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by flyer 1492
Mon Nov 27, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: WestJet Encore
Topic: Encore FO
Replies: 6
Views: 6283

Re: Encore FO

So you work like a d__ and are paid peanuts. Remember that the Share Purchase should be used for your RRSP.

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by flyer 1492
Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet introduces WestJet Link
Replies: 87
Views: 20191

Re: WestJet introduces WestJet Link

PASCO can't crew what they fly now.
by flyer 1492
Sun Nov 12, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Retirement Projections?
Replies: 19
Views: 3372

Re: Retirement Projections?

A few years ago Japan raised the age to 67, but only domestic flying.
by flyer 1492
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:54 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Retirement Projections?
Replies: 19
Views: 3372

Re: Retirement Projections?

At Jazz thru to 2026 approx. 368 pilots will retire.
by flyer 1492
Wed Nov 08, 2017 6:48 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: How I make money after retirement.
Replies: 37
Views: 5515

Re: How I make money after retirement.

Great story. Keep them coming. What's the old adage?, "learn from other people's mistake, as you won't be around long enough to do them all".
by flyer 1492
Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:52 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Horizon Airlines in SEA/PDX/MFR hiring Canadians
Replies: 16
Views: 12685

Re: Horizon Airlines in SEA/PDX/MFR hiring Canadians

yycflyguy wrote:NAFTA is currently being "re-negotiated". Extending TN visas to pilots could be an option if it is viewed as beneficial to US Airlines.
Once they (USA) open the door, we will have a pilot shortage here in Canada in record time.

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by flyer 1492
Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:04 pm
Forum: WestJet Encore
Topic: ALPA card drive starts today!
Replies: 42
Views: 19020

Re: ALPA card drive starts today!

Working for less wages is a sacrifice that can pay off big time in the future so it is not the most pressing issue. Getting in on day one and reaping the rewards when the company expands is what matters the most. Saretsky? Is that you? :rolleyes: It' NOT the employee's that reap the rewards. It's M...
by flyer 1492
Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:54 am
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: Now that's an over run! (vid)
Replies: 8
Views: 2419

Re: Now that's an over run! (vid)

Realized that they had left the vodka back in the barricks.
by flyer 1492
Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: Jazz Aug 31 Equipment BID
Replies: 28
Views: 20442

Re: Jazz Aug 31 Equipment BID

The most junior captain is in YUL D8. Date of hire of April 2017. Congrats to all the upgrades. Jazz needs to hire 133 new First Officers going forward.
by flyer 1492
Sun Aug 27, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: Rumor about %30 pay increase
Replies: 99
Views: 33211

Re: Rumor about %30 pay increase

Hmmmm...How about offering more money?
by flyer 1492
Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:33 am
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: New hire bids
Replies: 1605
Views: 744762

Re: New hire bids

July 31.
YUL 6 Q4

August 14.
YUL
8 D-8
3 Q4
6 CRJ

YYZ
2 Q4

YVR
1 Q4

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by flyer 1492
Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:21 am
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: Entire application process timeline?
Replies: 148
Views: 53994

Re: Entire application process timeline?

Hearing thru the grapevine that we are still looking to hire 200 pilots before the end of the year. New equipment bid should be out later today.

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by flyer 1492
Sun Jul 30, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: Air Canada
Topic: What do you think of the new uniforms?
Replies: 120
Views: 39044

Re: What do you think of the new uniforms?

No back pockets in the pants and no outside pockets in the tunic. It's like the clothes actors wear on stage, it's for looks not function. Our uniform has become a costume There are outside pockets on the tunic. Like any other blazer or suit jacket, you will have to cut the thread that closes the p...
by flyer 1492
Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:47 am
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: Is pay not as bad as people make it seem?
Replies: 25
Views: 10536

Re: Is pay not as bad as people make it seem?

Are they including their per diems? Per diems will be around the 1000-1200 per month.

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by flyer 1492
Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
Topic: AC Lining Up with a Taxiway SFO...?
Replies: 830
Views: 85887

Re: AC Lining Up with a Taxiway SFO...?

Today in the WSJ, they reported that the crew did not have the ILS tuned for runway 28R.
by flyer 1492
Fri Jul 21, 2017 4:42 pm
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: Jazz Reqiurements?
Replies: 99
Views: 40951

Re: Jazz Reqiurements?

Hi everyone, I have about 1400hrs with 460hrs of multi time (Prop driven) and currently working towards my AAs. I only have a valid IATRA as of now and no degree/diploma. No commercial experience either. What are the chances of Jazz considering someone these days with my kind of experience?? Any in...
by flyer 1492
Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Porter at 27000
Replies: 19
Views: 8477

Re: Porter at 27000

To cruise above FL250 (with passengers on board) you are required to have drop down masks.
by flyer 1492
Wed May 31, 2017 5:31 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Westjet pulls back from LGW.......
Replies: 11
Views: 5272

Re: Westjet pulls back from LGW.......

Could the reduced schedule be because WJ doesn't have the backup with the 767 from Boeing? Or did common sense finally prevail?.

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by flyer 1492
Fri May 26, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express
Topic: New hire bids
Replies: 1605
Views: 744762

Re: New hire bids

Latest ground school draw was all YUL 6 DH8, 6 CRJ

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