AC Hiring %

Z_Pilot · Post by **Z_Pilot** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:40 am

Just curious,

About what % of interviewees get hired at AC?

Z

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:19 pm

from Jazz about 30%. Off the street, don't know.

... · Post by **...** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:26 pm

KAG wrote:from Jazz about 30%. Off the street, don't know.

I suspect about 70% off the street.

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:33 pm

BD, I mean this ina purely hetro way, but your avatar is turning me on...

Z_Pilot · Post by **Z_Pilot** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:05 am

Anyone else care to comment?

I basically want to know how picky they are...

Z

JayDee · Post by **JayDee** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:48 am

They have slowed down the interviewing process because they already have a huge backload of interviewed / qualified candidates in the que.

I am not in any way, shape or form suggesting you stop applying, but to be patient when you don't get that answer as fast as you might like.

One of the best ways to get hired is to make your file twice as thick as any other in the pile. It demonstrates a desire to work at AIR CANADA, which is what they are looking for the most---- Dedication

Keep those Applications and Resume updates flowing in on a regular basis.

Good Luck !

JayDee

just curious · Post by **just curious** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:10 am

Just curious,
About what % of interviewees get hired at AC?
Z

Well Z,
Thanks for asking. But I don't know.
Just Curious

dangerous · Post by **dangerous** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:17 am

JayDee wrote:One of the best ways to get hired is to make your file twice as thick as any other in the pile. It demonstrates a desire to work at AIR CANADA, which is what they are looking for the most---- Dedication

Keep those Applications and Resume updates flowing in on a regular basis.

So does AC keep every application you've ever sent them on file? Now that they have the online application system, doesn't your updated application just replace the old one?

Z_Pilot · Post by **Z_Pilot** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:26 pm

just curious wrote:
Just curious,
About what % of interviewees get hired at AC?
Z
Well Z,
Thanks for asking. But I don't know.
Just Curious

Z_Pilot · Post by **Z_Pilot** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:56 pm

JayDee wrote:They have slowed down the interviewing process because they already have a huge backload of interviewed / qualified candidates in the que.

I am not in any way, shape or form suggesting you stop applying, but to be patient when you don't get that answer as fast as you might like.

One of the best ways to get hired is to make your file twice as thick as any other in the pile. It demonstrates a desire to work at AIR CANADA, which is what they are looking for the most---- Dedication

Keep those Applications and Resume updates flowing in on a regular basis.

Good Luck !

JayDee

Jay-

I am not in a rush. I have dual US / Canada citizenship. I am just trying to evaluate if it is worth my effort to pursue this AC venture because I have to get my my US FAA ATP converted to a TC ATPL. It will take some effort...but it looks like it will be much easier on December 1st, when the new FAA\TC agreement takes place.

Sometimes it is just not worth the hassle. For example, Southwest airlines expects you to spend $10,000USD for a 737 type rating to get an interview. They only hire about 20% of the folks they interview. As you can see, it is too much of a gamble (for me, anyways).

If there is a resonable chance (60% to 70% +) AC will hire me (if invited to an interview) after I go through the process of getting a TC 1st class medical, getting my written tests complete (through Aerocourse), and juggling with the governmental paperwork process, I will give it a sincere effort. For every one of the events I have to accomplish to be qualified to fly in Canada (& AC), I have to travel from Hawaii to Canada on my days off.

Thanks for your reply,

Z

balls · Post by **balls** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:54 pm

Z_Pilot wrote:
JayDee wrote:They have slowed down the interviewing process because they already have a huge backload of interviewed / qualified candidates in the que.

I am not in any way, shape or form suggesting you stop applying, but to be patient when you don't get that answer as fast as you might like.

One of the best ways to get hired is to make your file twice as thick as any other in the pile. It demonstrates a desire to work at AIR CANADA, which is what they are looking for the most---- Dedication

Keep those Applications and Resume updates flowing in on a regular basis.

Good Luck !

JayDee
Jay-

I am not in a rush. I have dual US / Canada citizenship. I am just trying to evaluate if it is worth my effort to pursue this AC venture because I have to get my my US FAA ATP converted to a TC ATPL. It will take some effort...but it looks like it will be much easier on December 1st, when the new FAA\TC agreement takes place.

Sometimes it is just not worth the hassle. For example, Southwest airlines expects you to spend $10,000USD for a 737 type rating to get an interview. They only hire about 20% of the folks they interview. As you can see, it is too much of a gamble (for me, anyways).

If there is a resonable chance (60% to 70% +) AC will hire me (if invited to an interview) after I go through the process of getting a TC 1st class medical, getting my written tests complete (through Aerocourse), and juggling with the governmental paperwork process, I will give it a sincere effort. For every one of the events I have to accomplish to be qualified to fly in Canada (& AC), I have to travel from Hawaii to Canada on my days off.

Thanks for your reply,

Z

I just read somewhere that the standards between FAA and TC are harmonized now, and you can acquire the operational licence on the basis of your current one in either country. That was within the past week or so I think.

Z_Pilot · Post by **Z_Pilot** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:34 pm

balls wrote:
Z_Pilot wrote:
JayDee wrote:They have slowed down the interviewing process because they already have a huge backload of interviewed / qualified candidates in the que.

I am not in any way, shape or form suggesting you stop applying, but to be patient when you don't get that answer as fast as you might like.

One of the best ways to get hired is to make your file twice as thick as any other in the pile. It demonstrates a desire to work at AIR CANADA, which is what they are looking for the most---- Dedication

Keep those Applications and Resume updates flowing in on a regular basis.

Good Luck !

JayDee
Jay-

I am not in a rush. I have dual US / Canada citizenship. I am just trying to evaluate if it is worth my effort to pursue this AC venture because I have to get my my US FAA ATP converted to a TC ATPL. It will take some effort...but it looks like it will be much easier on December 1st, when the new FAA\TC agreement takes place.

Sometimes it is just not worth the hassle. For example, Southwest airlines expects you to spend $10,000USD for a 737 type rating to get an interview. They only hire about 20% of the folks they interview. As you can see, it is too much of a gamble (for me, anyways).

If there is a resonable chance (60% to 70% +) AC will hire me (if invited to an interview) after I go through the process of getting a TC 1st class medical, getting my written tests complete (through Aerocourse), and juggling with the governmental paperwork process, I will give it a sincere effort. For every one of the events I have to accomplish to be qualified to fly in Canada (& AC), I have to travel from Hawaii to Canada on my days off.

Thanks for your reply,

Z
I just read somewhere that the standards between FAA and TC are harmonized now, and you can acquire the operational licence on the basis of your current one in either country. That was within the past week or so I think.

I was assuming that I still have to aquire my medical and take the writtens...but not the practical.

Z

Dockjock · Post by **Dockjock** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:44 am

It sounds like the only thing holding you back is a bunch of paperwork- perhaps a few weeks of effort on your part. If you need a "guarantee" that you'll get hired if you put that time in, you'll not get one. Just do it, man! Get off your butt!

DEFPOTEC · Post by **DEFPOTEC** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:12 pm

better yet, it probably won't work out, you should stay in Hawaii.

Z_Pilot · Post by **Z_Pilot** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:44 pm

DEFPOTEC wrote:better yet, it probably won't work out, you should stay in Hawaii.

What do you mean by that?

Z

It's about time · Post by **It's about time** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:10 pm

Z_Pilot wrote:
DEFPOTEC wrote:better yet, it probably won't work out, you should stay in Hawaii.

What do you mean by that?

Z

I thinks he doesn't want the competition...just joking with you.

Nevertheless, I know one or two guys interviewed without a TC ATPL - only FAA ATP. They got it once they were confirmed hired. Sounds much easier and cheaper now.

Z_Pilot · Post by **Z_Pilot** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:40 am

It's about time wrote:
Z_Pilot wrote:
DEFPOTEC wrote:better yet, it probably won't work out, you should stay in Hawaii.

What do you mean by that?

Z
I thinks he doesn't want the competition...just joking with you.

Nevertheless, I know one or two guys interviewed without a TC ATPL - only FAA ATP. They got it once they were confirmed hired. Sounds much easier and cheaper now.

WOW!
Do you have any more information concerning this?
I am extremely interested!
Perhaps they wouldn't mind chatting with me. If so, please PM their information. Thanks for the tip!

Z