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- Wed May 03, 2023 7:56 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: Don't be a scab
- Replies: 92
- Views: 20238
Re: Don't be a scab
My original post was aimed predominantly at the 7% (roughly 100ish) whom did not support the strike mandate. Seriously, I still can't believe we only got a 93% yes vote. When you look at the US airlines.....when their union asks for a mandate, it's an overwhelming 99%+. It can't be 100% because of c...
- Wed May 03, 2023 12:46 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: Don't be a scab
- Replies: 92
- Views: 20238
Don't be a scab
Less than two weeks left.
If you're not ready now, I doubt you ever will be.
That said When the time comes, don't be a scab
If you're not ready now, I doubt you ever will be.
That said When the time comes, don't be a scab
Re: Be Ready
Most I fly with are of the same opinion - either pay up or burn the place to the ground. It’s either going to be an industry-leading contract for the WJ pilots, or there won’t be a WJ left. I can confirm this sentiment. The past five pairings, not one single person I've flown with had any sympathy ...
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 4:27 pm
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Porter Airlines E195 ground school 2023
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8987
Re: Porter Airlines E195 ground school 2023
Ran into a buddy I haven't seen in a while in T3 last week. He had an interview, but is seriously considering going elsewhere because of the no-hotel deal at Porter. It's definitely a pilot's market.
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 4:23 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: How many WS pilots want YUL?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3143
Re: How many WS pilots want YUL?
We have more commuting from YOW than YUL. Any new base would surely be welcomed by the pilots in that area. I can't comment on YUL stuff, but I "occasionally" commuted from YOW years ago when I was going back and forth to take care of some family issues. I never had a bad experience. I think twice i...
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Bearskin Airlines ranked most loved in the world
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2781
- Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:20 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Flight into storm cloud
- Replies: 2
- Views: 586
Re: Flight into storm cloud
Cool story broI didn't see it fly into the cloud
- Mon Sep 13, 2021 12:17 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: Vax communication
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12495
Re: Vax communication
You can really see the difference between when the jobs of the high seniority pilots are at risk compared to when the jobs of the low seniority pilots are at risk. This is a different MEC/LEC group we have today. More than 50% of the overall leadership group are new. Most significant, is a 100% new...
- Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:47 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: Vax communication
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12495
Re: Vax communication
IMHO, I think the new group of LEC/MEC have been doing a stellar job in their limited time at the helm. There has been a noticeable change of mentality, geared predominantly towards representing the pilot group FIRST and FOREMOST. No more "relationship" building with the company, sacrificing our WAW...
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:57 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: More WJ layoffs
- Replies: 360
- Views: 145634
Re: More WJ layoffs
At full WAWCON too, as per the CA.Further 106 being recalled October & November.
Imagine where we'd be if we voted for extended concessions. We'd all be eating sh!t for years to come.
Short term pain, long term gain.
- Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:35 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: More WJ layoffs
- Replies: 360
- Views: 145634
Re: More WJ layoffs
Back to the topic: From the union update this morning there is no deal. PIlots won't see or vote on the last company offer. 415 layoffs and the reduction bid will go ahead Apr 1. This is posturing. Pure and simple. There are still over 2 weeks remaining in the current MOA. The company's "final" off...
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 7:49 am
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: More WJ layoffs
- Replies: 360
- Views: 145634
Re: More WJ layoffs
A decision has been reached, but a deadline has not. A lot can happen in three weeks.
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
- Topic: Sunwing takes delivery of 2 new Max jets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2045
Re: Sunwing takes delivery of 2 new Max jets
Doing what......maintenance ground runs?Should be put to work soon
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:40 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: More WJ layoffs
- Replies: 360
- Views: 145634
Re: More WJ layoffs
Well I’m thinking no more pilot layoffs. Vaccines will be fully rolled out by sept so how can you lay off a pilot in April and rehire some in sept? Especially with the PTA? The pilot won’t even be done line Indoc by the time recalls happen. Just my opinion. I agree. I'm not worried about further pi...
Re: Sick Bank
First time in a few years now that I'll be taking Christmas off. Thank you to whomever negotiated this sick bank
A twelve hour 3 day makes for some great OT haha
A twelve hour 3 day makes for some great OT haha
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:48 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: Retirements at Westjet
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15153
Re: Retirements at Westjet
Back on topic. Virtually no retirements at WJ. A few per year, but based on 1500ish pilots, it's incredibly low numbers. It's pretty much work till you lose your medical, pass away, are fired, or become an "early quitter" to pursue another source of employment. Sad really. It'll be worse now that an...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Aviation 101
- Replies: 2
- Views: 693
Re: Clickbait
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- Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:46 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: Swoop alum
- Replies: 54
- Views: 25349
Re: Swoop alum
Years ago my wife and I have decided to go back to a more simple life (after a tragic event in our family). We sold the big house and lots of stuff we weren’t really using, then we moved into a small condo living an extremely minimalist lifestyle (fed up with the overconsumption!). Great decision; ...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:34 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: Swoop alum
- Replies: 54
- Views: 25349
Re: Swoop alum
47 + 31 = $78......the starting salary at the newest 737 Captain gig he's looking to move onto next
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:19 pm
- Forum: WestJet
- Topic: Swoop alum
- Replies: 54
- Views: 25349
Re: Swoop alum
I know more than a handful of WJ FOs have exceeded 150-160k in their 3rd year on property. Some 5th, 6th+ year FOs break 200k with OT. But hey....if you want to make half that as Captain jumping from ship to ship.....thats cool too, i guess. Back to the original article.....what rhymes with "inspiri...