PittBoss wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:50 am Not able to wrap my head around looking for an answer. I've seen people getting pull towards AC like super magnets. I would agree if you with some random airlines but WESTJET mainline to AC. JUST CAN'T UNDERSTAND.

cdnavater wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:19 pm

PittBoss wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:50 am Not able to wrap my head around looking for an answer. I've seen people getting pull towards AC like super magnets. I would agree if you with some random airlines but WESTJET mainline to AC. JUST CAN'T UNDERSTAND.

My guess, young enough and they see the upgrade as very far in the future, in addition they have lost faith in the plan.

‘Bob’ wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:59 am Hoping to hit pay dirt once the 'as good as Delta' contract comes.

PittBoss wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:50 am Not able to wrap my head around looking for an answer. I've seen people getting pull towards AC like super magnets. I would agree if you with some random airlines but WESTJET mainline to AC. JUST CAN'T UNDERSTAND.

smooth wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:25 am I decided to pursue a career as a pilot with Air Canada for several reasons. Firstly, the airline offers unparalleled job security and lifestyle flexibility, which are crucial considerations for any pilot. Moreover, the pension benefits provided by Air Canada are substantial; projections indicate that upon retirement at 65, diligent advancement within the company could yield an annual pension of approximately $180,000. For those commencing their careers in their 20s, the potential for a retirement income nearing a quarter of a million dollars annually, until death. And this is not including the RRSP and other investments.

Family health plan and basic life insurance are fully covered by the company, I only paid $70 a month for optional life insurance.

Air Canada's salary structure offers significant earning potential over time. While initial compensation may be modest during the first four years, subsequent years can see a remarkable increase, with narrow-body captains potentially earning upwards of $200,000 annually and wide-body captains surpassing the $300,000 mark.

Beyond financial considerations, the opportunity to fly a diverse range of aircraft to destinations worldwide is a compelling aspect of a career with Air Canada. The airline has 7 fleets, including the A220, A320, A330, B737, B767F, B777, and B787, providing pilots with the chance to experience various aircraft models. Additionally, Air Canada's extensive network of routes ensures that pilots have the opportunity to explore a multitude of destinations, catering to their passion for aviation and adventure.

smooth wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:25 am Air Canada's salary structure offers significant earning potential over time. While initial compensation may be modest during the first four years, subsequent years can see a remarkable increase, with narrow-body captains potentially earning upwards of $200,000 annually and wide-body captains surpassing the $300,000 mark.

ant_321 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:30 pm

smooth wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:25 am I decided to pursue a career as a pilot with Air Canada for several reasons. Firstly, the airline offers unparalleled job security and lifestyle flexibility, which are crucial considerations for any pilot. Moreover, the pension benefits provided by Air Canada are substantial; projections indicate that upon retirement at 65, diligent advancement within the company could yield an annual pension of approximately $180,000. For those commencing their careers in their 20s, the potential for a retirement income nearing a quarter of a million dollars annually, until death. And this is not including the RRSP and other investments.

Family health plan and basic life insurance are fully covered by the company, I only paid $70 a month for optional life insurance.

Air Canada's salary structure offers significant earning potential over time. While initial compensation may be modest during the first four years, subsequent years can see a remarkable increase, with narrow-body captains potentially earning upwards of $200,000 annually and wide-body captains surpassing the $300,000 mark.

Beyond financial considerations, the opportunity to fly a diverse range of aircraft to destinations worldwide is a compelling aspect of a career with Air Canada. The airline has 7 fleets, including the A220, A320, A330, B737, B767F, B777, and B787, providing pilots with the chance to experience various aircraft models. Additionally, Air Canada's extensive network of routes ensures that pilots have the opportunity to explore a multitude of destinations, catering to their passion for aviation and adventure.

I’m assuming you’re an AC recruiter. I’ve never met a pilot who talks like this.

smooth wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:25 am I decided to pursue a career as a pilot with Air Canada for several reasons. Firstly, the airline offers unparalleled job security and lifestyle flexibility, which are crucial considerations for any pilot. Moreover, the pension benefits provided by Air Canada are substantial; projections indicate that upon retirement at 65, diligent advancement within the company could yield an annual pension of approximately $180,000. For those commencing their careers in their 20s, the potential for a retirement income nearing a quarter of a million dollars annually, until death. And this is not including the RRSP and other investments.

Family health plan and basic life insurance are fully covered by the company, I only paid $70 a month for optional life insurance.

Air Canada's salary structure offers significant earning potential over time. While initial compensation may be modest during the first four years, subsequent years can see a remarkable increase, with narrow-body captains potentially earning upwards of $200,000 annually and wide-body captains surpassing the $300,000 mark.

Beyond financial considerations, the opportunity to fly a diverse range of aircraft to destinations worldwide is a compelling aspect of a career with Air Canada. The airline has 7 fleets, including the A220, A320, A330, B737, B767F, B777, and B787, providing pilots with the chance to experience various aircraft models. Additionally, Air Canada's extensive network of routes ensures that pilots have the opportunity to explore a multitude of destinations, catering to their passion for aviation and adventure.

smooth wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:42 am The first 4 years flat pay is dog shit, that's why negotiations for a new contract are underway. And to be honest, even we don't get a "World Class Contract" the majority are staying, and new pilots will continue to join. The unmatched job security and pension benefits at AC are significant factors. Post the initial four years, no other Canadian airlines can compete with AC's pay scale. Additionally, comparing AC to US carriers is pointless, because if you've have a green card or US citizenship, you will be there already.

Personally, I don't want to fly the same plane to North American destinations forever. During my first year at AC, I had the best layovers worldwide. Euro, Asia and South America etc., an experience unparalleled by any other Canadian airline. While alternatives like Air Transat or Westjet exist, the financial instability of Air Transat prompts many of its pilots to join AC. As for Westjet, their fleet is limited to the 737/787, and progression to captaincy, particularly on the 737, involves a considerable waiting period, not to mention the 787. And we have WJ pilots in every other ground school. You can argue otherwise, but most people come for AC but not another way around.

For me, I can't wrap my head around why people would fly a regional machine and layover in T bay for rest of their life. I just can't but that just me

PittBoss wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:50 am Not able to wrap my head around looking for an answer. I've seen people getting pull towards AC like super magnets. I would agree if you with some random airlines but WESTJET mainline to AC. JUST CAN'T UNDERSTAND.

flyinhigh wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:22 pm

smooth wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:42 am The first 4 years flat pay is dog shit, that's why negotiations for a new contract are underway. And to be honest, even we don't get a "World Class Contract" the majority are staying, and new pilots will continue to join. The unmatched job security and pension benefits at AC are significant factors. Post the initial four years, no other Canadian airlines can compete with AC's pay scale. Additionally, comparing AC to US carriers is pointless, because if you've have a green card or US citizenship, you will be there already.

Personally, I don't want to fly the same plane to North American destinations forever. During my first year at AC, I had the best layovers worldwide. Euro, Asia and South America etc., an experience unparalleled by any other Canadian airline. While alternatives like Air Transat or Westjet exist, the financial instability of Air Transat prompts many of its pilots to join AC. As for Westjet, their fleet is limited to the 737/787, and progression to captaincy, particularly on the 737, involves a considerable waiting period, not to mention the 787. And we have WJ pilots in every other ground school. You can argue otherwise, but most people come for AC but not another way around.

For me, I can't wrap my head around why people would fly a regional machine and layover in T bay for rest of their life. I just can't but that just me

As a tbay commuter, I’d take that all day long. Haha

smooth wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:25 am I decided to pursue a career as a pilot with Air Canada for several reasons. Firstly, the airline offers unparalleled job security and lifestyle flexibility, which are crucial considerations for any pilot. Moreover, the pension benefits provided by Air Canada are substantial; projections indicate that upon retirement at 65, diligent advancement within the company could yield an annual pension of approximately $180,000. For those commencing their careers in their 20s, the potential for a retirement income nearing a quarter of a million dollars annually, until death. And this is not including the RRSP and other investments.

Family health plan and basic life insurance are fully covered by the company, I only paid $70 a month for optional life insurance.

Air Canada's salary structure offers significant earning potential over time. While initial compensation may be modest during the first four years, subsequent years can see a remarkable increase, with narrow-body captains potentially earning upwards of $200,000 annually and wide-body captains surpassing the $300,000 mark.

Beyond financial considerations, the opportunity to fly a diverse range of aircraft to destinations worldwide is a compelling aspect of a career with Air Canada. The airline has 7 fleets, including the A220, A320, A330, B737, B767F, B777, and B787, providing pilots with the chance to experience various aircraft models. Additionally, Air Canada's extensive network of routes ensures that pilots have the opportunity to explore a multitude of destinations, catering to their passion for aviation and adventure.

frog wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:23 pm If I were young enough, I would certainly give it a try.