Out east pilots are also working full blocks in the mid 80's from anecdotal evidence asking around. Double time for overtime has been offered for many Toronto based pairings lately. It is evident that this rebalancing was to knock junior Sunwing captains from their seats to allow Westjet FO's to bi...

The LEC recall resolutions for the ACA MEC chair were driven by the pilots that thought ACA could have done better by going on strike and also figured that they would have been immune to any government/CIRB orders to return to work if they had walked. Now that it’s obvious that striking isn’t reall...

I’ve used the Uflymic for about 6 years now. Used the QC35 and now QC45 setup. Can honestly say it’s absolute garbage. The 45 is even worse, noticeable echo when talking on the intercom. Their email support is great, but they just say that’s an issue they know about. In short, buy a proper headset i...

Had a buddy interview there a few years ago and he said it was garbage. They even paid a reduced salary until your line check was complete. I imagine it’s still crap judging by their latest ad with signing bonuses for a type rating.

It is absolutely possible to allow AR pilots into Encore; merge the companies. The problems that WestJet has are caused by their desire to spend a dollar to save a penny. Judging by your posts, WestJet sure has made you bitter. Why don't you just go to Air Canada to help the tears? Not bitter, accu...

That hasn’t been true for many years What part isn’t? All new upgrades go on reserve. Until they can hold a block. WJ has had reserve for years. I’m sure a WJ pilot can chime in with the details. Correct. YYC it’s currently 12 years for an upgrade, but 17 years to hold a block as a captain. So lots...

In YVR at AC you could hold any YVR position shortly after the course (NB FO and RP). It wouldn't be a crazy wait for WB FO or NB CA either. On the last bid the junior NB C and 777 FO was around 3700 and 787 FO 4600. Interesting numbers thanks. At WJ right now it takes 10 years seniority to be the ...

If you're YVR you'd be out of your mind to go to WJ. Just looking at the latest list, most junior YVR captain at WJ is a Mar2013 hire. Must junior block holder is a Jun2010. So 15 years to even be off reserve as a captain on a 737. We have zero growth, and only aircraft orders are for a few max8s an...

All approved under the FAA because that agency actually moves with the times. I don’t think TC has updated their banned medications handbook for about 30 years. I know a couple of people using for weight loss while holding a Class 1. Guess like always it depends on your medical examiner and whether ...

WestJet has predictably used the Sunwing merger, and the increased international flying that brings, as the excuse it needs to rid itself of the expense of the AR program. No one is surprised, and many people saw this coming.

They have a code added to their name on the flight plan so that the captain/dispatch/crew Sked is aware. In the same way an Age restricted pilot/initial FO/new captain currently has.
Non-ATPL FOs won’t be paired with new captains with less than 150 hours in the left seat.

I can’t speak to 1. 2 depends on how many years you have until retirement. 3. Most junior YYC captain is 11 years, currently 17 years to be off reserve as a YYC captain (these numbers from the updated pilot list for April). I would expect 15 years to be an optimistic/realistic upgrade time for YYC a...

What is the typical upgrade timeframe from First Officer to Captain? Is the salary under the Cargojet profile on Pilot Career Center website after typical tax deductions? When has any website ever posted pay after deductions? That would be impossible to predict. $141,000 a year is what their latest...

I’m sure someone can provide the exact number, but I think even the best year I’ve seen (in 10 years here) was around 80 upgrades. So with 1000 FOs it’s not hard to do the math to know what to expect. Especially with the widebody ‘trial’ looking like it won’t be grown anymore. Add into that the AR p...

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/YYZ should help redistribute some of the YYZ pilots. Even if hiring does start again next year, unless you’re die hard on livin...

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 living...

They laid off far deeper than other airlines during COVID and screwed themselves when demand suddenly picked up. Would like to think they learned their lesson, but one thing I do know is they’ll cut off their nose to spite their face. And ‘it’s never about the money’. This company always wants to sa...

Upgrade time would be as soon as your ATPL is signed off and you pass the upgrade. As stated above, I wouldn't count on flow to Mainline to be quick, but if you're happy to work at Encore for a while they're desperate for Captains. I don’t think anyone is going to Encore with flow in mind these day...

Paid less than a regional turboprop captain, and a CEO who doesn’t believe fatigue exists for cargo pilots. I’d quit the industry before I took a job there.

Not sure about Porter but that’s a tough commute for WJ and AC. You will be miserable and hate your life. Not to be dramatic, but commuting sucks. YYC YYZ particularly so. If you’re gonna go to Porter just suck it up and move there.

What I've heard is the ex-Lynx 37s are getting this treatment because they are a high density, all economy configuration with 29" seat pitch and no recline. My guess is they can not justify how bad that product is under the mainline banner (and prices) so this gives them an out. It's embarrassing. ...

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...

WestJet has the longest narrowbody upgrades in the world. That puts a lot of people off. If you’re in Vancouver you’ll be waiting 15-20 years for a left seat with current projections. If FO pay was increased significantly that would go a long way to making up for that. AC you will undoubtedly earn m...

Apparently a ‘big announcement’ coming tomorrow. Although with how WJ loves an anticlimax that could mean nothing. They have sure curtailed any growth at this airline for a long time. Why Onex thought buying a disaster like Sunwing was a good idea is beyond me. Buckle in for 15 years in the right se...

$138 an hour to captain a widebody. Embarrassing. They’d be lucky to get anyone with an IATRA to go there. What a stain on the industry.