rudder wrote: ↑Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:19 pm

Art Garfunkel wrote: ↑Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:07 pm How come there has been zero Jazz pilots in the last two New Hire classes at AC?

Quota = 60% per annum not 60% per PIT course.

Any reserved seniority slots?

How come there has been zero Jazz pilots in the last two New Hire classes at AC?

Question for the Toronto Area, VFR General Aviation folks. I am looking at crossing Lake Ontario from OO-NDB to SN-NDB on A21 as I am not interested in flying around "the Horseshoe" Has anyone crossed over on that air route recently? Does YYZ ATC let you climb up to 6500' or 8500' to cross over? Lif...

Does anyone know what the TBO is on these engines?

landshark wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:41 am LOA pilots can vote - I did myself and I’m on an LOA

Whaaat? Seriously?

ALPA merger policy isn't DOH. ALPA C is nothing as far as setting ALPA policy. They are a Canadian lobbyist. Under the changes negotiated for ACPA merger, we do not join in ALPA C anyway, we join ALPA A. Even so ALPA C is restructured and the ALPA C President position is removed from holding a voti...

I do remember a few weeks ago in the YYZ crew room a pilot showing my F/O a website regarding change designed by a junior group of frustrated pilots. I only got “ heresay” so cant comment any further. Anyone else heard of this? TS That website is designed by a low time loud mouth that is counting h...

I don't think higher gauge less frequency applies to LGA, DCA, EWR, DFW, BOS, ORD and ATL. All will stay mostly with 76 seat jets either 900s or 175s. The forgiveness on slots will only be for a very short term, then back to use them or lose them. Also, 25% of Air Canada's NB fleet is already parked...

Jet fuel prices are also tanking making those old 175's cheaper (than before) to operate.

I am all for commercial air service at the Island, but I think the “seats” it can serve is pretty close to the max for its infrastructure. Adding larger airplanes would require less flights as it is already a gong show on the land side of the operation. Not enough space right now for taxi service an...

I heard only 8 for the Nov 11 course

Jazz vs Sky A few big differences below 1. Benefits. Jazz’s benefits are way more in depth than Sky’s however you also PAY way more for it. A guy/girl in his late 20’s or early 30’s is not interested in financing the “freedom 60 plan” and pay for an old guy’s last five years. The premiums are expens...

Congratulations to the pilots at Sky Regional. Way to step up and be part of a global pilot community.

"if you don't have a seat at the table, you are probably on the menu"


Congrats,

Art

How is the drive going? If it is this far along and they haven"t filed yet, means it is very close. Reasons? 1. Attrition. 2. Many supporters who are too lazy to sign and send in cards. :cry: :roll: If this fails, then expect a pushback from the company in working conditions (because they can) and g...

I agree! What is taking so much time? I believe they are waiting on some people who gave their word that they will sign a card. Come on folks! Dig it up and give it to an OC member! 5 bucks! That"s all! Anyways, I believe there is a great video being released with lots of Q"s and A's about ALPA and ...

I don't see anyone asking for a Ritz Carlton. Just asking for a safe hotel where you feel comfortable going for a walk and getting some fresh air. Sky Regional's wellness program suggests strongly to go outside as it is good for our mental state.

US Regionals?….Good luck. They can't even find pilots to fly point to point in the US. Plus, I think they are a lot more expensive than say 5 years ago. International ULCC's?….Isn't Norwegian just about bankrupt? Jazz too expensive?….probably. They have a VP for this and a VP for that and then 6 mor...

I get the impression that there is no ownership for the creation of Sky Regional by ACPA. Wasn't there a clause in the old contract that limited regional flying to just one carrier? (JAZZ). I know, I know, that clause was taken out by FOS arbitration. But was it? Not pointing fingers here, but I hat...

A quick sample snapshot at year 5 Captain pay (76 Jet pay) for Regionals. AIRLINE, HOURLY PAY, PENSION Endevour new TA, $97.00, max 12% employer match (401K similar to our DC) Jazz pre Jan 2015, $94.75, (2.5% lower), defined benefit (typically 5% employee, 9-13% employer) Jazz post Jan 2015, $87.99,...

I am looking at owning a smaller float plane that can handle two adults and a child. I have been searching N. American websites for C172, C180, and C182's and have come across several Maules. To be honest, I don't really know too much about them other than a casual word here and there that their win...

If it becomes an excercise of the management "whipsaw" then we are all in trouble. Since they are key leaders of the piloting "profession" in Canada, I sincerely hope that ACPA/ALPA leadership are up to the task and move beyond the tribalism of the past. This is a company initiative due in part to ...

I hate to be the pessimist here but Jazz/AC have spent a lot of money to get rid of the A scale/DB pension and this sound a bit too much like a self-serving rumor. If Jazz was having trouble filling its crewing requirements I'd suspect they'd ask mainline to take fewer of its pilots. Correct me if ...

Wow. I am sorry you feel that way Tailgunner. Many of the fine pilots I know over at AC don't share your views and in fact wish for better working conditions at the Express carriers. I never said conditions should be on par but a serious improvement could be made. Remember the airplanes Sky operates...

I agree. People still are not realizing that the PML 2.0 is UP TO 80% Express pilots being hired by Air Canada. It could be only 10% or 20%. So Rudder is correct in saying look at your current conditions and see if they are satisfactory. Air Canada has never liked to hire from their own in the past....

I wouldn't say the working atmosphere is horrible. But it's not great either. Please look past the starting two year salaries and look at the entire package before making a decision. Way way way more pilots that chose Jazz over Sky, three years ago, are at mainline now. The scary thing about signing...