Working for First Air
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From: AUH/YUL
Working for First Air
hi
whats some one supposed to do to work for 7F ? they have a pretty diverse fleet , from twotter to 737 , i checked their web site , they want 300 tt for the twotter ? is that realistic ?
anybody in the forum works for 7F ? any help would be appreciated , c u
bye
whats some one supposed to do to work for 7F ? they have a pretty diverse fleet , from twotter to 737 , i checked their web site , they want 300 tt for the twotter ? is that realistic ?
anybody in the forum works for 7F ? any help would be appreciated , c u
bye
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From: The Frozen North
First Air
Alas,
First Air's Otters, like the DC-3's are now a part of history. The 748's- long a cash machine for the company, are fading away, to be slowly replaced by ATR's.
Contracts do not appear to be in the offing for the 727's.
The 37's are holding their own for now on skeds, and the Herc having no comparable competition soldiers on.
Resumes from laid off SO's and FO's abound. Even the mighty Otter captains, some with 20000 on type are adrift. The DFO, Chuck M, who had been with the company since his ramp rat days in 1980, has departed the fix.
Show'em you're an optimist... send them a resume. But do not expect an immediate reply. Like the Titanic in the hours after the iceberg, First Air is still afloat. It just seems like nobody's at the helm, and no-one is talking to the engine room.
First Air's Otters, like the DC-3's are now a part of history. The 748's- long a cash machine for the company, are fading away, to be slowly replaced by ATR's.
Contracts do not appear to be in the offing for the 727's.
The 37's are holding their own for now on skeds, and the Herc having no comparable competition soldiers on.
Resumes from laid off SO's and FO's abound. Even the mighty Otter captains, some with 20000 on type are adrift. The DFO, Chuck M, who had been with the company since his ramp rat days in 1980, has departed the fix.
Show'em you're an optimist... send them a resume. But do not expect an immediate reply. Like the Titanic in the hours after the iceberg, First Air is still afloat. It just seems like nobody's at the helm, and no-one is talking to the engine room.
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From: UK
justcurious,
I have a load of old pals at First Air from my MRC days. Alas I have lost touch with them. Any idea how I might get in touch with S. Tumoth? Last I heard he was in Yellowknife with First Air. If you can get in touch with him can you get him to e-mail me at [email protected]? Much appreciated.
Cheers
I have a load of old pals at First Air from my MRC days. Alas I have lost touch with them. Any idea how I might get in touch with S. Tumoth? Last I heard he was in Yellowknife with First Air. If you can get in touch with him can you get him to e-mail me at [email protected]? Much appreciated.
Cheers
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From: canada
Hey there Nig,,"Mr. Tumoth" here. check your e-mails and then drop me a line. And for the person asking about first air, the way to get in now is to go second officer on the 727 and then on to the atr (means yellowknife or Iqualuit). Our last two ATR f0's started that way.
Good luck
still a nice guy eh nig?
Good luck
still a nice guy eh nig?
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From: AUH/YUL
side ways
hi
how would one go about getting on an FE on the 27 ? do they train you to fly side ways ? or i have to foot in the bill like jetsgo ? and what are the minimums ?
any info appreciated thanks
how would one go about getting on an FE on the 27 ? do they train you to fly side ways ? or i have to foot in the bill like jetsgo ? and what are the minimums ?
any info appreciated thanks
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From: UK
The Canuck,
Thanks very much for forwarding the link. It is grand to hear from an old friend.
Stax748,
Got your e-mail and sent a reply. Computer is playing up though and I don't know if it sent properly. Please advise. Good to hear from you matey.
nig
Thanks very much for forwarding the link. It is grand to hear from an old friend.
Stax748,
Got your e-mail and sent a reply. Computer is playing up though and I don't know if it sent properly. Please advise. Good to hear from you matey.
nig
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From: Canada
Hey Jet,
First Air only hires Second Officers on the 727, they are slowly phasing out the FE's. But to answer your question not you dont have to foot the bill for the course and sim. They hold their ground school in Ottawa (3 weeks) and do their sim at American Airlines in Dallas (7 days).
Cheers,
First Air only hires Second Officers on the 727, they are slowly phasing out the FE's. But to answer your question not you dont have to foot the bill for the course and sim. They hold their ground school in Ottawa (3 weeks) and do their sim at American Airlines in Dallas (7 days).
Cheers,
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From: canada
Hey Jet
Be weary of advice from bilingual canadia(e)ns who don't don't make martinis as well as unilingual rednecks. The minimums are 300 hours with a commercial multi licence and a group 1 ifr.
you can apply at www.firstair.ca
good luck
Be weary of advice from bilingual canadia(e)ns who don't don't make martinis as well as unilingual rednecks. The minimums are 300 hours with a commercial multi licence and a group 1 ifr.
you can apply at www.firstair.ca
good luck
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From: Canada
I was told by a 'laid off' pilot, that he has been put in the queue for an ATR F/O seat. Unfortunately the movement at FirstAir isnt as quick as it used to be. :-(
I'm about 75hrs short of the minimus, but I am planning to have my CV there by new year!!
Good Luck
Chris
I'm about 75hrs short of the minimus, but I am planning to have my CV there by new year!!
Good Luck
Chris
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From: Canada
Having an ATR rating is definitely going to help but unfortunately you'd have to begin as a S/O on the 727. The normal progression has been S/O 727 then F/O on either the ATR or the HS748 (if you have enough hours maybe even the Dash-7 or the Herc).
As of right now there are still some pilots to be called back to either S/O or F/O positions. This is slow in the process but there has been talk of some initial ground schools in the new year (whether it happens is another thing).
Good Luck to All.
As of right now there are still some pilots to be called back to either S/O or F/O positions. This is slow in the process but there has been talk of some initial ground schools in the new year (whether it happens is another thing).
Good Luck to All.
