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by stabilizer
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...
by stabilizer
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 :up: When the time comes, don't be a scab :radioactive:
by stabilizer
Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Be Ready
Replies: 198
Views: 27830

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 ...
by stabilizer
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.
by stabilizer
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...
by stabilizer
Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:20 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Flight into storm cloud
Replies: 2
Views: 586

Re: Flight into storm cloud

I didn't see it fly into the cloud
Cool story bro
by stabilizer
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...
by stabilizer
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...
by stabilizer
Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:57 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: More WJ layoffs
Replies: 360
Views: 145634

Re: More WJ layoffs

Further 106 being recalled October & November.
At full WAWCON too, as per the CA.

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.
by stabilizer
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...
by stabilizer
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.
by stabilizer
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

Should be put to work soon
Doing what......maintenance ground runs?
by stabilizer
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...
by stabilizer
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:53 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Sick Bank
Replies: 12
Views: 8840

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 :supz:
A twelve hour 3 day makes for some great OT haha
by stabilizer
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...
by stabilizer
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:35 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Aviation 101
Replies: 2
Views: 693

Re: Clickbait

"Log into Facebook"

....no thanks
by stabilizer
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; ...
by stabilizer
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
by stabilizer
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...

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