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by untucked
Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Good Job Guys
Replies: 9
Views: 2534

Re: Good Job Guys

Once again, I love the media coverage.

That 20 minutes of burning off fuel sure must of made the difference! Checklist perhaps?
by untucked
Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: 1/2 mile taxi vis... nobody knows what is going on!
Replies: 27
Views: 4154

Re: 1/2 mile taxi vis... nobody knows what is going on!

Just reading a route qualification for Phoenix

Airport Operating Minimums
"It is prohibited to commence an approach where the reported visibility is below the minimums for the approach"

I find the FAA's reckless abuse of common sense frightening :?
by untucked
Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:05 am
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: Moving to YVR
Replies: 1
Views: 1058

Re: Moving to YVR

Dude, give yourself a chance at enjoying YVR living. Don't move to Surrey or Burnaby. If you have wheels I'd suggests Kits, lots going on, close to downtown, beach and relatively close to the airport. If you don't have a car Mount Pleasant is a nice area and you have the Canada Line that takes you r...
by untucked
Sat May 30, 2009 1:05 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: voyageur bond (think twice)
Replies: 64
Views: 9354

Re: voyageur bond (think twice)

If it is true, there has been a change in policy. I was hired in 2005 with a DH8 rating and that was good enough. As it should be. If you already have the rating, then WTF is the 15K for? There is no cost to the company to get you working. Unless Pam Anderson is doing the WHIMS training.
by untucked
Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:43 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: 703/704 recruits U/S to WJ
Replies: 36
Views: 9582

I highly doubt WJ will stop taking, for example, 1900 drivers from CMA. That just wouldn't make any sense considering the number of guys/girls that HAVE worked well coming from that flying background. I've worked for short sighted companies that impose blanket rules based on ill advised sweeping gen...
by untucked
Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:05 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Upcomming negotiations
Replies: 13
Views: 2072

Somebody needs a time out :lol:
by untucked
Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:20 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Help me decide!!
Replies: 28
Views: 3549

I think if you've determined that Canada is it for you and your family, and you think scheduled airline flying is what you want long term, then AC, Jazz and Westjet are your best bet. So, what happens when Jazz calls first. Well in terms of money, I'm sure you've figured out by now that Jazz is clea...
by untucked
Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:49 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Flapless, emerg landing-what to tell pax
Replies: 34
Views: 3451

I'm sure the trucks were called in case this irregularity became an emergency (i.e going off the end of the runway). As fast as the flapless Vref might be on the RJ, this is what training is for and why a well trained crew would not need to declare an emergency. I could see briefing the FA on an abn...
by untucked
Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:08 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Email
Replies: 11
Views: 2842

Sportingrifle, I agree with much of what you have to say. It is rather odd that a pilot group like ACPA would entrust their hiring to the HR psychologists that developed the process interviewies are going through today. And I'm surprised to hear that only 20% of the total hiring pool is getting on. ...
by untucked
Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:02 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Email
Replies: 11
Views: 2842

Just don't reply to the large red "IF YOU WORK AT JAZZ LET US KNOW ASAP" with a yes. Appearently you are better suited for the job if you've been in a coma rather than flying a dash/rj.
by untucked
Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:08 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: July 2 and 16 GS
Replies: 5
Views: 1530

my bad :oops:
by untucked
Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:12 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: July 2 and 16 GS
Replies: 5
Views: 1530

Looking at the latest bid, it seems Dash pilots are needed in YYZ and YUL and RJ in YYC and YVR. However, what is up for grabs on any particular course is only a matter of speculation; you won't know until you get there. I wouldn't worry though, from what I've seen in my short stay thus far people e...
by untucked
Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:24 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: SUNWING
Replies: 14
Views: 4973

Never say never. "Traditionally" I would agree with you. However, if you look at where, in both Canada and the U.S, populations are growing the fastest, the West is due for some expansion. Maybe not on this upswing of the economy but possibly the next. I'm not talking specifically about Sunwing, but...
by untucked
Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:05 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Dress Code
Replies: 13
Views: 3093

First day, the picture is taken for your travel pass. That will be with you for life (or until you go to westjet). Tie might be a good idea. After that stay away from leather, jeans and the mustard stained beater and you'll be good.
by untucked
Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:26 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Looking for some info...
Replies: 14
Views: 2537

Yep, this changed fairly recently. Travel benefits from day one.
by untucked
Sat Jun 02, 2007 11:59 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: YYC Base
Replies: 4
Views: 1433

If the recent past is any indication of the near future, it shouldn't be long at all (like before you're done the PPC).
by untucked
Fri May 18, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Instructor & Commerical pilots wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 892

Any company that can't tell you where their base is going to be has got to be a real winner. :roll:
by untucked
Tue May 08, 2007 12:32 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: How many in the next G/S
Replies: 4
Views: 1580

"Then it starts all over again in January".

With a fresh batch of Jazz guys lined up in single file :lol:
by untucked
Thu May 03, 2007 12:54 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Retirements.
Replies: 17
Views: 2673

It would be nice if ALPA could publish the retirement list. It might still be inaccurate though, given alot of guys don't want to go to 65. I find it interesting that people speak of the 17 year FO out west as though it is some sort of immutable truth that has existed since the beginning of time. i....
by untucked
Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:27 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Jazz 2 AC
Replies: 10
Views: 1525

Are you kidding? That's why everybody applied there. Okay, I'm sure there are a few exceptions. But look at what's happening. Guarenteed AC interview, Westjet loves ex-Jazz pilots (appearently because most of the people in charge of hiring are ex-Air BC, CRA) and regardless of those two airlines you...

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