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Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 1:35 pm
by atphat
I'm not an expert. But I imagine sunwing HR wouldn't appreciate you sharing their interview gouge. Stating when your interview is on a public forum might not be the best idea either.

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 1:53 am
by Golddigger
Hi any information on the hiring process would be greatly appreciated PM is fine

Thank you

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:02 am
by Golddigger
Flysafe21 did you have your interview ? Hope it went well for you care to share any information pm me

Thanks

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 11:10 am
by rudder
Sunwing is also hiring directly from Seneca College.

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 1:43 pm
by Gilles Hudicourt
rudder wrote:Sunwing is also hiring directly from Seneca College.
Really ? How things change

They went from this :
Must have valid and current Airline Transport licence. Must be qualified to operate Boeing 737-800/900 aircraft. Must have valid aviation medical. Minimum 3000 hours total flying time with a minimum of 500 hours on Boeing 737-800/900.
To this :
POSITION: Pilots (Seasonal, Contract)
DEPARTMENT: Flight Operations
LOCATION: Bases across Canada
REPORTING TO: Chief Pilot
POSTING DATE: March 07, 2014
POSTING CLOSE: Open until filled

Qualifications:
• Must have Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License and valid Aviation Medical
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
• 3,000 hours total time – Lower than 3000hours total time may be considered based on experience
• Positive Attitude
• No Accidents / Incidents / Violations in last 3 years

Ground School start date – August 2014
And now straight out of Seneca....

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 3:11 pm
by timel
rudder wrote:Sunwing is also hiring directly from Seneca College.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEESertJq-_/

...Looks like this is accurate, SW is starting a cadet program.
So what's the deal?

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:07 pm
by sampsonmcd
Why do they need a cadet program? There are tons of more qualified pilots who would love to fly a 737.

Oh wait.... This wouldn't be a way to pay pilots lower wages would it?

No more TFW=hire 200 hr CPLs and have them pay for bonds, European style!

Brilliant! :prayer:

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:33 am
by tbaylx
sampsonmcd wrote:Why do they need a cadet program? There are tons of more qualified pilots who would love to fly a 737.

Oh wait.... This wouldn't be a way to pay pilots lower wages would it?

No more TFW=hire 200 hr CPLs and have them pay for bonds, European style!

Brilliant! :prayer:
Nope, same wages and conditions as anyone hired off the street. Good opportunity for some lucky cadet.
I suspect they're looking forward a few years once duty regs get changed etc and forecasting greater difficulty in hiring. There was a time that AC used to hire 250 hour cadets, don't recall that being an issue. As long as you adjust your training practices accordingly cadets will be perfectly capable pilots.

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 4:20 pm
by garfield
tbaylx wrote:
sampsonmcd wrote:Why do they need a cadet program? There are tons of more qualified pilots who would love to fly a 737.

Oh wait.... This wouldn't be a way to pay pilots lower wages would it?

No more TFW=hire 200 hr CPLs and have them pay for bonds, European style!

Brilliant! :prayer:
Nope, same wages and conditions as anyone hired off the street. Good opportunity for some lucky cadet.
I suspect they're looking forward a few years once duty regs get changed etc and forecasting greater difficulty in hiring. There was a time that AC used to hire 250 hour cadets, don't recall that being an issue. As long as you adjust your training practices accordingly cadets will be perfectly capable pilots.
And they will be upgraded captain at 1500 hours!

There's thousands of pilots with over 3000 hours in this country who can't even land a F/O position, where's the logic?

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:54 pm
by tbaylx
garfield wrote:
tbaylx wrote:
sampsonmcd wrote:Why do they need a cadet program? There are tons of more qualified pilots who would love to fly a 737.

Oh wait.... This wouldn't be a way to pay pilots lower wages would it?

No more TFW=hire 200 hr CPLs and have them pay for bonds, European style!

Brilliant! :prayer:
Nope, same wages and conditions as anyone hired off the street. Good opportunity for some lucky cadet.
I suspect they're looking forward a few years once duty regs get changed etc and forecasting greater difficulty in hiring. There was a time that AC used to hire 250 hour cadets, don't recall that being an issue. As long as you adjust your training practices accordingly cadets will be perfectly capable pilots.
And they will be upgraded captain at 1500 hours!

There's thousands of pilots with over 3000 hours in this country who can't even land a F/O position, where's the logic?
They most certainly wont be upgraded at 1500 hours. No idea why they chose now to introduce a cadet program but its around 2% of the total number of pilots hired given forecast numbers so hardly a significant number.

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:22 pm
by Gilles Hudicourt
tbaylx wrote:There was a time that AC used to hire 250 hour cadets, don't recall that being an issue. As long as you adjust your training practices accordingly cadets will be perfectly capable pilots.
Unless I'm wrong, these were used as Second Officers on the 727.

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:37 pm
by trey kule
There's thousands of pilots with over 3000 hours in this country who can't even land a F/O position, where's the logic?
Logic! The airlines are going to do what they think is best for them.

What is your source for claiming there are thousands of pilots with over 3000 hours who can not get an FO position?

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:48 am
by Golddigger
Any information on the new hiring process for pilots , interview prep ,exams would be greatly appreciated .

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 3:48 pm
by Wacko
They most certainly wont be upgraded at 1500 hours. No idea why they chose now to introduce a cadet program but its around 2% of the total number of pilots hired given forecast numbers so hardly a significant number.
My money is on some management types kid or family member wants to be an professional pilot ;)

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:17 pm
by Tobelino
tbaylx wrote:
sampsonmcd wrote:Why do they need a cadet program? There are tons of more qualified pilots who would love to fly a 737.

Oh wait.... This wouldn't be a way to pay pilots lower wages would it?

No more TFW=hire 200 hr CPLs and have them pay for bonds, European style!

Brilliant! :prayer:
Nope, same wages and conditions as anyone hired off the street. Good opportunity for some lucky cadet.
I suspect they're looking forward a few years once duty regs get changed etc and forecasting greater difficulty in hiring. There was a time that AC used to hire 250 hour cadets, don't recall that being an issue. As long as you adjust your training practices accordingly cadets will be perfectly capable pilots.

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:36 pm
by NickyNick
I'm one of them
garfield wrote:
tbaylx wrote:
sampsonmcd wrote:Why do they need a cadet program? There are tons of more qualified pilots who would love to fly a 737.

Oh wait.... This wouldn't be a way to pay pilots lower wages would it?

No more TFW=hire 200 hr CPLs and have them pay for bonds, European style!

Brilliant! :prayer:
Nope, same wages and conditions as anyone hired off the street. Good opportunity for some lucky cadet.
I suspect they're looking forward a few years once duty regs get changed etc and forecasting greater difficulty in hiring. There was a time that AC used to hire 250 hour cadets, don't recall that being an issue. As long as you adjust your training practices accordingly cadets will be perfectly capable pilots.
And they will be upgraded captain at 1500 hours!

There's thousands of pilots with over 3000 hours in this country who can't even land a F/O position, where's the logic?

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:04 pm
by lazyeight
I know someone with 3500 hours who recently got an interview.

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:34 pm
by schnitzel2k3
NickyNick wrote:I'm one of them

And they will be upgraded captain at 1500 hours!

There's thousands of pilots with over 3000 hours in this country who can't even land a F/O position, where's the logic?
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If you've got over 3000 hours and you can't land an open gig with an active company (and you at least come close or exceed the mins), the time isn't the problem....

Resume.
Reputation.
References.

S.

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:01 pm
by dbob
I have an interview coming up with Sunwing next week. If anyone has interviewed recently and is willing to share some tips please PM. I have been informed that there is a 1 hour cognitive/technical exam.

Any help would be very much appreciated!

Re: Sunwing interview

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:27 pm
by Hhef
Hey guys, if anybody could PM me updated info that would be appreciated. I have an interview coming up.

Apparently there is a "1 hour technical and cognitive test" does anybody have some insight into this?