It's all a matter of professionalism here. If I could avoid working the ramp ya dam well better believe that I would....You all have to remember that we(as pilots) are in this career together. We all suffer through the losses and we all celebrate the same achievements!! Have a little respect for one...

Pretty funny link....enjoy!

http://www.dumpalink.com/media/1125571325

Anyone know what pitch is up to now?? Is he performing in the show?? Wonder if the snowbirds are gonna attend in light of the YQT incident....

I wish it were just as easy to turn things around as to write it down in a post. Our problems stretch from each new commercial pilot hungary for a job, right up to our ATPL guys paying $30K for a PPC. I certainly didn't get into this career for money but it doesn't mean that I am willing to sacrifac...

AFTC -aka the Bandits!! : Started PPL
Canadian Flyers : Finished PPL
Niagara Air Tours : CPL
Welland Aero Centre : Multi Endorsement
Fighter Combat Int : Group 1 IFR
Deerhurst Resort : Float Endorsement

Working the Ramp in YQR!

best movie ever watched aviation related was an old porno from the 1980's called "Bush Pilots." awww....cheezy memories from high school!

Any idea what kinda time ya need to fly that 172....well maybe not that one....but to do the Power Line Patrol or the crop spraying?? I'm looking to do some time building while I'm sitting on the ramp. Probably unlikely but its worth a shot!

Insurance a problem??????

I'm not so sure that its a matter of education level rather than professionalism. I had the opportunity to go to several universities throughout Canada and I instead chose an aviation college program. Does it make me less professional than the next guy?? University, college, high school education le...

I've got an Aviation Mgmt Diploma and an Aircraft Structural Repair Certificate along with all my flight training....I can tell ya it matters not what ya get aslong as its something. It only takes a medical disaster to pull your ticket and if you're only qualified to be a pilot with that kind of dip...

Sorry bout the misconseption there fellas.....thought that there was a requirement for that hour as opposed to the t/o and ldgs! Thx Cat for the clarification there.... For everyone else....fly a Cub and then you'll know what the fuss is all about!! She's great on water...especially with the 180 hp ...

Hell ya......I think everyones hittin er right on the head!! As long as ya get in bird, its still gonna be better than 99% of the jobs out there!! Short term sacrifice for long term benefit!!

I've done alot of work in several airports...met alot of corporate and airline drivers! They all tell me around the same thing..... Ramp job means getting to where ya want to be sooner than later....Instructing gets your time up, but it takes much longer to get onto something high performance. I'm j...

For the amount of money and the stuff we have to put up with....I think we're aloud to kinda think or do anything as stupid as we'd like! Unaware of any other profession that spends $40,000 on training to make $7.25/hr on the ramp to not too much more flying......Doctors, Lawyers, Dentists,etc...???...

I did mine at Rice Lake on their Cub.....Pretty hot little airplane! Well maintained and cheap too. One of the cheapest around..Cost $1100 for the 7 hrs....Good staff, plus theres a cheap campsite only about 2 km away you can stay at. I got mine done in 2 days there. Peter is a good instructor (few ...

Anyone know of an operator(s) in southern saskatchewan looking for dusters this season??? I'm in YQR and looking to build a bit of time while I'm on the ramp! Not getting onto an airplane amytime soon so I gotta fill that void somehow...everyone knows what ramp pays like so renting is outta the ques...

well for those about to read the post for the first time.....I've decided to stick it out here with Transwest. So far so good! From the little that I know about the company everything seems to be well in order. Lots of job posts keep everybody interested as always. Seems to be some good movement amo...

well for those about to read the post for the first time.....I've decided to stick it out here with Transwest. So far so good! From the little that I know about the company everything seems to be well in order. Lots of job posts keep everybody interested as always. Seems to be some good movement amo...

I gotta say guys....the stories on this topic are really great. I am currently in the 250hr club working the ramp for next to nothin for another year or so! After student loans, rent, gas and a little bit of food...Theres not a whole lot of money leftover for sure! My solution for now is I have foun...

It may seem like a harsh statement but it is definately the truth! I would hate to see any fellow lowtimers out there waste their time with dreams of getting on...Simply you WILL NOT go onto an airplane from the ramp... I left to to attain experience at another operator because there is noway in hel...