that sucks...

Why does WJ mainline even hire OTS? I mean, I know a handful of Encore Captains who have been there several years and still havent had the opportunity to flow up. Why not make the hires 100% from encore? It must be a little frustrating seeing waiting for the call when half the 737 classes are outsi...

Yup, were short at swoop...no surprise there. As for the one list, it's up in the air but I'll wager itll be around. It has its pros and cons. If encore was serious about attracting and retaining experienced pilots they'd merge the Capt pay with 737 fo pay say at year 3 ( first year dash skipper ear...

Yeah we do an immediate escape maneuver/go around. I know one could get lulled into trying to salvage it if things looked ok, but IF things didn't go as appeared that decision is going to bite you. Better to just try again.

I've had the autopilot kick off on approach in the 737 due to turbulence and it was only moderate. It's good to know at higher levels it will remain engaged.
I will say, the above described second scenario is not severe turb. In severe turb you're out of control.

Fanblade, I totally agree swoop is not a start up
It's an FU for certifying. I was being nice, my previous post I wrote the night before while drinking was much more blunt. I decided to edit it.

Thanks for the well thought out discussion points. I'm gonna ride it out at WJ, 5th year captain is tough to walk away from, especially with years of service and a pension on the horizon. I remember some tough times you folks went through, were now going through ours. It's a cycle, as someone said t...

If you swing into inuvik go chat with the aklak pilots about any questions you may have on your route. I used to work there and would from time to time chat with pilots flying vfr to or from Alaska. One couple just had road maps as they were following the Dempster highway lol. We set them up with so...

But it's Westjet flying? Are you suggesting that now that you've spent all that effort and negotiating capital to secure the flying, you don't want it after all and it'll go OTS again? :roll: Nope not at all, my understanding is they can’t get people to sell their souls and screw over their counter...

Thanks for the responses. I've run the idea by the misses in passing, obviously being early 40s with 11+ years in at WJ it's a lot to consider. I'm seriously concerned with the direction(s) we're going and frankly I fear for WJs longevity. Good luck to all those who make the move.

With so much turmoil at WJ these days, conversations abound in the flight deck on what age is one too old to consider AC, and yes I've considered it myself, although I think I'll be staying put (I truly hope I'm making the right decision). That said if things get much worse I will apply. I figured d...

Not sure about skeds but I've heard of a swoop bid and it's open to us.

I'm flying with FOs (westjet) my age (early 40s) that are in their second careers, and only started flying 5 years ago. You're fine. Given that theres a huge hiring wave going on and he's already working I'd be surprised if he's not at the regional level within a year. We have captains in their earl...

To add additional context to compensation, its worth looking at the benifets side of the paystub. You may have a lower hourly rate but higher net if the benifets are employer provided. At westjet I have 18 deductions It's equal to a good car payment, and our benifets are sub par.

My deepest condolences to the friends and family of those two pilots. Sad day indeed.

I almost left jazz 13 years ago for Alkan air. White horse seems like such a beautiful place.

Oh that hat...it was my favorite uniform piece lol

A child having a tantrum...you just described trump perfectly

Trumps government shutdown has left our american ATC without pay since dec 22. Think for a moment if they walked. Not sure about yall but I am truly thankful they haven't. So when talking to them, be sure to pass along a heart felt thank you.

What's a king air driver in whitehorse make now a days
Hows about an air north 737 cpt?