Hello and Thanks - Take 2
Aug 7th 2010, 12:46 am
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Hello and Thanks - Take 2
Hi All - I've just posted this in The Welcome Inn, and have taken on board the suggestion that I might like to post it here too. 
Well, I thought it was about time I upped my status from ‘lurker’ and joined to say a BIG thank you to all contributors to this forum, particularly those in the Canada section.
I’m Charlotte, I live in the Westcountry with my hubby and our menagerie, and we are taking the first tentative steps towards permanent relocation to Canada. It’s an idea that we’ve discussed on-and-off for a few years, and we’ve finally decided to go for it.
At present, both of our jobs feature on ‘the list’ (we are both aircraft engineers – him avionics, me NDT and structures/propulsion), so that is the route that we are going to try to take.
Although we would like to have at least one offer of employment first, I understand that this can be a bit of a catch 22 situation, so we are going to gather the documents required for a PR application whilst job-hunting. That in itself is proving to be a bit of a task, as my husband can’t remember all of his addresses (he’s had a lot of them), but we are hoping the DWP might be able to help with that.
Anyway, before I ramble on any further, I just want to say that the whole idea of emigrating has been made far less daunting because of the fantastic people here sharing their knowledge and experiences – thanks everyone!!
Well, I thought it was about time I upped my status from ‘lurker’ and joined to say a BIG thank you to all contributors to this forum, particularly those in the Canada section.
I’m Charlotte, I live in the Westcountry with my hubby and our menagerie, and we are taking the first tentative steps towards permanent relocation to Canada. It’s an idea that we’ve discussed on-and-off for a few years, and we’ve finally decided to go for it.
At present, both of our jobs feature on ‘the list’ (we are both aircraft engineers – him avionics, me NDT and structures/propulsion), so that is the route that we are going to try to take.
Although we would like to have at least one offer of employment first, I understand that this can be a bit of a catch 22 situation, so we are going to gather the documents required for a PR application whilst job-hunting. That in itself is proving to be a bit of a task, as my husband can’t remember all of his addresses (he’s had a lot of them), but we are hoping the DWP might be able to help with that.
Anyway, before I ramble on any further, I just want to say that the whole idea of emigrating has been made far less daunting because of the fantastic people here sharing their knowledge and experiences – thanks everyone!!
Aug 7th 2010, 12:57 am
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Re: Hello and Thanks - Take 2
Hi
Good luck with your application. Only need addresses from age 18 where you / he has lived for 6 months or more, I believe. Tax office could be a good place to look for employment details and addresses. Happy searching
lol
stef
Good luck with your application. Only need addresses from age 18 where you / he has lived for 6 months or more, I believe. Tax office could be a good place to look for employment details and addresses. Happy searching
lol
stef
Hi All - I've just posted this in The Welcome Inn, and have taken on board the suggestion that I might like to post it here too.
Well, I thought it was about time I upped my status from ‘lurker’ and joined to say a BIG thank you to all contributors to this forum, particularly those in the Canada section.
I’m Charlotte, I live in the Westcountry with my hubby and our menagerie, and we are taking the first tentative steps towards permanent relocation to Canada. It’s an idea that we’ve discussed on-and-off for a few years, and we’ve finally decided to go for it.
At present, both of our jobs feature on ‘the list’ (we are both aircraft engineers – him avionics, me NDT and structures/propulsion), so that is the route that we are going to try to take.
Although we would like to have at least one offer of employment first, I understand that this can be a bit of a catch 22 situation, so we are going to gather the documents required for a PR application whilst job-hunting. That in itself is proving to be a bit of a task, as my husband can’t remember all of his addresses (he’s had a lot of them), but we are hoping the DWP might be able to help with that.
Anyway, before I ramble on any further, I just want to say that the whole idea of emigrating has been made far less daunting because of the fantastic people here sharing their knowledge and experiences – thanks everyone!!
Well, I thought it was about time I upped my status from ‘lurker’ and joined to say a BIG thank you to all contributors to this forum, particularly those in the Canada section.
I’m Charlotte, I live in the Westcountry with my hubby and our menagerie, and we are taking the first tentative steps towards permanent relocation to Canada. It’s an idea that we’ve discussed on-and-off for a few years, and we’ve finally decided to go for it.
At present, both of our jobs feature on ‘the list’ (we are both aircraft engineers – him avionics, me NDT and structures/propulsion), so that is the route that we are going to try to take.
Although we would like to have at least one offer of employment first, I understand that this can be a bit of a catch 22 situation, so we are going to gather the documents required for a PR application whilst job-hunting. That in itself is proving to be a bit of a task, as my husband can’t remember all of his addresses (he’s had a lot of them), but we are hoping the DWP might be able to help with that.
Anyway, before I ramble on any further, I just want to say that the whole idea of emigrating has been made far less daunting because of the fantastic people here sharing their knowledge and experiences – thanks everyone!!
Aug 7th 2010, 1:01 am
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Re: Hello and Thanks - Take 2
Welcome....
Here are a couple links to get you going:
http://www.travailleraucanada.gc.ca/...=2244&lang=eng
http://www.cicic.ca/684/Aircraft_Ins...nada?prof=2244
All the best...
Here are a couple links to get you going:
http://www.travailleraucanada.gc.ca/...=2244&lang=eng
http://www.cicic.ca/684/Aircraft_Ins...nada?prof=2244
All the best...
Last edited by airbornesapper; Aug 7th 2010 at 1:03 am.
Aug 7th 2010, 1:30 am
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Re: Hello and Thanks - Take 2
Hi and thanks for the good wishes Stef
Hi Airbornesapper, and thanks very much for those links. Hopefully after I've posted this I'll be able to access my pm inbox!
Hi Airbornesapper, and thanks very much for those links. Hopefully after I've posted this I'll be able to access my pm inbox!
Aug 7th 2010, 2:51 am
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Re: Hello and Thanks - Take 2
Welcome to BE. You may want to look at the wiki section of this forum, there are some great articles there to get you started, in particular the Quick Guide to Immigration and the Job Hunting sections.
If you have specialized skills and qualification, getting a job offer may not be that hard. My suggestion though is that you should come to Canada and introduce yourself to prospective employers. There are quite a few opportunities around the country with small and large outfits. If you have military experience that opens a few more hanger doors.
Transport Canada are the licensing authority here.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviatio...-menu-2534.htm
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviatio...-menu-1217.htm
TC is the only authority that can accredit foreign AME or Aircrew licenses.
If you have specialized skills and qualification, getting a job offer may not be that hard. My suggestion though is that you should come to Canada and introduce yourself to prospective employers. There are quite a few opportunities around the country with small and large outfits. If you have military experience that opens a few more hanger doors.
Transport Canada are the licensing authority here.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviatio...-menu-2534.htm
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviatio...-menu-1217.htm
TC is the only authority that can accredit foreign AME or Aircrew licenses.
