How to Become an Airline Pilot in Canada
How to Become an Airline Pilot ✈️ 👮♀️ ✈️ in Canada
Air Canada Facts:
Air Canada is Canada's largest full-service airline
serves over 32 million customers annually and provides direct passenger service to over 170 destinations on five continents. is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network
is the 15th largest commercial airline in the world, with approximately 23,200 full-time equivalent employees. supports charitable organizations, with a primary focus on children and youth, through its Community Investments Program)
Air Canada shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol "AC-B.TO”.
Company Facts:
Founders: Trans-Canada Air Lines
CEO: Calin Rovinescu
Founded: 1937
Frequent Flyer Programme: Air Canada Altitude
2018 Turnover: $167 million
Fleet Size: 184 aircraft with a further 94 on order (excluding subsidiary airlines)
Opportunities & Challenges:
Opportunities:
·100% brand awareness
·Easy to get messages out
·CEOs as leaders AND communicators
·Social media = 24/7
·Affiliations with celebrities (Celine Dion, Olympic athletes)
Challenges:
·Under the microscope
·Too many messages
·Over 23K employees
·Long list of stakeholders
·Crisis management
·Global network (ex. Shift work; time zones)
Corporate Structure:
What are the medical requirements for pilots?
➡Securing the appropriate level of medical certification is the first official step in becoming a pilot, so it is important to attend the exam in your top physical and mental condition. You will go through a series of tests for your hearing, eyesight, coordination, and overall health. Those seeking an ATPL or a CPL must obtain Category 1 medical certification, while those seeking a PPL may obtain Category 3 medical certification. A key misconception is you can't become a pilot if you're color blind, but this isn't true. If you pass the Pseudoisochromatic Plates Colour Vision Test or the Farnsworth Lantern Test by identifying different shapes and letters, you are qualified to become a pilot. Test yourself below.
Vision Requirements:
➡To be eligible for a first or second class medical certificate, the pilot's far vision must be 20/20 or better, with or without correction, in each eye. The standard for near visual acuity (16″) is 20/40 in each eye.
What qualifications do I need to become a pilot?
➡When you first enroll in flight school, no flying experience is necessary. You are, however, required to have a good understanding of mathematics and physics. After your training, you can apply for the Private Pilot Licence (PPL), the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), or the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) through Transport Canada. Then the real excitement begins!
How to stand out from the crowd?
➡Becoming a pilot can be very competitive. You must master your problem-solving and decision- making skills to prove you'll keep the situation under control in an emergency. You'll need to sharpen your communication skills, teamwork skills, and leadership skills. Once you've learned how to stand out from the crowd, you will truly be above it all. If you are up for the challenge, you can apply for a higher position as a Pilot Instructor.
How much does it cost to become a pilot?
➡The costs of completing the journey to becoming a pilot can add up. Overall training and licensing can cost up to C$14,000 for a commercial pilot and about C$10,000 for a private pilot. As an aspiring pilot, you can train at a number of flight centers throughout the country. The cost of training may be high, but you can recover it within the first two years while doing what you truly
enjoy
Can you handle the lifestyle?
➡One day, you're in Sydney; the next day, you're in Toronto. Imagine having an early breakfast in Tokyo and a late lunch in Paris on the same day. Being a pilot is an exciting and unique lifestyle. Like any job, however, there is a learning curve and many challenges to overcome. For pilots, this may include irregular sleep and less family time. If you prefer more time at home, yet still want to earn a pilot's license, there are other great careers in aviation, such as Air Traffic Controller or Aircraft Engineering.Visual: To earn the pilot license and become an official aviator, you must first spend me than 5/8 of your life in the air which is as much as comfortable
What are the required skills?
➡Spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination are very important skills, but it is absolutely necessary for pilots to have good vision. While in the air, pilots encounter many situations with limited sight, such as low visibility, blind spots, and areas with few visual references. Thus, having 20/20 vision is necessary. This means you must be able to see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. For example, a cat that has 20/100 vision sees at 20 feet what you see at 100 feet.
Job Description:
➡ We accept nominations from people who will help us move from one of the top airlines in North America to one of the top 10 airlines in the world. You will be the face and personality of Air Canada by helping us write the next chapter of our 80-year history. We are looking for people who have the qualities that Canadians are known for, namely, cordiality and kindness, offered with care and class. If you're ready to be an ambassador for Air Canada - and Canada - every time you fly, this may be your chance to shine.
Job Responsibilities:
➡Every trip is important. Air Canada flight attendants always behave with the respect and class that make Canadian guests famous.
➡Air travel can be stressful for customers, but we can fix it. Air Canada flight attendants put themselves in our customers' shoes and treat them with cordiality, elegance and dignity, offering them the finest and most enjoyable onboard experience.
➡Air Canada flight attendants are ambassadors for Canada. As Canada's national carrier, we are proud to show our unique Canadian image to the rest of the world and to offer an experience as remarkable as our vast country.
Job Requirements:
➡We are committed to ensuring that our flight attendants receive the best possible training.
➡As a certified flight attendant, the hourly wage is $ 27.19. Please note that the training
will be paid at a lower rate.
➡In order for you to obtain Transport Canada's security clearance, we will verify the criminal record of all applicants.
➡Flight attendants perform essential safety tasks and must, as such, meet the medical requirements of Air Canada to be eligible for this position.
➡You will take part in our seven-week Air Canada Flight Attendant Training Program in Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal.
➡You are ready to move to one of our Canadian bases in Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto.
➡Candidates will be subject to a medical assessment, including a drug and alcohol test, and must not be under the influence of intoxicants.
Qualification & Experience:
➡It focuses on safety first and foremost because it is an essential part of customer service excellence.
➡He naturally shows empathy and courtesy in all circumstances.
➡He always treats others with respect and naturally shows a warm and caring attitude. He is passionate about service excellence.
➡He is ready to wear our uniform perfectly, with pride, by following our detailed standards of appearance.
➡He is at least 18 years old.
➡He holds a valid Canadian passport that allows him to travel to all countries served by Air Canada.
➡He is willing to work irregular hours (mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays) as a very flexible work schedule is required to fill this position. He proudly represents Canada at home and abroad.
➡He has good listening skills and he focuses on finding solutions. He is comfortable speaking publicly.
➡It respects the importance of the rules and regulations of the industry and Air Canada.
Air Canada Interview Questions:
1) Tell us about yourself?
→You can talk about your hobbies and interests but keep it brief. What they really want to hear is how your past and present work experience relates to the position you are interviewing for.
2) What can you tell us about Air Canada?
→Air Canada is Canada's largest airline.
→In 2018, Air Canada together with its Air Canada Express regional partners carried close to 51 million passengers, offering direct passenger service to more than 210 destinations on six continents.
→Air Canada's corporate headquarters are in Montreal.
→The airline is among the 20 largest airlines in the world and employs 30,000 people. Air Canada's loyalty program is called Aeroplan.
→Their low-cost carrier is Air Canada Rouge.
→Through Star Alliance customers can reach more than 1300 airports worldwide.
→Air Canada is considered one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2020.
3) Who is the CEO of Air Canada?
→As of 2019, the CEO is Calin Rovinescu.
4) Why do you want to work for Air Canada?
→State you love aviation and you love working with people and you think a career at Air Canada will allow you to do both.
→Mention you would be proud to work for AC because of what the Air Canada Foundation does. The foundation is designed for customers to donate their Aero Plan points to children and youth in need. Those points are used to provide free transportation services to children to and from hospitals.
5) What is your greatest strength?
→The best way to respond to this question is to describe the skills and experience that you have which directly correlate with the job you are applying for. With this in mind, review the job description and reassure the interviewer that you have the experience and skills to do the job.
6) What is your greatest weakness?
→You should not deny you have a weakness or state strengths as a weakness (I am a perfectionist, or I work too hard and neglect my friends and family). State a weakness that is required for the role but not a dealbreaker if you don't have it.
7) How would you deal with an upset customer?
→Say you would deal with an upset customer in these steps.
→Listen and let the customer vent.
→Show the customer you care.
→Don't blame the customer or the company.
→Try to solve the problem or find someone who can.
→Don't make promises you can't keep.
→Finally, it is important not to take it personally. If you get upset you will take it on future customers.
8) How do you define excellent customer service?
→Bags are delivered on time when the customer arrives.
→Flight attendants are friendly during check-in and in the air.
→There is a knowledgeable staff at self-service kiosks.
→Assist parents with toddlers and give extra care to the elderly.
9) Where do you see yourself in five years?
→There are lots of opportunities in Air Canada. Why not have a look at their website and find a career you can see yourself doing in five years. This way it will sound like you have ambition and they won't be wasting their time training you.
10) Why should I hire you?
→Have a second read of the job description and find the skills and experience required for the position.
→Next match the skills required for the job to your own skill set.
→Finally, reassure the interviewer you have the right skills.
Questions to ask in an Air Canada Interview:
➡What do you like best about working here?
➡How would you describe your ideal candidate for this position?
➡What about this position is the most important?
➡How would you measure my success and what could I do to succeed in your expectations?
➡Which part of the position has the steepest learning curve? What can I do in order to get up to speed quickly?
➡What opportunities will I have to learn and grow?
Cabin Crew Requirements:
➡Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
➡Must hold the legal right to live and work in Canada, and the right to travel to all countries served by Air Canada
➡Must have good level of health and fitness
➡Must be able to swim 25 meters
➡Must have impeccable grooming standards
➡Must be flexible and adaptable
➡Must speak fluent English, also preferably French. Other languages would be advantageous.
Benefits:
➡Staff travel opportunities
➡Flexible working hours
➡Visioncare, for sight tests, glasses and lenses or laser surgery.
➡Medical and Dental plans for employees
➡Competitive basic salary
➡Productivity bonuses
➡Security of working for a financially stable airline.
➡Permanent contracts available
➡Post employment training and development opportunities.
Jesvita Melisha Mendonca
HR Team
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