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Biggles · Post by **Biggles** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:14 pm

Couple questions for anyone in the know. I did a bit of research already, but looking for current info.
- is the salary breakdown on airline pilot central accurate and up to date?
- what is the typical schedule? 3/3. 4/4 etc. God knows I'll be needing a second job.
- what kind of bond, if any do they require? I understand the Dornier has one, but what about the 1900s?
- Time to upgrade? Is the 3000hrs firm?

Dave T · Post by **Dave T** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 6:20 pm

Also does anyone know if they're hiring right now and what kind of time they require to actually get in?

sky's the limit · Post by **sky's the limit** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 6:26 pm

They require the Pstar and a trust fund... You'll need it.

STL

gorgesailor · Post by **gorgesailor** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:12 pm

I'll try to answer as much as I can...

- Salary seems to be the same these days as what is on Airline Central.
- No bond on the 1900, but there is on the Dornier.
- Somewhat flexible with the 3000 hrs for upgrades, but it depends on how much time you have been with the company as well - ie: seniority plays a role.
- Yes, they're currently hiring. Interviews in mid-January for both Vancouver and Calgary.
- Total time to get in is what their website says.

Good luck all!

GS

gonnabeapilot · Post by **gonnabeapilot** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:26 pm

In answer to the question about scheduling, pilots are scheduled to work 19 days/month. Pilots make monthly bids for days off/type of flying (ie: overnights, short days, AC flying etc...) and these bids are awarded by crew scheduling based on seniority. Junior F/Os seem to be flying about 40 hours/month, senior F/Os about 85 hours/month and Captains around 75 hours/month. If you're senior the system works great, if you're junior, not so much.

Also just an add on to the bond question, the 1900s are not formally bonded however the company has hired a couple of direct-entry Captains (all with around 3500 hours and up) and my understanding is that these people were asked to sign a 1 year/$6000 pro-rated bond.

Cheers,

gonnabe

xsbank · Post by **xsbank** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:47 pm

A DIRECT-ENTRY CAPTAIN WAS REQUIRED TO SIGN A BOND?

Give me a break.

+RASH · Post by **+RASH** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:22 pm

Ahh, the regency of 704. Nice Hat!

co-joe · Post by **co-joe** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:52 pm

xsbank wrote:A DIRECT-ENTRY CAPTAIN WAS REQUIRED TO SIGN A BOND?

Give me a break.

Aaannnd they were required to sit in the right seat pool until a left seat came open. On right seat salary.

petey · Post by **petey** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:55 pm

If you're senior the system works great, if you're junior, not so much.

Isn't that a good thing?

skyundertow · Post by **skyundertow** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:37 pm

I thought I heard that if you had some multi time and more than the min hrs required (1500 total, for example), you could at least jump up to the second year pay scale. Any validity to this? Do they actually start you at the 1st year FO pay on airline central if you have over 1000hrs? What about if you had 2000hrs total, ATPL and some multi time? Has anyone asked for higher wages when hired? Its too bad the pay wasn't a bit better because it seems like such a great company with their benefits, schedules, aircraft and people. Any per diems?

One more question: Is it hard to get a Vancouver base? Do you have to have more seniority to be based in Vancouver? I'm guessing that it just depends on where they need pilots... If hired, will you know right away which base you will get, or do you have to do ground school first?

Thanks!

co-joe · Post by **co-joe** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:02 am

Oh yes at least I know that if you have 3000 hours they'll jump you all the way to the top of the FO pay scale (roughly the same as a $15/ h job full time), so I'm sure if you came with 1000 total you wouldn't be starting at $12 an hour.

JET A-1 · Post by **JET A-1** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 5:30 pm

YVR is the junior FO base right now in the company. As for Cpts both bases are pretty equal.

Biggles · Post by **Biggles** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:35 pm

Thank you everyone for your helpful info. I found an old thread, with a little more to add if anyone is interested. Thank you DOCKJOCK for the input.

Working conditions- pretty good for an airline this size. Most of the people are terrific, but the company does still have a tendency towards "mom and pop" type decisions. Depending on your base, you may only see management 2 or 3 times a year, though, which can be a good thing.

Pilots work 19 days per month. The pairings go anywhere from 4 hrs to 3 days long. 2 weeks vacation must be accrued first before being able to take it (ie no vacation till your 2nd year).

Salary for F/O's is base on experience,
<1000TT>2000TT w/500 multi turbine pressurized $28,000

Captain yr 1 $40,000

Flight hrs per month depends on your base and seniority. Can't really be more specific as it would vary from all reserve (0 hrs) to 90+ hrs depending on the season.

I hear there is interviews coming up in the next few weeks. I just threw my res in today, anyone know who I should follow up with -- Lindsay the CP or Diane in HR?

JET A-1 · Post by **JET A-1** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:28 pm

Follow up with Ms. Hughson in HR. Also Mr. Clougher is no longer CP. Just Vice Pres. As of a couple months ago Mr. Cooper has taken the position of CP. Good luck with your Resume and an interview,

JET A-1

co-joe · Post by **co-joe** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:31 pm

Last time I talked to them Dianne H was dealing with it but they were just in the process of initiation a new CP so that may have changed. Nice lady.

gorgesailor · Post by **gorgesailor** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:11 pm

Diane Hughson is the one to speak to.

Vancouver interviews scheduled for the 15th, Calgary interviews scheduled for the 16th and 17th.

Good luck to all that got a call!

Cheers,
GS

Dave T · Post by **Dave T** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:22 pm

rezassasain · Post by **rezassasain** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 5:28 pm

Dave T here's some advice maybe apply somewhere that will not exploit you and treat you with respect. I cant really say anything else, this place makes me ill.

Dave T · Post by **Dave T** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:31 pm

Dave T · Post by **Dave T** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:42 pm