The Air Canada OTS thread

[Nashbandicoot]

2000

[CanadianPilotQc]

Can anyone send the link where to find the collective agreement please? Thanks

[safetyfirst123]

Can anyone send the link where to find the collective agreement please? Thanks

Here you go!

http://safeflights.ca/index.php?page=ca ... agreements

[yhz41]

What are the parameters for the medical? Cat 1 and some other stuff?

[Flight_Deck]

Vision, hearing, blood work to check for things such as liver enzymes and cholesterol, urine test on the spot to check for illicit drugs, electrocardiogram, blood pressure check and stethoscope (standard check of sounds in heart and lungs). The doctor then asks a series of questions such as family history of diseases and ailments.

[Jetlifer]

Vision, hearing, blood work to check for things such as liver enzymes and cholesterol, urine test on the spot to check for illicit drugs, electrocardiogram, blood pressure check and stethoscope (standard check of sounds in heart and lungs). The doctor then asks a series of questions such as family history of diseases and ailments.

So’ I have elevated cholesterol, have had it my whole life, don’t currently need medication for it, but in time I may. The balance for me is with higher natural levels of cholesterol, it slowly does damage to my liver.. essentially it’s a balancing act until one day I’d need to go on a statin.. Would this be a show stopper for myself? If o took the statin, then the cholesterol and liver numbers would be good, but you’d have the side effects of the medication for the rest of your days. Nothing catastrophic, but my GP has always advocated waiting to go on it..

[Cavalier44]

So’ I have elevated cholesterol, have had it my whole life, don’t currently need medication for it, but in time I may. The balance for me is with higher natural levels of cholesterol, it slowly does damage to my liver.. essentially it’s a balancing act until one day I’d need to go on a statin.. Would this be a show stopper for myself? If o took the statin, then the cholesterol and liver numbers would be good, but you’d have the side effects of the medication for the rest of your days. Nothing catastrophic, but my GP has always advocated waiting to go on it..

I found the Air Canada doctors to be very competent and understanding. They are not out to disqualify you for minor issues, especially if your cholesterol is being followed closely by your GP. I would recommend that you procure as much supporting documentation from your GP as you can (they will most likely ask for clinical notes and whatever test results you may have), and present it when you go for your pre-employment medical.

[Latitude]

Hi guys,

Just wondering what’s a typical schedule at AC. Amounts of days OFF, how many pilots end up doing reserve every single month for a year, lots of overnights (?), deadheads (?), etc.

Also wondering how many pilots they forecast on hiring in 2023 ? Any signs of slowing down?

Is there a way to know the positions (mainly the base) on a given ground school ?

Thanks

[bob99]

Hi guys,

Just wondering what’s a typical schedule at AC. Amounts of days OFF, how many pilots end up doing reserve every single month for a year, lots of overnights (?), deadheads (?), etc.

Also wondering how many pilots they forecast on hiring in 2023 ? Any signs of slowing down?

Is there a way to know the positions (mainly the base) on a given ground school ?

Thanks

NB works 16 days. WB sometimes more, sometimes less. Other questions will vary by fleet.

No slowing down in the hiring.

[Latitude]

Hi guys,

Just wondering what’s a typical schedule at AC. Amounts of days OFF, how many pilots end up doing reserve every single month for a year, lots of overnights (?), deadheads (?), etc.

Also wondering how many pilots they forecast on hiring in 2023 ? Any signs of slowing down?

Is there a way to know the positions (mainly the base) on a given ground school ?

Thanks

NB works 16 days. WB sometimes more, sometimes less. Other questions will vary by fleet.

No slowing down in the hiring.

Thank you !

[FelixGustof]

When your country has the the world's cheapest pilots and the corps knows the tremendous labour cost advantage they have, I would hope they would expand

Imagine sweat shops in China. That is pilots in this country.

[matrix77]

Anyone received ground school offer recently? Or when is the latest ground school day?

[jpilot77]

Anyone received ground school offer recently? Or when is the latest ground school day?

Next ground school is January 2nd, then January 16th. I know people on both. They got the call in early December.

[Curiousflyer]

When your country has the the world's cheapest pilots and the corps knows the tremendous labour cost advantage they have, I would hope they would expand

Imagine sweat shops in China. That is pilots in this country.

This has been a consistent strategy of Air Canada’s since a FOS (2012). The growth strategy has been to target sixth freedom traffic on the east coast and fly them overseas through either a hub in YYZ or YUL, with a cheaper labour force than American carriers.

[Juniorpilot]

Hi,

How long after the interview does the PFO email usually come? Done mine about 1 month and half ago and still nothing. Should I considered myself safe?

[tata324]

Hi everyone, I did the interview in late November and I have not heard back from them. No criminal record check either. I got in touch and I was told my file was being processed and they'll get back to me soon. Is there anyone in the same position it's been 7 weeks so far. should I still believe no news is good news I have 3000+ 705 jet time. Any tips would help thanks

[jpilot77]

Hi everyone, I did the interview in late November and I have not heard back from them. No criminal record check either. I got in touch and I was told my file was being processed and they'll get back to me soon. Is there anyone in the same position it's been 7 weeks so far. should I still believe no news is good news I have 3000+ 705 jet time. Any tips would help thanks

No news is good news. Your time waiting depends on your experience and qualifications. So if you have a degree, 705 jet PIC experience, etc… You’ll get put to the top of the list. If you have less experience, not much PIC, no post secondary etc… It’ll take longer for them to get to you. So no news is good news.

[TheBen]

Hi everyone, I did the interview in late November and I have not heard back from them. No criminal record check either. I got in touch and I was told my file was being processed and they'll get back to me soon. Is there anyone in the same position it's been 7 weeks so far. should I still believe no news is good news I have 3000+ 705 jet time. Any tips would help thanks

Well same here. Did my interview in nov. Beginning of December my background check + references… no news since then..Does anyone received an offer recently?

Thnks !

[Babar350]

Hi everyone, I did the interview in late November and I have not heard back from them. No criminal record check either. I got in touch and I was told my file was being processed and they'll get back to me soon. Is there anyone in the same position it's been 7 weeks so far. should I still believe no news is good news I have 3000+ 705 jet time. Any tips would help thanks

No news is good news. Your time waiting depends on your experience and qualifications. So if you have a degree, 705 jet PIC experience, etc… You’ll get put to the top of the list. If you have less experience, not much PIC, no postsecondary etc… It’ll take longer for them to get to you. So no news is good news.

The HR system at AC is a weird animal.
I've seen people with 2200 TT no 705PIC but a degree to be called. I've seen others with no degree and no 705 PIC and 2500TT getting called.
I've also seen 705 PIC captain with 4500TT not even getting called for an interview...

The thing that could also make the file processing a bit slower is either the references taking their time to reply to AC or the MMPI test being either not good or the company processing the test losing the test in the system hence delaying giving the results.

[tata324]

Hi everyone, I did the interview in late November and I have not heard back from them. No criminal record check either. I got in touch and I was told my file was being processed and they'll get back to me soon. Is there anyone in the same position it's been 7 weeks so far. should I still believe no news is good news I have 3000+ 705 jet time. Any tips would help thanks

No news is good news. Your time waiting depends on your experience and qualifications. So if you have a degree, 705 jet PIC experience, etc… You’ll get put to the top of the list. If you have less experience, not much PIC, no postsecondary etc… It’ll take longer for them to get to you. So no news is good news.

The HR system at AC is a weird animal.
I've seen people with 2200 TT no 705PIC but a degree to be called. I've seen others with no degree and no 705 PIC and 2500TT getting called.
I've also seen 705 PIC captain with 4500TT not even getting called for an interview...

The thing that could also make the file processing a bit slower is either the references taking their time to reply to AC or the MMPI test being either not good or the company processing the test losing the test in the system hence delaying giving the results.

Thanks for the heads up everyone, I would wait and see what goes on.

[Juniorpilot]

No news is good news. Your time waiting depends on your experience and qualifications. So if you have a degree, 705 jet PIC experience, etc… You’ll get put to the top of the list. If you have less experience, not much PIC, no postsecondary etc… It’ll take longer for them to get to you. So no news is good news.

The HR system at AC is a weird animal.
I've seen people with 2200 TT no 705PIC but a degree to be called. I've seen others with no degree and no 705 PIC and 2500TT getting called.
I've also seen 705 PIC captain with 4500TT not even getting called for an interview...

The thing that could also make the file processing a bit slower is either the references taking their time to reply to AC or the MMPI test being either not good or the company processing the test losing the test in the system hence delaying giving the results.

Thanks for the heads up everyone, I would wait and see what goes on.

Did mine late november as well and still nothing, FYI. +2000TT/+1000h 705. Hopefully soon!

[alkaseltzer]

When your country has the the world's cheapest pilots and the corps knows the tremendous labour cost advantage they have, I would hope they would expand

Imagine sweat shops in China. That is pilots in this country.

Being illiterate is a key staple of many posters on the internal pilot forums.

Now, being illiterate AND trying to sound like an economist, lawyer, accountant

AC should mandate an annual literacy test. Hooked on Phonics for Jazz-stronauts would be "wokefully" fair.

[flyboy88]

Those of you who did interview in November, how many of you have gotten a background check request or heard anything?

[orangejuice]

I interviewed in November and did my background check early December, heard nothing since.

[PostmasterGeneral]

Calls went out on Tuesday, for the Feb 6th ground school.