Canadian North

CD1 · Post by **CD1** » Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:22 pm

Hi there

This question is for the Canadian North drivers. I've always wanted to fly for them and am wondering what their status is. I haven't seen any Dash-8 lately, have their leases been dropped? I know of the new contract into Albian so are things starting to turn around? With all the competition on the northern routes it's gotta be hard right now. Are there any ground schools planned for 2010? If you prefer keeping this info on the down low, please PM me as I'm interested in a future with CN.

Thanks

CD

FICU · Post by **FICU** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:20 pm

Things are definitely on the up swing... the 5 year deal with Esso plus the 5 year renewal with CNRL and a few other new contracts mean we will be looking at a very busy future. There has already been a bid for new Boeing Captains and F/Os and it's anticipated that this is just the tip of the iceberg. The Dash 8s are still running and nothing has been dropped. My best guess is that we'll be hiring in late spring if not sooner.

Flightlevels · Post by **Flightlevels** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 4:54 pm

Not to mention, lot's are leaving for Westjet creating a few vacancies too.

FICU · Post by **FICU** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:17 pm

Flightlevels wrote:Not to mention, lot's are leaving for Westjet creating a few vacancies too.

Not quite "lots" but we did see 3 junior Dash 8 F/Os go to Westjet recently.

Flightlevels · Post by **Flightlevels** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:32 pm

more on the way from the boeing

FICU · Post by **FICU** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:14 pm

Flightlevels wrote:more on the way from the boeing

Actually a -8 F/O just left for Porter but none of our current Boeing F/Os have left. One who was downgraded a year ago to the Dash left for WJ quite awhile ago. The upgrade potential for the 737 F/Os is looking pretty good over the next few years.

missedapproach · Post by **missedapproach** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:59 am

Now hiring for Dash-8 F/O see the web site for details

genesis · Post by **genesis** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:41 am

Do they have a base in Calgary or is it easy to commute?

whiteguy · Post by **whiteguy** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:27 am

genesis wrote:Do they have a base in Calgary or is it easy to commute?

No Calgary base for the Dash and no flying out of Edmonton on the Dash. You deadhead and start your pairing in YZF and spend a lot of time further north. Fly about 16-18 days a month, makes for a tough commute from YYC.

canadianufo · Post by **canadianufo** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 12:06 pm

Can anyone shed some light on current pay scales for both the Dash 8 and 737 fleets and if Canadian North pilots can jumpseat using the CASS system? I would like to get some insight on life as a pilot at this company as well. I would greatly appreciate any infomation from a current or former employee. Thank you in advance!

Pourdu_fun · Post by **Pourdu_fun** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:01 pm

canadianufo wrote:Can anyone shed some light on current pay scales for both the Dash 8 and 737 fleets and if Canadian North pilots can jumpseat using the CASS system? I would like to get some insight on life as a pilot at this company as well. I would greatly appreciate any infomation from a current or former employee. Thank you in advance!

CASS system is only for US pilots on US airlines.

Pourdu

willing to fly · Post by **willing to fly** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:03 pm

I'm also very interested in getting some information about Canadian North. Love flying in the north so any information from people in the know would be appreciated! I'm sure I can find info on pay and schedules. I'd like to know what the upgrade potential is for someone joining the company as a Dash FO. Are upgrades based solely on seniority number (and performance) or any other factor? How long would it take someone to be upgraded to the left seat of the dash assuming the economy doesn't tank again in the the near future.
PM me if you prefer but it seems that I'm not the only one asking.

canadianufo · Post by **canadianufo** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:09 am

Oops, sorry, wrong term regarding CASS. So what reciprocal jump seat agreements does CN have with other airlines?

Franky Jr · Post by **Franky Jr** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:32 am

Hey guys,
If someone could pm or post interview questions for canadian north that would be great.

50'minimums · Post by **50'minimums** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:15 pm

Any one get called yet?

Mister · Post by **Mister** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:03 pm

Nope...still waiting. Do they give PFO letters?

whiteguy · Post by **whiteguy** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:06 pm

Heard they've done some interviews already.

Franky Jr · Post by **Franky Jr** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:17 pm

Yeah I hope they call me for an interview. I heard they are going to interview something like 24 guys for 10ish spots. But that is from an " ex employee ".
Good luck all

50'minimums · Post by **50'minimums** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:04 pm

Interviews are complete, and sounds like the phone calls for offers have been made.

100_above · Post by **100_above** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:13 pm

Obviously my CV must have fallen behind the desk! Oh well maybe next time...

petey · Post by **petey** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:40 pm

I'm also very interested in getting some information about Canadian North. Love flying in the north so any information from people in the know would be appreciated! I'm sure I can find info on pay and schedules. I'd like to know what the upgrade potential is for someone joining the company as a Dash FO. Are upgrades based solely on seniority number (and performance) or any other factor? How long would it take someone to be upgraded to the left seat of the dash assuming the economy doesn't tank again in the the near future.
PM me if you prefer but it seems that I'm not the only one asking.

+1

Thanks.

skyoffice · Post by **skyoffice** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:22 pm

Saw on Pilot Career Centre website that Canadian North is hiring 9 Dash 8 FO's for out of YEG but I don't see the job posting on the Canadian North Website.

Can anyone confirm if they are currently hiring.

missedapproach · Post by **missedapproach** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:21 pm

Currently hiring up to 9 Dash F/O's

skyoffice · Post by **skyoffice** » Tue May 04, 2010 8:35 am

Can anyone shed some light on the schedule a Dash 8 F/O would be looking at for the current postings out of YEG.

whiteguy · Post by **whiteguy** » Tue May 04, 2010 10:21 am

skyoffice wrote:Can anyone shed some light on the schedule a Dash 8 F/O would be looking at for the current postings out of YEG.

18 days a month, dead head out of YEG to YZF.

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