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Pilot Flew 17 Years on Forged License
11 Jun
Summary
- Pilot allegedly flew thousands of passengers without proper license for 17 years.
- False documents were discovered last year during a routine evaluation.
- Pilot faces multiple fraud and forgery charges, due in court June 29.
A former Air Canada pilot is facing serious charges after allegedly flying for 17 years without a proper license. Geoffrey Wall, 59, is accused of using forged documents since his promotion to captain in 2009. Police discovered inconsistencies in his license during a routine evaluation last year, initiating an investigation.
Wall allegedly operated several types of Boeing aircraft on approximately 900 domestic and international flights, earning millions in salary. Air Canada stated that while Wall held a commercial pilot license, he lacked the required Airline Transport Pilot Licence for captain operations. The airline confirmed he was removed from duty immediately upon discovery and that passenger safety was never at risk due to regular training protocols.
Peel Regional Police charged Wall on June 1 with seven counts, including fraud and forgery. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 29. Air Canada has conducted an audit of its pilots and found no other compliance issues, emphasizing the seriousness with which they take the matter.
