Keep building hours to what level and type of experience? Thousands of hours of King Air PIC, charters and medevac isn’t desirable for 705 ops.Timetoflyagain wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:12 am…I’m quite sure cdvavater is actually at Jazz…many postings in Jazz forum to support this..fwiw.PRM1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:39 amPeople like you make me embarrassed of Porter’s training department. You are representing us in a terrible light and I hope to god that your comments are more posturing than how you really approach candidates in the sim.cdnavater wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:15 pm
I actually do, I’m quite informed when it comes to our hiring, unless you changed you entire profile including all contact information, your file was fully intact. Were you invited for a second interview without the online screening?
What this means, your first interview was not successful and you were likely given a reapply in 6 months PFO, the fact you got a second interview before that literally means they were looking for someone who was close but maybe not as bad as other candidates, you were a last resort and shouldn’t be bragging about this, in fact your attitude tells me exactly why you didn’t make it the first try, come on over, I’ll set you straight in the sim.
I love the ones with huge egos, it takes one session to knowck you back to reality, the ones that aren’t usually have a real hard time with the training.
Big shot, lol thanks for the laugh kid!
Get a grip.
..and Blue…indeed, don’t give up, keep building hours, go to WJE or Jazz, get the rating and if, after that, come over if you’re not happy with the wawcon’s over there. You wouldn’t be the first to update your file at Porter the day after your initial linecheck.
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How do the applicants with bad attitudes get through the hiring process? Bad attitude doesn’t seem like a quality for success.cdnavater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:03 amPeople need to go back and read the entire conversation before commenting, however not at Porter, and to be clear I’m not responsible for knocking arrogant pilots down, the reality does it. I have had several lately come in and think their shit don’t stink and when they realize it does, they come back down to earth and accept they’re not the aviation gods they thought they were.PRM1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:39 amPeople like you make me embarrassed of Porter’s training department. You are representing us in a terrible light and I hope to god that your comments are more posturing than how you really approach candidates in the sim.cdnavater wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:15 pm
I actually do, I’m quite informed when it comes to our hiring, unless you changed you entire profile including all contact information, your file was fully intact. Were you invited for a second interview without the online screening?
What this means, your first interview was not successful and you were likely given a reapply in 6 months PFO, the fact you got a second interview before that literally means they were looking for someone who was close but maybe not as bad as other candidates, you were a last resort and shouldn’t be bragging about this, in fact your attitude tells me exactly why you didn’t make it the first try, come on over, I’ll set you straight in the sim.
I love the ones with huge egos, it takes one session to knowck you back to reality, the ones that aren’t usually have a real hard time with the training.
Big shot, lol thanks for the laugh kid!
Get a grip.
I was responding to a poster who bragged about a PFO from a regional only to have them call back two months later whereby he was able to tell them he got a new job(great for him) and they offered him a conditional offer. Anyhow I was pointing out I wouldn’t be bragging that he was a last resort but I digress!
Blueangel7, sorry to hear about your situation, something will come up and it usually turns out to be for the best in the long run.
Just keep building your hours, look for a twin turbine job and maybe if you get a chance do some left seat of that, you’ll be where you want to be in no time.
As for Encore, I’m sure they have enough or maybe too many FOs, which is why they are looking to interview upgradable candidates right now. Try Jazz, if I’m one of your instructors, don’t worry, come in with a good attitude and willing to learn, you’ll be fine!
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Usually we can fix it in the humbleator, I mean simulator.Happyflyer78 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:26 amHow do the applicants with bad attitudes get through the hiring process? Bad attitude doesn’t seem like a quality for success.cdnavater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:03 amPeople need to go back and read the entire conversation before commenting, however not at Porter, and to be clear I’m not responsible for knocking arrogant pilots down, the reality does it. I have had several lately come in and think their shit don’t stink and when they realize it does, they come back down to earth and accept they’re not the aviation gods they thought they were.
I was responding to a poster who bragged about a PFO from a regional only to have them call back two months later whereby he was able to tell them he got a new job(great for him) and they offered him a conditional offer. Anyhow I was pointing out I wouldn’t be bragging that he was a last resort but I digress!
Blueangel7, sorry to hear about your situation, something will come up and it usually turns out to be for the best in the long run.
Just keep building your hours, look for a twin turbine job and maybe if you get a chance do some left seat of that, you’ll be where you want to be in no time.
As for Encore, I’m sure they have enough or maybe too many FOs, which is why they are looking to interview upgradable candidates right now. Try Jazz, if I’m one of your instructors, don’t worry, come in with a good attitude and willing to learn, you’ll be fine!
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Cdnavater is at jazz, In training department. Let him “knock down” the rookies over there. Porter training department much different. We offer beer and wings on day 1, and then day 2 onwards is a positive learning experience.PRM1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:39 amPeople like you make me embarrassed of Porter’s training department. You are representing us in a terrible light and I hope to god that your comments are more posturing than how you really approach candidates in the sim.cdnavater wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:15 pmI actually do, I’m quite informed when it comes to our hiring, unless you changed you entire profile including all contact information, your file was fully intact. Were you invited for a second interview without the online screening?Stable_Approach wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:38 pm
Or the job ad I applied to expired thus triggering the email to everyone who applied that wasn’t selected but still left in the pool for the new ad release the following month. But hey, you’re the one that seems to have it all figured out, big shot.
What this means, your first interview was not successful and you were likely given a reapply in 6 months PFO, the fact you got a second interview before that literally means they were looking for someone who was close but maybe not as bad as other candidates, you were a last resort and shouldn’t be bragging about this, in fact your attitude tells me exactly why you didn’t make it the first try, come on over, I’ll set you straight in the sim.
I love the ones with huge egos, it takes one session to knowck you back to reality, the ones that aren’t usually have a real hard time with the training.
Big shot, lol thanks for the laugh kid!
Get a grip.
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Here ya go again!!! Reading your commentary tells me you sure think highly of yourself. I think you are way too emotionally invested in this forum. Try eating a slice of humble pie yourself. Do you think YOU are god's gift to aviation? I'm sure you could just as easily be humbled at a new company or even your own. You should really compile a list of your posts and read them back to yourself. Very cynical. My friend, chill!!!cdnavater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:03 amPeople need to go back and read the entire conversation before commenting, however not at Porter, and to be clear I’m not responsible for knocking arrogant pilots down, the reality does it. I have had several lately come in and think their shit don’t stink and when they realize it does, they come back down to earth and accept they’re not the aviation gods they thought they were.PRM1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:39 amPeople like you make me embarrassed of Porter’s training department. You are representing us in a terrible light and I hope to god that your comments are more posturing than how you really approach candidates in the sim.cdnavater wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:15 pm
I actually do, I’m quite informed when it comes to our hiring, unless you changed you entire profile including all contact information, your file was fully intact. Were you invited for a second interview without the online screening?
What this means, your first interview was not successful and you were likely given a reapply in 6 months PFO, the fact you got a second interview before that literally means they were looking for someone who was close but maybe not as bad as other candidates, you were a last resort and shouldn’t be bragging about this, in fact your attitude tells me exactly why you didn’t make it the first try, come on over, I’ll set you straight in the sim.
I love the ones with huge egos, it takes one session to knowck you back to reality, the ones that aren’t usually have a real hard time with the training.
Big shot, lol thanks for the laugh kid!
Get a grip.
I was responding to a poster who bragged about a PFO from a regional only to have them call back two months later whereby he was able to tell them he got a new job(great for him) and they offered him a conditional offer. Anyhow I was pointing out I wouldn’t be bragging that he was a last resort but I digress!
Blueangel7, sorry to hear about your situation, something will come up and it usually turns out to be for the best in the long run.
Just keep building your hours, look for a twin turbine job and maybe if you get a chance do some left seat of that, you’ll be where you want to be in no time.
As for Encore, I’m sure they have enough or maybe too many FOs, which is why they are looking to interview upgradable candidates right now. Try Jazz, if I’m one of your instructors, don’t worry, come in with a good attitude and willing to learn, you’ll be fine!

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Just as an FYI, I’m pretty humble myself and I don’t want to give the impression that I provide a negative learning experience as my “friend” Duke is indicating. I have had several low time Pilots lately who see themselves better than they present and the simulator does a great job giving them a reality check.rooster wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:09 pmHere ya go again!!! Reading your commentary tells me you sure think highly of yourself. I think you are way too emotionally invested in this forum. Try eating a slice of humble pie yourself. Do you think YOU are god's gift to aviation? I'm sure you could just as easily be humbled at a new company or even your own. You should really compile a list of your posts and read them back to yourself. Very cynical. My friend, chill!!!cdnavater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:03 amPeople need to go back and read the entire conversation before commenting, however not at Porter, and to be clear I’m not responsible for knocking arrogant pilots down, the reality does it. I have had several lately come in and think their shit don’t stink and when they realize it does, they come back down to earth and accept they’re not the aviation gods they thought they were.
I was responding to a poster who bragged about a PFO from a regional only to have them call back two months later whereby he was able to tell them he got a new job(great for him) and they offered him a conditional offer. Anyhow I was pointing out I wouldn’t be bragging that he was a last resort but I digress!
Blueangel7, sorry to hear about your situation, something will come up and it usually turns out to be for the best in the long run.
Just keep building your hours, look for a twin turbine job and maybe if you get a chance do some left seat of that, you’ll be where you want to be in no time.
As for Encore, I’m sure they have enough or maybe too many FOs, which is why they are looking to interview upgradable candidates right now. Try Jazz, if I’m one of your instructors, don’t worry, come in with a good attitude and willing to learn, you’ll be fine!![]()
I will always admit when I’m wrong and learn from it, it’s a continuous process and I have always said if I feel I know everything about aviation, it’s time to retire.
Thanks for your comments rooster, I’ll give them some thought, take care
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Awwww thanks. You’re my “friend” toocdnavater wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:57 pmJust as an FYI, I’m pretty humble myself and I don’t want to give the impression that I provide a negative learning experience as my “friend” Duke is indicating. I have had several low time Pilots lately who see themselves better than they present and the simulator does a great job giving them a reality check.rooster wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:09 pmHere ya go again!!! Reading your commentary tells me you sure think highly of yourself. I think you are way too emotionally invested in this forum. Try eating a slice of humble pie yourself. Do you think YOU are god's gift to aviation? I'm sure you could just as easily be humbled at a new company or even your own. You should really compile a list of your posts and read them back to yourself. Very cynical. My friend, chill!!!cdnavater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:03 am
People need to go back and read the entire conversation before commenting, however not at Porter, and to be clear I’m not responsible for knocking arrogant pilots down, the reality does it. I have had several lately come in and think their shit don’t stink and when they realize it does, they come back down to earth and accept they’re not the aviation gods they thought they were.
I was responding to a poster who bragged about a PFO from a regional only to have them call back two months later whereby he was able to tell them he got a new job(great for him) and they offered him a conditional offer. Anyhow I was pointing out I wouldn’t be bragging that he was a last resort but I digress!
Blueangel7, sorry to hear about your situation, something will come up and it usually turns out to be for the best in the long run.
Just keep building your hours, look for a twin turbine job and maybe if you get a chance do some left seat of that, you’ll be where you want to be in no time.
As for Encore, I’m sure they have enough or maybe too many FOs, which is why they are looking to interview upgradable candidates right now. Try Jazz, if I’m one of your instructors, don’t worry, come in with a good attitude and willing to learn, you’ll be fine!![]()
I will always admit when I’m wrong and learn from it, it’s a continuous process and I have always said if I feel I know everything about aviation, it’s time to retire.
Thanks for your comments rooster, I’ll give them some thought, take care
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Awwww thanks. You’re my “friend” tooCaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:23 pmJust as an FYI, I’m pretty humble myself and I don’t want to give the impression that I provide a negative learning experience as my “friend” Duke is indicating. I have had several low time Pilots lately who see themselves better than they present and the simulator does a great job giving them a reality check.rooster wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:09 pm
Here ya go again!!! Reading your commentary tells me you sure think highly of yourself. I think you are way too emotionally invested in this forum. Try eating a slice of humble pie yourself. Do you think YOU are god's gift to aviation? I'm sure you could just as easily be humbled at a new company or even your own. You should really compile a list of your posts and read them back to yourself. Very cynical. My friend, chill!!!![]()
I will always admit when I’m wrong and learn from it, it’s a continuous process and I have always said if I feel I know everything about aviation, it’s time to retire.
Thanks for your comments rooster, I’ll give them some thought, take care
The funny part is the two of you have very likely crossed paths at CAE or in the terminal wearing the same uniform at some point in the last few years.
Perhaps even shared a coffee.
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Unlikely, I avoid people with 5 bars.cjp wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2023 1:44 pmAwwww thanks. You’re my “friend” tooCaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:23 pmJust as an FYI, I’m pretty humble myself and I don’t want to give the impression that I provide a negative learning experience as my “friend” Duke is indicating. I have had several low time Pilots lately who see themselves better than they present and the simulator does a great job giving them a reality check.rooster wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:09 pm
Here ya go again!!! Reading your commentary tells me you sure think highly of yourself. I think you are way too emotionally invested in this forum. Try eating a slice of humble pie yourself. Do you think YOU are god's gift to aviation? I'm sure you could just as easily be humbled at a new company or even your own. You should really compile a list of your posts and read them back to yourself. Very cynical. My friend, chill!!!![]()
I will always admit when I’m wrong and learn from it, it’s a continuous process and I have always said if I feel I know everything about aviation, it’s time to retire.
Thanks for your comments rooster, I’ll give them some thought, take care
The funny part is the two of you have very likely crossed paths at CAE or in the terminal wearing the same uniform at some point in the last few years.Perhaps even shared a coffee.
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I do appreciate your diplomatic response and I may have been a bit harsh, and for that I apologize and digress. I've seen many of your posts where you seem to challenge a lot of people but again I'd be slightly hypocritical singling you out all the time for it. I know the people you speak of do exist, so I suppose you're not wrong. I meant no harmcdnavater wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:57 pmJust as an FYI, I’m pretty humble myself and I don’t want to give the impression that I provide a negative learning experience as my “friend” Duke is indicating. I have had several low time Pilots lately who see themselves better than they present and the simulator does a great job giving them a reality check.rooster wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:09 pmHere ya go again!!! Reading your commentary tells me you sure think highly of yourself. I think you are way too emotionally invested in this forum. Try eating a slice of humble pie yourself. Do you think YOU are god's gift to aviation? I'm sure you could just as easily be humbled at a new company or even your own. You should really compile a list of your posts and read them back to yourself. Very cynical. My friend, chill!!!cdnavater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:03 am
People need to go back and read the entire conversation before commenting, however not at Porter, and to be clear I’m not responsible for knocking arrogant pilots down, the reality does it. I have had several lately come in and think their shit don’t stink and when they realize it does, they come back down to earth and accept they’re not the aviation gods they thought they were.
I was responding to a poster who bragged about a PFO from a regional only to have them call back two months later whereby he was able to tell them he got a new job(great for him) and they offered him a conditional offer. Anyhow I was pointing out I wouldn’t be bragging that he was a last resort but I digress!
Blueangel7, sorry to hear about your situation, something will come up and it usually turns out to be for the best in the long run.
Just keep building your hours, look for a twin turbine job and maybe if you get a chance do some left seat of that, you’ll be where you want to be in no time.
As for Encore, I’m sure they have enough or maybe too many FOs, which is why they are looking to interview upgradable candidates right now. Try Jazz, if I’m one of your instructors, don’t worry, come in with a good attitude and willing to learn, you’ll be fine!![]()
I will always admit when I’m wrong and learn from it, it’s a continuous process and I have always said if I feel I know everything about aviation, it’s time to retire.
Thanks for your comments rooster, I’ll give them some thought, take care

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Likewise, I avoided the ScabRegional pilots, couldn’t tolerate your constant complaints about the company you helped drive into the dumpster.CaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:56 pmUnlikely, I avoid people with 5 bars.cjp wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2023 1:44 pmAwwww thanks. You’re my “friend” tooCaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:23 pm
Just as an FYI, I’m pretty humble myself and I don’t want to give the impression that I provide a negative learning experience as my “friend” Duke is indicating. I have had several low time Pilots lately who see themselves better than they present and the simulator does a great job giving them a reality check.
I will always admit when I’m wrong and learn from it, it’s a continuous process and I have always said if I feel I know everything about aviation, it’s time to retire.
Thanks for your comments rooster, I’ll give them some thought, take care
The funny part is the two of you have very likely crossed paths at CAE or in the terminal wearing the same uniform at some point in the last few years.Perhaps even shared a coffee.
Now that you’re mostly all gone, morale has gone way up, just saying.
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Our morale has gone up too. Glad we’re all happy.cdnavater wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:18 pmLikewise, I avoided the ScabRegional pilots, couldn’t tolerate your constant complaints about the company you helped drive into the dumpster.
Now that you’re mostly all gone, morale has gone way up, just saying.
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Do you mind sharing in PM what stage/company this was ?Stable_Approach wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:21 pmI was pfo'd this pass summer with a regional and two months later they emailed me for an interview. Did the interview and they offered me the job but I told them because they pfo'd me I took another offer. So I got a conditional offer and I asked what the condition was and they said 'its for me to call them back when/if I decide to proceed."Blueangels7 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:29 am I got email saying they are not continuing with my application!!! So unfortunate i was so excited to start with Porter
I know it’s not the end of the world but still……………….![]()
Don't give up a lot of times it's just picking names out of a hat for them. Candidate falls through and then they have to embarrass themselves calling you back.
Thanks !
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Probably one of the best threads I’ve read through. It was like watching two kids argue about who’s dad is better
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Also, to the guy/gal who originally posted, really sorry about not getting accepted. As lame as the saying is “when one door closes another opens” I’m sure that is the case. I would strongly recommend trying to get some northern time in. Just a year in the right seat can do a whole wack load of confidence building.
If after a year you wanna push for the left seat that’s even better! Other than being really cold sometimes and working nights, medevac and other 703/704 flying can develop you into a great pilot.
If after a year you wanna push for the left seat that’s even better! Other than being really cold sometimes and working nights, medevac and other 703/704 flying can develop you into a great pilot.
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Glad you got a chuckle.

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Idk I hear our captains dont like letting FOs hand flyCaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:25 pmGlad you got a chuckle.also, the better dad is porter .

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Yea you’d think after flying a dash for a number of years to the island in gusty winds they would have figured it out. Is that why we have THREE stable calls?braaap Braap wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:18 pmIdk I hear our captains dont like letting FOs hand flyCaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:25 pmGlad you got a chuckle.also, the better dad is porter .
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You’d have to ask the E2 management. Maybe its like a lord of the rings spin. 1 from Jazz, 1 from Sky, and 1 from China Southern.
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My gawd you think highly of yourself and Sky Regional.CaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:35 pmYea you’d think after flying a dash for a number of years to the island in gusty winds they would have figured it out. Is that why we have THREE stable calls?braaap Braap wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:18 pmIdk I hear our captains dont like letting FOs hand flyCaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:25 pm
Glad you got a chuckle.also, the better dad is porter .
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Three stable calls clearly came from difficult approaches with very gusty winds out of the north. What a stupid statement. Sky Reg was far from being the #1 carrier in Canada and needed a lot up upgrades.
To go after people on the Dash, my gawd. They built this company to what it is. We are riding on what they built so you should be thanking them, not making comments.
Also, don’t forget Sky started with DH8s as well.
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