Apprentice and overseas work

[ABCD]

Hi, I was wondering if any work(logbook entries and time) done overseas
counts toward getting a Canadian licence. I got my diploma in
Quebec and I'm looking for options overseas.
thank you

[Goodwrench]

I'm sure you would have to be working on Canadian registered aircraft, under a Canadian A.M.O. to make that count, however I'm sure most operators in that situation would be looking for already licensed guys. Put the resumes out and see what comes back.

I've been there and still do that (overseas). I would suggest getting into a busy shop domestically, where you can gain lots of good experience and get the license. Sometimes the best experience comes from the unexpected places. As you probably know, overseas can be good, bad and ugly, and depending on the situation, it may not the best learning for an apprentice! There will always be work there (overseas) for a licensed guy. Learn your strengths and weaknesses here, and you will be a good step ahead.

Best luck in your search,

GW

[kilpicki]

Most overseas positions require some expense to move people around and accomodate them, check out an airfare from say Montreal to JoBurg or even Nirobbery round trip 4 or 5 times a year and room and board on top.
A lot of the time the ops are short staffed and really don't have time for apprentices and a lot of the stuff you may learn is going to be--- how shall we say---not something you would do in an approved shop in civilazition.

Most contractors/companies require experienced licenced people but that not to say there isnt a spot out there for you.

My advice is to get your ticket and make some contacts or post here and look for something.

keep us posted if you find anything

[ABCD]

Thanks for the replies,
I'll keep sending my resume and see what
kind of offers I might be able to get.
I thought that a task signed by an Europeen licence
was valid for transport Canada. I got some entries in my logbook
by an Europeen engineer and I remember seeing in TC
website that it was valid. Maybe someone
can clarify that for me. I'm aware that oversea work
is more for licence engineers, but you never know what kind
of opportunies are out there! Thank you for the advice

[dashx]

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/certi ... A/menu.htm

This might help.

Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement.

Reciprocity.