WestJet Mainline/Encore Hiring pool
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I have heard second hand of people getting interviews but they had their AA's
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Interviewed with 2300 hrs at the time atpl
Was an awesome experience there
Was an awesome experience there
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I had an interview with under 2000 hours. I do have DHC8 time though so that probably helped make up for less hours?
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Interviewed with less than 2000 hours. You should realize by now that Time is not all they're looking at nowadays.
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any info on upcoming ground school and dates for Encore?
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Anyone know what's happening at Encore in the next couple of months with hiring? How many people in the pool? Ground schools currently running?
Thanks
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Thanks
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Hello,
I'm wondering if anyone can let me know or if Dave P is out there, I have been in the pool since last year May, I have not heard back from WJE. Is there anyone in a similar situation. What can one expect at this point?
Cheers
I'm wondering if anyone can let me know or if Dave P is out there, I have been in the pool since last year May, I have not heard back from WJE. Is there anyone in a similar situation. What can one expect at this point?
Cheers
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I didn't have the lucky experience of being put in WJ's pool, but what I can suggest is to swim faster.
As stupid as it may sound, those swimming faster reached the other side of the pool way before expiry. Breath management also helps.
At least you will pass this first test ensuring you can stand being "told" you're disposable.
Looks like a zen experience, and reward looks good. Enjoy !
As stupid as it may sound, those swimming faster reached the other side of the pool way before expiry. Breath management also helps.
At least you will pass this first test ensuring you can stand being "told" you're disposable.
Looks like a zen experience, and reward looks good. Enjoy !
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I'd be curious if those sitting in the pool for a long time might be the lower time guys and Encore perhaps wanted them to get another 6months - year under there belt before pulling them out?
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That was what I thought but it isn't the case. I was in touch with several guys during my tenure in the pool whom had less time and less relative experience for the upgrade matrix that were hired either instantly or within a week or so in the pool.
I honestly think it's a possibility where they want some people to spend a bit more time doing what they are doing to arrive on property more experienced, but it can't be said that's the case for the majority.
It's my guess that once you're invited to the interview the time isn't all that relevant any more.
Best of luck to everyone still in the pool!
I honestly think it's a possibility where they want some people to spend a bit more time doing what they are doing to arrive on property more experienced, but it can't be said that's the case for the majority.
It's my guess that once you're invited to the interview the time isn't all that relevant any more.
Best of luck to everyone still in the pool!
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Loopa, are you at Westjet encore now?
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Last I've heard, is that depending on how few Westerners (from encore) are interested, there may be direct entry Captain positions opening up for the YYZ base in the near future.
I want to die like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers...
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hi there.
i had a phone screening two weeks ago, they basically spoke with me base on my resume.
just wondering when should I expect a reply/invitation.
thanks everyone for any inputs.
i had a phone screening two weeks ago, they basically spoke with me base on my resume.
just wondering when should I expect a reply/invitation.
thanks everyone for any inputs.
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Any idea on how long a new Encore pilot can expect to wait to get back to YYC from YYZ?
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Encore, and WestJet mainline, are moving some airframes from the west to the east where load factors are stronger. There was a recent internal email outlining why and what the future looks like for those already on property. In a nutshell, growth is forecast to be in the east. Future hiring is forecast to be in the east. People flowing up are primarily coming from the west. If someone were to hold out for a YYC Captain spot things are anticipated to level out near the end of the year and upgrades and base transfers could become available near the end of 2016.
All of this is semi-current info. Things could change if the western economy tanks completely etc. I have no idea if there are plans to move more aircraft from YYC to YYZ. That would change the balance of pilots and drag out the wait.
All of this is semi-current info. Things could change if the western economy tanks completely etc. I have no idea if there are plans to move more aircraft from YYC to YYZ. That would change the balance of pilots and drag out the wait.
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anyone going to the westjet group interview in YYZ march 15/16?
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What takes place at a group interview? Have they been doing this for a while, or is this new?axm18 wrote:anyone going to the westjet group interview in YYZ march 15/16?
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Pilots have also been doing a group portion of their interview since the fall I believe.