How do you know that '' in reality everybody gets hired for $50K''. I'm not sure if this is true either but if it is then that's quite awful [/quote] I absolutely agree! I wasn't talking about the pilot world - I definitely don't know enough to comment. I was talking general want ad type stuff, wher...

Thanks for the response. I'm trying to assess whether a full-time program is worth it if these types of minimums could really get someone hired. It sounds an awful lot like job postings that say "salary up to $100K", when in reality everybody gets hired for $50K. I know the need is there, but are th...

Newbie here, please be gentle!!! I'm just getting started on training, and I'm trying to learn the lay of the land. I saw this posting on the West Jet site - does anyone get hired with these minimums or is this just a marketing ploy? Encore First Officer (Q400) minimum experience and qualifications:...

I have a few questions about the reverse – I am a US citizen, hoping to work as a pilot in Canada. 1. Does anyone know if this is possible? I would do my flight training in Canada, YYZ is about 75 miles from my home in Buffalo, NY. 2. Does anybody actually get hired at the 250 hour level? I complete...