CdnPilotsalary wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:10 pm
Also, let's not forget that any foreigner who completes their flight training in Canada (even if it's just an instructor rating, with CPL done at home*) has a clear path to residency via the 3-year post-graduation work permit.
*See
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-re ... ility.html and scroll down to "Flight Instructors".
And your point is?
CdnPilotsalary wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:07 pm
Does anyone think there will be a US-style correction for pay at the regional level? I imagine that the regionals would begin hiring at regulatory minimums (250TT) before substantially increasing pay. Thoughts?
Don't think there will be anytime soon.
digits_ wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:23 pm
Well if there is a bond and they pay their bond, there should be no guilt felt by the pilot or anger by the management that a pilot leaves, even the day of his ppc. That's the contract that was in place with the necessary "fines" if it is broken.
On the other hand, if there is no bond and you do that, then you are a big asshole yes.
Regarding pay: it's a self fulfilling prophecy. If the pay is shitty because everyone leaves anyway, then, well, everyone will leave. A lot more people will stay at 703/704 if pay and schedule is good, especially people living outside of major cities, pilots with some "different" priorities (eg home every night on a small plane vs hotels on a big jet), etc.
Well said. A lot of people will stay at their 703/704 jobs for the better lifestyle than commuting all the time and being home one day a week working the big shiny tin. BUT, at the moment, I think the shortage causes a lot of movement, and people are taking advantage of it, some to get better pay, some to get to the bigger type, and others willing to take the paycut but get to be home to see their kids more often. At this stage there's so much movement, I don't think pay is the main reason for most people moving.
Overall, I don't think pay will go up anytime too soon. EVERY single regional and major 703/704 operator started 'partnering' with various FTUs to provide a pathway program from student/instructor to FO position. This has been a major trend in the last year, and so long as the companies have sources to feed from for pilots, there will be no incentive to increase pay to attract potential employees.
digits_ wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:32 am
dhc# wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:29 am
Things seem quiet now, but is it the "calm before the storm" type of scenario in Canada ?
Have you seen the recent flow of job ads on avcanada in the last 2 weeks? Would hardly call it quiet...
Yup, definitely not quiet, FTUs, 703/704s and regionals are all posting daily for pilot/instructor positions.