Originally Posted by
wisperingwillows
TSRA Thank you for the clarification (much appreciated)
I believe the earliest I could move would be 24 months or so … which would be 2022 if at all.… Quite frankly the move would only be for my kids...
Career wise I understand I will have to pay my dues again… but just wanted know if I can support my family (and put the kids through college) with a pilots career in Canada
I currently have A320 with 9000 hrs plus With instructional hrs (TRI/LTC)… would that be sufficient to get considered for a job at a decently paying job once the industry recovers.
That's competitive for AC. They also like it when you say you have a background in a training department, sim instruction, etc.
You don't have to pay your dues again in Canadian Aviation, ie. regional/northern operators, but there's no other way to put it though that the first couple years at AC are substandard if you don't pick up extra earnings via OT/draft.
That said, substandard is at least par or better than the mean Canadian income level, so it's more than survivable depending on your expectations and commitments.. and long run it's pretty good.
I believe there was a high level of desire within the pilot group to see the first 4 year FO "fixed rate" pay resolved and get back to formula rates after 2 years like it was before, the contract opener is imminent, but the timing for getting things from the company couldn't be worse. It's certainly doable, but the AC Pilot group will no doubt be understanding when we achieve nothing and make concessions instead.
But I digress, formula pay at AC isn't as good as most legacy airlines, but it's the best in Canada, and it's a good living.
Another consideration for you with your 320 training background, if timing isn't working with your move and recalls/hiring spooled up again, could be a contract instructor position. AC often hires contract sim instructors. I'm not sure the pay, but it would probably get you into an early course when things do start up again.
Good luck.