In Canada, there are 4 types of Pilot’s Licenses that you can hold.
Recreational Pilot Permit | Fly with your friends and family for fun and transportation. Valid in Canada Only. |
Private Pilot’s License | Fly with your friends and family for fun and transportation. Valid all over the world. |
Commercial Pilot’s License | Fly for a Living. Valid all over the world and includes the ‘Big’ Jets (but not as Captain). |
Airline Transport Pilot’s License | Fly for a Living. Valid all over the world and includes the ‘Big’ Jets (even as Captain). |
Ratings are features that you can add on to your license. These features require additional training, and sometimes another written or flight test. Here is a list of some of the types of ratings that can be added to Canadian Pilot’s Licenses:
Multi-Engine Rating | Allows you to fly an airplane with more than one engine. |
Single Engine Instrument Rating | Allows you to fly a single engine aircraft in Clouds and other ‘poor’ weather. |
Multi Engine Instrument Rating | Allows you to fly a multi engine aircraft in Clouds and other ‘poor’ weather. |
Float Rating | Allows you to take-off and land an airplane that is equipped with floats (on water). |
Instructor Rating | Allows you to teach other people how to fly. |