Does Westjet have an unspoken age limit?
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Does Westjet have an unspoken age limit?
I was just wondering....I just applied for the first time at Westjet. My thing is that I am no spring chicken...most likely a summer chicken now. Just out of my thirties and no heavy time. Aviation was not my first occupation so I am older than many with the same hours I have. My Multi turbine IFR (1200hr)time is not too bad. I have 700hr Multi PIC, 2000 PIC, 2800hrs TT. I work professionally as a Captain, full time in an IFR environment. Would I be considered? Perhaps DaveP or anyone in the know could help shed some light on this for me? I would love to retire with Westjet one day. thanks.
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Re: Does Westjet have an unspoken age limit?
I was 35 when I was hired. There was another fellow that was in his early 50s in my Groundschool. Age is a minor factor at best. References and flight hours are more important.
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I just worked with a new hire who is 60.
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Just out of your thirties? That would put you near the average age for new hires. Plenty your age or older.
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I agree... age not an issue. You will be competing with guys who have a load more Multi PIC, though.
I want to die like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers...
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Thanks for the responses guys! That was quick.
Twinpratts: I kinda figured that might be a deciding factor more than age. I have about 2000 Total PIC though, would that help? The time is building, just not as fast as I would like. Seems like I am aging faster than I am building time. Well here's hoping!
Twinpratts: I kinda figured that might be a deciding factor more than age. I have about 2000 Total PIC though, would that help? The time is building, just not as fast as I would like. Seems like I am aging faster than I am building time. Well here's hoping!
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You're on the right track, stay with it! 

I want to die like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers...
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Does Westjet give PFO letters?
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