Georgian

flyincanuck · Post by **flyincanuck** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:35 pm

Oh, that's fair.

Guess you'll need 500 on type to go Capt on the 208?

flyindude · Post by **flyindude** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:21 pm

whipline wrote:I wonder who the hero is in that pic standing at attention in front the the Beech!!

Wait till you meet him! Hero he is.

Meso · Post by **Meso** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 1:44 pm

Anybody know if ground school for the 1900 will be happening for Feb or if they have interviewed latley?

Snowgoose · Post by **Snowgoose** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:48 am

Website seems to be down?

Stinky · Post by **Stinky** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:50 pm

I think they went belly up.

CAL · Post by **CAL** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:04 pm

come again?

flyindude · Post by **flyindude** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:06 pm

The site is up and running again. Just routine maintenance on this and their employee site. No one's gone tits up.

CAL · Post by **CAL** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:23 am

so anyword on when they might be calling around?.....

Hotwings · Post by **Hotwings** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:12 pm

I hear they have too many people for the van!

Localizer · Post by **Localizer** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:19 pm

Hey all ... Can any of the Georgian folks answer any of the following questions for me ..

- What is the starting wage for a DEFO 1900D?
- How many guaranteed days off per month?
- Benefits plan?
- Progression in the company right now? Fast/slow?
- Perdiums - how much per day. Is it a per-day benefit or time away from base benefit?
- What are the routes on the Air Alliance side, and cargo side. Is it all over-night cargo ops?
- Unionized?
- Is the company stable and do you enjoy waking up in the morning to go to work?

Sorry for asking so many questions .. but i'd like to know what im getting myself into.

Thankx ..

Loc

what do I put here??? · Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:32 am

I hear that they will be making some calls early Feb. Can anyone confirm?

popo · Post by **popo** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 11:38 am

well,
there will be a bit of movement, fairly soon. We anticipate to lose 4 to 5 guys a month to Ac, and westjet, transat are also, calling to get references on a few guys, so my guess, is around 8 to 10 departure a month, not sure if we have anymore going to Jazz...if so add a few..

Which is more likely to mean promotion, and movement within, if senior guys are leaving..but surely hiring from outside, so get reading for your sim eval, and your interview. hiring have been steady since the summer.

However we may have to bring some of the Van guys on the 1900 since, the blue bird isn't flying much, due to icing restriction.

Good Luck.

Localizer · Post by **Localizer** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:39 pm

Has anyone heard of interviews starting? Or know when they are suppose to begin?

Loc

Localizer · Post by **Localizer** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 10:17 am

I guess nobody ... ??

Loc

popo · Post by **popo** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 10:37 am

Be cool,
should be happening this month.
Start Shinning the shoes!!
Good luck.

you looking for the Van or the Beech?

what do I put here??? · Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:11 pm

has anyone got a call yet?

what do I put here??? · Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:13 pm

has anyone got a call yet?

rigpiggy · Post by **rigpiggy** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:14 pm

New rumour, GGN has a link on their intraweb showing who has applied and internal references. Ask before you use a reference, and make sure it will be a positive.

Looking4Higher · Post by **Looking4Higher** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:14 pm

As far as GGN goes, I am a current employee, and have had a couple of friends who have and still do work for GGN. In its history, I belive (correct me if I am wrong) GGN has never neglected or missed paying its employees. Bottom line = stability (market pending)

It is a unionized shop (Pilots Association). All of the managers that a line pilot would normally run into from time to time are all descent people and easy to get along with. They have their jobs, responsibilities and stress just like anyone else.

Pilot's get 11 GDO's (Guarenteed Days Off) per month of which you get to choose when two of the eleven are. That being said, you can get "Drafted" to fly on your day off if they are short of crew.

Pilot skeds are based on a bidding process, low end guys usually get the left overs but there is usually no shortage of flying. Pilot skeds usually contain about 65-80 hours of flying (approx) per month.

Per diems are an hourly rate for time away from base.

As far as you guys worrying about movement and upgrades, its nice to plan ahead and dream about those four bars on your shouldger but you wouldn't expect to be a in the left seat of anything within 1-4 years at AC. If you get on anywhere, concentrate on learning the aircraft you're flying and the SOP's and everything else will eventually fall into place. Remember, you're living your dream, savor it! I am.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to pm me.

Cheers!

Still Looking4Higher

Localizer · Post by **Localizer** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:39 pm

Just looking for the latest news out there ......

wha happen · Post by **wha happen** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 12:34 pm

so is anybody mailing in resumes or are you just applying on-line. any calls yet. Ring phone ring

Localizer · Post by **Localizer** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:58 pm

Question ... How important is an internal reference at GGN? ... If you have good overall experience and qualifications does it matter? Or from your own experience do they prefer a good internal ref?

Anyone been hearing anything from them yet? .. Anyones phone started ringing? ..

Loc

Dockjock · Post by **Dockjock** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:04 am

2 'must gets' per month?!! I know the AC-contract ship has largely sailed for CMA, but it is amazing how differently that these two essentially identical companies treat their pilots.
At CMA, pilots get 3 'must gets' per YEAR. Shows what a union does for you. Apropos of nothing, of course. Carry on!

wha happen · Post by **wha happen** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:06 am

Well i know nobody there. Sooo what i am gonna need is some anonymous guy or gal (im not picky) to put through my resume with there referal. Thanks in advance anonymous stranger

what do I put here??? · Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:46 pm

Has anyone got a call yet or any word on a hire date?