Source: BroBible
Summary
An Air Canada pilot flew over 900 flights and transported tens of thousands of passengers using a fake license for 17 years. The pilot, who worked for Air Canada from 1998 to 2025, never obtained the required Airline Transport Pilot License for Aeroplanes. A police investigation revealed the forgery, and the pilot was charged with seven counts, including fraud and uttering forged documents. Air Canada claims that safety was not compromised, as the pilot had a valid Commercial Pilot License and underwent regular training.
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The habit of flying under false pretenses gets a new name.
Air Canada’s pilot flew with a fake license for 17 years, and it’s like a movie script. The pilot had a valid Commercial Pilot License, but not the required ATPL-A. He underwent regular training and flew Boeing 767s, 777, and 787s. The airline claims safety was not compromised. The pilot’s fake license was discovered during a random certification check. The accused misrepresented his qualifications to his employer and the regulator.
The fake license was the ultimate frequent flyer hack.
Author: Evan Null
