Maybe they love the industry so much they don't want to retire?? But being serious the lack of quality in the industry is definitely dropping like a rock. 5 more years and I am out of here!

Perimeter ACA wage between $32.00 to $50.78 hr plus Lead Hand/Crew Chief premiums of $1.50/3.00 hr. Working on Metro's and DHC-8's.

Well said Pat!

Well said!

Dash: Let's say an AME that has been licensed for 15 years with a Q400 endorsement walked in and wanted a job on the floor. What would his wage be? $27.41?? If so those are E.I wages! NCA would pay $38.00 hr. No gimmicks with profit sharing or share options or 7% this or that. Just money in pocket. ...

Dash8300: It takes approx. 13 years to reach top pay scale if you are a newly licensed AME. I agree with your statements concerning company policy and pay increments. Advertizing top wage is only part of the equation. More important is how long will it take to get there. Also part of the problem is ...

NCA rates as follows:

Apprentice: $18.54 - $22.76
AME single endorsement: $25.00 - $43.00
dual endorsed: $27.00 - $44.00
+ $1.00 Lead Hand, +$2.00 for Crew Chief.

Don't know where you are getting your info but there has been no layoff's as of today at North Cariboo. Does Encore pay better then U.I?

Entertaining!

I believe they are doing turns / overnights for Southern Charter Operators. As well as working with North Cariboo's importation of the Q400's.

Wrong Flightcraft.

Should be in YYC in a couple of weeks.

The reason Bombardier does not recommend taxiing on one engine is due to past history of cracked nose gear sidewalls and cracked outer nose gear cylinders. Dowty attributes the cracked outer cylinders due to single engine taxi.

I agree with the previous posts. A national representation would better serve everyone and I would definately support such an organization.

A big +1.

I worked there from 2005 - 2006. People were great. Unfortunately the wages were low and the cost of living was high. Most of the Kiwi's I worked with eventually ended up in Australia due to the opportunities and the higher wages.

Neverblue: So seeing Garmin is doing so well, please tell me what your shop's Apprentice wage scales are? AMETonyD: Presently I have one Apprentice position opening. Please send me a PM with your C.V. if interested. Other positions will be coming available this fall at various bases. Unfortunately o...

AMEtonyd: The company I work for is an Alberta based fixed wing Operator with M2 cat. aircraft. Apprentice wages start at $22.85 and are on a five year scale topping out at $29.38.

Apprently a few thought it was funny. And yes I know what AEA is. And what does Garmin have to do with the conversation? Did you get pictures of the meal. It seems your quite proud of it. And I do not have a problem but obviously I hit a nerve. Are you an aspiring Encore Employee?

Was Westjet Encore there???