Job requirements Pilot - Air Transport in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a pilot - air transport in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Pilots and flight engineers
- Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school are required.
- A university degree or college diploma may be required.
- A commercial pilot's licence (more than 200 hours of flight experience) or an air transport pilot's licence (more than 1500 hours of flight experience) is required.
- Additional licences or endorsements to fly different types of aircraft are required.
- Flight engineers require a flight engineer licence issued by Transport Canada.
- Structured training is provided by employers.
- Flight instructors
- Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school are required.
- A university degree or college diploma may be required.
- A commercial pilot's or an air transport pilot's licence is required.
- Transport Canada ratings and endorsements to provide instructions on different types of aircraft are required.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
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Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Québec
Red Seal endorsement
This occupation is eligible for Red Seal endorsement across Canada
When you get a Red Seal endorsement on your trade certificate, it lets employers know that you meet the national qualification standards for workers in your trade. Learn more about the Red Seal endorsement.
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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