Thanks for the replies! It's great getting such constructive input on what to do in this scenario. While I do hope this will be brief, it increasingly appears like it might be a bit longer of a wait than what was originally anticipated, so using this time as productively as possible is certainly my ...

I was recently furloughed from one of the major airlines as a mid-twenty year old pilot, early in my career. While I do presently hold a BSc, during my time on furlough I'd to pursue further education toward a Master's degree, to improve my marketability outside of aviation if another severe downtur...

The only people doing rotational schedules are direct-entry captains. Everyone else is on a 50 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule. To answer your questions: The last I heard, it was only a few months on the ramp before being trained on the 206/207. I would assume at least six months before being traine...

Any word when the one-list issue will be set in stone?

If it continues as two separate lists, will this issue be perpetually hanging over the heads of those hired as OTS will every contract negotiated?

Does anyone know the most recent retirement estimates on a yearly basis?

Is there any prior jet experience requirement for bidding directly onto a WB?

As BPF alluded to, the only times I've really scared myself taking risky decisions was scudrunning VFR.

Thanks a bunch for the in-depth info picesprick!

400 is the norm yes. At the moment some captains may be doing 600 due to shortage. As for social life, good luck on that. Otherwise in your 20s is the best time. It's not a bad job, pairings are fairly relaxed, weekends generally off somewhere, so flight days only about 8 days a month. Aircraft are...

Upgrade requirements will not have changed from the above last CBA. Once you have met this upgrade will be in order of seniority, skill and performance. Usually ascertained from results from last Sims and how you would fair in a leadership role. Needless to say I don't think you would be looking at...

I know a pilot from CJ and as per him morale is good, upgrade time is avg 2 years to left seat, and they are hiring with 1500tt 704 experience. Thanks for the info - it's very much appreciated. I'm surprised to hear the competitive requirements are at that level! Are those hired with 1500tt/704 onl...

Hello, I'm hoping to get some more information on the Cargojet B767 FO ad. Feel free to pm, if needed. - What is a typical schedule for a junior F/O? - How is the overall morale at the company? - Is there much movement? - What is the expected upgrade times? - How insulated is the company from a mark...

SuperchargedRS Just stay ignorant bud, but there's a big difference between predictive analyses of elections and actual fact based analyses. Either way, if you actually took the time to read the study, it does state that a lack of pay is a key factor in the pilot shortage. However, no where does it ...

I'm going to go with the person who actually sat down and analyzed all the data, aka the Ph.D. By the way, he used to be an F16 pilot, so the claim he wasn't ever in the industry is invalid. Do any of your Ph.D. friends specialize in economics or aviation policy? If not, wouldn't that be sort of lik...

Well, the 150 page study I linked to points to other factors behind the pilot shortage. It's author has a Ph.D. in policy analysis, and specializes in the study of aviation policy. Guess who I'm going to believe? This discussion goes full-circle back to the whole degree v. no degree thread. The bott...

SuperchargedRS, Your assumption that the increased pilot salaries seen in the U.S. regional sector is entirely a function of them 'growing some balls,' couldn't be farther from the truth. This study does a great job of outlining the key factors of the pilot shortage: https://www.rand.org/content/dam...

Thanks for sharing, TheSocialChameleon. There are a number of reasons why one might choose a specific aircraft due to the length of training, which I wouldn't necessarily classify as being short-sighted.

With that in mind, does anyone have any updates with the DH8 and Q training?

Any updates from the latest ground school?

What's the usual season for fire detection pilots? Would they be flexible for someone in university? How many hours can be expected to be flown in a season?

Thanks!

Hello all, I'm looking for some more information on the DH8 FO ad. Feel free to PM, if needed. - With NCB in layoffs a few years ago, have things mostly turned around now? - What's the schedule like? - What's the current salary? - If someone is coming it with the minimums specified in the ad, can th...

Hello, I'm looking for an update on the B1900 F/O side, specifically YXE based: - What's the current salary? - What's the schedule like? - How many hours are flown per month on average? - Do pilots fly both the C and D models? - What's the expected upgrade time? - How is the overall morale? Thanks f...