Air Canada
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: East end.
Posts: 243
Originally Posted by BeeSevenSevenDoubleU
TSRA;
This is a fantastic quote and very well put. Too many pilots (myself included) get stuck on the idea of command. But one has to do the hard yards first! I've finally accepted that.
On another note, any AC pilots who can give me some info on rosters etc? Seriously considering emigrating to Canada Eh, and would love to find out the finer details of AC and if I would be eligible should I get my PR. Yes, I have the flight time requirements, would have to convert to TC ATPL tho.
Thanks in advance!
This is a fantastic quote and very well put. Too many pilots (myself included) get stuck on the idea of command. But one has to do the hard yards first! I've finally accepted that.
On another note, any AC pilots who can give me some info on rosters etc? Seriously considering emigrating to Canada Eh, and would love to find out the finer details of AC and if I would be eligible should I get my PR. Yes, I have the flight time requirements, would have to convert to TC ATPL tho.
Thanks in advance!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: East end.
Posts: 243
Originally Posted by SMOOTHFLIER
Will ac hire any direct entry captains in future?
Wondering if it’s possible to join as a captain or does everyone have to start as fo?
If it is possible what would the requirements be
thanks
Wondering if it’s possible to join as a captain or does everyone have to start as fo?
If it is possible what would the requirements be
thanks
They've done it in the past on the RJ, but I doubt you'll see it now. Upgrades have to be offered to people on the property first.
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: FL350
Age: 35
Posts: 179
I am somewhat in the same boat as Flyboy.
TC license conversion aside, what are my chances with a 1000 hour TT with 700 + on jets. I've recently stopped flying as the company I worked for has closed shop.
My preference is to fly jets in regionals. Although turboprop is also welcomed if I can get a placement easily.
Ive been told that it can be a bit challenging to enter a jet cockpit without a Canadian ATPL.
TC license conversion aside, what are my chances with a 1000 hour TT with 700 + on jets. I've recently stopped flying as the company I worked for has closed shop.
My preference is to fly jets in regionals. Although turboprop is also welcomed if I can get a placement easily.
Ive been told that it can be a bit challenging to enter a jet cockpit without a Canadian ATPL.
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: East end.
Posts: 243
Originally Posted by Ilyushin76
I am somewhat in the same boat as Flyboy.
TC license conversion aside, what are my chances with a 1000 hour TT with 700 + on jets. I've recently stopped flying as the company I worked for has closed shop.
My preference is to fly jets in regionals. Although turboprop is also welcomed if I can get a placement easily.
Ive been told that it can be a bit challenging to enter a jet cockpit without a Canadian ATPL.
TC license conversion aside, what are my chances with a 1000 hour TT with 700 + on jets. I've recently stopped flying as the company I worked for has closed shop.
My preference is to fly jets in regionals. Although turboprop is also welcomed if I can get a placement easily.
Ive been told that it can be a bit challenging to enter a jet cockpit without a Canadian ATPL.
I think with 1000 hours and jet time you have a chance of getting hired at a regional or possibly vacation charter operator or ULCC. ie. Jazz/Encore, or Sunwing/Flair.
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: FL350
Age: 35
Posts: 179
Originally Posted by altiplano
You have zero chance of getting hired at Air Canada with that experience.
I think with 1000 hours and jet time you have a chance of getting hired at a regional or possibly vacation charter operator or ULCC. ie. Jazz/Encore, or Sunwing/Flair.
I think with 1000 hours and jet time you have a chance of getting hired at a regional or possibly vacation charter operator or ULCC. ie. Jazz/Encore, or Sunwing/Flair.
Yes, I am not looking to get hired by AC at this low time experience.
However, if its jet flying in regionals - I am quite happy with that gig, as long as there is healthy time building.
I am curious though on my chances of getting picked up by these regionals - Jazz / Encore / Sunwing / Flair.
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: East end.
Posts: 243
Originally Posted by Ilyushin76
Thank you for your reply.
Yes, I am not looking to get hired by AC at this low time experience.
However, if its jet flying in regionals - I am quite happy with that gig, as long as there is healthy time building.
I am curious though on my chances of getting picked up by these regionals - Jazz / Encore / Sunwing / Flair.
Yes, I am not looking to get hired by AC at this low time experience.
However, if its jet flying in regionals - I am quite happy with that gig, as long as there is healthy time building.
I am curious though on my chances of getting picked up by these regionals - Jazz / Encore / Sunwing / Flair.
51.7% / 63.5% / 22.8% / 41.6%
Without TC License and right to live and work in Canada though? 0.0%
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: East end.
Posts: 243
Originally Posted by runway07
what about new joiners on 330? any chance?
does 330 have rp position or direct fo?
also where are the 330 base? do they have yyz base with 330?
thanks thanks !!
does 330 have rp position or direct fo?
also where are the 330 base? do they have yyz base with 330?
thanks thanks !!
No RPs at this time. New hire seniority can hold the FO position.
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: East end.
Posts: 243
Historically yes, quite stable, but there's been lots of changes in the 330 fleet over the past several years. Bases closed (YVR/YYZ), bases opened (YUL), bases reopened (YYZ), new aircraft added... plus there is a lot of movement through the right seat of most fleets on recent bids.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Spain
Posts: 26
Originally Posted by altiplano
Historically yes, quite stable, but there's been lots of changes in the 330 fleet over the past several years. Bases closed (YVR/YYZ), bases opened (YUL), bases reopened (YYZ), new aircraft added... plus there is a lot of movement through the right seat of most fleets on recent bids.
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: FL350
Age: 35
Posts: 179
Originally Posted by kaptaansaab
Hi guys,
I'm in the process of applying for a Canadian PR. TT of about 5000 hrs with 1000 hrs PIC on the A320.
What prospects do I have in Canada with this kind of flying experience ?
I'm in the process of applying for a Canadian PR. TT of about 5000 hrs with 1000 hrs PIC on the A320.
What prospects do I have in Canada with this kind of flying experience ?
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: FL350
Age: 35
Posts: 179
Originally Posted by altiplano
You have zero chance of getting hired at Air Canada with that experience.
I think with 1000 hours and jet time you have a chance of getting hired at a regional or possibly vacation charter operator or ULCC. ie. Jazz/Encore, or Sunwing/Flair.
I think with 1000 hours and jet time you have a chance of getting hired at a regional or possibly vacation charter operator or ULCC. ie. Jazz/Encore, or Sunwing/Flair.
Do any of these categories fly the A320 family by any chance?
