Living in US, working in Canada

[MtrHedAP]

I have dual citizenship, but have been living in the US since I was 5. I have FAA licenses but could get them converted to Transport Canada.

Question is: Is it possible for me to get hired by lets say West Jet or Air Canada and live in the US and commute across borders? Or vice versa? Is there regulation or company policies that would prevent this? Has anyone done this? Thanks for any info or responses.

 

[pilotyip]

I have dual citizenship, but have been living in the US since I was 5. I have FAA licenses but could get them converted to Transport Canada.

Question is: Is it possible for me to get hired by lets say West Jet or Air Canada and live in the US and commute across borders? Or vice versa? Is there regulation or company policies that would prevent this? Has anyone done this? Thanks for any info or responses.

yes one of our former DA-20 pilots did it, works for Air Canada, lives at Willow Run, Also dual citizenship

 

[Flyer1015]

Yeah, I was gonna say, I know a Delta pilot (nice lady) who commuted with us to YYZ and she lives there. Dual citizen. So if it works one way, can't see why it couldn't work the other.

 

[Dumb Pilot]

Guys it is Canada, I know that they have health care for all their citizens and that is branded as "socialist" but if you have the legal right to work there you can, and as long as you show up for work on time I don't think that they give a damn where you live.

 

[mrebuck]

Yes, it is possible. I have a friend who works for Air Canada and lives in Miami.

 

[MtrHedAP]

Awesome, thanks for the replies! This just came to me as I had never thought about it before and it peaked my interest. Thinking it could open more doors or at least its more places to throw a resume at. I wonder if commuting from LA area or Vegas would be manageable.

 

[W0X0F]

it's definitely doable with AC. currently hiring @20 a month until the spring at least. reserve is pretty managable- 2hr callout and the ability to pass to people on the list below you. if you're commuting you'll need a crashpad of course. new hires go on to the EMJ or RP on the 767/777. commuters tend to try to scoop RP spots since the flying is more productive and equates to three or four pairings before you're released for the month.
given the hiring, it's possible for a commuter to hold a block (line) in three months. alternatively, a commuter might choose to accrue seniority on rsv to scoop up high credit flying at the beginning of the month while agreeing to push/slide scheduled days off to time out before month end to get home (and then bid for the days off at the beginning of the next month in order to maximize time at home).

 

[NEDude]

I know of several pilots who live in Canada and work in the U.S.

Actually know a guy who lived in Germany and was based in ORD, another who lived in Lima but was based in IAH, and another who lived in Rome (Italy not New York) and was based in PHL. Also know of another guy who lives in Singapore and is based in SFO.

One of the few remaining perks of this industry.

 

[Hovernut]

It just gets expensive commuting South..taxes!! Going North seems to be a pittance.

 

[tyuwerty]

Taxes and Healthcare will be your main concerns. You will have to file taxes with both countries. Credit will be given for taxes paid in Canada as they are deducted at the source. You will need separate health coverage for the USA. In Canada healthcare is provided primarily through the Province you reside in, not your employer. If you are not a resident, you may not even have health coverage while you are in Canada.