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Will there be any new FO hiring for this coming winter season?
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PCC says their hiring but no other info there or on Air Transat's website...
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I cross my fingers that it will be the same for 2018....For now, no news about the hiring.
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There's 2 guys at my company who where in the simulator screening this week.
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how do you apply?
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Next interviews on the 10th and 18th of october
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It sounds like there is a course starting in early November.

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are those from old applications? because you cant apply on the site
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Yes, I believe some new hires had their interviews in June. There is a pool but don't ask me how many candidates are swimming altogether... I don't have any info on that.

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They just posted for new positions.

https://www.transat.com/en-CA/corporate ... &domain=17
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Sweet. Can anybody (preferably, first hand from active pilots) help fill me in about life at AirTransat?

1. How many hours is their salary based on?
2. What does the typical schedule look like?
(How long are their pairings / days off)
3. If I were awarded a Toronto position, how difficult would it be to bid on a Montreal spot after the fact?
4. Is it a good company? Do current pilots generally like it there?
5. How long are the average upgrade times?
6. Are layoffs expected anytime soon?

Thanks,
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Back Course wrote:Sweet. Can anybody (preferably, first hand from active pilots) help fill me in about life at AirTransat?

1. How many hours is their salary based on?
2. What does the typical schedule look like?
(How long are their pairings / days off)
3. If I were awarded a Toronto position, how difficult would it be to bid on a Montreal spot after the fact?
4. Is it a good company? Do current pilots generally like it there?
5. How long are the average upgrade times?
6. Are layoffs expected anytime soon?

Thanks,
ill answer a few:

3. As an FO as little as 1 year but hard to predict.
4. Yes, very much so.
5. Looking like 3-4 years now
6. No
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How are the travel benefits for family and spouse.?

Zedfares with other airlines?

Stby or confirmed discount on transat flights?
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Back Course wrote:Sweet. Can anybody (preferably, first hand from active pilots) help fill me in about life at AirTransat?

1. How many hours is their salary based on?
80/month is the in guaranty, straight time 80-85 and 1.5 for 85 plus

2. What does the typical schedule look like?
(How long are their pairings / days off)
12 GDOs/month. Pairings range form 1-6 days. Expect not getting what you bid as a jr bottom of the list. Reserve can only be assigned every other month.

3. If I were awarded a Toronto position, how difficult would it be to bid on a Montreal spot after the fact?
More difficult as time goes on.

4. Is it a good company? Do current pilots generally like it there?
Not much attrition and a few that have left for big red recently have admitted they regret it but some are also happier.

5. How long are the average upgrade times?
3-6 years is my guess for the next decade.

6. Are layoffs expected anytime soon?
No

Thanks,
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Post by Back Course »

Thanks for the info. Flash 8 brought up a good question too; Do they subscribe to travel benefits for my immediate family (zed/myid)?
Also:
7. What do they have for a pension plan?

8. How is the dental/health plan?
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Back Course wrote:Thanks for the info. Flash 8 brought up a good question too; Do they subscribe to travel benefits for my immediate family (zed/myid)?
No Zed fares but some standby deals with other carriers for immediate family and sometimes parents too.

Also:
7. What do they have for a pension plan?
It's an RRSP match up to 5-5 and starting next May it will be up to 5-7. You put up to 5% of your eligible earnings and TS will match at 140% of your contribution.

8. How is the dental/health plan?
Medical and dental is decent. Our Long term disability is a noteworthy mention too, 10 years of 90% salary tax free.
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Any idea for which month they are planning ground school and if they are planning on hiring in the new year? Also, does Air Transat interview and hold you in a pool for future GS? I'm curious to know why the 737 since they are trying to replace them with the A321Neo.
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FOD_Vacuum wrote:Any idea for which month they are planning ground school and if they are planning on hiring in the new year? Also, does Air Transat interview and hold you in a pool for future GS? I'm curious to know why the 737 since they are trying to replace them with the A321Neo.
No idea when training would start. They do like to have some candidates in the pool. No mention of it being for the 737 in the add unless I missed it?
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Pilot Career Center mentions it. 737NG FO YYZ based.
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FOD_Vacuum wrote:Pilot Career Center mentions it. 737NG FO YYZ based.
321 NEO is not replacing the 737 and they don't arrive till 2019. 321 CEO will be introduced soon to replace some of the 737.
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