PittBoss wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 3:10 pm Internal company news. 737 fleet well staffed Captain and FO's. Last GS this month. And done with 737.

Looks like job market will stabilize soon.

The training memo sent a few days ago said GS in May, August, and September. So May is not the last initial 737 course for the year.

I hope they investigate the bot users. Imagine using bots, and then not being able to so much as drop a pairing for a couple years... Or ever? What you get is what you work. Karma. I'm curious as to how this will play out and hope someone from WJ updates us when a solution is found. But I wouldn't ...

I’ll always remember landing there in a midsize business jet, as a new FO. What a rush. Great little airport, friendly staff at the FBO. Flew in one last time early July this year before I moved onto a new job. Shame to see the place go just to become a shopping mall. Sucks to be a student pilot in ...

Talked with my accountant about a bond I’ll be writing off this year. All the documents in hand etc. He said it should be fine however the CRA might come asking why it’s an “employment expense” worst case I have a valid story to tell.

Yes. It is not a hard requirement to have 705 time anymore. Lots of my friends went from cooperate aviation or 704 operators to AC in the past 15 months.

One of my 3 references took his sweet time, didn’t respond till day 12 post interview when I got the reference request. He responded after I politely reminded him and 20 mins later WestJet called and offered me a job.

One could live in YQF and drive to YYC or YEG for their assignments. You'd make a 2 hour reserve callout easily. Even easier once you can bid for long call or a block of your choice.

This forum has been very eye opening for prospective guys like myself. The consensus seems to be AC pros: pension diversity of work job security WB pay? WJ pros: SB - better schedule albeit junior/senior lifestyle vacation Alberta bases This is just from what I've gathered and I'm sure there are fa...

I brought my printed logbook (I use logtenpro to log) at TC's offices in Montreal on June 22, they called me today to come and pick up my binder and to sign my license, sticker should be in the mail. I wanted to signature right away, but I could have just waited for the sticker. I have read on this...

For me it came down to wanting to stay with family and in Alberta. So for me, WestJet is the best employer if I want to stay in YEG long term. I lived in YYZ for a year with my previous job and can confidently say I have zero interest in living there ever again. A training captain of mine gave me so...

The Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) application process requires attention to detail and thorough preparation. Tips for success include ensuring all requirements are met, including flight experience and medical certifications, and submitting a well-organized and error-free application. It is...

I would hope there’s a difference between class 4 and 3 wages, and I’m sure there is. But besides that, it’s a pretty typical pay level these days. Personally I think the class 2 rate is a bit low, but the 1 rate is spot on.

I think I remember seeing the condition code at 3/3/3 for the north runway. Wonder why they didn’t use the other one which was 5/5/5 Not sure but seeing as this was a taxiway excursion, it is not an issue. Yea my bad, however it still gives some kind of unofficial indication into the friction of th...

I think I remember seeing the condition code at 3/3/3 for the north runway. Wonder why they didn’t use the other one which was 5/5/5

You have to remember this is government, and they're fairly useless, impotent and slow to do anything. Just don't tell them you're getting it done. Get the surgery when you're on the start of a chunk of days off, preferably a week or two. If you're unlucky enough to have a complication ground yours...

SoarHigh wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 6:40 pm Just got the call today for my interview. 750TT

How much multi time?

Unfortunately the answer is it depends where you drop off the application. I’m out in Toronto and dropped it off at the Yonge street office. I had my sticker in 35 days. My friends back home at the YEG and YYC office.. not so lucky, 5+ months. When did you send it if you don't mind me asking. I'm i...

Unfortunately the answer is it depends where you drop off the application. I’m out in Toronto and dropped it off at the Yonge street office. I had my sticker in 35 days. My friends back home at the YEG and YYC office.. not so lucky, 5+ months.

photofly wrote: ↑Sat Sep 03, 2022 4:25 pm

780Pilot wrote: ↑Sat Sep 03, 2022 3:30 pm The thing is, most schools are run by the cheapest people on the planet with no business sense whatsoever.

They're not cheap, they just choose not to give their money to you.

It goes well beyond instructor wages.

The thing is, most schools are run by the cheapest people on the planet with no business sense whatsoever. Freelance on the other hand can be very relaxed and rewarding as a part time gig. I’m talking about teaching someone you know for a PPL in their 152 or a couple night ratings here and there. I ...

rookiepilot wrote: ↑Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:25 am I expect a gigantic wave of strikes in the coming years, as labour attempts to keep pace with inflation.

Can AC even strike next year during negotiations given the 2012 precedent? Heck I don’t even know if WestJet could either. You gotta ask yourself if the Canadian Government would let them.

We also have a charter company (which we just got operational) which may have more of an impact on retaining quality instructors than paying them more. They can get experience in a Navajo or C90 which sets them up even better when they want to move on and advance their career. McMurray Aviation doe...

Buddy of mine just got hired at a new corporate outfit in the east. They can’t even get him a sim date till spring 2023.

Instructors or schools technically don’t need to follow flight duty regs. As for hours in a year I was doing 750-800 per year at my school.

ATPL Processed August 9 2022. Just got an email from TC today to pick up my books. Painless experience. Dropping off in person is 100% the way to go!