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by big_sky
Fri Jan 05, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: 2023 earnings
Replies: 57
Views: 22467

Re: 2023 earnings

Global 5000 Captain YYZ

Base salary is $240K
Bonus - $24-28K
Per Diem - $12-14K
Contract Flying - Approx. $10-20K per year.
+ the usual 6% RRSP match, company stock etc.

Flying 250-300hrs per year.
by big_sky
Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Business flying slowing down?
Replies: 44
Views: 10411

Re: Business flying slowing down?

Heavy corporate jet YYZ based and we're very busy, aircraft management company we operate under is continually adding aircraft to the fleet. So far no signs of anything slowing down really.
by big_sky
Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:57 am
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Chartright
Replies: 30
Views: 8161

Re: Chartright

Global guys and gals are doing anywhere from $180K-250K + bonus & per diem depending on the aircraft owner.
by big_sky
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: Corporate
Topic: Barrick Gold ad
Replies: 36
Views: 15921

Re: Barrick Gold ad

NovaBoy wrote: Fri Nov 18, 2022 3:43 am Most established corporate flight departments only hire captains, and I would guess those folks are making north of $200K right now.
This is accurate, salaries have definitely gone up on heavy biz jets in Canada.
by big_sky
Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:48 am
Forum: Flair Airlines
Topic: Hiring DEC's
Replies: 51
Views: 14714

Re: Hiring DEC's

Other than AC & WJ no one pays over $150,000 for a 1st year Captain and WJ is just over. Heard Flair's 1st year captain pay is going up to $145k+ 1st year. Not quite over $150k but a big improvement from $114k. Air Transat new pay rates as of May 1, 2022 for year 1 Captain is $177K, but everyone wh...
by big_sky
Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Highest Paid Corporate pilots in Canada?
Replies: 51
Views: 11088

Re: Highest Paid Corporate pilots in Canada?

There are Global guys in YYZ making 250K+
by big_sky
Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:09 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Written FAA ATP Exam
Replies: 11
Views: 2346

Re: Written FAA ATP Exam

Bump

Just wondering if anyone has written this exam lately, specifically the Canadian conversion (ACM version)? If so what study materials did you use?

Cheers
by big_sky
Tue Aug 04, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Any recent conversions from TC ATPL to US FAA ATP?
Replies: 6
Views: 1808

Re: Any recent conversions from TC ATPL to US FAA ATP?

Anybody have anymore feedback, info or study material suggestions for the ACM exam? (TC ATPL to US ATP).

I'm hoping to write it in a few weeks.

Cheers
by big_sky
Tue Apr 30, 2019 12:57 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: AirTransat: for sale-Blue-rouge...?
Replies: 34
Views: 7144

Re: Transat AT Inc Announces Preliminary Discussions Concerning a Potential Sale of the Corporation

Stock is up 46% today, new aircraft arriving shortly, generally the mood is pretty upbeat amongst employees.

I think TS will be just fine whatever happens.

www.newtransatdestination.com
by big_sky
Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: PAL Dash 8 CPT in YUL
Replies: 3
Views: 2155

Re: PAL Dash 8 CPT in YUL

They are too cheap to pay for a job ad sticky so they just repost the ad everyday. That should tell you all you need to know. You sound like someone who got PFO'd. The pay is on par if not better than most regionals. The company culture is pretty good considering there is no union and the crews are...
by big_sky
Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:02 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Provincial (PAL) Airlines
Replies: 11
Views: 7477

Re: Provincial (PAL) Airlines

Any infos on PAL operations on the dash in YUL, salary(FO), conditions and overall atmosphere would be appreciated. Private message if you want. Cheers. PAL's Dash operation in YUL services a twice daily sked run to Quebec City, Sept-Iles and Wabush, NL. There is also a daily overnight YUL-Wabush f...
by big_sky
Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:17 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What kind of watch do you wear?
Replies: 117
Views: 19049

Re: What kind of watch do you wear?

All the feedback is much appreciated!

I agree having a smartphone and lots of clocks in the cockpit means I don't really need anything fancy to tell the time but I appreciate decent watches with classic style.

Anyone own any IWC timepieces?
by big_sky
Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What kind of watch do you wear?
Replies: 117
Views: 19049

Re: What kind of watch do you wear?

Honestly - get a decent Timex or Casio G-Shock. They keep time just as well, have decent functions, and you don't have to worry about losing it, getting jacked for it, dropping/bashing/getting it wet, etc.. I've got a G-Shock now, great watch, but I'm looking for something a little nicer that I can...
by big_sky
Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: What kind of watch do you wear?
Replies: 117
Views: 19049

What kind of watch do you wear?

Looking for some recommendations on a decent men's pilot watch, anything within the price range of $500-2K.

Cheers
by big_sky
Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Air Labrador now Air Borealis
Replies: 6
Views: 4743

Air Labrador now Air Borealis

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundl ... -1.4163935

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by big_sky
Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Controversy over US pilot shortage heats up
Replies: 18
Views: 12902

Controversy over US pilot shortage heats up

Interesting perspective of the situation down south, wonder if it will have any implications for Canada?

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/artic ... -u-434908/
by big_sky
Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Voyageur Airways Wawcon and bonds
Replies: 21
Views: 9187

Re: Voyageur Airways Wawcon and bonds

Can anyone provide any updated information on current conditions at Voyageur? Bases, pay, bonds, etc?

Would be much appreciated, thank you.
by big_sky
Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:55 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Nolinor Aviation
Replies: 1
Views: 3113

Nolinor Aviation

Looking for any info regarding Nolinor Aviation's 737 operations: sked, pay, working conditions, company overall.

Any insight would be appreciated, please feel free to PM

Thanks
by big_sky
Sat May 07, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Creating Jumpseat Agreements
Replies: 17
Views: 6064

Re: Creating Jumpseat Agreements

Porter has an incredible jumpseat program which happens to be...FREE!! The rest of the industry should take note and follow their lead. RJS users are also treated very well during their stay onboard. A very pleasant expierence, used it often. Only catch is, contrary to the AC, WJ, TS, Jazz of the w...
by big_sky
Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:52 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: DAC Aviation
Replies: 1
Views: 2272

DAC Aviation

Tried searching but couldn't come up with much information.

Anyone know much about these guys?
http://dacaviation.com

Any info would be appreciated, please feel free to DM.

Thanks

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