"who the eff are you, keep walking, Dash trash, you can't sit with us" kind of vibe. That's not universal, mind you, but it's definitely happening sometimes. I hope Porter doesn't lose what makes it Porter in this expansion. I really hope this isn't prevalent. I'm a DEC on the E2 and I've been here...

High speed in a descent also increases TAT which is helpful. We did that in a jet one time after an anti-ice failure with icing conditions at destination and alternate, kept the TAT above freezing for most of the decent until it is actually necessary to slow down. If I remember correctly (it's been...

Falsifying entries is a very big deal. Don't do it.

But what exactly are you asking?

Regional Rat wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2024 6:18 pm Anyone know how long Ontario Region takes to renew booklet these days?

I was about three months I believe.

I met a PD commuter just last week who is patiently waiting for the actual yvr roster to come out. Sounds like there's a lot of people in line especially ex Lynx pilots. It sounds like most if not all of the people currently on the seniority list who bid for yvr will get it, but beyond that it's un...

fliter wrote: ↑Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:37 pm I think there was a massively lopsided roster on the E2 at one point, it was way more captains than a FOs. I do believe it's changing now.

The first number of ground schools were exclusively captains I believe. They've definitely focussed on evening it out in the last year or so.

I mean I definitely see a bump coming once the AC contract is done but I don't expect it to be anywhere near that amount.

I certainly wouldn't complain though.

cjp wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2024 3:50 pm Little chitty chatty birdies on the line hinting at that becoming YR1 Capt when AC drops their new contract. No idea who started that rumour, but it's sounding nice.

Are you suggesting that you've heard rumours that Porter's year 1 CA pay will go to $270/hr?

Hangry wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2024 4:08 am Why does Porter do that? Flying 2 Captains together is silly and statistically more dangerous. Staffing?

Yep. Plus it allows for more flexibility.

Are not all captains kept right seat qualified at Porter? All it takes is an extra 15 minutes in the sim every recurrent. Yes by default. But shit happens and sometimes we use those 15 minutes to work on other things. Not on the Dash. Not sure why but only Dash only trainers and new upgrades are ri...

Oct 1….19 Captains and 15 FO’s awarded. Some Captains are right seat qualified. Unknown how many others, both CA and FO may have bid. Are not all captains kept right seat qualified at Porter? All it takes is an extra 15 minutes in the sim every recurrent. Yes by default. But shit happens and someti...

CaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Sun Jun 09, 2024 7:12 am

Chaxterium wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 6:00 pm

dontcallmeshirley wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 5:07 pm Is this an E2 only base or are they planning on doing Q flying out west too?

E2 only.

For now

I'm sure management is keeping a close eye on what happens with Encore.

dontcallmeshirley wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 5:07 pm Is this an E2 only base or are they planning on doing Q flying out west too?

E2 only.

dontcallmeshirley wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:14 pm
Encore pilots who went to Lynx had been hired back, but had their job offers recalled once management got wind.

Sorry. Please excuse my ignorance but got wind of what?

Fanblade wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 7:55 am Air Canada 1998

AirBC, Air Ontario, Air Nova, Air Alliance 1997

Air Ontario late 80s early 90’s. couldn’t find a reference.

Eastern Provincial 1983.

Nordair 1976

Morningstar pilots went on strike in 2001 if I'm not mistaken.

flyingpilot wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2024 8:42 am I was shown a paystub by someone who just started on the E2 and their base paycheck was just under 2100 because of deductions like insurance? is it normally around 2600??

Were they on the line yet? The difference could be per diems.

Did you mean to post this in the Flair sub?

In addition to what Duke said, Porter did two benchmarks last year. The first one (Feb 2023 I believe?) is the only reason I'm here and then we got another one in August 2023 not long after the WestJet pilots got their new contract. I suspect there will be another one once the Air Canada contract is...

Question for the folks who left Jazz for the E2 at Porter… was it worth it? Would you make the same choice again? Would repeat my move in a heartbeat. My only regret from leaving jazz, is not leaving sooner Same. But I didn't come from Jazz. But my only regret is not coming sooner as well. Who know...

vanislepilot wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:57 pm Also, what can’t you celebrate xmas on the 23rd? Is that REALLY that big of a deal?

When you have kids yes, it is that big of a deal.

Perhaps a better question would be does an IFR ever EXPIRE, if you’ve never obtained a type rating? IFR has nothing to do with obtaining a type rating except that for a 705 type rating you need to have an IFR rating. It doesn't need to be current. But you need to have one. The PPC will renew your I...

I completely agree. I'm at Porter now on the E2. I genuinely love it. But I'm 42. If I was your age I would definitely be looking for AC. The rapid expansion that we're going through right now is extremely exciting but it's also quite risky. No one knows if Porter's going to be here for the long-ter...

I managed to find someone. Thanks!

Right. So what's the issue? It's still more pay for less work. With the opportunity to start making more money more easily. Sorry for being so dense here. It appears most people think it's a bad deal so I'm sure I'm just missing something. Have you read through the whole LOU? The 4 periods of no li...

It's not more pay for less work if you're still going to be scheduled at close to 85 hours. How is it not more pay? Those 85 hours are being paid at a higher rate. And if you do only work 75 hours you're still making more money than previously. More pay for less work. This is just a way to pay rese...