schnitzel2k3 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:43 am
Makes sense now, thanks. You led me astray when you mentioned your friend on the 767F was pulling in 22,500, and then ripped on Porter - it sounded strange. What are you pulling in on average a month on the 330? One would imagine it would be higher than the freighter division.
Porter likely survives because the Deluce family loves aviation. Robert I believe is a pilot himself. It's really hard to determine with a certainty how the jet operation will affect the profitability of the company. I would likely say if the Dash operstion over 16 years hasn't produced a profit - it likely would be on the chopping block - not the E2.
I make about $25,000 a month, plus expenses and allowances. But, I am not a good gauge. I do no Voluntary Overtime and only accept a Draft, if forced, and only to “Draft and Drop”. My time off is very important to me, it’s why I don’t fly the higher paying 787 and 777.
My engagement in this thread was a response to the statement that a 10 year F/O making $160K at Air Canada compared to a DEC at Porter. In fact, the point I was making was one of the main attributes of Air Canada, and that is the choices. Want to be a senior WB F/O? It’s there. Mid level NB Captain, take your pick, there’s three. And now, with the current CMSC forecast, 10 years should get you 767F Captain. The candidates hired at the start of the present hiring spree are looking at a career of which we can only dream.
My comments about Porter were with respect. The Deluces have been in the business a long time. They are very shrewd businessmen. It has always been my opinion (just my opinion) that their aim has always been to sell it, like they did with Austin Airways, then Air Ontario. Keeping the Q and E2 operations as a separate company, it appears either are available to any buyer.
Personally, I am rooting for Porter. But, the economics of the E2 does not lend to a low cost carrier. Presently, they are competing with price even though I admire the on-board product.