Copa Airlines

yxu737 · Post by **yxu737** » Wed May 25, 2005 8:43 pm

It looks like Copa airlines plans on setting up shop in toronto they are hiring personnel...jobs posted on monster.ca.

TTail · Post by **TTail** » Wed May 25, 2005 8:48 pm

What kind of shop? A pilot base, maintenance, or booths at the terminal?

yxu737 · Post by **yxu737** » Thu May 26, 2005 7:08 pm

looking for managers sales associates,supervisors..... looks like they are see\tting up shop here
http://jobsearch.monster.ca/getjob.asp? ... rt=rv&vw=b

Panama Jack · Post by **Panama Jack** » Sat May 28, 2005 6:25 am

Looks like Grupo TACA and Air Canada are looking towards additional competition. Saw a blurb on their intentions to inaugurate service to Canada in a Central American newspaper back in December when they announced orders for their Embraer 190's, the first of which are expected to arrive in the third-quarter of 2005.

Yoyoma · Post by **Yoyoma** » Sat May 28, 2005 8:31 am

Monster.ca wrote:Airport Manager
Company: Copa Airlines (http://www.copaair.com)
Location: Toronto, ON L5G 4S1
Salary/Wage: 5,600.00 - 6,200.00 CAD /month
Status: Full Time, Employee
Shift: Rotating
Job Category: Aerospace/Aviation/Defense
Relevant Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Career Level:
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Apply Online

Job Description

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Airport Manager is responsible for looking after the business well-being of Copa Airlines in the Airport. He is responsible for observing the goals assigned by the Direction of Airport Services, he directs the administrative and operating tasks of the Airport. He is responsible for the proper management of human resources and their tools, as well as for the Company’s image in the airport area. He must look after the observance of the service quality, using the procedures, the airport policies and strategies of COPA Airlines in the base country.

GENERAL DUTIES

Directs, watches over and coordinates the activities carried out by the personnel and suppliers of the Airport Services Departments in the Airport.

Coordinates and monitors the operating and management activities necessary to meet the general goals of the Airport Services Direction.

Evaluates and justifies simplifying and rationalizing the activities of the processes and operations of the Airport Services of his airport, in his search for an efficient and effective operation.

Requests with timeliness, justifies and manages the resources, equipment, materials and supplies needed for the efficient operation of his airport. The justification must contemplate the background, substantiations, options and costs.

Coordinates and promotes the department’s activities and relations, as well as the activities and relations with the company’s other departments.

Supports the Directions of Cargo and Maintenance in the country in the processes of Recruitment, Selection, Hiring, Disciplinary Measures, Layoffs, Complaints, Conflicts, Performance Evaluations, Training, Salary Increases, Salary Adjustments, Operating Decisions and Area Audits, based on what is specified in the Responsibility Matrix.

REQUIREMENTS

University Degree in Business Administration or Marketing

At least ten years experience related to Airport operations.

Knowledge of policies, standards and procedures related to air operations, marketing and sales.

Languages: English and Spanish

Aptitudes, abilities and skills: Leadership, supervising, logical and analytical reasoning, resourcefulness, empathy and flexibility.

That's pretty bad pay for what the job is and its requirements.

yycflyguy · Post by **yycflyguy** » Sat May 28, 2005 9:01 am

The pilot pay is even worse!!!! F/O's make around $34k/yr firt year for flying NG 737's in tropical storms.... and most of them only have around 1000 hours!!!!!!

Panama Jack · Post by **Panama Jack** » Sat May 28, 2005 9:18 am

True, all true. And yet Copa Airlines is on this prestigious list:

See Listing

yycflyguy, as you probably know, one of Copa Airlines' tricks is to keep their FO's unmarketable by not giving them upgrades when Captain slots are available and they have the qualifications/aptitudes. Also, they fly on Panamanian licences (unlike the pilots of another Central American airline)-- so no 737 type on a FAA or other more recognized ICAO licence. Still, some of them do go elsewhere.

Actually, $34K is considerably higher than what I heard Copa Airlines FO's make. Back in the day, I understand that their Captains were making only slightly more than what we were.

yycflyguy · Post by **yycflyguy** » Sat May 28, 2005 4:30 pm

I say "let's bring back Noriega and let all the COPA F/O's fly for their new Air Force leaving dirty Canadians to fly their airplanes and service their women."

Long live the banished dictator!

Yoyoma · Post by **Yoyoma** » Sun May 29, 2005 7:53 am

Panama Jack wrote:True, all true. And yet Copa Airlines is on this prestigious list:

I just meant that it's underpaid for a YYZ base. I think you'll find that COPA might end up hiring a "leftover" base manager as the others are benifiting from higher wages and benifits.

Panama Jack · Post by **Panama Jack** » Sun May 29, 2005 9:32 am

Sure, but they will need the legal right to work in Canada and exist in the Toronto economy. This is the great equalizer.

Panama Jack · Post by **Panama Jack** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 11:47 am

Looks like Grupo TACA will be inaugurating non-stop service between Toronto and San Salvador starting June 15th also.

moe · Post by **moe** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:34 pm

panama jack, check your pms.