Looking for some inside info on Calm Air.

1) Schedule out of YWG and YTH?
2) Does the YTH crew do cargo mainly?
3) How many over nights in Rankin and Churchill per month usually?
4) Upgrade times?
5) Company moral ?
6) Average take home $$ as far as Salary and per diems for first year FO?

Thanks!

7) Hiring outlook
Min. hiring requirements/ What they look for

1.) YWG: mostly skeds, some freight flying out of YTH or YRT. Averages have been around 80-90 credits per month.
YTH: Mostly freight, half Manitoba, half Arctic freight. Some skeds up to Rankin. New hires will most likely be based in YTH.

2.)yes

3.) Anywhere from 3 to 12. You will only do 12 if you want to do 12. Some overnights in YTH for YWG pilots.

4.) HAHAHAHa.... People really like it here. Maybe 5-7 years for YWG, 4-6 for YTH.

5.) Up and down. People don't like change. Lots of changes going on right now. Morale is low right now, but I could see things getting better soon. Still one of the best paying regionals around.

6.) Per diems around $6000-$10,000/year.
Base salary around $45000 to start, but that's based on minimums. It's easy to make 10 credits above minimums every month.

7.) A bunch of people have left for other jobs lately, so it's a possibility. They seem to hire in the second quarter. 1000 hrs with ATPL exams written seems to be a good starting point. They did hire a guy with 800 hrs last year, and they hired a few instructors lately, so it's not a firm number, but it's a starting point.

Dizzy D wrote:1.) YWG: mostly skeds, some freight flying out of YTH or YRT. Averages have been around 80-90 credits per month.
YTH: Mostly freight, half Manitoba, half Arctic freight. Some skeds up to Rankin. New hires will most likely be based in YTH.

2.)yes

3.) Anywhere from 3 to 12. You will only do 12 if you want to do 12. Some overnights in YTH for YWG pilots.

4.) HAHAHAHa.... People really like it here. Maybe 5-7 years for YWG, 4-6 for YTH.

5.) Up and down. People don't like change. Lots of changes going on right now. Morale is low right now, but I could see things getting better soon. Still one of the best paying regionals around.

6.) Per diems around $6000-$10,000/year.
Base salary around $45000 to start, but that's based on minimums. It's easy to make 10 credits above minimums every month.

7.) A bunch of people have left for other jobs lately, so it's a possibility. They seem to hire in the second quarter. 1000 hrs with ATPL exams written seems to be a good starting point. They did hire a guy with 800 hrs last year, and they hired a few instructors lately, so it's not a firm number, but it's a starting point.

Thanks for the info!

Did they just pick up another ATR 72 recently ?

Haven't read much about Calm Air the past while...anyone with an update ?

They're getting rid of the jets and replacing them with more ATRs. Don't know when that's happening but a buddy who works there said that's the plan.

Pretty sure the 72's are the machines coming over from summit. Those guys seem to be into everyone's business.

Hello all,

Any updates available for the OP's question regarding Calm air crew information?

Thank you!

Here are the latest for Feb. 2022:

1) Schedule out of YWG and YTH? Out of YWG is mostly charter work and Sched. You may go do a freighter pairing in NW Ontario or to Thunder Bay. Fun Stuff! Most Sched pairings are out of Rankin Inlet. 3-4 days parings usually. For YTH, it is all freighters on the ATR 72. Best flying for logging time, experience and all round fun! You will be sleeping at home every night. New hires are based in YTH. Both bases we average working for 12-14 days a month based on bidding.
2) Does the YTH crew do cargo mainly? All cargo with rare chances of sched. flying.
3) How many over nights in Rankin and Churchill per month usually? Depends on seniority. couple of pairings. No overnights in Churchill anymore.
4) Upgrade times? Couple of 1000 hours and some PIC time.
5) Company moral ? Very positive, solid pay and great contract with ALPA.
6) Average take home $$ as far as Salary and per diems for first year FO? You will first be based in YTH and can quickly bid Winnipeg once they hire the next group of guys. You will take home between $2500-$3000 a month. Not much per diems out of YTH!

What does the sched and pay look like for Captains? How much reserve can you get if you bid for it? What is the callout time if you're on reserve?

Any recent info on when is the next ground school scheduled for the year?

Anyone hear anything about hiring at Calm Air?

It would be great if someone could kindly provide updated information regarding the original poster's questions.

Also, do they have a bond on the ATR for FO & CPT?

Thank you!

I remember applying to Calm Air back in 2011. Hawker. ATR. SAAB…. YTH. YYQ. YWG… I didn’t care.

3000 hrs, ATPL, multi turbine PIC, worked for another EIC company….. crickets

The only company I ever applied to and didn’t hear a response. Must of been something I said.

Sorry to side track the convo. I’m not sure if they’re hiring. Just wanted to throw that out there though.

pild04 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:23 am It would be great if someone could kindly provide updated information regarding the original poster's questions. Do they have a bond on the ATR for FO & CPT?

Thank you!

There is a 2 year initial training agreement. Starts at $12,000 and decreases each month of employment

EastCoastWings wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:18 pm

pild04 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:23 am It would be great if someone could kindly provide updated information regarding the original poster's questions. Do they have a bond on the ATR for FO & CPT?

Thank you!

There is a 2 year initial training agreement. Starts at $12,000 and decreases each month of employment

Thank you!