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Post by Meatloaf »

Heard through the grapevine that Peace Air shut down their PC-12 operation yesterday. Guys, with the industry the way it is now may your unemployment be short.
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Can anyone else confirm this? This would be horrible news. Why would they do this at the beginning of spring? Wouldn't there be a lot of flying comming up this spring/summer?
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Holy crap.... I used to work there a few years back and from what I knew, the Pilatus was the bread and butter for that company. Sure it wasn't the best place, nor the friendliest place to work, but it got me introduced to flying in Hi Level airspace and such. I also met a lot of very good people there some of whom are still there. Good luck to you guys if this rumor is true. I hope it isn't but I have heard this from a couple people already today.....
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Post by privateer »

this is unconfirmed . Did the YXD Base shutdown?
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Post by MAG1 »

I was told the same by some of their workers. All three pc-12s are off line and the pilots on the streets. That's a cut-throat company for ya.
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Post by wanpaku-ed »

SHITTY. I feel bad for the unemployed. Good luck and keep your chins up.
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MAG1 wrote:I was told the same by some of their workers. All three pc-12s are off line and the pilots on the streets. That's a cut-throat company for ya.
Wow. Is that really the way they work? All the Captains and FO's on the PC-12 are now out of work no matter their seniority? :shock:
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Goose757 wrote:
MAG1 wrote:I was told the same by some of their workers. All three pc-12s are off line and the pilots on the streets. That's a cut-throat company for ya.
Wow. Is that really the way they work? All the Captains and FO's on the PC-12 are now out of work no matter their seniority? :shock:
Unless there is a union and an agreement, seniority don't mean crap to a company. If there is a union and an agreement then they just declare bankruptcy protection to achieve their goals :)
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Curious for anyone with information. It says on the Canadian Civil Aviation register that Peace air has 12 aircraft. Did they not have a navajo go off the runway a while back? Is that aircraft back in service? Also, the Jetstream that crashed in Fort St. John I'm assuming that one was a right off or at least down for the long term future. With their PC-12's grounded, is it safe to say they're operating with only 7 aircraft now?
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I think it was a 31 that missed the runway. As for the PC-12s ceasing operations, they were still on FlightAware as of a few hours ago.
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Post by Subandriyo »

Peace air is only operating 7 aircraft at present. The PC-12 will be off line this Friday and who knows what will happen to those unfortunate pc-12 drivers. He says they are talking about king airs.
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Post by trey kule »

I know I crab about paying for PPC's etc, but I really do feel bad and offer my condolences for all those young pilots who paid for their own training on the PC-12 and are still on the ramp or just got on the plane at about $1200 a month.

Perhaps some good can come of the experience for you all by sharing it with the new pilots coming into the system.
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Post by 420BB »

things are not lookin good for Peaceful Easy Flying


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Post by Coastal Cowboy »

Well the PC-12's were flying today and in YYC. Where are you all you hearing this from? Didn't they have a King air a While back? C-FNAR I think it was an A100.

I will contact some folks up that way and see if this is true.

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Wow to all that it affects (albert not included) dont let it get ya down.. A lot of great ppl there.. I hope the industry picks you all up.. (except you Albert). Ill keep my fingers crossed for a short unemployment
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Post by ei ei owe »

trey kule wrote:I know I crab about paying for PPC's etc, but I really do feel bad and offer my condolences for all those young pilots who paid for their own training on the PC-12 and are still on the ramp or just got on the plane at about $1200 a month.
Did this really happen?
I think one of PeaceAir's PC12 capts got on at PAG but that's just a rumour I heard.
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Post by sinjin »

Peace air's PC-12 KUL was in Edmonton flying today, this is not hear say I saw it with my own eys.
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Post by skyismine »

^I think that someone here said Friday was the final day for PC-12 operations???Whats your source?
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Post by sinjin »

Now please does anyone that work's for Peace Air know anything? or are we still at a friend of a friend told me so?
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Post by Out of Control »

OK kids. Yes Peace is getting rid of the PC-12's, I can confirm this. Best of luck to all the guys and girls that are getting laid off. Everything happens for a reason, so stay positive.

The day's of having the single engine A/C for oil field work is coming to an end. Peace Air understands this (I hope). Peace Air is building the fleet on the 704 side. From what I understand, they are trying to get a couple more Jetstreams on the go very soon. Training is already started for more crews.

420BB- Great post with the peaceful easy flying, lmao.
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Post by thatdaveguy »

They seem pretty flaky at best. They often don't bother coming on their scheduled days to a place I know of.

By often, they are scheduled 10 times a week, they might come 5 times.

This was even before the losses of aircraft.
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Red Deer was one of those stops that if the load was too light or any other reason, they just wouldn't bother stopping. Many a times they left pax at the airport there sitting and wondering wtf just happened.
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Post by altiplano »

I don't know anything about this but what I HEARD is that Peace Air is on the verge of going tits up. They owe lots of cash and don't own most of their machines. I heard the pressure to pay up is coming from lenders...
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altiplano wrote:I don't know anything about this but what I HEARD is that Peace Air is on the verge of going tits up. They owe lots of cash and don't own most of their machines. I heard the pressure to pay up is coming from lenders...
Wow. First QuikAir now potentially Peace Air?
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