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by Carl
Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:18 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: US Airways E170 land with Parking Brake on
Replies: 43
Views: 8062

There are two types of pilots in this world, those who have F&U^%ed up, those who DEFINATELY will. It doesnt matter how big the screw up, EVERYBODY screws up at some point in thier career....everybody....Those who havent, i'm sorry to be the mesenger of bad news, it's coming.
by Carl
Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Plane off Runway in Goose Bay
Replies: 3
Views: 1189

Well, that's twice now in a while isn't it?
by Carl
Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:12 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: C150 on Auto gas
Replies: 15
Views: 2465

Don't do it unless you want to start landing on highways......
by Carl
Wed Jul 04, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Cognitive test
Replies: 25
Views: 9515

The cognitive test is used to determine or identify brain disfunction. It tests memory, motor skills and things such as that. And, with that said, if you fail the cognitive test more then once, then chances are that you are a disfunctional person and wont be hired. If you fail it once, they will usu...
by Carl
Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:41 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Your interview: How you thought it went, vs the outcome.
Replies: 5
Views: 1800

Cog was fun. Pshyc was hilarious. Wasn't to sure about the interview. Answered all of the questions confidently, but felt I could have sold myself a little better on the ol' " why should we hire you " question. My first interview in this capacity, all the others were comparible to Wal Mart interview...
by Carl
Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:33 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Life at 40 Grand?
Replies: 22
Views: 6495

Four1oh, What are the flight schools lying about? That the job market has increased substantially? That the pay scale increases as sceniority and machine size increases? We have had a ton of MIFR students leave us with little to no time and get jobs after 3 months on the ramp. One guy got a job offe...
by Carl
Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:28 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: The Best Put Down Ever!
Replies: 35
Views: 5575

Hey, there are still a few of these guys floating around. A guy I worked with tried to pull the same thing on a couple of broads that I know. Just upgraded to captain of a 1900D, OOOOOO, and waltzed into a local pub, spotted the meat next to the bar ordering a drink and proceeded to act like a knob....
by Carl
Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:59 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: AC mainline interview
Replies: 2
Views: 1464

Dude, you don't need a $300 prep to pass the air canada interview. Ask questions on here. I'm sure there are plenty of people on here who would be delighted to help you and provide some information that you would need. Be prepared and confident and you should have no trouble.
by Carl
Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:44 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Why are people failing their medical with mainline?
Replies: 29
Views: 6918

I have to agree with a statement made earlier with regards to folks slipping through the cracks....Being awarded the privileges to hold a PPL or CPL or whatever the endorsement is based on a one day, one shot deal. The examiner cannot tell (if from outside the company) whether or not this person is ...
by Carl
Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:05 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Life at 40 Grand?
Replies: 22
Views: 6495

Sorry, the other way around!
by Carl
Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:02 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Only in Gander
Replies: 7
Views: 2167

Geeessaaasss.......
by Carl
Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:49 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Life at 40 Grand?
Replies: 22
Views: 6495

I am gonna take a stab in the dark and gues that the $3211.00 is net not gross.....lol
by Carl
Tue May 29, 2007 5:19 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: RIP Snowbird
Replies: 27
Views: 5874

Finally, someone was able to make me lost for words..That was the most heartless, ignorant, mindless thing I have ever read. I thought "talking with americans" with mercer made them look like idiots, but this guy has done the job for everyone. There is an american embassador for you. Don't ever let ...
by Carl
Fri May 18, 2007 9:10 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Waiting to hear from AC
Replies: 41
Views: 11652

Yea, July 2nd course date.
by Carl
Fri May 18, 2007 5:19 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Waiting to hear from AC
Replies: 41
Views: 11652

finally the wait is over. 11 weeks almost to the day and 4 weeks after reference check.
by Carl
Sun May 13, 2007 11:08 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: EVAS Air
Replies: 26
Views: 7225

Logical point of course
by Carl
Sun May 13, 2007 11:06 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: IFR Pilots: What speed can you hold at?
Replies: 18
Views: 8109

I hold at whatever my SOP's tell me to hold at, unless more or lesse is required or requested. :wink:
by Carl
Sat May 12, 2007 1:32 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: EVAS Air
Replies: 26
Views: 7225

Got a 10 year old chop saw over here I'll sell ya for half price???? :D
by Carl
Sat May 12, 2007 1:14 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Waiting to hear from AC
Replies: 41
Views: 11652

References called. My supervisor said that the head of hiring was asking him when would it be a good time for me to leave that would be good for my current company and that would fit a course date for AC. My supervisor said early June seemed to be a date that AC was shooting towards. But that was 4 ...
by Carl
Sat May 12, 2007 1:04 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Reference Check
Replies: 2
Views: 1454

Reference Check

Had my references checked a couple of weeks ago. Do they usually only check the references as a last step type of thing? In other words, if they check your references and they are good, are you in or do they check most peoples??
by Carl
Fri May 11, 2007 10:54 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: EVAS Air
Replies: 26
Views: 7225

And 6 months pass....wow I didnt loose my job yet! How rumours fly
by Carl
Thu May 10, 2007 10:34 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: GFT Aerospace Technologies
Replies: 5
Views: 1344

Now, now niwre, don't bad mouth a place just because it's not a 9 to 5 job that you are seeking....It's bad for business. By the way, are you back flying yet after your fender bender?? Hope it didn't impact your career too bad! The computer bill here has dropped substantially since your departure......
by Carl
Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:46 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Relief Pilots
Replies: 16
Views: 2343

Don't want to be a career RP. It sounds very suitable right now for my lifestyle.I am sure that will change. What is the difference in position group and formula pay? and does anyone have the RP pay scale. I found the captain and FO pay scales, but not the RP.
by Carl
Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:35 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Relief Pilots
Replies: 16
Views: 2343

Curious, I could care less if I had to sit in cargo, as long as the pay cheque showed up every month.....Come over to my turf, and then lets talk nervousness....Thanks for the info.......Commuting is the ideal thing right now for my lifestyle, and if I have to take off and land...ooooo, so exciting,...
by Carl
Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:53 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Relief Pilots
Replies: 16
Views: 2343

but my boat has a hole in it...

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