WestJet Mainline/Encore Hiring pool

[FAD3C]

Hi There
August 7th is the last WJ course of 18 for 2017. August 11 will give us the first insight to 2018 hiring numbers.
Cheers!
Dave

Hi Dave,

Any developments on the insight to 2018 hiring numbers?

Cheers!

[DaveP]

Hi there
We are just getting some visibility. The first and second q hiring will likely be mostly encore. The new ULCC will be the big question mark as it gets ready to launch in the second quarter. The second half of 2018 will likely be the busier half of the year due to 787 deliveries in the first q of 2019 and regular block growth on the 737 fleet.
I'll update the forum as it becomes more clear to me.
Take care
Dave

[docbrown]

Hi There
August 7th is the last WJ course of 18 for 2017. August 11 will give us the first insight to 2018 hiring numbers.
Cheers!
Dave

Is that just for WJ? Will there be any more interviews/hiring for Encore for the remainder of 2017?

Thanks

DocBrown

[flyinhigh]

Hey Doc,

We just got word there are no ground schools in December. No mention for November.

[bearitus]

I am in the pool at Encore for an FO position. Does anyone have any info on when the next few ground schools will be taking place?

Thanks!

[DaveP]

Hi There
I believe there might be 1 or two spots left open for the encore class in November. That will be the last course for 2017 as we don't like to train through the holidays in December.

The pool continues to nicely build for the next two encore classes in January as well - those offers will be sent out soon. As for Encore hiring - it's predicted to remain steady for 2018.

As for WJ recruiting, we are still waiting for clarity with regards to the ulcc.
Block growth for the 737 and initial 787 training (4th Q) will also drive our recruiting/flow-through in 2018.

I apologize for not getting more numbers out sooner - but we just have too many variables at play to provide you with an accurate picture. I'll post more when I have that information.

Take care
Dave

[gravelpapi]

Thank you for the info. Is it then safe to say that those who successfully interview mid to late Nov with Encore will be offered ground school in the new year ( Jan or Feb start dates) ?

[DaveP]

Hi,
I would say that's a pretty good bet!
Dave

[bearitus]

Thanks Dave. That's very helpful.