Public Education on Poor Pilot Wage and Work Conditions in Canada

[DHC2_Beaver]

I was curious if there has existed a program or push to educate the traveling public on how poorly pilots in Canada are treated by companies, regarding wage and work conditions, considering the amount of responsibility we have?

[Launchpad1]

I'd be curious to know how much a train driver makes in Canada as a comparison.

[digits_]

If such an attempt was ever made, you'd undoubtedly have the example of the 60 year old Air Canada captain making 300k/year being used to inform the public we are all overpaid.

[GoHomeLeg]

I was curious if there has existed a program or push to educate the traveling public on how poorly pilots in Canada are treated by companies, regarding wage and work conditions, considering the amount of responsibility we have?

Let's not sound too greedy. I make double the money of most dual household income and I'm home a lot more than most adults stuck in gridlock traffic every day. My neighbors think I don't work.

What type of aviation operation are you in?

[photofly]

I'd be curious to know how much a train driver makes in Canada as a comparison.

https://www.glassdoor.ca/Salary/Canadia ... 4132%2C492.

[Launchpad1]

From $85k to $132k! That's not bad at all.

[ozone]

I work in a 703 medevac operation as a junior Capt. Close to 90K and work 6-8 days a month lately. Can’t complain at all. I’ve worked 22 years in various other jobs. Mostly 8-5 jobs 5 days a week. This is by far the most relaxing, enjoyable and well paid job I’ve ever worked.

[PT6onH20]

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[ayseven]

I think "rewarding" depends on where you end up. Some did this a long time and never made it anywhere decent, or away from the bugs. Especially now.

[PT6onH20]

I hear ya. How much money do you need? If you can’t be happy with 100k/year, then maybe money isn’t the problem. I’ve lived in the highest priced city for about 7 years without breaking 60k. I’ve absolutely mismanaged my career, chasing fun jobs and “settling” when I should have been looking to move onwards.

Not defending the bad pay that entry level pilots deal.

And just before these times, it wasn’t taking too long to be a q400 captain making this kinda money. I’m talking 3-4 years in the industry. Working 15 days a month, making enough money to be on the sunshine list, Although regional flying isn’t the most glamorous, I mean, its work. Punch in, punch out, go play.

Hell, I’m on flat pay, with a block reduction. Money is tight. But anyone can make it work. I’ve met enough flight attendants raising a kid on their own to know that if I can’t make ends meet, I’m not trying hard enough.