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- Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: Picking up opentime
- Replies: 62
- Views: 25020
Re: Picking up opentime
I hope they investigate the bot users. Imagine using bots, and then not being able to so much as drop a pairing for a couple years... Or ever? What you get is what you work. Karma. I'm curious as to how this will play out and hope someone from WJ updates us when a solution is found. But I wouldn't ...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:55 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Is Buttonville Holding a Farewell Event?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2943
Re: Is Buttonville Holding a Farewell Event?
I’ll always remember landing there in a midsize business jet, as a new FO. What a rush. Great little airport, friendly staff at the FBO. Flew in one last time early July this year before I moved onto a new job. Shame to see the place go just to become a shopping mall. Sucks to be a student pilot in ...
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:18 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Training bond Write off with CRA
- Replies: 6
- Views: 964
Re: Training bond Write off with CRA
Talked with my accountant about a bond I’ll be writing off this year. All the documents in hand etc. He said it should be fine however the CRA might come asking why it’s an “employment expense” worst case I have a valid story to tell.
- Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:03 pm
- Forum: Air Canada
- Topic: Will you get hired from a 704 operation?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1916
Re: Will you get hired from a 704 operation?
Yes. It is not a hard requirement to have 705 time anymore. Lots of my friends went from cooperate aviation or 704 operators to AC in the past 15 months.
Re: Interview
One of my 3 references took his sweet time, didn’t respond till day 12 post interview when I got the reference request. He responded after I politely reminded him and 20 mins later WestJet called and offered me a job.
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
- Topic: YYC Rentals Soar to $1800 on Average
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3117
Re: YYC Rentals Soar to $1800 on Average
One could live in YQF and drive to YYC or YEG for their assignments. You'd make a 2 hour reserve callout easily. Even easier once you can bid for long call or a block of your choice.
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:07 am
- Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
- Topic: Air Canada vs WestJet
- Replies: 58
- Views: 13501
Re: Air Canada vs WestJet
This forum has been very eye opening for prospective guys like myself. The consensus seems to be AC pros: pension diversity of work job security WB pay? WJ pros: SB - better schedule albeit junior/senior lifestyle vacation Alberta bases This is just from what I've gathered and I'm sure there are fa...
- Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:47 am
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: ATPL Application process tips
- Replies: 209
- Views: 211138
Re: ATPL Application process tips
I brought my printed logbook (I use logtenpro to log) at TC's offices in Montreal on June 22, they called me today to come and pick up my binder and to sign my license, sticker should be in the mail. I wanted to signature right away, but I could have just waited for the sticker. I have read on this...
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:47 am
- Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
- Topic: Air Canada vs WestJet
- Replies: 58
- Views: 13501
Re: Air Canada vs WestJet
For me it came down to wanting to stay with family and in Alberta. So for me, WestJet is the best employer if I want to stay in YEG long term. I lived in YYZ for a year with my previous job and can confidently say I have zero interest in living there ever again. A training captain of mine gave me so...
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:50 pm
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: ATPL Application process tips
- Replies: 209
- Views: 211138
Re: ATPL Application process tips
The Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) application process requires attention to detail and thorough preparation. Tips for success include ensuring all requirements are met, including flight experience and medical certifications, and submitting a well-organized and error-free application. It is...
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:18 pm
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: FTU Pay scale
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1252
Re: FTU Pay scale
I would hope there’s a difference between class 4 and 3 wages, and I’m sure there is. But besides that, it’s a pretty typical pay level these days. Personally I think the class 2 rate is a bit low, but the 1 rate is spot on.
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:04 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: EVair off the run way art yvr
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2507
Re: EVair off the run way art yvr
I think I remember seeing the condition code at 3/3/3 for the north runway. Wonder why they didn’t use the other one which was 5/5/5 Not sure but seeing as this was a taxiway excursion, it is not an issue. Yea my bad, however it still gives some kind of unofficial indication into the friction of th...
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:26 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: EVair off the run way art yvr
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2507
Re: EVair off the run way art yvr
I think I remember seeing the condition code at 3/3/3 for the north runway. Wonder why they didn’t use the other one which was 5/5/5
- Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:10 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Have you had Laser eye surgery?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2167
Re: Have you had Laser eye surgery?
You have to remember this is government, and they're fairly useless, impotent and slow to do anything. Just don't tell them you're getting it done. Get the surgery when you're on the start of a chunk of days off, preferably a week or two. If you're unlucky enough to have a complication ground yours...
- Tue Oct 18, 2022 4:12 am
- Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
- Topic: Will Jazz hire 750 hour applicants OTS?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9322
- Sun Oct 16, 2022 7:08 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Late 2022 ATPL issue time
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1877
Re: Late 2022 ATPL issue time
Unfortunately the answer is it depends where you drop off the application. I’m out in Toronto and dropped it off at the Yonge street office. I had my sticker in 35 days. My friends back home at the YEG and YYC office.. not so lucky, 5+ months. When did you send it if you don't mind me asking. I'm i...
- Sat Oct 15, 2022 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Late 2022 ATPL issue time
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1877
Re: Late 2022 ATPL issue time
Unfortunately the answer is it depends where you drop off the application. I’m out in Toronto and dropped it off at the Yonge street office. I had my sticker in 35 days. My friends back home at the YEG and YYC office.. not so lucky, 5+ months.
- Sun Sep 04, 2022 9:01 am
- Forum: Employment Forum
- Topic: If instructing paid ……
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2432
- Sat Sep 03, 2022 3:30 pm
- Forum: Employment Forum
- Topic: If instructing paid ……
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2432
Re: If instructing paid ……
The thing is, most schools are run by the cheapest people on the planet with no business sense whatsoever. Freelance on the other hand can be very relaxed and rewarding as a part time gig. I’m talking about teaching someone you know for a PPL in their 152 or a couple night ratings here and there. I ...
- Sun Aug 28, 2022 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Quiet Quitting.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5696
Re: Quiet Quitting.
Can AC even strike next year during negotiations given the 2012 precedent? Heck I don’t even know if WestJet could either. You gotta ask yourself if the Canadian Government would let them.rookiepilot wrote: ↑Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:25 am I expect a gigantic wave of strikes in the coming years, as labour attempts to keep pace with inflation.