Bearskin

[acheo]

Could anyone elaborate on the schedule? How many days off to you get per month. How many days in a row?

[Crusty]

12 days off a month guaranteed. You bid for days off based on seniority.

[takamasa]

i wonder if you can work more than you want with bearskin?

besides, is winnipeg a seniority base? or ranking same as thunder bay?

[Crusty]

You don't have that much control over how much you work. Bases are filled with new hires based on the spots open when you're hired. That being said, Winnipeg doesn't look like it will have much turnover in the near future.

[takamasa]

So basically you fly whatever they assign you to?can you still swap with other flight crew?

Btw I am currently in oversea to renew my passport, should be back to Canada in two weeks, if they can't reach you over the phone, would they send out an email for invitation?

Once again, thank you for answering .

[acheo]

Crusty,
Ok for 12 days off. Now do you get one day at a time or you get a block of several days? Thanks!

[indieadventurer]

Crusty,
Ok for 12 days off. Now do you get one day at a time or you get a block of several days? Thanks!

All depends on how many you bid off in a row. It's up to you what you bid off (single days or longer stretches) but what you can actually hold will depend on your seniority.

[JLA]

Hello guys and gals, I'm getting close to 2000h, was wondering if the feb hiring was over ?
Never had some feedback from my online app, did this ever work for somebody?
Have a nice weekend!!

[Doc]

The Bear has a reputation of being a great place to work. I've sub-chartered for them on several occasions and we've always been treated VERY well. I know several of their crews. They are very happy puppies. Every company has downsides. The Bear has very few. You could do FAR worse. Most do.

[JLA]

Thanks Doc,
Do you happen to know what's happening with regards to the present hiring?

[Doc]

Nope No idea.

[tdp19]

Jla check pms

[toelessjoe]

The Bear has a reputation of being a great place to work. I've sub-chartered for them on several occasions and we've always been treated VERY well. I know several of their crews. They are very happy puppies. Every company has downsides. The Bear has very few. You could do FAR worse. Most do.

But Doc, they have a (snicker tee hee)............wait for it (giggle snort).....TRAINING BOND!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

- Toeless

[Doc]

The Bear has a reputation of being a great place to work. I've sub-chartered for them on several occasions and we've always been treated VERY well. I know several of their crews. They are very happy puppies. Every company has downsides. The Bear has very few. You could do FAR worse. Most do.

But Doc, they have a (snicker tee hee)............wait for it (giggle snort).....TRAINING BOND!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

- Toeless

But, they don't have random drug testing

[JLA]

Oooooop things are moving at Bearskin !
For the guys in the know, does the bear package include travel jumpseats with AC, WJ and Transat?

[Doc]

Oooooop things are moving at Bearskin !
For the guys in the know, does the bear package include travel jumpseats with AC, WJ and Transat?

I'm not "in the know", but they have all the bells and whistles as far as interline agreements go. Far more than jump seat agreements. They're a "real" airline in that regard.

[indieadventurer]

Oooooop things are moving at Bearskin !
For the guys in the know, does the bear package include travel jumpseats with AC, WJ and Transat?

Yep, all the above.

[Cisbour]

Indieadventurer,
Are these travel benefits available from day 1 at the bear or the usual 6 months wait?
Thanx!

[Ki-ll]

Indieadventurer,
Are these travel benefits available from day 1 at the bear or the usual 6 months wait?
Thanx!

You can jumpseat pretty much right away, 3 months for Bearskin passes, 6 months for the rest.

[Maynard]

Another groundschool running now, things may be slowing down with summer coming soon. Although, there have been a few interviews lately (westjet, ac, porter) so there could very well be another one sooner than anticipated.

[Masta-Fred]

How often do they usually hold ground schools per year on average?