Boys, The link between BA/CX and WJ will involve connections in Canada for both flag carriers. Will WJ operate to LHR? I don't think in the very near future. YHZ-LHR is the only route I could see them doing if it were to happen. BA will not give up routes between CAN/UK unless it feels they don't wa...

Tony, Hope Santa is good to you. I think I made a boo boo when I said that AC will feel BA operating the LHR/YYC route. They will for sure especially on the premium side of things but this was not the main point. One route does not add much pressure, but an alliance will. If WJ joins Oneworld or jus...

This hook up has been rumoured for a while. Whether anything comes from it is yet to be seen. One thing is for sure though is that BA will want something from WJ and vice versa. Both airlines will be big winners but in my opinion WJ could gain a huge advantage on its competition in Canada. Lets not ...

Ok. This discussion has reached its end. Like some of you have said. AC/Jazz/WJ will not hire low timers because there is shite loads of people with experience waiting for the job. The same is true in most places so that one is dead. My carrier hires newbies at the regional level on the EMB145/DASH8...

. you are correct. There is a Dash 8-400 operator in the UK that hires directly from flying schools. In fact the chief pilot has been known to appear at flying schools looking for the best students. This nonsense that flying a Dash in Canada is different to flying it anywhere else is hilarious. If a...

Nightflight good point. Bottom line is that the best people rise to the top and in Canada it is just a longer process due to supply and demand issues. Maybe its time TC made it more difficult to get a licence. Paying your dues is important in all walks of life. That being said AC can be guilty at ti...

You have no idea what you are talking about. I am guessing you are an instructor or a flight school student. I have seen people come out of every college in Canada. There is no way a newbie can possibly pass a ride in an advanced flight trainer, multi crew, heavily SOP'd cockpit. And by the way, th...

KAG, A very sensible reply I must say. The supply and demand aspect back home is a valid point, but even flag carriers in Europe have thousands of applicants for few jobs. Experience does count as I have mentioned in prior posts but the definition of experienced pilots in Canada is so far out of wha...

I must say prior to leaving Canada I would agree with everything the majority are saying. The level of experience in Canada is high but again, where does this experience come from? There is a myth back home you need x amount of thousands of hours prior to getting a job in the airlines. This has been...

KAG, you may be right. The USAF/RAF/CAF all put 300 hour pilots in multi million dollar fighters to defend their countries. Large carriers put low hour pilots in their jets and do so with excellent success. Some of the best pilots I have flown with joined my carrier from college. Experience is a val...

Dude. I respect what you are saying. That being said your reply hit the dart board, but not anywhere near the bulls eye. To answer your questions my carrier hires on all fleets depending on requirements experience and we do not have probation pay. This is irrelevant though, and it was you who brough...

Tony, I think you misunderstood my point. Point one being the ability for the company to allow new hires on the PG on the A320 is a clear reduction in terms and conditions compared to A320 pilots in other carriers. Air Canada has won a battle here and no doubt will be back for more if they choose to...

So let me get this straight, and please by all means correct me if I am wrong. ACPA has negotioted with the Airline to allow 150 new hires on the Airbus on PG and a pay raise of less than core inflation over the next three years. Is this not a reduction of pay in real terms? Why is the union allowin...

It always amazes me that people back home think a 200 hour pilot can't fly a Dash 8/CRJ or an A320 for that matter. It happens, and it happens more than you think. Screen your applicants carefully, train them to a very high standard and watch them go. Where is the problem? European carriers have don...

Tony my man. You going to be able to bid off the 76 for the 777? How senior is it going? Are guys avoiding it to take commands on the bus? Are new hires being taken on it as cruisers? The aircraft is a gem and it will be enjoyed by all who get to fly it. Rumour is that the 777/787 may very well be c...

Surprised Air Canada did not pick it up as part of their latest order. Would be better than spending money they don't have on shiny news ones from Seattle.

I have always found it interesting that certain AC employees have a tough time facing the fact that WJ is a success. I mean, who saw that coming? A low cost base, young employees, very well managed company set up in the oil rich booming area called Western Canada. They picked up the pieces that Cana...

Airbuses are for girls. Love the 'Retard Call' at 10 feet radio. French hunks of junk! The old 737's of this world will be flying much longer than any 320.

757 VS 321 = No competition either.

Most common interview question.

'What aircraft does your dad fly for AC (sub uncle/cous/bro)?'

CX is one of the best jobs in the world. Very good pay, good benefits, good career progression and a very safe job if there was one. Many people don't apply to CX because they are lazy, don't have the confidence to pass the selection or have been fed the wrong info on what again is a great job. My m...