Kiwi300 Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 I'm a New Zealand pilot(H) considering a trip to Canada to knock on doors and would appreciate any advice anyone may have on the best way to go about it and the best places. I'm sure there are some of you out there who did a similar sort of thing and i'd appreciate hearing and learning from your experiences. Any info. would be sensational. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopperguy Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I'm a New Zealand pilot(H) considering a trip to Canada to knock on doors and would appreciate any advice anyone may have on the best way to go about it and the best places. I'm sure there are some of you out there who did a similar sort of thing and i'd appreciate hearing and learning from your experiences. Any info. would be sensational. Thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Kiwi300, looks like you want to come to Canada to look for a job. A few things to consider: - if you only have a New Zealand license you need to get a Canadian equivalent in order to work - you need to have at least landed immigrant status or be a Canadian citizen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downwash Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Kiwi300, your door-knocking should probably start where you're most likely to make landfall, Vancouver because British Columbia (B.C.) has the largest number of helicopter operators. The next province east, Alberta, also has a goodly number, so logic (and reality) would suggest you work your way east as far as necessity and your resources will take you. Generally, the better money is probably in the west, as well. If you're IFR rated there are possibilities on both coasts but even moreso (but less lucratively) in the air ambulance field. As well, Helijet, the major scheduled carrier offers IFR opportunities, but at low wages. Good luck to you, whatever you do - you may also note from these forums that there's a strong move afoot to keep your 'furriners' out of our flying jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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