The Air Canada OTS thread

[jim67994]

Thanks for sharing, after seeing that I have recalculated my personal chance at about 3%

[CanadianEh]

I've heard all types will get the new paint except the Dash 8-100s. In terms of the rate act which it'll happen, I'm guessing whenever they are going in for heavy checks.

[mbav8r]

I've heard all types will get the new paint except the Dash 8-100s. In terms of the rate act which it'll happen, I'm guessing whenever they are going in for heavy checks.

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[fruitloops]

Not sure if this has been posted recently or not - fyi I understand that from Jan to May - big red will be running gs every 3 weeks - i just assumed it would be 20 per gs but I was told 40 per gs! I hope some of you OTS guyz/galz get some calls!

[Lemon]

Does anyone know the start dates for the next few courses?

[pilot_0888]

Hello fellow compadres,

OTS application in april 2016, Video interview in July 2017, In-person interview & medical in September 2017 and got on the December 4th GS.

Degree/4800TT/No 705

Hang in there and good luck!

[SpdLvlChgClb]

A course started on Monday dec 4th, then the next starts Monday Jan 8th

[Flynavy]

Does anybody know if calls have started yet for the 8th of January course ?

[Flynavy]

Does anybody have received a call yet for the 8th of January class ?

[landsky]

Does anyone know if you have a choice in language for the video interview? I am fluent in english and french but english is my first language and was wondering if you had a choice?

Thanks

[skypirate88]

I seem to recall there being a choice, but if you say you are fluent in French, you had to answer at least 1 french question.

It's been a while since I completed the interview, so my recollection of events may be foggy.

[landsky]

I seem to recall there being a choice, but if you say you are fluent in French, you had to answer at least 1 french question.

It's been a while since I completed the interview, so my recollection of events may be foggy.

Thanks for the info... Anyone else got any pointers?

[SpdLvlChgClb]

Has anyone who completed the interview, psych test and medical in November heard from HR yet?

[groundpilot]

Looks like courses planned for the next little while:

04 Dec: 32 new hires

08 Jan: 40

29 Jan: 40

19 Feb: 40

12 Mar: 30

02 Apr: 30

23 Apr: 30

14 May: 30

I assume more after this but no firm plans. Looks like a solid plan for 272 new hires before summer

[loopa]

I know of several who got Jan 08 calls already! Congrats!!

[SpdLvlChgClb]

Do you know how long ago they started calling guys for the Jan course?

[loopa]

About a week ago

[jim67994]

I am wondering, the people who are being called for the January course, when did you/they apply? When did you interview?

Thanks!

[condor1]

Hello everyone,

The last time the website was open for OTS hiring, within about a month, people received the "good email" or the "bad email".
Are they using the same system? Doesn't seem to be the case this time. Do you guys have any information regarding this?

Cheers

[AOW]

I am wondering, the people who are being called for the January course, when did you/they apply? When did you interview?

Thanks!

Applied fall of 2011, interviewed May 2012, PFO'd July 2012, reapplied March 2016, interviewed March 2017, medical in July 2017 - they wanted to follow up in November. Got the call for the January 8th course on December 12th, 2017.

[lownslow]

The last time the website was open for OTS hiring, within about a month, people received the "good email" or the "bad email".
Are they using the same system? Doesn't seem to be the case this time. Do you guys have any information regarding this?

My understanding is that they haven't really reviewed the latest bunch of applicants yet. From the sounds of things they're just finishing up with the ones who applied a year and a half ago and will get to the new pile once the old is effectively exhausted. Seems to me a lot of folks are in suspense over no response and based on lessons learned last year the process will be adjusted this time around. Your guess is as good as mine as to how they move forward but don't forget that lat time out even people who got the 'bad email' ended up being hired.

These are just the impressions I get from multiple very well qualified people.

[landsky]

Any idea on how long after the video interview candidates are getting called? Is the next step an in-person interview in Toronto? I only just recently did the video portion.

LS

[schnitzel2k3]

Hello fellow compadres,

OTS application in april 2016, Video interview in July 2017, In-person interview & medical in September 2017 and got on the December 4th GS.

Degree/4800TT/No 705

Hang in there and good luck!

This is what helps the masses. Good job, enjoy!

S.

[Stan Darsh]

Applied April 2016, video interview summer 2017, in-person November 2017. January 29th GS. Good luck!

[altiplano]

Congrats!

Great way to start a new year!