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by FOD_Vacuum
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: New Minister of Transport
Replies: 17
Views: 2664

Re: New Minister of Transport

The poor choice of transport ministers by our failed liberal government is by design and fits their agenda: ignore anything that doesn’t fit their so called climate goals for as long as possible.

Nothing will change until we get a conservative govt. Just my 2 cents.
by FOD_Vacuum
Sat May 20, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Agreement in Principle reached
Replies: 237
Views: 44880

Re: Agreement in Principle reached

First of all, WJ MEC, thank you for trying to work as best as you could. I’m sure it’s not easy to bargain against such an out-of-touch management. I’m sorry to say but this AIP is absolutely disappointing. We’re talking about inflationary raises!? In terms of attraction and retention, I had a way b...
by FOD_Vacuum
Fri May 19, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Agreement in Principle reached
Replies: 237
Views: 44880

Re: Agreement in Principle reached

:? <— my reaction to this summary. Take it as you will..am I missing something here?
by FOD_Vacuum
Thu May 18, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Agreement in Principle reached
Replies: 237
Views: 44880

Re: Agreement in Principle reached

Good job WJ MEC! Let’s see what the deal is-I’m very curious to know what they came up with!
by FOD_Vacuum
Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Pasco, we know!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 6126

Re: Pasco, we know!!!

Heard they got rid of confirmed commuting, where you live out of base like Comox or Victoria, and they will commute you confirmed to Vancouver to start your shift…huge mistake. In terms of this “new payscale”, paying Saab captains the same as 1900 drivers is, well, not really industry standard. For ...
by FOD_Vacuum
Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: EB2 NIW Visa
Replies: 9
Views: 3270

Re: EB2 NIW Visa

I recently contacted Harvey Law as I’m also interested in the EB-2C NIW and they did a preliminary assessment of my qualifications. I have just over 5000 TT and 3000 MPIC, Aviation Diploma and 10.5 years professional pilot experience. I’m just a regular jet FO, nothing “special” under my belt either...
by FOD_Vacuum
Mon Feb 06, 2023 1:34 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Sunwing YYC Pilot Base?
Replies: 2
Views: 880

Re: Sunwing YYC Pilot Base?

Sunwing has permanent year-round bases in YVR, YYC, YYZ, YUL and YQB for pilots and FAs. One could typically get YYC base as new hire I’d imagine.
by FOD_Vacuum
Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:27 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Airline pilots: How much do you use your "travel benefits"?
Replies: 39
Views: 5230

Re: Airline pilots: How much do you use your "travel benefits"?

I’m very fortunate to be able to use my wife’s flight benefits from Westjet. I work for SW and unfortunately our passes are terrible (just myself, can’t add family members or anything). Westjet has tons of airlines available that her, myself and her parents can use. We have used them a ton in the pa...
by FOD_Vacuum
Sat Oct 15, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Sunwing Jumpseat
Replies: 3
Views: 1120

Re: Sunwing Jumpseat

Friend of mine who work as a flight attendant with Encore, told me that anyone with valid Canadian Pilots license can fly sunwings jumpseat as standby. Is this true and is there any other airlines like this? Thanks This is incorrect and your friend is unfortunately misinformed. Only pilots “activel...
by FOD_Vacuum
Tue May 10, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Feels like impossible to find an entry level pilot job...
Replies: 34
Views: 5693

Re: Feels like impossible to find an entry level pilot job...

The best resource you take away from an aviation program are the people who you studied with. You will know them for life. I was able to land my first flying job through my connections.
by FOD_Vacuum
Mon May 09, 2022 1:17 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: C1/D requirement for PRs
Replies: 6
Views: 2614

Re: C1/D requirement for PRs

When I had to get the C1/D visa, I went to the US consulate in Calgary. Booked my appt online, had a letter from my employer, went through insane security, stood in line for an hour, the wicket lady asked why I would need it so I told her it’s for work. She approved it on the spot and even gave me a...
by FOD_Vacuum
Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Sunwing
Topic: Sunwing hiring update
Replies: 78
Views: 29362

Re: Sunwing hiring update

Sunwing hiring portal is open for FOs and DEC!

https://jobs.jobvite.com/sunwing/job/ocWkjfwv

Good luck to all those who apply-I believe Interviews start next month.
by FOD_Vacuum
Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: AC hiring portal confirmation
Replies: 6
Views: 2976

Re: AC hiring portal confirmation

Got mine one day after I applied.
by FOD_Vacuum
Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Dear HR Departments:
Replies: 64
Views: 9841

Re: Dear HR Departments:

‘Bob’ needs to work for my union. May it be a lesson for all operators who post ads on repeat: inflation alone is the reason to pay more; the pilots deserve it.
by FOD_Vacuum
Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:22 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Job Ads
Replies: 8
Views: 2373

Job Ads

I couldn’t help but notice an abundance of what looks to be like a pre-pandemic job board with all the typical 704s and most regionals posting a job ad. This looks GREAT! We are, slowly but surely beginning to move past the “ETP” of the Himalayas (COVID). In other words, we can relax and exhale a bi...
by FOD_Vacuum
Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:47 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Interest in US airline positions
Replies: 52
Views: 17390

Re: Interest in US airline positions

I’ve applied for the diversity visa (green card) as I am a European national. Super long shot as odds are pretty low but I’ll give it a shot! I’m also curious about this…Canadian aviation is rotten.
by FOD_Vacuum
Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:46 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Which would you choose?
Replies: 9
Views: 4679

Which would you choose?

My spouse is a 4 year FA at WJA and is contemplating applying for the FA job AC. Based in YVR and unwilling to move bases to YYZ or YUL which seems to be the bases for new hires at AC. We are in our early 30s and bilingual. Any info or input would be appreciated. Pros and cons for staying at WJA or ...
by FOD_Vacuum
Mon Oct 18, 2021 1:09 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: .
Replies: 14
Views: 4995

Re: US visa for Sim Training (Canadian PRs)

Yeah, pretty late to replying to this but better late than never right? Having gone through the same experience as a PR and foreign passport holder(European), when I did my flight sim training in the US, I did not need any type of visa. All I had to do was the AFSP TSA check by getting my finger pr...
by FOD_Vacuum
Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:32 am
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: .
Replies: 14
Views: 4995

Re: US visa for Sim Training (Canadian PRs)

Yeah, pretty late to replying to this but better late than never right? Having gone through the same experience as a PR and foreign passport holder(European), when I did my flight sim training in the US, I did not need any type of visa. All I had to do was the AFSP TSA check by getting my finger pri...
by FOD_Vacuum
Fri Aug 20, 2021 1:39 pm
Forum: Employment Forum
Topic: Morningstar C208 YVR
Replies: 30
Views: 16309

Re: Morningstar C208 YVR

It’s a great gig that would lead to the 757. Unfortunately, the YVR caravan job is hard or near impossible to get right now. There are many laid off pilots currently working as delivery drivers out of the YVR facility (myself included) who would pounce on the opportunity if it ever came up.

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