Canada - Convert Foreign Airline Transport Pilot License to Canadian

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Convert Foreign Airline Transport Pilot License to a Canadian, the applicant has to approach the Transport Canada Office link Canadian aviation college link.
2. To convert an international airline license into a Canadian airline license, the applicant must complete a license request, and obtain a class 1 medical from a Transport Canada aviation medical examiner.
3. Before the exam, transport Canada will evaluate your foreign ATPL to determine its equivalence with the Canadian ATPL. the applicant will need to submit a foreign license for evaluation. This process involves comparing the flight experience, training, and examinations with the Canadian requirements.
4. The applicant may be required to pass written examinations specific to Canadian aviation regulations and procedures.
5. These exams are designed to assess your knowledge of Canadian aviation rules and regulations.
6. Prepare for and complete a flight test administered by a Transport Canada-approved examiner.
7. The flight test will assess your flying skills, including your ability to operate an aircraft under Canadian aviation standards.
8. Undergo a medical examination conducted by a Transport Canada-approved Civil Aviation Medical Examiner (CAME). The medical assessment ensures that you meet the medical standards required to hold a Canadian ATPL.
9. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
10. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
11. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
12. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
13. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
14. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
15. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
16. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
17. Once the process gets completed, the applicant will get the license from the office.
18. This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Proof of foreign citizenship and age
• Foreign Pilot License
• Application form
• Provide the foreign license and log book for evaluation
• Medical Certificate
• Proof of English or French Language Proficiency
• Valid Passport
• Training and Examination Records
• Verification of Foreign License
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Canadian aviation college
72 - 18300 Ford Road,
Pitt Meadows - BC
V3Y 0C6
CANADA
Contact - Main Administrative Phone (Monday - Friday): +1.604.299.7777
Dispatching and Operating: +1.604.299.7777
Email: [email protected]
Administrative Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Operation Hours: Mon - Sun 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Contact link

Canada Government
Transport Canada
330 Sparks St
Ottawa ON K1A 0N5
Toll-free: 1-866-995-9737
Telephone: 613-990-2309
TTY: 1-888-675-6863
Facsimile: 613-954-4731
Email: [email protected]
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Eligibility

• Any pilot officer who intends to Convert Foreign Airline Transport Pilot License to a Canadian is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Age
• Gender
• Email id
• Mailing address
• Bank details
• Training details
• Batch No
• City
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Converting a foreign Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) to a Canadian ATPL in Canada refers to the process of obtaining a Canadian ATPL based on the qualifications and experience you have gained through your foreign pilot license.
• The conversion process allows you to transfer your credentials from your foreign license to a Canadian license, which enables you to operate as a pilot under Canadian aviation regulations.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

• The purpose of the conversion is to ensure that your foreign license meets the requirements and standards set by Transport Canada, the regulatory authority for aviation in Canada. By converting your foreign ATPL to a Canadian ATPL, you demonstrate your competence and eligibility to operate as an airline transport pilot within Canadian airspace.