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by Art Garfunkel
Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: Flow through to AC
Replies: 221
Views: 41586

Re: Flow through to AC

rudder wrote: Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:19 pm
Art Garfunkel wrote: Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:07 pm How come there has been zero Jazz pilots in the last two New Hire classes at AC?
Quota = 60% per annum not 60% per PIT course.
Any reserved seniority slots?
by Art Garfunkel
Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: Flow through to AC
Replies: 221
Views: 41586

Flow through to AC

How come there has been zero Jazz pilots in the last two New Hire classes at AC?
by Art Garfunkel
Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Toronto Area Q for General Aviation folks
Replies: 33
Views: 3546

Toronto Area Q for General Aviation folks

Question for the Toronto Area, VFR General Aviation folks. I am looking at crossing Lake Ontario from OO-NDB to SN-NDB on A21 as I am not interested in flying around "the Horseshoe" Has anyone crossed over on that air route recently? Does YYZ ATC let you climb up to 6500' or 8500' to cross over? Lif...
by Art Garfunkel
Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Franklin 220 Engines
Replies: 9
Views: 4193

Franklin 220 Engines

Does anyone know what the TBO is on these engines?
by Art Garfunkel
Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:05 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Cargo TA
Replies: 492
Views: 94753

Re: Cargo TA

landshark wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:41 am LOA pilots can vote - I did myself and I’m on an LOA
Whaaat? Seriously?
by Art Garfunkel
Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: COVID MOA 2
Replies: 267
Views: 55592

Re: COVID MOA 2

ALPA merger policy isn't DOH. ALPA C is nothing as far as setting ALPA policy. They are a Canadian lobbyist. Under the changes negotiated for ACPA merger, we do not join in ALPA C anyway, we join ALPA A. Even so ALPA C is restructured and the ALPA C President position is removed from holding a voti...
by Art Garfunkel
Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:32 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: How to get rid of ACPA?
Replies: 222
Views: 44158

Re: How to get rid of ACPA?

I do remember a few weeks ago in the YYZ crew room a pilot showing my F/O a website regarding change designed by a junior group of frustrated pilots. I only got “ heresay” so cant comment any further. Anyone else heard of this? TS That website is designed by a low time loud mouth that is counting h...
by Art Garfunkel
Sat Mar 14, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Potential Strike Topic?
Replies: 74
Views: 18104

Re: Potential Strike Topic?

I don't think higher gauge less frequency applies to LGA, DCA, EWR, DFW, BOS, ORD and ATL. All will stay mostly with 76 seat jets either 900s or 175s. The forgiveness on slots will only be for a very short term, then back to use them or lose them. Also, 25% of Air Canada's NB fleet is already parked...
by Art Garfunkel
Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:24 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Potential Strike Topic?
Replies: 74
Views: 18104

Re: Potential Strike Topic?

Jet fuel prices are also tanking making those old 175's cheaper (than before) to operate.
by Art Garfunkel
Sat Nov 02, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: C Series lands at EGLC. Toronto Island loses out. Again.
Replies: 38
Views: 12781

Re: C Series lands at EGLC. Toronto Island loses out. Again.

I am all for commercial air service at the Island, but I think the “seats” it can serve is pretty close to the max for its infrastructure. Adding larger airplanes would require less flights as it is already a gong show on the land side of the operation. Not enough space right now for taxi service an...
by Art Garfunkel
Sat Nov 02, 2019 10:33 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: The Air Canada OTS thread
Replies: 2309
Views: 807715

Re: The Air Canada OTS thread

I heard only 8 for the Nov 11 course
by Art Garfunkel
Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:14 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Jazz or Sunwing ?
Replies: 76
Views: 16440

Re: Jazz or Sunwing ?

Jazz vs Sky A few big differences below 1. Benefits. Jazz’s benefits are way more in depth than Sky’s however you also PAY way more for it. A guy/girl in his late 20’s or early 30’s is not interested in financing the “freedom 60 plan” and pay for an old guy’s last five years. The premiums are expens...
by Art Garfunkel
Fri Nov 16, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Union at Sky
Replies: 120
Views: 47541

Re: Union at Sky

Congratulations to the pilots at Sky Regional. Way to step up and be part of a global pilot community.

"if you don't have a seat at the table, you are probably on the menu"


Congrats,

Art
by Art Garfunkel
Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:48 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Union at Sky
Replies: 120
Views: 47541

Re: Union at Sky

How is the drive going? If it is this far along and they haven"t filed yet, means it is very close. Reasons? 1. Attrition. 2. Many supporters who are too lazy to sign and send in cards. :cry: :roll: If this fails, then expect a pushback from the company in working conditions (because they can) and g...
by Art Garfunkel
Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Union at Sky
Replies: 120
Views: 47541

Re: Union at Sky

I agree! What is taking so much time? I believe they are waiting on some people who gave their word that they will sign a card. Come on folks! Dig it up and give it to an OC member! 5 bucks! That"s all! Anyways, I believe there is a great video being released with lots of Q"s and A's about ALPA and ...
by Art Garfunkel
Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:49 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: Union at Sky
Replies: 120
Views: 47541

Re: Union at Sky

I don't see anyone asking for a Ritz Carlton. Just asking for a safe hotel where you feel comfortable going for a walk and getting some fresh air. Sky Regional's wellness program suggests strongly to go outside as it is good for our mental state.
by Art Garfunkel
Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Swoop Blacklist
Replies: 290
Views: 80815

Re: Swoop Blacklist

US Regionals?….Good luck. They can't even find pilots to fly point to point in the US. Plus, I think they are a lot more expensive than say 5 years ago. International ULCC's?….Isn't Norwegian just about bankrupt? Jazz too expensive?….probably. They have a VP for this and a VP for that and then 6 mor...
by Art Garfunkel
Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:50 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Swoop Blacklist
Replies: 290
Views: 80815

Re: Swoop Blacklist

I get the impression that there is no ownership for the creation of Sky Regional by ACPA. Wasn't there a clause in the old contract that limited regional flying to just one carrier? (JAZZ). I know, I know, that clause was taken out by FOS arbitration. But was it? Not pointing fingers here, but I hat...
by Art Garfunkel
Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:58 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Endeavour Air TA
Replies: 7
Views: 2810

Re: Endeavour Air TA

A quick sample snapshot at year 5 Captain pay (76 Jet pay) for Regionals. AIRLINE, HOURLY PAY, PENSION Endevour new TA, $97.00, max 12% employer match (401K similar to our DC) Jazz pre Jan 2015, $94.75, (2.5% lower), defined benefit (typically 5% employee, 9-13% employer) Jazz post Jan 2015, $87.99,...
by Art Garfunkel
Thu Sep 28, 2017 5:43 am
Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
Topic: Pros and Cons of owning a Maule
Replies: 1
Views: 2545

Pros and Cons of owning a Maule

I am looking at owning a smaller float plane that can handle two adults and a child. I have been searching N. American websites for C172, C180, and C182's and have come across several Maules. To be honest, I don't really know too much about them other than a casual word here and there that their win...

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