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Air Canada Pilot Accused of Flying for 17 Years Without Proper License

The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain.

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The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain.

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The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain.

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Police said the pilot was discovered to have flown with forged credentials since he was promoted to captain in 2009. He faces several fraud-related charges.

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The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain.

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