Current SIC typed BE30 with ~ 430hrs in 350i, mostly Proline Fusion but familiar with Proline 21. Experience includes operations in high density airspace in both Canada and the US, as well as RVSM and Contrail. Available for short term contracts or single-day trips. PPC valid until October 2025. IFR...

Does WJ even hire DEC? Say if a CA from AC decided he wanted to switch teams, could he attempt for a DEC? Or is his only option to apply for an FO slot?

Positions and upgrades at airlines in Canada are dictated by seniority only. You can show up from overseas or a different airline in Canada with years of WB experience and if narrow body FO is all that's available, thats what you'll get. 787 is a highly desired position at WJ, therefore it will be ...

Does/Has WJ ever hired FO's directly onto the 78? I'm thinking more so if someone already had widebody jet time or even already type rated on the Dreamliner? With current upgrade times being lengthy (I think min 10 years on the narrow body) - how long would it take for a FO on a 73 to bid for a wide...

I'm a board member for the College of Professional Pilots of Canada - I too have dealt with the absurd bureaucracy and red tape of having my medical primarily invalidated, then restricted. In my case it was a minor even that happened when travelling overseas on vacation. TC CAM took 8 months to deci...

Great write-up, thank you for taking the time. How long of a heads-up did you get between the first email inviting you to the selection process and the interview date? Just wondering how fast things might happen in case one is travelling for example and if there might be some flexibility with inter...

This is likely going off topic, but I'm very curious: what happens in case of a chute failure once you're back on the ground? Do you have to get the chute inspected, do you have to throw it out, do you just go up and try again? Does it need to be reported to anyone? Thread drift is common :wink: Th...

If your chute fails to open, it will indeed be your only one! :rolleyes: My chute has "failed" to open 7 times, and I did 2000 more jumps after that so.. This is likely going off topic, but I'm very curious: what happens in case of a chute failure once you're back on the ground? Do you have to get ...

In your shoes I would strongly consider Canadian North. Gives a great home life and YYC. Keeps doors open at Air Canada and Westjet and I know lots of people happy there. Maybe not the most diverse flying but you can’t have it all. Definitely avoid Jazz. Flow to AC was grossly ignored and there’s v...

Airbusses wrote: ↑Thu Jan 16, 2025 3:52 am There's no "right" path. But 2000tt is definitely a must. Porter seems like a good path to AC and if it doesn't work out might be a good place to hang your hat.

From what I hear, it's been very difficult on the Porter pilots that are commuting to YYZ from out West.

Man_in_the_sky wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2025 11:56 am Yeah WB YVR blocks. be prepared for 2030

I think that's worth in the long term.

albertdesalvo wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:50 pm

Flight Dynamics wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 4:20 pmMy recommendation.... for your first one, and potentially your only one

If your chute fails to open, it will indeed be your only one!

My chute has "failed" to open 7 times, and I did 2000 more jumps after that so..

We have hired some in the past few years without 705 time. King Air Captains etc. 705 time is much more common as mentioned above. It will give you another box to tick off on the resume. A big question is are you planning on staying in YYC? At AC you will be commuting for your career if YYC is home...

JustaFlyer wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2025 8:24 am Hi, was wondering if anyone has updated details regarding Carson Air, their working conditions and bond period. I can see their posted pay is above standards, but can't seem to find any other updated details

Are you referring to the Medevac side of the company or Cargo Ops on the Metros?

My recommendation (as a Skydiving Instructor with 1000's of jumps) for your first one, and potentially you're only one, go to a place that's going to offer a combination of beautiful scenery, and a larger aircraft. A Caravan or Twin Otter/King Air are going to offer you a jump from a higher altitude...

With how everything is slowing down for hiring lately, it seems like we're past the shortage of Pilots that was rampant for the last few years. In the last year, Big Red as well as WestJet have increased their hiring minimums from 1500 to 2000 TT which was rather unfortunate timing for me because i...

Something to bear in mind is if you decide to go to Encore, you won’t get to WJ. Jazz is the place to go if you want to get on at WJ. Encore is the best path to AC. No exactly, and ideally I want to end up at AC hence wanting to avoid Jazz - however in the interest of keeping my options open and ta...

With how everything is slowing down for hiring lately, it seems like we're past the shortage of Pilots that was rampant for the last few years. In the last year, Big Red as well as WestJet have increased their hiring minimums from 1500 to 2000 TT which was rather unfortunate timing for me because i...

With how everything is slowing down for hiring lately, it seems like we're past the shortage of Pilots that was rampant for the last few years. In the last year, Big Red as well as WestJet have increased their hiring minimums from 1500 to 2000 TT which was rather unfortunate timing for me because it...

I did the in person interview and testing for Flair back in November. I ended up getting PFO'd but never really set myself up for success. They only had 2 dates available for the assessments, and I was flying on the first day so took the red eye to YYZ from YYC after a duty day (Flair provided the f...

PittBoss wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2024 1:13 pm Why Why Why Why Won't You Come to WestJet?

Give me a good reason.

because they're not currently hiring?

so is my johnson... Maybe this is why the industry is underpaid Too young to get the joke I guess? I thought it was a pretty good one. :mrgreen: I never thought i'd see the day in an Aviation Forum where that would go straight over someones head! Thanks @co-joe for remaining true to our roots! :mrg...

Carson just upped their pay scale for the Metro's significantly about 9 months after I left. Starting pay for FO now is 57k (which is what the Captain pay used to be) and Captain now starts at I believe ~ $85k). It is what it is - for most it's a good skill building job with quick upgrade time ( I w...

co-joe wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:03 pm Well the list is long, but distinguished.

so is my johnson...

Hey All,

Hoping there might be someone who has previously dealt with the TATC in appealing medical/license issues that might be able to provide a little guidance as I am about to enter down that path.

Any information or help would be greatly appreciated - please feel free to DM me.