YWG area

[ywgflyboy]

Anyone know if any other YWG/area outfits have ground-to-crew type hiring scheme? I know 95% of Perimeter f/o's come from the ramp just wondering if there are any other companies in the area who provide that opportunity.

[Randleman]

Keewatin Air does this also, and I believe this is the way Fast Air operates as well.

[volez]

Hey Guys,


That is correct, I am working on the ground for one of these, Sky North does that too, you work at the dispatch medevac for a while before getting online...

[ywgflyboy]

Can either of you guys PM me contact info for who to get in touch with with those companies. That would be great!

[scm]

Apply to all those companies, but research them before you accept an offer. Search avcanada.

[ywgflyboy]

I love the good ol' CADORS checks too Its amazing what you can find out!

[b00t]

How long is the average time that one can expect to work on the ramp at Perimeter? I might have a job lined up at another place in the YWG area that would lead to about a year on the ground, but I'm wondering if Perimeter would be a better choice, even if you're stuck on the ground longer.

[ywgflyboy]

When I checked in at perimeter they would not even give an estimate based on the little-nil movement within the company. My best answer (from a pilot/friend) was around a year.

[b00t]

Thanks for the information. That's much better than I was expecting.

[Brown Bear]

Sure hope you guys all have your $30,000 "ramp" Licence? With the multi-fork, fork lift PPC?

[LegoMan]

Unfortunately the forklift drivers out there are making about $5-10k more a year than an entry level first officer with any of these companies mentioned above.

[Randleman]

Hey Guys,


That is correct, I am working on the ground for one of these, Sky North does that too, you work at the dispatch medevac for a while before getting online...

Not unless you have 500 hours

How long is the average time that one can expect to work on the ramp at Perimeter? I might have a job lined up at another place in the YWG area that would lead to about a year on the ground, but I'm wondering if Perimeter would be a better choice, even if you're stuck on the ground longer.

1-2+ years

right now with little movement, you can expect a LONG wait (3 years or more) but that could change soon, who knows.

[termerair]

FYI last upgrade from the ground at Keewatin was 5 1/2 months...

T.

[ywgflyboy]

Have an interview at SkyNorth this week for full time dispatch. Anyone here with any prior experience with them/know all the aspects of the job?

[fallex]

Perimeter does have a lot going for it, even if the wait time on the ground is longer. The fact that it is one of the largest airlines in this area means when things start moving again, there is a LOT of movement which is good for everyone. The pay is also quite good especially when you get on to medevac operations. I would say the average upgrade time to left seat is about 1.5 years, and to the right seat is probably about 1 year.

Believe me when I say though, things can change really fast, for better or for worse. When I started on the ramp, I was told 6 months to 1 year wait. 2.5 years later, I got my right seat chance!

[boowho]

To - arictaylor

They are a king air medevac outfit owned by 2 Air Canada pilots.

My understanding is good pilot schedules and staff, but don't know anything how they run their dispatch.

Good luck

[Randleman]

Have an interview at SkyNorth this week for full time dispatch. Anyone here with any prior experience with them/know all the aspects of the job?

How did you get that? Did you visit them?