Prince Edward Air

+VE R8 · Post by **+VE R8** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:21 pm

Ladies and Gents,

Looking for a little bit of information on Prince Edward Air. Whatever you can offer would be greatly appreciated!!

Twotter2 · Post by **Twotter2** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 4:54 pm

If you like poor wages, getting up at 5 am, and fairly slow movement then this is the place for you. Just what I've heard. On the upside you're not based in northern dumps. If you like the east coast you'll get based in some descent cities (Halifax, Moncton, Saint John's). It's all give and take.....

+VE R8 · Post by **+VE R8** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:25 pm

Tks Twotter....when you say poor wages what are we talk'n, because I'm hoping that it isn't as poor as what I'm making now

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Any idea about thier equipment...there machines taken care of?

3Green · Post by **3Green** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:26 pm

The Ottawa Beech 99 guys do about 6.0 hours a night...that's what I know. Ottawa/Hamilton/JFK kinda thing if I'm not mistaken.

+VE R8 · Post by **+VE R8** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:29 pm

They have a base in YOW?

+VE R8 · Post by **+VE R8** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:35 pm

3Green you know of any other bases aside from Out East?

I really don't know too much about the company (as I'm sure that is quite obvious

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Hey did you know that Ontario is a "Place to Know and a Place to grow"?
Great song...good luck trying to get that one out of your head for the next few days! Sorry couldn't help it

Twotter2 · Post by **Twotter2** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:41 pm

Yup, they've got a base in Ottawa aswell. Just one Beech 99 there I think. As for wages, don't know exact figures but everybody I know there complains regularly about pay. (Then again what pilot doesn't) Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but I think about $15,000 right seat Navajo and a whopping $24,000 once in the drivers seat.

turbo-prop · Post by **turbo-prop** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:23 pm

What do the 200 Captains make? Its all about lifestyle now, what are the costs of living on the east coast? If gets you by and you like the city great. Everyone always wants to make more but if the cost of living is cheap then it might not be to bad. But maybe it is expensive and i'm talking through my ass.

. . · Post by **. .** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 4:24 pm

looks like they're gonna have one less pa-31 till they fix the gear up one today.

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 8:34 am

I worked for these guys for about a year in Moncton and leaving was the worst mistake I ever made. When I was there (2001-02) it was very cheap to live in Moncton. Yes, their wages are low but you can still live well on what they pay in the Maritimes. Bill Davidson, The DOM, is an excellent individual. The equipment (the 99's) were a bit on the tired side but we never had hassles about parts or keeping the machines in good shape. The Navajos were similar. The 200 and the 1900 were in excellent shape. Moncton is kinda the commercial centre of the maritimes and most major stores can be found there and the local people are second to none for friendlyness and helpfulness. If I could go back I would in a second, unfortunately they have a no re-hire policy. I really enjoyed being there, I'm sure you will too.

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 8:45 am

Re: pilot wages

For the '01-'02 season the wages were:

Pa-31 F/O $11,500/an
Pa-31 Capt $24,000/an
B99 F/O $19,000/an
B99 Capt $29,000/an
the 200 never found out what they paid
1900 F/O unknown
1900 Capt $55,000/an

+ You have to pay for the first PPC, the company pays for all subsequent ones

I'm sure the wages have gone up since then but it may give you a ball park figure.

I didn't know Trevor Castle very well but he's a Newf so he can't be all bad

just curious · Post by **just curious** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:22 am

Pa-31 F/O $11,500/an
Pa-31 Capt $24,000/an
B99 F/O $19,000/an
B99 Capt $29,000/an
the 200 never found out what they paid
1900 F/O unknown
1900 Capt $55,000/an

Tell me those aren't $ CDN!

Hard times in the Maritimes.

3Green · Post by **3Green** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 8:13 am

You mean for the 1901 and 1902 season, right?

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:06 pm

Sad, but true in canucka bux. Should have improved some by now. It seems as though they pay about 60-75% what the going rate is every where else which is too bad because they are pretty decent to work for.

tomajet · Post by **tomajet** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 8:39 am

Gixxer you worked there for a year or so, was J.P still the training capt on the 200.

flynfiddle · Post by **flynfiddle** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 10:37 am

A couple of guys I went to college with were at PEAir, J.Lamond, M.Reid and D.Woods .. are they still around? I heard Woods went to CanJet, how about the other guys?

J.P.WISER · Post by **J.P.WISER** » Wed Aug 18, 2004 8:42 pm

Might be in Mixican money.

They need a good rivit pounder, there gonna pay more than that!!

r22captain · Post by **r22captain** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 4:08 pm

flynfiddle wrote:A couple of guys I went to college with were at PEAir, J.Lamond, M.Reid and D.Woods .. are they still around? I heard Woods went to CanJet, how about the other guys?

j and M are still there