A former pilot for Air Canada is facing serious accusations.
The pilot is accused of flying commercial flights for 17 years without having the correct licence.
This alleged activity involved carrying thousands of passengers over nearly two decades.
Officials have stated the accusations include flying without the necessary authorizations for an extended period.
The duration of the alleged unlicensed flying spans from 2005 to 2022.
The pilot was reportedly discovered during a check of pilot records.
The pilot's licence was first issued in 1994 but expired in 2003.
Authorities are investigating the full details of this case and the potential impact on passengers.