Calls for upcming courses

[Lateralus]

So just to clarify, all the hiring for the summer 2012 has been done already?

[Machiavelli]

To clarify, and all this is subject to change. the last hiring guesstimate was as high as 40 for 2012. There is a groundschool in now of 6. 40-6=34, so there's potentially another 34 to be hired this year. Next groundschool is tentatively scheduled for July. Usually there's 8 per class so figure courses in July, August, September and October like Dave said. There's also a pool but I have no idea how deep it is. Dave also said in this thread that they're pulling resumes and interviewing between now and June for those courses so it doesn't sound like all the seats have been filled.

They're probably gonna start interviewing for Q400's soon too. Stir stir...

[DaveP]

Hi all,

No calls have been made for the summer courses.

The good news is we may be adding two more courses - one in April and one in May. These courses won't be set in stone until early Feb.

I will let you know when I know. As for now, interviews are continuing and in fact we will be adding dates at the end of January and in Feb. in anticipation.

Cheers,

Dave.

[N8]

Anyone called for an interview lately?
How did it go?

[Lateralus]

Hi all,

No calls have been made for the summer courses.

The good news is we may be adding two more courses - one in April and one in May. These courses won't be set in stone until early Feb.

I will let you know when I know. As for now, interviews are continuing and in fact we will be adding dates at the end of January and in Feb. in anticipation.

Cheers,

Dave.

Hey Dave any word if those two courses for April and May are going ahead?

[fundi]

@ Lateralus and all;

I think I see a trend in the hiring this year. Its an upward and increasing trend. But that's just a feeling wrt Jan LF numbers at both big shops.

Folks, pay attention to the conference call tomorrow for more important news! It might be the begining of a new era, and then I'm pretty sure DP is gonna be 'kinda busy'.

all the best

[Lateralus]

@ Lateralus and all;

I think I see a trend in the hiring this year. Its an upward and increasing trend. But that's just a feeling wrt Jan LF numbers at both big shops.

Folks, pay attention to the conference call tomorrow for more important news! It might be the begining of a new era, and then I'm pretty sure DP is gonna be 'kinda busy'.

all the best

Thanks for the info Fundi. I would imagine that the important news tomorrow would be regarding the regional? Obviously there will be lots of hiring going on there, are you talking about the 737 as well? That is what I am interested in.

[Tiny Voices]

Latest update shows new hire courses in April, July, August, September, and maybe October. Class size of between 6 and 8. Standby for further. We get a crew planning update from DaveP monthly, sometimes bi-monthly, and the target seems to be in a constant state of motion. Just added two new runs to Chicago from YYC and YVR starting in May in addition to the 3 other new destinations announced last week. And wouldn't be surprised if there's more to come with us operating on behalf of our Code Share Partners. Utilization seems to be going up, and two more tails (I think) this year. Fundi may be on the mark with the upward trending forecast.

[NORTHAB]

Any updates on planned course dates for this year? Anyone heard confirmation/set date for the April course?

[DaveP]

Hi Guys,
I'm just away on holidays here and back on the 12th.
The calls for April 9th (class of 8 ) will go out the week when I return.

Cheers!

[lowlevel]

When there is talk about calls going out for upcoming courses, does this mean that people that have already interviewed will get called or does this mean that initial calls will go out to people to interview for these courses?


Thanks

[Lateralus]

When did the guys interview for the April course? I think I recall there were interview in January?

[DaveP]

Hi,
When we say calls are going out for the April course, that would be the official job offer for the course. These would be individuals that have interviewed and are in the pool.

Calls for interviews are ongoing.

I do believe the newest members to the pool started interviewing in January.

Cheers,
Dave.

[lowlevel]

Thanks DaveP

[Lateralus]

Thanks DaveP so is the next scheduled courses still in July, August, September?

[DaveP]

Hi,
Yes, that's the plan so far. There might be an additional course in October as well.
Cheers!

[Lateralus]

Thanks again DaveP

[onspeed]

Hey Dave,

Just wondering where I would fit into the matrix, 705 captain on atr42, 5000 hrs, 1400mpic, level d sim /fms with a college diploma.

Been actively applying for 3 yrs now, would love to make that final step.

Thanks for taking the time (on your vacation no less),

Cheers

[mbav8r]

Hey onespeed and others, just curious why your questions couldn't wait until the 12th, It seems to me DaveP probably put the date of his return so that maybe he could have a break from work. I believe this is part work for Dave and maybe we as pilots should have some respect for boundaries. I could be wrong but judging by how Dave is on here, I don't think he'd say anything anyway.

[ACflyer]

Good luck everyone!

[elvis]

You potential West Jet pilots should realize the important information DaveP provides you on a regular basis. Don't burden him with your individual situations ; he is providing you with information no other airline provides. Just check red side to prove my point.

[DaveP]

No worries guys,
I wouldn't post if I didn't want to. I can only take so much beach time!

I like keeping everyone who is interested in WJ informed.
Today the Dash 8 is in the hanger visiting and the ATR is in tomorrow I believe. One of the office guys just emailed me the pic.

It's no 787 like AC had in the hanger, but looks pretty cool.

As for the individual situations, there has been a ton of stuff posted here in the past on the subject. You obviously score well with what you are doing, but it simply gets down to the point that there are lots out there with similar quals. When you are only picking 8 or 10 resumes every few weeks it really makes it tough getting to everyone. We do try and spread the love as much as we can. By this I mean taking some non internally recommended folks and guys that might only have one internal - to guys that have 5 internals. We also like to take ones where the sponsor hasn't recommended someone in a long time(if at all). Again, spread the love as much as we can.

Off for some zip lining now, we will see if there is a new cp posting at WJ in a couple days if I don't survive! Lol.

Take care,
Dave.

[fundi]

to "onspeed"- have you been to yyc and gone for a walkabout there?

DaveP - kudo's for keeping it real.

[onspeed]

Thanks for the response Dave, I've found that contrary to popular opinion making each step in aviation becomes progressively more competitive. I'm glad to hear that WJ also chooses people who have no internal references.

I was out skiing a few years ago in Banff and did the walk through with Scott Wilson. A very impressive / modern facility for sure.

[Wheels]

Whats the deal with the hanger walk around? Do you need to know someone at WestJet to take you in or can you just show up? Is it still Wednesdays?