False. At least on the 320 side. I recently had to displace someone to avoid running into FOM recency issues. I have not flown more than 50 hours in the last few months, and probably partly because I'm either not passing flights and I'm listing short call which makes me a priority over someone else...

How often are these junior NB captains getting called out while on reserve? You’ll be called out quite a bit , it’s spread out a bit more now as compared to the old reserve system (not as easy to pass on flying for more senior guys on reserve). Summer, winter will be busier, late spring and fall qu...

And time on reserve can be great if you live on base and don’t really want to work too much. How often are these junior NB captains getting called out while on reserve? Discussing 787FO reserve position, NB reserve vs. WB reserve is a whole different ball game. And the junior NB captain is out of c...

30westpirate wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 8:08 am And time on reserve can be great if you live on base and don’t really want to work too much.

How often are these junior NB captains getting called out while on reserve?

Reduction bid projections should be out in the next 6 weeks according to the latest video update from the office. They have said no layoffs, and the temporary bases in YUL/YHZ should help redistribute some of the YYZ pilots. Even if hiring does start again next year, unless you’re die hard on livin...

I heard there is a GS coming in Apr/May. Anyone got into that? Dash classes running till May for sure. Probably one class a month. Summer classes depends on staffing. If paused for summer, will resume in fall. E2 classes will probably run one a month. Is it at all likely that E2 classes will be run...

Just want to bust a few myths. Dubai is what you make of it, some love it, some hate it. My family and I like it. It’s safe, modern, and open. Yes, women can wear bikinis on the beach and walk around at 2 AM without worrying about being assaulted. I have plenty of booze in the fridge. I don't have ...

Sure, but how did you arrive at $7500 or $9500 take home? Asking genuinely. This answer is for WJ, but responding to this question for informational purposes. Base rate of the above poster (3rd year FO it seems) is $120.16 per credit. While the min monthly guarantee is 77.5, the scheduling window i...

Why not go to Westjet? They should be hiring again in fall 2025. YWG is the most junior base, so you would get it almost immediately, and it would be quick to get off reserve. Also will likely always remain the most junior base to upgrade in. Sure, upgrade will take longer, but do you really want t...

I understand Air Canada has around 5,500 pilots. I'm curious at what seniority point do you reach the threshold of good pay & schedule? And how long will it take to get there?? Reading the threads, it is clear AC pilots can't negotiate any decent new hire pay nor quality of life improvements. It so...

cdnavater wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2025 6:15 pm

Hysteria wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2025 11:47 am

khedrei wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2025 6:55 am

Trust me, it's not.

Just as the "experts". ie cdnavater he'll explain how that works.

Oh wait, that was something else he's an expert at.

I see the circle jerk buddies are back together!

Aha. Don’t even know either of you.

Canadians should be making great money early on in any 705. Just like America. Year 1 high, year 12 high. Boom.

Time is the enemy with compound interest, so if you're investing your money for retirement, paying off student debt, etc. making more money early on is so much better for you in the long term than boosting year 12 pay, even if you'll spend the majority of your career there. Trust me, it's not. Just...

yowflyer23 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:27 pm

8895 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 27, 2024 4:56 pm Figure I’d bump this and let whoever makes the tables do their thing now that Porters response to the AC TA is out

Here ya go:
(Edited to add 5T ATR + fixed Porter Q rates)

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Excellent work

hithere wrote: ↑Sat Dec 28, 2024 6:16 pm Apparently these are also all Cygnet grads

I know an ATPL holder in that class (not cygnet)

You illustrate my point perfectly. Semantic bullshit. As hominem attacks. You contribute absolutely nothing. Doesn't look like you do either :roll: Alti usually contributes and has answered questions I’ve had over the years, which is actually somewhat helpful in the strategizing of one’s career.

Westjet 787 Captain —- Year 12 $335.25/hr $311,783/year Westjet 737 Captain —- Year 12 $288.80/hr $268,584/year Air Canada 787 Captain —— Year 12 $389.96/hr $350,964/year Air Canada 737 Captain —- Year 12 $311.88/hr $280,692/year From PCC. And in reality 787 captains at AC are doing $400k a year un...

WJ contract > AC contract Westjet 787 Captain —- Year 12 $335.25/hr $311,783/year Westjet 737 Captain —- Year 12 $288.80/hr $268,584/year Air Canada 787 Captain —— Year 12 $389.96/hr $350,964/year Air Canada 737 Captain —- Year 12 $311.88/hr $280,692/year From PCC. And in reality 787 captains at AC...

Has the A220 engine related issues been mostly rectified, and is there a supply issue regarding engine parts?

Or you could simply look on the SSL which is published quarterly. Oct PIT won’t show up until Dec 31 list is published. In any case, the fact that pace of Jazz hiring is so anemic does not portend well for staffing or flying levels in 2025. AC has published the summer 2025 schedule and there are lo...

So after 10-15 years or whichever it is to upgrade, then you have to do a few more years on reserve? How long to get off reserve on the FO side in Alberta? These days it’s almost impossible to give an answer. YYC hired 88 FOs in 2023, and 4 in 2024. Realistically around 45 people behind you will ge...

So after 10-15 years or whichever it is to upgrade, then you have to do a few more years on reserve?
How long to get off reserve on the FO side in Alberta?

Commuting is $40-$50 from Alberta AC flights mostly sold out but can usually snag the jump They have open time which is assigned 48 hours prior (similar to long call) but if nothing gets assigned you are expected to be available for short call They are “working” on free jump, no timeline in that If...

How, if at all, has the commuting policy changed for, let’s say, junior Alberta folks commuting to YVR or YYZ? Do you have to be in base for reserve, or can the commuter be on reserve away from base? Do you guys now have longer than short call rsv? Does a commuter have to pay ex: 50$ standby passes ...

8895 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:21 pm Upgrade times too long and being stuck on a 737.

Congrats to the pilot group on the new pension though, looks great just from briefly looking into it.

Where is the new pension info?