A remember once on the line (I was still BLUE at that time) when we commenced a PMA approach with me as PF... That is nowhere close to a PMA... that was a bloody mess! FICU take a chill pill... If it has happened to other pilots, then we are not immune to something similar happening to us, unless w...

I have worked for Jazz and it was a great experience and I have moved on since! A remember once on the line (I was still BLUE at that time) when we commenced a PMA approach with me as PF. Type of A/C: CRJ 200 Situation: Started approach with weather above minimums. We Passed the FAF and reported vis...

if you were hired after 2006 it's your problem as you chose to live somewhere different to where you work. R U Kidding me Plim Sole!! U say "Your Problem"... you must not be a commuter... and just for your info neither am I.. but lots are and if they get such a low priority, then you will have a to...

According to the last standing bid that was published earlier this week... main high light... none unexpected: - reduction on RJ flying due to Q400 fleet taking those routes. - overall reduced flying expected till next summer it shows that there wouldn't be any new hires scheduled untill early 2012 ...

I don't know where you guys did your medical, but when I did mine about 3.5 years ago in Toronot, it was intense is all I have to say.
1) Urine Test
2) ECG
3) Hearing Test
4) Complete eye exam
5) Complete physical

all in all.... it took 1.5 hours!

good luck to all who applied...

I know the Flight School was never operating for the past 5-10 years BUT... Is the Charter side (National Aviation) grounded or just no longer getting the flying up north as they use to! Also, for those who don't know, WestWind has the contract to fly for the mines... and they sub-contract some of t...

If you have access to the bid that was released today... then you also have access to the "REINSTATEMENT LIST" as well that shows the dates the pilots that were moved from their equipment, to go back to their equipment. unlike a few on this form.... I don't go by who told me what.... I do my own res...

This does mean Base or Equipment change for some pilots but they are expected to go back to their preferred base or equipment at the latest May 2011 if nothing else changes between now and then.

Certainly no rumors for any hiring in the near future...
but what do I know... I am just a pilot

The CRC have all the info from the company and pilot group to make the adjustments. This will take about 3-4 buisness days... so I suspect they will come out with the bid results at the latest by Friday.... but most likely on Wed or Thursday. Good luck to all... I personally bid Dash 8 this time aro...

If I were you, I wouldn't say a word if you like your YYZ base... personally I would be rather on reserve in YYZ and get called out and world routes out of other bases compared to being on reserve out of YYC, YUL or YVR. let them run the company how they want to as long as I get what I want at the e...

I am in my third year as an FO at Jazz on the RJ... The facts... I have a wife (still in School), so no extra income! I have a young son (an infant), so more extenses! I have a mortage of $200,000 Whats left?? after all the deductions from the paycheck.. about $200 for our entertainment.. Things tha...

Just wanted to know from the ones who did their interview in November for the First Officer position if they have heard anything back from them??

I did my interview about a month ago and have not heard anything yet??

Do they usually take this long?

It depends on what kind of wing spar modifications have been done on the aircraft. It is best to fuel in the following order... Main,, Main,, Aux,, Aux,,.... and you wouldn't go wrong. Some 100s also have a Nacelle fueling capability.... just follow the directions in the following AFM and you will d...

Any inside info on how fixed the flight Schedule is with Thunder.

At this time, my decision to join the company is lifestyle.

Please either post of PM with some info.

Thanks for the info. Keep flying!

if you don't mind sharing....

how many TT and MULTI PIC did you have at the time of the interview blackfoxpilot!

best of luck!

The only major difference between an FAA PPL and a Canadian PPL is the FAA PPL also includes night rating in it. without a night rating, the FAA does not issue their licenses. The only reason they issue an FAA PPL with no concerns is so that you can fly an American Registered aircraft was a PIC so l...

Hello fellow Aviators... I am in search for another Aviator Daniel Oliveira . He is married (wife Lisa) and has a son (Dylan) and I know they are living in Mississauga and last I know worked out of Kitchener for an automotive company (I think). I know he stoped flying in 2002 and has moved back to C...

I believe as long there is a CFI on board...it don't matter what aircraft you are flying..
but I might be wrong

Does anyone know of an outfit or a contact person who is authorized to do Bi-Annual Ride for FAA Commercial Licence and I would prefer and much appreciated info on outfits in Ontario or Eastern Canada. I have a Multi-Engine Commercial and looking to do my Bi-Annual for a potential job offer in the M...

I have a FLIGHTCOM Model III Portable Intercom that lets me hook up my ipod or any device that you can plug in your normal head/ear phones with. You just plug the Intercom into the aircraft's jacks and plug in your head set into the Portable Intercom. I got an extention on my Portable Intercom so th...

thx for all the feedback....

Since I do not know if the TC Inspector is a nice guy or just a bad apple in a bunch.....I will take the safer route and consult with the lawyer...

if anyone knows of any good Avaition Lawyers in Toronto Area....let me know.....

thx again for all the help...

I was contact by an Inspector last week regarding an incident that took place in January; WHAT SHOULD I DO; I did return his phone call and sounded friendly and said that he just wants to TRY and close my case as soon as possible; he asked me to write in via fax detailing what happened on the flight...