Air Canada. For the simple fact you will have the highest job security in Canada. And multiple fleet types. Between AC and WJ, Both are gonna have you start on reserve so QOL is a wash between the 2. The way Boeing is going, WJ growth is non existent for the foreseeable future. Great company however...

Porter is in a unique growth stage (while the economy is slowing) I wouldn’t say DEC jobs are gone. Several guys on the Q are slowing migrating over to AC and WJ still. The DEC opportunity is excellent at porter for anyone with experience who is looking for a left seat jet job. However with no YOS, ...

I haven't seen it done, so I've attached the table posted earlier this month where I wrote the real numbers (US converted to CAD for Delta wages). I only calculated for NB. You can see that the TA is bringing the FO wages from 60% to 160% of Delta, when the Captains are around 60% of Delta everywhe...

And a MEC attempting to muddy the waters with the drama of her resignation. Truly a horrific turn in leadership. Makes sense, and it’s not uncommon to resign after a failed TA. It’s the lessor of 2 evils where some would call upon her resignation if not voluntary. It’s a bottom up organization. Wri...

I have not noticed a lack of professionalism from the MEC in any public space. Nor have they betrayed anyone. It’s up to the voters to decide which way it goes. It’s as simple as that. If it takes another several months so be it. I see many anonymous people bashing other colleagues who are getting t...

All I read about on this TA issue is people complaining about junior pay. Does nobody care about the lack of lifestyle improvements? Training outside the block? Working 18days on a wide body? The money is there… but how about freeing up some more time off in the month.

IMHO I can’t believe the etiquette on this public forum and the lack of professionalism. World class… where’s the popcorn

250k vs 58k wasn't enough of a difference that it needed to become 350k vs 87k? :roll: You’re looking at it in the wrong light. A 12+yr pilot only benefits from 1 raise. A new hire will benefit from 12 years of raises and beyond. You will spend more time at year 12 than year 1. It’s that simple. Wh...

Raises start at the top and trickle down. That’s how she goes. 250k vs 58k wasn't enough of a difference that it needed to become 350k vs 87k? :roll: You’re looking at it in the wrong light. A 12+yr pilot only benefits from 1 raise. A new hire will benefit from 12 years of raises and beyond. You wi...

Low pay for junior Air Canada pilots poses possible hurdle to proposed deal https://www.thestar.com/business/low-pay-for-junior-air-canada-pilots-poses-possible-hurdle-to-proposed-deal/article_f8bf484d-07a9-50c6-84ff-e0dcd1024a0c.html It's a paywall, I only saw half the article- not a Tostar subscr...

Good luck to you, sincerely. I flew the Mighty Dash for 10 years and loved it - until I didn't. Flew the E-190-for 14 years and loved it - until I didn't. I called you "inexperienced" in the same way I considered myself "inexperienced" at 20,000 hours because I'd never experienced overseas flying. ...

Ok, just so everyone understands, ALPA does not reward juniority. Never has, Never will. Nor will your employer. You have to earn that. The 4 years went to 2. That’s a start. You will be rewarded over the longevity of your career. It’s pretty simple. Many years ago guys had 10-15 years under their b...

47% Yes is not a resounding No. It's barely a no. A few small tweeks and its likely a go. 100% Win for Management. It's their wildest dream to get 51%. So close. FWIW, the communities Encore services absolutely need Encore, so they weren't in danger of parking anything. Where would they get pilots ...

Wow, that was some interview on BNN with SJ. 10 minutes of reiterating how he has brought low fares to Canada. But yet how many passengers has he inconvenienced in the making. Maybe it’s just me but airfare on the 2 majors in this country has only risen, and thier planes are full and for the most pa...

Hi, looking for some advice. I am a 750 hour ATR FO working in northern Canada. My schedule is pretty good, I have the opportunity to work 12 days a month, can do 2 on, 2 off or a week and a week, whatever I basically want as long as it follows CARs regs. I'm building about 60-80 hours a month. I a...

As far as worrying about a ground school date, if you don’t have accommodations and flair doesn’t provide you with a hotel for the entire time during your training, I would seriously consider looking elsewhere for employment. They can afford shiny new jets, they can afford hotels while you get yours...

It’s all part of the plan. They know exactly what they’re doing and how the shuffle affects the employees. If I had to guess , AC will continue to put metal on jazz routes going forward if they can’t keep up. It will all change again in several years. It always does.

If it wasn’t for WJ ALPA recently signing a significant deal, including the elimination of swoop, I highly doubt that Porter would be comming to their pilots with this new benchmark. That’s why it’s called a benchmark. Typical Canadian pilots slamming other Canadian pilots. :rolleyes: congrats to th...

Drop tanks, you really bring down avcanada with posts such as your last one. I see it’s now gone now. Great. Any how you should do a bit of research on pension plans. More then half of private sector workers in Canada do not have pension plans, and for the ones that do, they still must put away mone...

Wow, sounds as if the westjet world is going to end. This sounds like a management problem. Key word is “manage”. This isn’t a pilot problem. Although there are less pilots supplying the market for the demand right now, This is just a redistribution game of pilots that will be over one day. The end ...

Wow. Unfortunate they went this route for in contract 6 Lowering the bar for new hires while protecting the top and the current roster at the time. Creating a divided group with a protected pay scale. 2012 FO started at $30.00. Jump to 2020. 8 years later guys planned to start at a $31.00 No wonder ...

Going back a few years ago in 2015 captain pay started at $60.97 and topped out at $95.56 FO pay started at $34.52 and topped out at 42.45 80 hr guarantee. Blocked around that or higher with about 20% of that being credit time. Again this was a few years ago could have changed a bit from then They h...

I don't think it's a bad idea. If your worried about not being able to lower the rudders when you need them (which is highly unlikely this would happen) you can always use sailing techniques to control the airplane. I haven't seen this stc but It sounds like a good idea. Sometimes bags or jackets ca...

I would suggest the Confed program, it is a bush oriented program that has more to offer then most schools. During your training you'll get your 25 hrs on floats as well as a ski checkout on a 180. If you decide to further your career into airlines you'll have the required education. Many bush opera...

build your float time and multi time first.