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Air Canada Pilot in Canada May Have Flown Without License for 17 Years
A pilot working for Air Canada in Canada reportedly flew over 900 flights without the required airline pilot license for nearly 17 years. The pilot was detained following an investigation triggered by suspicious documents and faces multiple charges including fraud.
A pilot employed by Air Canada in Canada has been found to have transported passengers for nearly 17 years without the necessary airline pilot license. The case came to light through an investigation conducted by the Peel Regional Police in Ontario.
According to the police statement, Geoffrey Wall held a commercial pilot license but did not possess an airline transport pilot license. It was noted that Wall began flying as an airline pilot without a license in 2009 and retired in 2025.
The statement highlighted that Wall operated over 900 domestic and international flights during the approximately 17 years of his career in question. It was also emphasized that he earned more than 2.9 million Canadian dollars in salary during this period.
Wall was detained on June 1. He faces charges including fraud, document forgery, public disorder, and possession of a false badge.
Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich likened the ongoing investigation to a movie script while briefing the press. The investigation was launched after irregularities were noticed in the pilot’s documents.
Air Canada stated that its pilots undergo mandatory training every six months to verify safety and skills. The company asserted that Wall did not cause any safety violations.
The incident also brought to mind the film Catch Me If You Can, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The real case attracted attention due to the alleged unlicensed flying spanning nearly two decades.
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