A few Q's for the WestJetters...

[ABC123]

Hey folks, just looking to get some things sorted here:

1) Accurate idea of the current pilot pay scale at WJ...Ive found some stuff online but Id rather get something a little more from the horses mouth...I'd like to get on, just need to know what kind of numbers Im looking at (at the moment) for the next 20 years....I know theres a bit of an age old debate with this one in terms of the addional remuneration via ESP and profit share, but wondering what the basic wage is year per year and how much on average pilots have made in addition to it every year (bit of a difficult question but anything helps)...or if anyone knows a good link with accurate info that works too.

2) Has anybody on here ordered up the interview prep packagae from Pilot Carreer Center? If so how helpful was it in the interview and was it worth it??

3) What sort of prep is best for the interview? ie. what is the deal with this "Toastmaster" thing? and what sort of technical stuff is asked.

4) Who conducts the interview (strictly HR or is there a pilot as well?), and is it a good idea to say you wish to commute when you first get on or do they want to hear you will move to YYC?

Thanks, take care comb yur hair!

[skyhigh]

go to airlinepilotpay.com. you can find some accurate info on the current pay scale there. The only sure thing other than cash is the 20% in stock that the company will match if you participate in the ESP program. You can sell the stock after it vests in one year. Keep in mind that we are in the middle of a vote for a new contract so those numbers might be off.

[Westward_Bound]

So you have to make a toast during the interview?? Do they at least supply real booze?


Seriously tho....what kind of context does toastmasters get used in an interview?

[looproll]

toastmasters as it pertains to the interview:

you may be given a topic to prepare an impromptu speech about

[Westward_Bound]

So they basically give you a topic and you have to come up with some bullshit and talk about it?? I don't get the point of that(for an airline interview), and what if you don't know anything about the topic?

Why do they call is toastmasters?

[aileron]

So they basically give you a topic and you have to come up with some bullshit and talk about it?? I don't get the point of that(for an airline interview), and what if you don't know anything about the topic?

Why do they call is toastmasters?

I'd say generally that the interviewer gets to look into your head when you're under pressure - based on topics you should already know or at least should be prepared for if you're truly interested in that company (eg RNP). If you know your stuff, then I'd say the delivery method is inconsequential to the interviewer; however, additionally though, the way you deliver the answer to the question could be useful to determine what kind of thinker you are and possibly the kind of decision making processes going on in your head.

I'd be very surprised to learn that WJ would ask "bullshit" questions; anyway, if you don't know the answer then segue way off it - say something relevant and something you know.

My two cents.

[Jastapilot]

"“More people list public speaking as their number one fear then dying. Think about
it; at a funeral, more people would rather be in the coffin then delivering the
eulogy.”
Jerry Seinfeld"


Maybe it's a test to see how you do under pressure.

[wrc]

I can assure you that while you may not see the value of the presentation and scenario additions to the interview, those of us involved sure do. It's been the best improvement I've seen.