He likely added power because he was doing touch and goes in the circuit and hadn't been cleared to land? If this was a solo with a full stop then I am confused as to why the full power after touching down:( maybe I'm trying to find an excuse for his poor decision, either way I feel bad for this guy...

700,000 mortgage deferrals in Canada since this all started, not a good sign:(

The entire global aviation world was/is just one huge ponzi scheme. Been involved in it for many years. Air Canada was more than willing to jump right in and play the game. If it does not make economic sense to the layman then there is something seriously wrong. That has been the story for many yea...

Received a call 2 weeks ago from this company, I was told 1.5-2 year wait.

Is this a common problem with most of the larger operators in the north? 1.5-2 years is a long time to wait for a position to open up.

1.5-2yrs wait on the ground working for Ledcor. Spoke with there HR rep this week.

Just wondering if this is how long people are currently waiting for flying positions in other parts of the country?

I had an interview with them in July 2012 and it seemed to go very well, i was sent a rejection letter roughly a week later. They called me the first week of December and i have been showwing up in person with a resume in hand regulary since so they don't forget about me when they start interviewing...

320 hrs, commercial multi IFR, flight dispatch exams(FDOPS FDMET) written and passed, i'm not applying for a flying position, my applications have been for flight dispatch, ground services, operations agent, and customer service.

Just wondering if anyone has any tips on getting hired with this company? Looking for any entry level job, have been there more than once in person with a c/v, and resume, i have also emailed as well. I received a call from them in early early December and was told i was on the short list but have h...

They should make it like the flight dispatch exams and put a proficiency level (1-5) next to each area to be studied. This would make it possible to spend more time on areas with information that is more relevant to your day to day operations and relevant to situations you're likely to encounter. So...

Thank you tbaylx and colonel sanders, i am studying for the exam and i did not ask for specific questions, i asked for questions, meaning topics to expect to be there etc. I recently wrote the generic flight dispatch exams with just information i studied in the aerocourse workbook and . books and pa...

Thank you very much for the reponse to my post, i am just looking for key areas to study rather than specific questions as i am aware there is more than 1 INRAT exam. I passed the exam in 2007 using the Aerocourse workbook and the . textbooks so i have done way more than my share of studying this in...

Anybody write the INRAT recently? Any questions would be greatly appreciated.

Just wondering if it would be worth renewing my instrument rating that expired June 2011? I am looking for comments from people who have a better idea of the job possibilties that are currently out there. I have 320hrs a valid medical and iATRA but an expired IFR. I did not find employment at the en...

Wrote the Operations exam a couple days ago and went home and put pen to paper of all questions i could remember. If you want to know what's on the exam i wrote or want them posted please let me know.

Thanks to all that answered my question!!! Really appreciate it. Good luck to everyone that is looking for work.

There was a banner ad for a company in Calgary offering IFR renewals for $599 a couple of months back.I haven't seen the ad since and i'm wondering if anyone here knows of the company and there web address?

Thanks

Thanks to all that responded, i appreciate all your opinions. Haven't made a decision on what i'll do yet but i'm sure it will be easier to decide based on what i've heard from you guys.

Thanks again

Looking for advice on renewing an IFR rating that expires July 2010.Economic issues in late 2008 and through 2009 made it very difficult to find any work at all, i'm sure i am not the only one that found this to be true.I hear many pilots that were laid off over this time are getting back to work an...

Jobs for instructors become available on a fairly regular basis, i know of at least 2 instructors that have moved on within the last 6 months and this was when things didn't look like they could get much worse. You are just frustrated, don't give up because there will be improvement over the next ye...

In response to Mattedfred and Scopiton and there opinion of AntiNaked Man, you guys are dead on, can't believe a professional pilot would post something like this!!! This post says alot about the maturity and professionalism of this character.

Good luck guys and to everyone that is searching,


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I talked to the chief dispatcher who is also a pilot and there are currently 14-16 people waiting for positions to open up.There are better place to start your career that's for sure.

I have the same experiance you do and i was told as long as 2 years working in the flight dispatch department for $11/hr with a chance to make up to $13/hr after 1 year with the company.

Thanks for all the positive comments people!!!! This forum is a much nicer place to visit when there are good stories like this to read, would like to hear more.