The new Hangar is already too small for their fleet.boeingboy wrote:Just over 125,000 sq feet , with bays big enough for a BBJ.The hangar is actually significantly bigger than WestJet's. It's supposed to be the biggest building on the field outside of the terminal building itself.
Metros are cargo machines so contrails does not apply however they are not an hour builder.Marinth wrote:Hey, so here is the rundown. There are 14 ramp guys in waiting right now, there are 4 guys in the ramp/first officer position, and they get upgraded on an average of every year and a half. So You're looking at a 5 year wait on the ramp, to get into a position where you work ramp every other day, and fly the opposite days. Then you need to upgrade out of that position to get off the ramp fully, so expect another year and a half to get out of that position. Contrails keeps the progression pretty slow because the only machines most of the guys can move to are the king air and the metro.RealHigh wrote:Thanks for the info brooks. My main concern with Sunwest is their wait times on the ramp. My purpose for inquiring about the company was to find out whether it's possible to work the ramp towards a flying positions, while also in the process of working towards a CPL, as well as whether the wait times made this route worthwhile. If not, then my alternative would be head north to somewhere where there's a piloting position available with a far quicker ramp time, with the intention to apply later to Sunwest or the like with a bit more experience.
If you are currently training in Calgary whats the harm in getting in line while you finish your ratings, who knows what will happen. Why not get some exposure to a commercial operation and continue to look elsewhere, as far as I know their is not a bond on the tugs or forklifts. Just remember those 14 ramp guys waiting will all go flying someday somewhere and they could be your in at another gig down the line, not to mention the 150 pilots that might help you with a lead on another job or once you have time your known to the company keep all options open.
Or you could go flip burgers whatever floats your boat.
Just remember kids PIC and especially MPIC are king in Alberta, I would advise noobs to head north or wherever before coming back to Alberta or trying to start out here.
