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What does a Commercial Pilot Licence allow me to do?

Once you have obtained your Commercial Pilot Licence, you will be ready  to choose a path toward a career in aviation. This involves obtaining additional qualifications, generally through one or two of the following training options:
  •Flight instructor course: gain the skills you need to train others
  •Float plane training: find employment as a bush pilot, transporting goods and hunters
  •Multi-engine IFR course: obtain the necessary qualifications to fly as an air taxi pilot

Is it easy to find work in the field of aviation?

Aviation is a rapidly expanding field, with growth expected to continue for another 10 years. Experienced pilots are hard to come by and in high demand. However, once you have obtained your Commercial Pilot Licence, you will need to build up additional flight time over a 2 to 5 year “apprenticeship” period before the industry will take an interest in you. Some 80% of motivated pilots are able to find work.

What does being an instructor involve?

The easiest and most efficient path to the world of commercial aviation is instruction. As a flight instructor, you will generally fly in a familiar region, under relatively good weather conditions and in simple aircraft. Even with limited experience, you should have no trouble finding employment. Flight instruction is gratifying work that lets you help others fulfill their dreams, while allowing you to earn a living and build flight hours in your own region.

What does being a bush pilot involve?

This is demanding, seasonal work. You will spend some 8 months a year in the North. Bush flying is ideal for those who enjoy nature and rugged backcountry living. Given the complex flying and highly variable conditions, every day presents a new challenge.  Accordingly, employers look for pilots with at least 600 hours of flight time and 100 hours on floats. It may be possible to start with fewer logged hours, provided you are willing to split your time between work on the ground as an all-around assistant and piloting. The dispatcher will have you fly simple routes in good weather conditions.

What does the work of an air taxi pilot involve?

Taxiing is generally the last step prior to working for commercial airlines. It is almost impossible to begin a career in commercial aviation with this specialty. Flight conditions are often difficult, the aircraft are complex, weather conditions may be demanding (e.g., storms, ice, strong winds) and you will frequently find yourself in remote regions. Given the demands of the job, employers generally require pilots to have a minimum of 1000 flight hours.