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by Babar350
Tue Feb 03, 2026 5:32 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: Interview Process
Replies: 17
Views: 2661

Re: Interview Process

My application got archived, which I assume means rejected. After speaking to some people at AT I found out that they are overstaffed. I genuinely wonder why leave the job posting up if they aren't hiring. Can someone at AT share their insights too please? Thanks and good luck to everyone! :D Yes t...
by Babar350
Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:01 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Leave TS for AC?
Replies: 33
Views: 4375

Re: Leave TS for AC?

All makes sense. To be fair, everyone who joined in 2024 were being told that they'll be back in ITC and doing a command course within 9-12 months as well. I can tell you there's probably 250-300 very experienced guys they got in the 5000's that are all one foot out of the door right now. These are...
by Babar350
Thu Jan 15, 2026 3:57 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: Interview Process
Replies: 17
Views: 2661

Re: Interview Process

So based on everything that I hear so far, I am not expecting a call back anytime soon? What do y'all think, hiring again maybe around the end of this year? Also do they focus on Jet time, PIC time more or who applied first? They'll hire what best fit the pilot's population. Others will give more i...
by Babar350
Wed Jan 07, 2026 7:57 am
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: Interview Process
Replies: 17
Views: 2661

Re: Interview Process

We will need more crews for the new augmented rules phased in January 2027 and 2030. Road show hinted at about 100 just for that. No more 4 pilot augments. 100% might create a few positions, we won't know until the pairings with the new rule get published, sometimes this Spring is my guess. What mi...
by Babar350
Mon Jan 05, 2026 5:21 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: Interview Process
Replies: 17
Views: 2661

Re: Interview Process

TS was told by an independant advisor that we are over staffed, as such hiring and promotions stalled in 2025. With a number of retirements, still some going to AC, and with the new augment rules to come in effect starting 2027, we'll see hiring start again this year. I'll bet you they won't hire a...
by Babar350
Sun Jan 04, 2026 4:14 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: Interview Process
Replies: 17
Views: 2661

Re: Interview Process

We're overstaffed.
by Babar350
Mon Dec 15, 2025 12:34 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: The TA
Replies: 92
Views: 11229

Re: The TA

What about this "bonus pay"?
What do you guys think of it?
by Babar350
Fri May 16, 2025 4:17 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: Internal Reference Program
Replies: 1
Views: 3523

Re: Internal Reference Program

GAPILOT wrote: Fri May 09, 2025 2:57 pm Hello everyone. Hope you're all doing fantastic! I had a question about Air Transat's internal reference program. How does it work? Is it via an internal special link sent to the interested candidate or is it the refer a friend on smart recruiters/their career webpage? Thank you!
Yes.
by Babar350
Wed Mar 26, 2025 8:21 am
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: New hire lifestyle?
Replies: 5
Views: 5912

Re: New hire lifestyle?

Curious about how Transat is looking for a new hire these days? Which base and aircraft are junior currently? How many days a month on average? Commuter friendly scheduling? Appreciate any insight, thanks! You can ask those questions during the interview. They'll be delighted to answer any question...
by Babar350
Sun Mar 02, 2025 10:07 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WJ vs AC FO pay
Replies: 7
Views: 6449

Re: WJ vs AC FO pay

There are many variables to consider, but it would also be interesting to explore the purchasing power of each group. A WJ FO living in Calgary with fewer (income) taxes VS an AC FO living in YYZ. Assuming all other factors remain constant, what would be the Year 5 FO’s take-home pay, excluding the ...
by Babar350
Fri Jan 17, 2025 8:50 am
Forum: Porter Airlines
Topic: External E2 hire and Seniority
Replies: 37
Views: 16922

Re: External E2 hire and Seniority

Why are all posts from OP being “edited”?
by Babar350
Mon Dec 30, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: captain upgrade timeline/requirements for new hires
Replies: 18
Views: 12265

Re: captain upgrade timeline/requirements for new hires

So what I gather from that is it would take about 4 years for a 2500TT new hire to upgrade on average? Which makes sense, that’s a similar timeline I was told at the job fair. From buddies there who are still patiently waiting for the upgrade, it'll be more like 6 or 7. Therefore, the FO pay scale ...
by Babar350
Wed Dec 04, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: Per diems
Replies: 4
Views: 5271

Re: Per diems

Depends on where you’re going, Europe or UK/Ireland, southern destinations, or domestic. It’s paid hourly, from check-in to check-out. Sooo what's the rates? Canada---- $5.23/h South------ $6.73/h Europe---- $7.62/h From check in, to check out, not layover time. You're also provided snacks and meal...
by Babar350
Wed Dec 04, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: captain upgrade timeline/requirements for new hires
Replies: 18
Views: 12265

Re: captain upgrade timeline/requirements for new hires

If you are a fresh ATPL holder with 1500hrs, you'll be upgradable in 6 years. If you already have the hours between 4 to 8 years depending on the base you choose. What about a candidate with ATPL 2500-3000TT? I heard the upgrade requirement is 4000-5000 TT Flight ops will do an assessment based on ...
by Babar350
Wed Dec 04, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: The Air Canada OTS thread
Replies: 2377
Views: 1027723

Re: The Air Canada OTS thread

Jean-Pierre wrote: Wed Dec 04, 2024 11:40 am The latest bid indicates hiring will basically stop.
Interesting. I thought AC had plans to open new destinations with the XLR and other destinations for the 787 and the 330 successor? How do they plan to crew the planes?
by Babar350
Mon Nov 04, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: captain upgrade timeline/requirements for new hires
Replies: 18
Views: 12265

Re: captain upgrade timeline/requirements for new hires

If you are a fresh ATPL holder with 1500hrs, you'll be upgradable in 6 years.
If you already have the hours between 4 to 8 years depending on the base you choose.
by Babar350
Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Chrono Aviation ?
Replies: 16
Views: 10354

Re: Chrono Aviation ?

Donald wrote: Mon Oct 28, 2024 6:46 pm
Babar350 wrote: Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:05 pm It's being bought by another company.
Nolinor?
Starlink

https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/entrep ... dation.php

https://x.com/chaviation/status/1850907918750892320
by Babar350
Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: WestJet Encore
Topic: Encore Pilots Lose Reserved Seniority
Replies: 27
Views: 13844

Re: Encore Pilots Lose Reserved Seniority

Even those that got in when the "One List" was still a thing?
by Babar350
Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Chrono Aviation ?
Replies: 16
Views: 10354

Re: Chrono Aviation ?

It's being bought by another company.
by Babar350
Tue Oct 15, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: Air Transat considering 80-person layoff amid financial turbulence
Replies: 55
Views: 21143

Re: Air Transat considering 80-person layoff amid financial turbulence

I can see it go a bit like when Lynx went under. Orderly shutdown, 2-3 airlines divvy up the A321/A330 fleet directly with lessors and PKP steps in to buy the Transat brand for a relaunch. Pilots get hired by AC/WS/Porter and life goes on. AC's new contract leaves plenty of scope room for this exac...
by Babar350
Thu Oct 10, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: Air Transat considering 80-person layoff amid financial turbulence
Replies: 55
Views: 21143

Re: Air Transat considering 80-person layoff amid financial turbulence

8895 wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2024 9:36 am So we just completely glossing over the fact that regulators blocked the AC purchase of AT before? LMFAO
You absolutely have no clue of what exactly happened.
by Babar350
Sun Oct 06, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: Air Transat considering 80-person layoff amid financial turbulence
Replies: 55
Views: 21143

Re: Air Transat considering 80-person layoff amid financial turbulence

I think AC or worst-case scenario Porter will buy TS.
French Bee is adding capacity from Paris Orly, Corsair added capacity, Air France added flights during the summer, Iberia as well as Avianca.

I won't be surprised if AC leverages this to buy TS.

Time will tell.
by Babar350
Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:28 am
Forum: Air Transat
Topic: BEWARE $30,000 BOND FOR 3 YRS
Replies: 144
Views: 69308

Re: BEWARE $30,000 BOND FOR 3 YRS

With all this hanging over everyone’s head, how many meaningful gains will the pilot body be able to get in May? Are there generally agreed upon must have items? Starting pay, company contribution to benefits, open time etc.? None, the company will go through CCAA and the contracts will be locked u...
by Babar350
Wed Sep 04, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: It is imminent.......be ready.
Replies: 576
Views: 137540

Re: It is imminent.......be ready.

Ash Ketchum wrote: Wed Sep 04, 2024 3:13 pm first year pay needs to increase at least 100% and only one year of probationary pay max not this 4 year garbage. Formula pay should increase at least 40-50% right off the batt. If this offer is real, it's shockingly low but not surprising.
Thank you.
by Babar350
Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:32 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: It is imminent.......be ready.
Replies: 576
Views: 137540

Re: It is imminent.......be ready.

JoeyBarton wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:49 pm For the record we have had hundreds of guys going on VO over the last week. Not sure what to think about it, but I guess we don't want that contract that much after all.
Why don't you call them to know why?
Are those pilots junior?

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