I would like to be a commercial pilot and in the end fly for air canada what are the chances.?

Question

i came to canada in 2001 and am a canadian citizen came from south asia and am a muslim. do i stand a chance of being a commercial pilot. and my name is Awais does this sould muslim or something or do i have to chance it ppl tell me it deosn't sound that muslim

Answer 1

Commercial pilot? sure

but for Air Canada?

doubt it. AC will hire true Canadian citizens (as in born here) first mainly to be safe: They don't want future problems targeting them, problems like racial profiling, anti-Muslim accusations, reasonable accommodations, or whatever else may occur. Also, if you have a rather pronounced accent, your chances are reduced further. They don't want communication problems either.

After 9/11, unfortunately, Muslims are rather unfavored in employee hiring, especially in the field of aviation.

I'm of Chinese descent, I look Chinese but two generations of my family were born in North America. I speak 3 languages fluently and mediocre Spanish , and I have a PPL going on CPL. I don't think I have the same chance of being hired by AC compared to a true Canadian citizen with the same skills as me yet. Maybe in 5-10 years.

Answer 2

Air Canada is laying off pilots and they are the last airline you want to work for.

Go fly for a company that has some respect for it's employee's and the public!

As for your background, if you are a good student and pilot you will get a job.

Good luck

Answer 3

Your limits are determined by you. Dream big and go for it. Don't let anyone tell you that you cannot do something. Never settle for no. Good luck.