How long until we’re going to work every day using traditional navaids only because the U.S. government selectively shuts off GPS over Canadian airspace in an escalating trade war? Been a long time since I’ve done a DME Arc or the NDB A into anywhere. How exactly would they do that? The signal only...

All that being said, I am all for everybody getting the same equal fair chance. I see the BS that there are currently less women as pilots because there had less exposure to it when younger. It is just another excuse to try and reserve the glory jobs for themselves while avoiding the dirty jobs(and...

CpnCrunch wrote: ↑Wed Feb 26, 2025 2:55 pm Maybe women underestimate their abilities whereas men have an overinflated idea of what they are capable of.

From the studies I read, this seems to be the case in general.

Males just aren't nearly as interested in doing service jobs like cabin crew. Females just are not as interested in careers as pilots nearly as much. That may be the case, but that's a different argument. I was answering the poster who said it's specifically the idea of being away from home so much...

They quite possibly are as good or better. But that doesn't change that not nearly as high a percentage want to be a pilot at all or an airline pilot. Just like guys are not interested in horses as much. But to what extent is this nature vs nurture? The horse example you bring up is particularly in...

I also don't see why not this: 1900 FO 1900 CA (possibly optional*) E2 FO E2 CA Another route for sure; but be aware the candidate would sit a number of years as a jet FO (3-5 years based on TT joining Porter) in order to meet the upgrade matrix currently in place. Yes, given the matrix, and assumi...

I think, I could be wrong but with how he worded the question, he is asking if he can go FO on a 1900, then Captain on the 1900 to the left seat of the E2. I think your take is correct. But a note to the original poster: learn to express yourself clearly. It comes in mighty handy. As for the questi...

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Internal Dash FOs likely don't meet upgrade matrices, yet. Dash 8 has a more risky operation setup, with island operations and higher upgrade requirements. It's easier for them to just step into the jet. Not only is sidestepping to the jet easier, it likely offers a quicker progression to the left ...

- Not enough flows of Q CA to E2 CA therefore not enough flows within Q fleet The Q pipeline is packed for you to choose Q over E2. What? No, it's literally the opposite: not enough flow within the Q fleet because no one is interested in or eligible to upgrade -> not enough flow to the E2 (because ...

I'm always open to growth and would consider ALPA if it made sense to our guys as a whole, but I'm not waving the ALPA flag. While both WS and AC did alright in their negotiations, watching it left many mixed emotions (generally developed after consoling friends who didn't see any major gains), eve...

I've never heard of anyone being sewered by the company in 18 years when TC, or the TSB was involved. A little remedial training, a finger wag and that was usually enough to forge on. Just because you haven't heard about it doesn't mean it hasn't happened. I'm aware of at least one firing and one d...

Whats everyone's opinion on staying a career FO? Is it frowned upon in the industry? Does anyone else know anyone whose been in a similar dilemma? Our next door neighbor's brother has been with AC for a couple of decades, as a widebody FO, while only recently upgrading. It was the right choice for ...

I think I got the stamp from previous employer just in case. But I don't think it was actually required.

Realitychex wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 11:03 am I think we may actually be arguing the same thing.

Wow, what a weasel. Truly fascinating to watch. A used car salesman is the very epitome of sincerity by comparison.

"who the eff are you, keep walking, Dash trash, you can't sit with us" kind of vibe. That's not universal, mind you, but it's definitely happening sometimes. I hope Porter doesn't lose what makes it Porter in this expansion. I really hope this isn't prevalent. I'm a DEC on the E2 and I've been here...

YTZ CA on the Q400 PROS 1. The people are amazing: interesting, kind, passionate, friendly. The culture is open, egalitarian, safety-oriented. Most of my co-workers really enjoy their job, and I really enjoy working with them. Even with the expansion, the family feel is still there. 2. This is an un...

36-hour layovers now exist for YTS, YAM, YQG, YSB. I personally like them: you get 4 hours of credit to chill in a hotel? Sign me up! Even Timmins is bearable in the summer. Windsor can be fantastic if you like the casino or want to scoot over to the U.S. side. The Sault hotel is one of the nicest i...

Hangry wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2024 4:08 am Why does Porter do that? Flying 2 Captains together is silly and statistically more dangerous. Staffing?

I think there was a massively lopsided roster on the E2 at one point, it was way more captains than a FOs. I do believe it's changing now.

Are not all captains kept right seat qualified at Porter? All it takes is an extra 15 minutes in the sim every recurrent. Yes by default. But shit happens and sometimes we use those 15 minutes to work on other things. Not on the Dash. Not sure why but only Dash only trainers and new upgrades are ri...

TC doesn't specify a method.

Whenever I needed anything certified, I printed it off and had the person sign/stamp it.

Before covid, free alcohol was standard for economy in Europe And this is relevant how? Not trying to be snarky, just trying to understand, it seems like a totally irrelevant thing to mention. lol, I had the same thought, who cares about before Covid. That was then, this is now and most companies a...

Me262 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:59 pm Before covid, free alcohol was standard for economy in Europe

And this is relevant how?

Not trying to be snarky, just trying to understand, it seems like a totally irrelevant thing to mention.

heranos had actual labs and ran actual blood tests, but using conventional means and equipment. They couldn't do it better or cheaper than anyone else, which was what they sold their investors. Theranos claimed they could do blood tests rapidly from a tiny amount of blood. They couldn't. Porter cla...

I don't know why you keep referencing Theranos and Holmes. Apples to Orange situations here. Indeed. Theranos's issue was that it turned out they didn't actually have a product. Speculate all you want about Porter's financials but you can't deny they have an actual product. Planes are flying and ta...