jas600 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 So I am further researching the idea of becoming a career pilot and I would like anyones input on whether there is a part of Canada that I would find more work. Or is there a province that is bad for finding work as a pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-rex Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Any place that there is a fast food restaurant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ame206350 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Any place that there is a fast food restaurant ....and some that don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bag swinnger Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Any place that there is a fast food restaurant I can see that smirk from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heliduck Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Don't quote me on the numbers but I have heard it said that 80% of the Canadian poulation lives within 200miles of the southern US border, so I'd suggest that the further from this border you get the less people you will be competing with for whatever jobs are available. Pack the bug dope & head north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas600 Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Thanks for the reply. Any other real input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3BX2 Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 I think T-Rex summed it up perfectly. It actually happened to me, while wearing a Helicopter crew jacket, the young guy working at Arby's asked me if I was a Pilot. I replied Yes, and he told me that he was too...and Yes, I did take the Fries with that too. Sadly, a True story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007 Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hey Jas BC and Alberta have more than 2 times the amount of helicopters and companies than the the rest of the Canadian Provinces and Territories combined. BC has more than two times the amount of machines and companies than Alberta does. BC is a lot tougher place to fly, and consequently most of the best pilots are gainfully employed in that province. Might want to look at Alberta or Ontario as a good place to get your start. (#2 and #3 in Canada with respect to fleet/company size) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot5 Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Jas 600 It is true Alberta and BC have more opportunities, not to mention better pay! Quebec is a complete joke and you will be considered a seasonal worker so expect to collect EI for several months of the year. Max annual income 40K As you are just getting started the best thing you can do is to get your training done in the mountains, and try to get going in the west. The market outlook will improve for low timers in the years to come because right now it would be a tough go at best. Its even a tough go for high time pilots. So if you are **** bent on becoming a helicopter pilot with all it brings, are extremely adventuresome, have a strong supportive spouse that can deal with you being away for long stretches. ( cause you sure as shitt aint gonna get a base job for the first few years) Then go for it and enjoy the adventure. P5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southoftheborder Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Any place that there is a fast food restaurant Now Troy don't be like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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