Former Air Canada captain under criminal investigation for flying without proper licence
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Eric Atkins
Summary
Air Canada has revealed that a former captain flew for the airline without the proper licence. The pilot held a valid commercial pilot permit but was promoted to captain without the required licence. Upon discovery, Air Canada removed the individual from duty and voluntarily reported the matter to Transport Canada. The pilot has been fined by Transport Canada and is now under criminal investigation by Peel Regional Police.
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bskyFormer Air Canada captain under criminal investigation for flying without proper licencetheglobeandmail.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledImmediately upon Air Canada's discovery of this, the individual was removed from active duty, and the company voluntarily reported the matter to Transport Canada.
Air Canada says a former airline captain who flew without a proper licence has been fined by Transport Canada and is the subject of a criminal investigation.
the pilot, whom the airline did not name, flew for the carrier with a valid commercial pilot permit but was promoted to the position of captain, a job for which they did not hold the proper licence
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