Position:Survey Pilot
Company Name:Aviation International (Canada) Inc.
Aircraft Types:C337, PA31-310

Job Description:
Pilot required to fly calibration flights for LIDAR system
manufacturer. Flights are day and night VFR out of CYKZ. Please email or fax resume and cover letter indicating pay expectations.

hmm there's an interesting idea please tell me what you think your worth. These arn't the first guys who Ive seen do this...but I always wonder if they don't just hire whoever sends in the lowest pay expectation. I think every job posting should state experience requirments & expect'd pay...if that pay changes depending on experience & job placement, then give a range. That way everyone knows what they are getting into B4 they start the job.

...just my 2 cents

The post already has 476 views, the guys mailbox tomorrow will be filled with over 300 resumes all competing against each other.

" the guys mailbox tomorrow will be filled with over 300 resumes all competing against each other "

In a race to the bottom.

Soon we will see pilots competing to see who can pay the most to fly for these companies.

Actually when you look at it from a who has the best seat in the airplane there is an argument to be made that pilots should pay more than passengers in airplanes.

Cat Driver wrote:

" the guys mailbox tomorrow will be filled with over 300 resumes all competing against each other "

In a race to the bottom.

Soon we will see pilots competing to see who can pay the most to fly for these companies.

Actually when you look at it from a who has the best seat in the airplane there is an argument to be made that pilots should pay more than passengers in airplanes.

Wasn't there already a race a couple years ago to see who could pay the most to fly a navajo in BC?

This is in the heart of Toronto, I wouldn't be surprise people wanting to work on a 'volunteering basis'.

Few years ago instructors were up to 10 waiting in line to get this job, now it's up here. Funny how the industry goes.

What happened to the school?

Alex's a cool guy and the owner is a gagilionaire, so I would put what I thought was fair. They aren't hurting for money, that's for shizzle.

obviously they will pick the person that will offer the lowest pay, this is not good, especially when the owner is very rich.

Shame

bluenote wrote:obviously they will pick the person that will offer the lowest pay, this is not good, especially when the owner is very rich.

Shame

Very rich is an understatement. Bling Bling all the way.

But isn't that sad though.

well if they are going to pick the lowest bidder,, why doesnt everyone ask for lots of money! Duhhh!

very good point stregga!!!

If they only knew who has the lowest bid, hey.

Not everyone wants an employee thats going to work cheap and turn their back on you the second they get a better job offer. I heard that happened to a guy that was paying 12k/year to fly right seat in a Navajo, hired a guy, started his training and one week later he was gone. Flying LIDAR lines isn't rocket science, but it does require some skill and training. The contract doesn't always go to the lowest bidder. I'd put in for what I think I'm worth.

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LostinRotation wrote:Not everyone wants an employee thats going to work cheap and turn their back on you the second they get a better job offer. I heard that happened to a guy that was paying 12k/year to fly right seat in a Navajo, hired a guy, started his training and one week later he was gone. Flying LIDAR lines isn't rocket science, but it does require some skill and training. The contract doesn't always go to the lowest bidder. I'd put in for what I think I'm worth.

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+1 to that!

If they are going to lowball, they will get what they pay for. Survey, being seasonal, also means whoever they hire will pretty much have to see that season through or it is a major hassle that can cost the operator big time. Not a chance they really need to take if they choose a well suited candidate from the median range of the wage expectations. Makes the most sense from my point of view.

Personally, I would send in whatever I needed to live decently. If you lose out to a lower bidder....Too bad, but the job would have made you miserably poor anyhow. Better to have to keep looking for another job you could survive with. There will always be someone who can undercut you so don't even start playing that game. Take it from someone who was willing to leave aviation if they couldn't survive without a side job. Besides the way the market is now, how long will it be before another job comes up? It may not be in survey but as long is the pay is good and the flying is good....

Hi everyone. The person with the lowest bid won't get the job. It is the person most qualified that will get it. Alex was my CP. If anyone wants to work for a good person who takes care of the pilots apply.

How much say does Alex have?

I know Alex pretty well, and am familiar with the operation there and how it's run. The owner has the say, and that's the bottom line.

I heard Alex really likes "nuts" and "sausages"