Sky Regional Q400 ?

[North Shore]

Good to know, good to know!

What are competitive times for pilot applicants now?
How long is time to Captaincy? Are you guys still hiring Direct Entry Captains?

I'm not in Ops anymore so don't get to hear the scuttlebut on pilot hiring, but believe they still do hire direct entry. I've seen alot of new faces while out on the ramp..just wonder if I'll see familiar faces flying the Q but in a different color scheme.

To quote COMETer: lots of IFR flying, only problem is well its not turbine.

No turbine time, which means pistons. LArgest piston freight job in Canada that I can think of is a DC4 (maybe DC6, if you go international). So Sky is going to give a DEC on a Q 400 to a guy who's likely only flown navajos up until now? Or, if he's got 'big' plane time, it's likely not in high-density airspace...Don't think so.

That all being said, i think that we are being trolled quite well here..

[skyler]

Good to know, good to know!

What are competitive times for pilot applicants now?
How long is time to Captaincy? Are you guys still hiring Direct Entry Captains?

I'm not in Ops anymore so don't get to hear the scuttlebut on pilot hiring, but believe they still do hire direct entry. I've seen alot of new faces while out on the ramp..just wonder if I'll see familiar faces flying the Q but in a different color scheme.

To quote COMETer: lots of IFR flying, only problem is well its not turbine.

No turbine time, which means pistons. LArgest piston freight job in Canada that I can think of is a DC4 (maybe DC6, if you go international). So Sky is going to give a DEC on a Q 400 to a guy who's likely only flown navajos up until now? Or, if he's got 'big' plane time, it's likely not in high-density airspace...Don't think so.

That all being said, i think that we are being trolled quite well here..

I was talking about Porter in the case of DEC. A friend of mine had flown B1900's with KnightHawk Air Express, and was FO with Zoom, so he was a direct entry...I don't know the backgrounds of others that have been hired as direct entry.

[STOLskunkworks]

Here is a little update

http://aircanada.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=420

AIR CANADA ANNOUNCES MAY 1 LAUNCH DATE FOR TORONTO CITY CENTRE SERVICE
MONTREAL, March 4 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today that it will commence service from the Toronto Island's Billy Bishop Airport on May 1, 2011 following the conclusion of a terminal agreement with City Centre Terminal Corp., the airport terminal owned by Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. Air Canada's initial schedule will provide up to 15 daily non-stop return flights between downtown Toronto and Montreal Trudeau International Airport.

"Air Canada is extremely pleased to return to Toronto Island and expand the range of travel options for our customers. This unique service between downtown Toronto and Montreal will provide more choice and added convenience for our customers travelling between Canada's two largest cities," said Ben Smith, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer.

Tickets for Air Canada's Toronto Island flights will go on sale March 7, 2011. The service will use state-of-the-art Bombardier Dash 8 Q-400 aircraft operated by Sky Regional Airlines Inc., an associated company of Skyservice Business Aviation.

Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international full-service airline providing scheduled and charter air transportation for passengers and cargo from 60 communities large and small across Canada to more than 175 destinations on five continents. Canada's flag carrier is the 15th largest commercial airline in the world and serves 31 million customers annually. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network serving 1,172 airports in 181 countries. Air Canada customers can collect Aeroplan miles for future rewards through Canada's leading loyalty program, and Top Tier members enjoy reciprocal frequent flyer benefits including lounge and priority services.

[genetic jack hammer]

So COMETer, how long have you been at PE Air?