How can a low-timer show interest towards AC?

[notpaying]

Hi,

I've just started out in aviation and would like to show interest towards the company. Is it ok to send in my application regardless of the fact that I am conscious that I don`t have a sufficient amount of hours? Isn't that simply gonna give me a bunch of PFO's before I actually end up having around 2000-2500 hours?

A friend or two have said that that's the way to go in order for HR to see that you've shown interest towards the company eversince you've started out in aviation.. how right or wrong are they ?

Cheers

[43S/172E]

Not Paying

A long long time ago I was like you.

I would start with an application and keep trying.

Nothing ventured nothing gained.

Best of luck in your career in aviation.

[altiplano]

You won't get a PFO because you won't get an interview.

Once you get the experience to get an interview though, they will look back and see your application history and progression as you updated every year/job/whatever. This interest count for points I think and is a positive sign that you have maintained an ongoing interest in joining. I wouldn't overdo the updates though, maybe twice a year max or every career milestone/upgrade... and be sure you have a commercial license before applying...

[Mad Catz]

Most people who end up getting hired at AC began applying once they obtained their commercial license. AC will keep a record of when you started applying, so all you will need to do is make a profile and begin applying to show interest. You will not generate a "PFO" since you won't get interviewed until you meet the basic requirements. Good luck!

[aV1aTOr]

I hate to douse your enthusiasm at the start of your career, but I was in the same boat as you about 7 years ago. I had a fresh CPL and multi IFR and wanted AC to know that's where I want to work down the road. I applied with 250 hours and updated my application every year or so.
Once I had enough experience to be competitive for an AC interview, I was updating every couple months, however no dice. So I tried something new - I deleted my long-standing application and started a new profile with a new email address. Same resume, but as far as their files knew, I was a brand new person. Got an interview call in less than 2 weeks.
If I just left that old application I may still be waiting for a call now, but instead I'm flying an A320 for Air Canada. Go figure.
All the best in your career!

[cj555]

I applied with 250 hours and updated my application every year or so.
Once I had enough experience to be competitive for an AC interview, I was updating every couple months, however no dice. So I tried something new - I deleted my long-standing application and started a new profile with a new email address. Same resume, but as far as their files knew, I was a brand new person. Got an interview call in less than 2 weeks.

IMHO:

These are the minimum requirements on the AC website:
Job Requirements
•1500 hours of fixed wing flying time
•Completion of schooling to the university entrance level
•Ability to pass the Air Canada and Transport Canada medical and visual acuity requirements for a Category 1 medical certificate
•Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), current Group 1 (Multi-engine) Instrument Rating
•Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status

Based on this, I would say don't apply until you are close to these bare minimum requirements. Even if you have these, you likely will not get hired until you have almost double that.

AKA Don't apply until you have at LEAST 800-1000 hours. Applying as a fresh CPL/MIFR when you have 250 hours may come across as indicating you don't understand the basic requirements etc. Apply early, but not rediculously early, be realistic.