arcadia wrote:Obviously there isn't seniority in the pool, don't be a smart ass.
I'm not being a smart ass. For as long as I can remember, they cherry pick the top candidates when class sizes are low or few and far between.
I find it odd that people are of the belief that they deserve a spot based on something as arcane as the date of their interview and not how well they performed.
I dislike the pool process as much as the next applicant and I feel for those that are patiently waiting. Maybe some day I'll be just as frustrated!
rowdy wrote:I find it odd that people are of the belief that they deserve a spot based on something as arcane as the date of their interview and not how well they performed.
Nobody believes they deserve the spot, they went through the interview process, they past the requirements, there employers were called informing that they would be leaving them soon and going to Air Canada. So from that point on they have been in the penalty box at their current employer. (Careers on hold basically)
Poolies have been advised for 2 years that things have been moving more slowly then anticipated with the retirements changing now, but that candidates will be leaving the pool in order that they entered. This was said several times by the HR coordinator. Who is a pleasure to deal with I may add, and it seems she is as blindsided by this as the rest of us. Now, that things are finally looking on the up and up, all of a sudden they are hand picking. People are just wondering when or if they are ever going to get the call. Lots of guys with lives on hold, Some of which were lined up to be in last months Nov G/S only for it to be called off and now to be skipped in the Dec. course.
It is what it is, for those getting out of the pool earlier rather then later, I am sure its a great thing, but for those who were next to go for the past 6 months, eagerly awaiting a course announcement only to be skipped because they are changing the process, it stings.
Hello to all,
I'm curious to know if anyone knows a candidate that was selected to attend the upcoming December ground school personally?
If so, are you at liberty to say what was their current employer/flying experience? I've heard of one candidate from Calm Air and another from SR, while others saying all candidates come from jazz. Although this information is unofficial/unconfirmed.. It doesn't add up... !
This is just out of curiosity - I don't mean to pry.
Good luck to all currently in the pool.
Regards,
Ltd.
Congrats to those getting in now. The future is bright for AC with expansion plans and retirements to start in another few years. For those just getting on property now and in the bear future I am of the belief that by the end of the first four years there should be exciting room to move up.
An update from HR in regards to what the process is going to be from here on out would be greatly appreciated.
Are we getting hand picked now or are we coming out in order? Let us know!
I am in the pool, and have just sent resumes else where. Got to get a seat while the seats are available!
