The real crappy part of this is when you are applying for jobs... I have had my M1/M2 for many years... use to be A4,A6 I believe and have been doing avionics since graduation in 1988, hold multiple type avionics courses and was turned down on a job because they wanted an E guy.. so the person hired...

Transport Canada will not issue an E or S license rating over your M1/M2 license rating. You will see guys with an E license upgrade to an M2 rating therefore holding an M2/E license but if you have the M1/M2 rating they will not issue you an E or s rating. I have 25 years avionics experience holdin...

A quick question for all the Dash8 captains regarding Y/D engagement time. I have asked a few previous operators as to when they engage the Y/D on the dash 8 and have had mixed answers. Without naming names when do you engage the Y/D before or after Take off..??? Thanks in advance.

Red Seal certificates are used for inter provincial working acceptance and since we hold a federal license there is no requirement to have red seal. In saying this I have come across alot of job postings that if you have any red seal certs you are allowed to apply so it would be good to be included.

Long time EX employee here. Yes the Hawk is dead and we were dealt with in a very impolite manner. Declaring Bankruptcy at 2:00 pm before the 4:00 deadline screwing the employees out of their last paycheque was a really unclassy move. Especially after saying you would step up and forward part of the...

Heard a rumour of this, is this true.

Its not rocket science.... you can only fly a route with 2 0r 3 people on it for so long... Lose an A/C and you will have to downsize the staff requirements. Its aviation everyone, Ive been at this along time and know one thing for sure if you are worried about losing your job it means you still hav...

More time restrictions will definitely hurt the smaller operator since the pool of pilots keep shrinking.I work for an operator that uses split duty days and I can tell you that there's are definitely not resting when they should....shopping walking around town...etc..It seems that everyone wants th...

I'M still in shock that a 737 pilot would make 300k a year.............comical!!

Its the headwinds that are the issue... Coming back that is!..Nothing like the feeling of an approach into a dark foggy Reyakivik with only the lights of your low level caution light in both tanks to give you a start...

Yeah it was an Air Nostrum 315.....They are happy with the 1000s but are like a used carlot as they are kind of working on an exchange basis with Bombardier. They have a REALLY good deal on alot of -200s.....LOL.

Just came back from Spain with a -300 and had a stopover at Exeter for some issues to be dealt with from Flybe and the guys there told me they are getting rid of all their 400s and going to Embraers.. So there is a big pile of 400s available. Who knows maybe WS will just buy up some smaller carriers...

I dont about the rest of you, but I never get tired of the arrogance of AC employees figuring that the Canadian aviation world revolves around AC....best of luck.

all great ideas....thanks alot..just curious on the tool foam site how much to do full long snap-on box...approx 12 drawers??? thanks alot

I dont know if its my old age or the fact with more C checks and such but I seem to have tools with wings...So I am curious if anybody knows if there is a place to order bulk foam for making your own tool control???..I know about the brand names but was wondering if anyone has found a decent alterna...

The Yardstore is an awesome store,..great prices and super fast delivery....

Oh my GOD.....the memories that these pictures have stirred up.......with Bradley from 86-88......NDN built from ground up.......in good ole CARP during your supposed time back that seemed to get smaller each time you came back down....

Apology accepted....and I do understand your point and I too have led others to a different path...I didnt ever want to do this either but here I am now and Ill ride out the remaining time trying to be happy, I hope you can Too!!...take care.

WEll.....I rarely engage in this kind of crap but I have no choice but to respond......First off I am not new to this Industry with over 24 years experience and I am sure that my reputation will ensure I will never go without work. I have been employed by some of the best and worst and have travelle...

Intelligence personified..........cant say it any better than that....its refreshing!!

I agree on the above statements....get everything in clear writing with no grey areas....also 2 years is a blip and besides you will gain some actual Dash experience while burning it off...One other thing might be to agree on the Bond if they are willing to give you the Pratt course as well!..ITS A ...

Man...after reading all this talk I am getting out!!!....But seriously, I too have been in the industry since 86, and Have pretty much done it all...from floats on a piper in Kuujuaq to 747-400 engine changes,E license M1/M2, multiple ratings it does get frustrating listening to all these posts...Th...

I too am glad to see this thread appear although I too am skeptical of change as there are dwindling numbers in the new ame ranks.......for good reason. I hope it improves and will do my part to help. I have been an engineer for 23 years now in the arctic, on heavies, regional stuff, rotary and can ...

I find it amusing how so many people on this forum have it all figured out when they obviously dont work for the company and fill in the blanks with their own impaired inuendo......the businessmen who invested in a struggling airline bought it for nothing have just sold it for a very sizeable profit...