westwind saskatoon

pacman007 · Post by **pacman007** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 4:45 pm

just would like some info on the company..ie)wages and work enviroment?
ohhh yea and schedual..i heard its a very good company..let me know thanks

Lever · Post by **Lever** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 5:19 pm

Great company,

look in Employment forum, thread West Wind.... That should give you the info you need. Or just search up west wind.

It all depends on your experience. Either way, great company and lots of work for the pilots.

pacman007 · Post by **pacman007** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:11 pm

yea i read all i could but just wondering if someone can tell me some recient info...i hear they are getting a whole pile of other aircraft in march.?? can anyone help?

teh_flyguy · Post by **teh_flyguy** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:14 am

pacman007 · Post by **pacman007** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:34 am

how low is the pay..and do they have high requirements for the aircraft you fly??i know friends who are going king air capt with less than 2000hrs!!

Carrier · Post by **Carrier** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:41 am

What is the latest news regarding hiring, compensation, work environment and aircraft at West Wind Aviation? Other companies have been advertising for pilots and AMEs but this company seems to be keeping a low profile.
Does West Wind have an adequate supply of pilots or is it starting to feel the shortage that is affecting other operators? If it is finding experienced pilots in short supply then is there any news of pay rises in the near future? It has always had a good reputation apart from the pay level. Other operators have increased their pay scales recently (eg North Cariboo Air) so is there any market pressure on West Wind to follow suit? Cost of living, particularly housing, seems to have increased in Saskatoon last year.
Did West Wind get any additional aircraft last year? Are additional aircraft or routes planned for this year?
What sort of schedule or rotation is available for pilots? Are they all based in Saskatoon?
Thanks for any gen.

missedapproach · Post by **missedapproach** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:27 pm

Pilots are based in Saskatoon or Regina. Most work is weekdays home every night. 3 aircraft added in 2007 inc. 1900 and ATR42. More equipment coming for 2008. Great schedule, good equipment and maintenance.
Good people to work with. Probably the best charter flying operation in a civilized community you will find.

Good luck

flying4dollars · Post by **flying4dollars** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:18 pm

missedapproach wrote:Pilots are based in Saskatoon or Regina. Most work is weekdays home every night. 3 aircraft added in 2007 inc. 1900 and ATR42. More equipment coming for 2008. Great schedule, good equipment and maintenance.
Good people to work with. Probably the best charter flying operation in a civilized community you will find.

Good luck

THE best? probably not

one of? maybe

futboler14 · Post by **futboler14** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:09 pm

THE best? probably not

one of? maybe

agreed

shiinyside · Post by **shiinyside** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:16 pm

Agreed!

futboler14 wrote:
THE best? probably not

one of? maybe
agreed

Lever wrote:Great company,

look in Employment forum, thread West Wind.... That should give you the info you need. Or just search up west wind.

It all depends on your experience. Either way, great company and lots of work for the pilots.

Dusty flaps · Post by **Dusty flaps** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:31 pm

Anyone have some updated news on Westwind...hiring, pay scale, aircraft etc???
Thanks DF

Captain Crunch · Post by **Captain Crunch** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:17 pm

Great article in the latest Professional Pilot Mag aswell...

Captain X · Post by **Captain X** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:41 pm

Cameco's Q1 2008 makes $133,000,000.... wonder if the extra $$ will trickle down to the pilots?

futboler14 · Post by **futboler14** » Fri May 16, 2008 12:27 am

Cameco's Q1 2008 makes $133,000,000.... wonder if the extra $$ will trickle down to the pilots?

......besides keeping us employed, probly not

flying4dollars · Post by **flying4dollars** » Thu May 22, 2008 10:47 pm

Captain X wrote:Cameco's Q1 2008 makes $133,000,000.... wonder if the extra $$ will trickle down to the pilots?

since we arent pilots for cameco...the answer is no..unfortunately

Captain X · Post by **Captain X** » Fri May 23, 2008 2:47 pm

flying4dollars wrote:since we arent pilots for cameco...the answer is no..unfortunately

Here's an Idea. Have you Managers go sit down with Cameco and show them the cost of living increases over the last few years and compare your low wages to other king air ops in western Canada and tell them its high time for a big price adjustment in your charter rates... If they don't pay up thats quite sad seeing how well they have been doing for quite some time. Pretty hard for new Staff to move to YXE/YQR and buy/rent a place on the salaries they are paying.

Kosiw · Post by **Kosiw** » Fri May 23, 2008 4:22 pm

What is rent like in YXE and YQR these days ?

futboler14 · Post by **futboler14** » Fri May 23, 2008 8:48 pm

Myself and 3 girls (Pharmacist, Massage Therapist and, Bio-Chem students) paid $400/month for Bungalo.

I thought it was worth it

Vortex_driver · Post by **Vortex_driver** » Fri May 23, 2008 9:13 pm

mmmmmm Massage Therapist....

futboler14 · Post by **futboler14** » Sat May 24, 2008 2:12 am

ya she was ok, but being in aviation, it would be nice to have a pharmacist to take care of me if anything were to happen.
stay at home dad

Kosiw · Post by **Kosiw** » Sat May 24, 2008 4:17 am

What parts of Saskatoon would be best to live/rent in?

Captain X · Post by **Captain X** » Sat May 24, 2008 8:43 am

The west end or Sutherland...... or for the budget minded try the Alphabet Soup area