Porter and flying the Dash-8-400

[Bill Lumberg]

I have a few questions. For the Porter pilots, do you enjoy flying there? Do you enjoy the Dash-8-400? Is the flying interesting? Where are your favorite routes, or ones that you dislike? Is the pay still pretty good? Are there more growth opportunities? How many legs do you fly per day, and do you usually fly one day trips? 3 or 4 day trips? Thank you. Cheers!

[catan man]

Good questions? I'd like to know as well.

[ILS26_Steep]

do you enjoy flying there? Do you enjoy the Dash-8-400? Is the flying interesting? Where are your favorite routes, or ones that you dislike? Is the pay still pretty good? Are there more growth opportunities? How many legs do you fly per day, and do you usually fly one day trips? 3 or 4 day trips?

First question to ask yourself is.. Do you want to live in Toronto? Otherwise the flying is good. The Q400 is NEW w/glass cockpit, very fast (Not jet fast but fast for a turboprop). Flying is interesting landing into the island (ILS Steep for 26 4.8 slope, 4000ft strip, high winds sometimes, CAT2 into Halifax and St Johns, you name it) For some reason no one likes going to KEWR (Newark) its the least favourite. The pay for FO's starting is better than Jazz or Air Canada $40k, Capt is in the 70's, with pay increases every year (Upgrades can happen quick a year or so). Growth opportunities this year, so apply now. You can typically fly 2 to 6 legs a day. Yes usually one day trips, there are splits and pairings that stretch to 4 days if you want them.

You don't hear much complaining about Porter, so take that into consideration. Good luck

[townville]

Done some searching, but obviously not very successful.....
Sent out my resume a couple of days ago and just wondering if they reply to all applicants whether they're interested or not ??
If so, how long could that be (approx.) ??
Tks !

[Bushav8er]

I heard that they are starting to restrict admissions and are going on a 'recommend' from within the company - not sure how true it is.

[Mr. North]

Any truth to opening a base in YOW?

[Agrios Anemos]

Good Luck to All

[termerair]

From what I have understood the April 5th GS is the last one scheduled for now. However, I spoke to one of their captains the other day in YYZ and he said it might be some more hiring during the summer... They've hired a lot over the last few months and it sounds like the average time of the new hires was getting quite higher towards the end (4000 to 6000 TT for some fo candidates).

Good luck!

T.

PS : Unfortunately I am not working for Porter, this is just some information I have gathered...

[Dhc6to8]

Hej guys, whats up with Porter? I have applied there since they started up and I have several thousand hours as a direct entry commander on the Q 400... I emailed in my resume and cover letter, but never, ever heard anything from them?? How does their selection system work? Is anybody else getting an answer to their application??
Would love to know, looks like a great place to work! I love Toronto, home town!!
6to8

[jpar84]

Hey Guys,


I was just curious. Given the hub and spoke model that porter has does this mean pilots always end the day back at city center or do you have the occasional layover?

Cheers
JP