User avatar
Localizer
Rank (9)
Rank (9)
Posts: 1452
Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:18 pm
Location: CYYZ

Post by Localizer »

See what pika posted

Quote:

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.

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 ... :roll:
---------- ADS -----------
 
lyncher
Rank 4
Rank 4
Posts: 290
Joined: Sun May 27, 2007 12:11 pm

Post by lyncher »

ya it means they'll like you better if you're not desperate
---------- ADS -----------
 
Jeppesen
Rank 2
Rank 2
Posts: 67
Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:03 pm

Post by Jeppesen »

Localizer wrote:
See what pika posted

Quote:

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.

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 ... :roll:
I fail to see how funny that is...
---------- ADS -----------
 
lyncher
Rank 4
Rank 4
Posts: 290
Joined: Sun May 27, 2007 12:11 pm

Post by lyncher »

whos laughing? thats not a smilie... its rolling of the eyes.....
---------- ADS -----------
 
767
Rank 7
Rank 7
Posts: 549
Joined: Tue Oct 11, 2005 5:21 am

Post by 767 »

i think you need alot of hours to be hired at THE air canada..
---------- ADS -----------
 
Never buy 1$ tickets
767
Rank 7
Rank 7
Posts: 549
Joined: Tue Oct 11, 2005 5:21 am

Re: pilot in the Air Canada

Post by 767 »

Jeppesen wrote:
767 wrote:
andrew_hall9 wrote: I know you need a Bachelor's Degree. But in order to become a Captain, do you need a graduate degree?
really?? who told you that? :?
See what pika posted
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)
uhm is it a primary requirement or is it preffered??
---------- ADS -----------
 
Never buy 1$ tickets
LEMD
Rank 1
Rank 1
Posts: 17
Joined: Wed May 30, 2007 10:15 am
Location: ywg

Post by LEMD »

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. :roll:

I don't believe the list of preferences is given in order of preference just an idea of what "desirable qualifications" might be.
---------- ADS -----------
 
genetic jack hammer
Rank 7
Rank 7
Posts: 504
Joined: Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:50 pm
Location: right here

Post by genetic jack hammer »

Pilot in the Air Canada? :lol:
---------- ADS -----------
 
User avatar
twinpratts
Rank (9)
Rank (9)
Posts: 1621
Joined: Tue Feb 17, 2004 5:38 am
Location: The Wild Wild West.
Contact:

Post by twinpratts »

Pilot in the Air.
Location? CANADA!
:lol:
---------- ADS -----------
 
I want to die like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers...
genetic jack hammer
Rank 7
Rank 7
Posts: 504
Joined: Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:50 pm
Location: right here

Post by genetic jack hammer »

twinpratts wrote:Pilot in the Air.
Location? CANADA!
:lol:
:roll:
---------- ADS -----------
 
gonefishin'
Rank 2
Rank 2
Posts: 81
Joined: Wed Aug 18, 2004 6:59 pm
Location: CAW3

Post by gonefishin' »

All you need to make Captain at AC is 10 years in the right seat and the willingness to move on Toronto...
---------- ADS -----------
 
genetic jack hammer
Rank 7
Rank 7
Posts: 504
Joined: Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:50 pm
Location: right here

Post by genetic jack hammer »

gonefishin' wrote:All you need to make Captain at AC is 10 years in the right seat and the willingness to move on Toronto...
Yup...and then you will official be "pilot in the air canada". Who'll be laughing they, eh?
---------- ADS -----------
 
Aunt Jemima
Rank 1
Rank 1
Posts: 31
Joined: Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:59 pm
Location: in front of the griddle

Post by Aunt Jemima »

genetic jack hammer wrote:
gonefishin' wrote:All you need to make Captain at AC is 10 years in the right seat and the willingness to move on Toronto...
Yup...and then you will official be "pilot in the air canada". Who'll be laughing they, eh?
The grammar police must police themselves.

Perhaps the OP is not first language English?
---------- ADS -----------
 
genetic jack hammer
Rank 7
Rank 7
Posts: 504
Joined: Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:50 pm
Location: right here

Post by genetic jack hammer »

Aunt Jemima wrote:
genetic jack hammer wrote:
gonefishin' wrote:All you need to make Captain at AC is 10 years in the right seat and the willingness to move on Toronto...
Yup...and then you will officially be "pilot in the air canada". Who'll be laughing they, eh?
The grammar police must police themselves.

Perhaps the OP is not first language English?
Ouch, my bad.
---------- ADS -----------
 
Post Reply

Return to “Air Canada”