Takeoff OK wrote:
Get off your lazy ass and learn something outside of your comfort zone instead of whining about it to a world that, ultimately, doesn't give a sh*t about your woes.

Well said. My biggest regret is not learning french in Uni.
Now im sitting here with my Rosetta Stone....

Too early to filter all of that out. So, I will ask you this. How do you explain the plethora of English ONLY speaking pilots at Transat? They could put a shuttle mission in to their requirements, but it doesn't mean that is who they will hire. I am sure you are well aware that when a company posts...

chaster wrote:Deal Done!) let's here from all the experts now !!

Deal done? Ive been watching the news closely and am curious if this is correct? Haven't heard anything yet !

Just got these rockport ones on the shoeme site for 73$ taxes in shipped! boxing week sale....

Crew home seeking one more roommate. Private room rental, furnished. Laundry, Wifi, basic cable, BBQ. Clean, well maintained and easy access to airport (15 minutes to Airport). Walking distance to grocery stores, pubs, movie theaters, bus stops and civic centre. Can do initial one month training, s...

.[/quote] The biggest thing to change in my mind is the experience of ppl getting on. I've heard first hand there's been 1000hr be20 fo's in recent classes. With the need for that many more and the pay offered in return maybe it'll get to the point they're hiring fresh 200hr guys regularly next. I s...

Other than taking a pay cut etc. how hard is it to come back and find a job. Do employers value the experience?

So I read the file posted at the beginning, and the author Explains how hard it is to come back and work back home (U.S.) due to the companies not valuing the Chinese experience etc. My question is regards to the Middle East like Emirates, if a turboprop guy went and got some experience there on a j...

I will say this again - if potential applicants would like the starting pay at GGN/SKY/Jazz/Encore to go up, then DONT APPLY! It is a sellers market and will become even more so in the not so distant future. Which airline is willing to cancel flights over the principle of low starting pay? Nobody t...

Your in fantasyland, the only townhouse in whiterock on mls 2bed/bath 699K. you find me something other than a mobile home that any 704 guy could buy within an hours commute. ie 55-75K/salary Lots of condos and even townhouses for under 400K in South surrey. Here are some examples: http://www.realt...

So new EK bond is 5 yrs ($45,000USD), correct? Say you just can't handle it anymore, and leave in your 3rd year? How do they get the rest of the money? They can cut your last pay check...but what if that isn't enough to recover the bond? Just curious what happens? Well you also get an "end of year ...

If I may be so bold to ask a question on this topic as a point of interest and without any intention to stir the pot as I have zilch knowledge on the ME and airline operations in general. Do I understand it correctly that accepting a flying job there, you can't just simply decide the type of work i...

Just heard today they will be taking over Westwinds Saskatchewan bag runs too...

The fact is it is not rosy anywhere anymore in this industry. On the other hand, it is really disappointing to hear news like this from the sandpit, the place where many have gone to to make serious money but also to escape the bs of their own jobs....now it seems the tide is reversing... Anyone kn...

FYI Housing in the area can range from $35000-$90000 and more CDN per year...I'm talking rent. Low-end is for an apartment, high-end for a villa. Hydro/utilities could cost as low as $400CDN / up to $1800CDN for said apartment(in winter)/ Villa in summer...PER MONTH...Crazy expensive...Food is also...

Anyone have any insight on FZ (flydubai)? 3yr 36K bond. Conditions sound ok for FO's from what i hear. Pay is 11K a month (US) but you take care of your own housing etc. I'm faced with the decision on either that or a regional in Canada for peanuts.

I'm confused. They post another ad while most I know have not gotten any responses from them? What are we doing wrong?

I'm flying at a 705 company with over 3000hr. I can say I'm at least a competent pilot. I applied at Jazz many times in the last 3 years but only finally got the call 3 months ago after the new agreement and pay scale. I agreed to do the interview, but after thinking about it and discussing with the...

Yeah! Screw all those young guys with their unrealistic expectations of a decent wage and lifestyle! You got what you wanted! Made a ton of money on shares off the workers backs! Retire early! Awesome congrats again! It's best all the FO's live together in a crew house anyways, that way they can stu...

If you want to fly... Goto school and get a real proffession.. Ex pharmacist, engineer, plumber, anything really other than pilot. Make money, buy a house, support a wife and kids, then get your private and buy a small plane. Aviation is the lowest return on investment, will bog your life down with ...

ya well, if you can't beat em, join em. I hope nobody complaining about unions are also complaining about shit wages. Unions are getting employees a better wage and better benefits. +1 Companies abuse pilots because some pilots will work for nothing and there is a line of guys there to replace them...

We constantly avoid flocks of birds etc. I do t see how automation would ever be able to mitigate a risk like that.

... Or in severe turbulance where the autopilot kicks off.

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There is no easy answer to the average question. My class went from as low as the minmums to as high as 6000hrs. Its all over. The work environment is great! Most pilots are happy to be there, whether it is their long term career goal or not. Schedules are generally good and the people you work wit...

Some questions regarding Porter! Whats the average experience of new hires? How is the work environment at Porter? Are people happy there? Any rumors about the jet expansion? In regards to upgrades, is it by seniority or does management decide who gets upgraded? How long is the commute to work from ...

Krimson wrote:Year 1 pay, not on the list, and no carry over seniority to AC.

that doesn't sound very good for new hires, why would anyone accept this?