Pilot Hiring at Air Canada

Minimum flying time required to attain a commercial Pilot License: 200 Hours
Minimum Flying experience required for an
Airline Transport Pilot License:
1500 hours
Current Minimum Flying Experience Required to be
Considered for employment as an Air Canada pilot:
2,500 to 3,500 hours
Average number of years required to accumulate 3,500 hours
of flying experience:
6 years
Number of aptitude tests required to pass the interview process,
including psychological, emotional and technical:
6
Approximate starting salary for pilots entering industry (varies depending
on aircraft and employer.):
$17,000
Average number of years Air Canada pilots have
been with the company:
15

Sources: Air Canada, EnRoute magazine, ACPA