I am starting at Jazz in March and I know most new hires are currently being based out west. Any idea how long it would take to hold YUL currently for each type and which aircraft would be the fastest option to get based there? Also any input if there is going to be other ground schools planned aft...

PostmasterGeneral wrote: ↑Thu Jan 22, 2026 4:58 pm I’ve flown with Rory. He’s a good dude. It’s pretty obvious that letter was very satirical. Doesn’t take a genius to figure that out. He, like many others, is fed the f-up with how ALPA is running things, and poked fun at all the nonsense.

100%

lucky1993 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 09, 2025 7:24 pm Anyone know when the next ground schools are planned? As someone joining the hiring pool how long would expect to wait before getting the call?

Thank you!

Feb & Mar are the next 2 GS scheduled.

truedude wrote: ↑Thu Jun 05, 2025 9:13 pm

Inverted2 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 05, 2025 1:08 pm I expect to get exactly f&€£ all. AC doesn’t lose.

The fact that they tried to walk out several times and were told no, means they already lost. We might just not find the result as satisfying as we might like it to be.

THIS!

Just as TAs need to be voted by the membership, TAs need to be approved by the BOD. It's bullshit that whoever negotiated for Jazz obviously didn't have a mandate though. Common employer has been tried before when Jazz was owned by AC and it failed. There are established delineations in the airline...

Yes, for the foreseeable future YYC Q400 seems to be the junior spot at Jazz for new hire initial classes. Last 6 classes in a row have had at least 4-8 YYC Q400 positions for new hire FOs.

New class starts today so will know tomorrow what positions available.

twa22 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:16 pm Are groundschools still running every 3 weeks for the foreseeable future?

Yes

Genuine curiosity... does the JAZ MEC say "no" and let AC negotiate first? My gut says they will/should because it might be more of a benefit than to flinch first. Doing so puts ALL your trust in ACA and praying they don’t screw Jazz pilots in the process of their own negotiations. I wouldn’t blame...

I have a GS date in September with Jazz. Not super picky on equipment but am really hoping to get YYZ base. If not awarded that base on my initial bid is it likely I’d be able to prior to training being completed? I would say odds of not getting your preferred base before you are done your training...

Whether it’s a viable option or not, motions need to be put forward to the union asking for a vote to remove the MEC due to lack of leadership and not protecting the CA. Emails need to be sent to the MEC asking them to make more of an effort or step down and make way for someone who will. The Jazz ...

Why can't we see the numbers.. Don't forget, they work for US.. are paid by US and are accountable to US.. Keeping us outside the loop is not acceptable. During ongoing talks/negotiations you will never see "the numbers". Ask any airline, any labour group, any party ever who is actively negotiating...

What do days look like RJ YEG flying? Single days etc?

They still looking for crew?

Would be nice if the union updated us on..... everything Or anything for that matter If nothing has happened……what’s to update? The MEC has a strong habit of only writing the pilots A) when needed B) when they have something to say….so even if the message sounds like “nothing” it likely is saying “...

Inverted2 wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 7:00 am Maybe AC or Chorus had him removed? Jazz hasn’t exactly been delivering the goods for the CPA lately with the pilot shortages going on at Jazz.

No, it was Steve’s choice to leave for personal reasons.

Malfunction wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:03 pm Pilots from Jazz negotiation committee are jumping ship. This should tell you everything..

1 Member from the Negots committee resigned and went to WJ 1 year ago. The remaining 4 members are still at it + the 2 extras who have been doing it for 20+ years.

Malfunction wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:18 am Pay rumors... I don't see this being real but since there's no communication from Claude this is all we got.

Jazz pay-scale has 18 years on it, not 6......wondering who's pay scale this? Sure doesn't look like a Jazz pay-scale, unless years 7-18 are cut off?

capt_Z wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 2:10 pm How does the standing bid works? Anyone?

Its a wish list of type and base you want that every mini bid/backfill bid and major equipment bid looks at when assigning positions.

Temp Base:

25 CYYC Q400 Captain to go to YYZ for March 2023
4 CYYC Q400 FO to YYZ

YYC gonna get hammered......

dhc# wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:16 pm So what does Jazz look like as a downsized company 6,12 or even 18 months down the road in terms of fleet/routes/pilot staffing ?

Anyone care to crystal ball the future ??

80 total tails in 2025+
800 pilots
US routes protected, domestic flying sacrificed

What’s the bid showing in terms of vacancies. Are new hire classes being filled? What’s the experience level like. 170+ vacancies Lots of YYZ CA New Hire Classes are 19-20 every 3 weeks New Hire Experience 20% ATPL, 20% College, 60% 703/704 CPL With that experience level, how are CA vacancies going...

RVR6000 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:10 pm What’s the bid showing in terms of vacancies. Are new hire classes being filled? What’s the experience level like.

170+ vacancies
Lots of YYZ CA
New Hire Classes are 19-20 every 3 weeks
New Hire Experience 20% ATPL, 20% College, 60% 703/704 CPL

Dec 13 GS Class

Q, EMB, RJ in YYZ & YUL

3 YYC Q
5 YYZ Q
8 YYZ RJ
2 YYZ EMB
2 YUL EMB

ALL FO

Inthrustwetrust wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:39 pm How long do these talks normally go for?

2 weeks to 12mths and possibly longer if warranted

Malfunction wrote: ↑Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:47 am So are talks are over, low pay is here to stay

ALPA/Jazz talks still on going