By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Travel Radar - Aviation NewsTravel Radar - Aviation News
  • Breaking News
  • Aviation
    • Aircraft
    • Airlines
    • Airshow & Events
    • Careers
    • Manufacturing
  • Travel
    • Airports
    • Points & Loyalty
    • Technology
    • Trip Reviews
  • Newsletters
Reading: What’s Stopping Pilots in Canada Returning to Work?
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
Travel Radar - Aviation NewsTravel Radar - Aviation News
  • Breaking News
  • Aviation
    • Aircraft
    • Airlines
    • Airshow & Events
    • Careers
    • Manufacturing
  • Travel
    • Airports
    • Points & Loyalty
    • Technology
    • Trip Reviews
  • Newsletters
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
Copyright © Travel Radar Media Ltd. 2024 | All Rights Reserved
Travel Radar - Aviation News > News > What’s Stopping Pilots in Canada Returning to Work?

What’s Stopping Pilots in Canada Returning to Work?

Fraser Watt
Last updated: 12 March 2022 09:55
By Fraser Watt 3 Min Read
Share
canadian pilots delay returning to work
© Fredinand
SHARE

Administrative logjams are delaying a return to the cockpit, say pilots in Canada.

Backlogs at Transport Canada, the government body responsible for transport regulations and services in the country, are delaying the issuing of medical certification to aircrew. This has led to months-long waits before they’re able to return to work.

The backlog comes in the wake of the industry’s booming recovery after a two-year slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hold ups “ludicrous”

The world’s largest pilots union, Air Line Pilots Association, has said that a high number of pilots deemed fit to fly by medical professionals have been waiting in some cases over a year to get authorisation from Transport Canada.

“Ludicrous” is how the union’s boss, Tim Perry, characterised the hold ups.

In a statement, Transport Canada confirmed they were experiencing delays beyond its standard 40-day window and added that staff were working to process applications as quickly as possible. “New and medically complex applications” were apparently also contributing to the bottleneck.

Pilots have also stressed that along with the loss of earnings, the delays are increasing their insurance premiums, too, as they sign on to long-term disability benefits as they await their medical certification.

Security clearance delays

Airlines are yet to report the knock-on effects of the bottleneck in issuing medical certification, but some have reported delays in receiving pilot security clearance passes.

Canada carrier Flair
Canadian low-cost carrier Flair has reported delays in receiving pilot security clearance | © Raesoll

Jamina Kotak, head of staff at Flair Airlines, a low-cost Canadian carrier, says they have “not experienced any issues with the timeliness of receipt of new or medically complex applications.”

However, Ms Kotak went on to describe issues getting the “restricted access identity cards” that allow their crew to access airports’ restricted areas.

Although local airport authorities issue the passes, they can only be handed out once Transport Canada carries out security checks.

Are the delays experienced by pilots acceptable? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

You Might Also Like

FedEx and Neste Launch Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative

Garmin Simplifies Aviation Charting with SmartCharts

World tourism soars: International tourist arrivals up 5% in 2025

Cathay Pacific Joins With Sinopec In a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative

Deutsche Aircraft: Rolls out prototype aircraft D328eco

Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
What’s your thoughts?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Angry0
Fraser Watt
By Fraser Watt
Jr Journalist - A little about me coming soon!
Previous Article united cuts regional routes due to pilot shortage Pilot Shortage Forces United to Axe Routes
Next Article The first ITA Airways A320 at stand. @ Marco Macca / Travel Radar A new admirer for ITA Airways and its entrance in the freight market.
Leave a comment
Subscribe
Login
Notify of
guest
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Upvoted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Stay Connected

FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
YoutubeSubscribe

Trending News

World Cabin Crew Day
Honoring the Heart of the Skies: Celebrating World Cabin Crew Day
Aviation Careers
Washington Dulles International Airport
Global Passenger Growth Soars in April 2025
Airline Economics Aviation
IndiGo aircraft taking off
IndiGo: Ton Dortmans joins IndiGo to support A350 entry into service, and MRO expansion
Aviation Careers Manufacturing
Finnair
Industrial action continues to disrupt Helsinki Airport, Finnair
Airlines Aviation
London City Airport
London City Airport Holds Fifth Women in Aviation Challenge
Airports Airshow & Events Aviation Careers
//

Travel Radar is the leading digital hub for all things aviation and air-travel. Discover our latest aviation news, aviation data, insight and analysis.

Discover

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
  • Press & PR
  • Privacy & Legal

Our Content

  • News
  • Data
  • Images
  • Jobs
  • Subscribe

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Click here to Signup!

© Travel Radar Media Ltd. 2015-2025 | ISSN #2635-0696 | Trademark #UK00003579704
wpDiscuz
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Ads help us bring you high-quality, independent journalism for free. Support us by whitelisting us from your ad blocker.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome to the TR Community!

Sign in to your account

Register Lost your password?