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We aren't talking 172's here. We are talking about heavier metal, more extensive risk mitigations required, SOPs, the works. "Patiently explaining" (see the first response) doesn't require me to be swayed on this particular issue. Perhaps we have to agree to disagree. Let's talk about foreign pilots...

Cat Driver, I agree, notwithstanding all of these programs safety is safety. My whole point is this: same rules for the same type of airplane. Give everyone the benefit of the manditory training, flight following, dispatch and everything else required by regulation. Simplify the regulations, lets al...

The issue isn't only CATSA and cockpit doors.
We should have one set of rules and one standard for these sorts of aircraft. Bring 705 to the 604 world, or the other way around.

My point is still made. Same type of equipment should be regulated by the same rules. Further, if a 604 operator went to the effort and expense of instituting and SMS, there is obviously risk in the operation that must be managed through the SMS. Otherwise, why bother with it at all? Sounds like the...

Don't see the slagging, it wasn't meant that way. It was a question. Why the difference in the rules for similar aircraft? Why not allow Jazz or Regional One to operate under the same rules?

Interesting reply, but you haven't addressed the point. Large aircraft fall under CARs 705.

Please enlighten me on this issue. Jazz operates numerous CRJs under the rules of CARs705. Regional 1 and Voyaguer also do the same. These operators are allowed to have the anonymous public buy tickets and travel. Operations under 705 require pilots to be trained under 725.124, require SOPs and comp...

The issue here is reciprocity. Sunwing brought in 150 or so pilots from Europe and wetleased an airplane for those that probably couldn't get through the FLV process (I won't go there). TUI has only placed 48 Canadian pilots in Ireland and Poland. No one had the opportunity to exercise reciprocity a...

Just got my PFO from Telus. I suspect they have an internal candidate identified.
Anyone?

In the short term, Jazz pilots are a good solution. They come equipped with a wealth of experience and a willingness to work. In the longer term however, the soft issues will inevitably override this solution < my opinion only >. If Suncor is in the process of building a culture, full-time employee/...

I suspect that 7 days is all that is required for an assessment of the workforce. If there were minimal applications, they could likely say that they did their due diligence and obviously need TFW's in the form of foreign pilots in order to make their business plan work. No facts, purely speculation...

Unfortunately, in a world like that, a change in culture results in a house cleaning. Sounds like the next person in might have to have a body count to get things moving in the right direction.

And what is Paul Allen flying now?

Lame post.

You paint a bleak picture of the place. Hats off to those taking the job now.

Can you elaborate on the corporate policy? I recall a time when Canadian Airlines would only hire people with a degree. There is no correlation between a degree and the type of employee.

It is a very capable machine. I had no idea that parts are problematic.

ALPA Canada board is involved, they were supposed to be in front of a senate committee Nov 30, I don't know the results. Havings months to change the system is not a long time, considering how long the flypast 60 issue has been dragged on for. I don't think you'll see a change for this season, as i...

I see Suncor is again looking for a Chief Pilot. Does anyone have any insight as to why they are still or again in search of a candidate? Who is currently in this position?

And little wonder that ALPA did not want to enter the fray. Sad that the group representing airline pilots holds them at a distance.

And exactly how do you think the rank and file Sunwing pilots will react to this?

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Who isn't?

HEAR, HEAR!

Afraid to pay for type rating? I don't think so. It is more about a complex plan to retain pilots by keeping them employed year-round. Let them fly in Europe for the summer then bring them home for the winter. Sounds like a plan. What happens now is that the bottom is not quite falling out of the Eu...

I wouldn't say that. What of the foreign pilots that have been removed from the roster without ever making it to a ride? Witness the extraordinary block hours for YYC captains last month when the first foreign captain was shown as TER...minated. Can these people now go back to Europe only to appear ...

The Orlando Sentinel yesterday had an article that says the US has approved flights from Cuba to Florida. This may have some impact on Sunwing's business model?
Your thoughts?