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Old 5th October 2019 | 14:24
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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 ?
The same prospects as anyone else; you'd get an interview with any of the regionals or major airlines. You'd be starting from the bottom of the list, so would be right seat at every airline. The only exception is Encore which may elect to interview you for a Direct Entry spot on the Q400. But you'd still be at the bottom of the list.
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Old 6th October 2019 | 04:38
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The same prospects as anyone else; you'd get an interview with any of the regionals or major airlines. You'd be starting from the bottom of the list, so would be right seat at every airline. The only exception is Encore which may elect to interview you for a Direct Entry spot on the Q400. But you'd still be at the bottom of the list.
Good to hear from you again sir.
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Old 8th October 2019 | 11:30
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No they do not fly A320s minus AT , type doesn't matter that much
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Old 8th October 2019 | 14:29
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No they do not fly A320s minus AT , type doesn't matter that much

Minus AT would mean other than Air Transat?

True - at the beginner level , anything that is a turboprop will have to do
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Old 13th October 2019 | 04:29
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No they do not fly A320s minus AT , type doesn't matter that much
Maybe I misunderstand your statement, but Air Canada flies A320s at the mainline and the LCC.
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Old 13th October 2019 | 08:25
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Maybe I misunderstand your statement, but Air Canada flies A320s at the mainline and the LCC.

Understood sir
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Old 14th October 2019 | 10:24
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Recruitment

Hello everyone


I have a couple of questions regarding AC recruitment:


Are many new hires required?

Are people being invited for interviews/assessments?

What is the recruitment process?

Are those who pass offered jobs or just places in a hold pool?


Thanks!


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Old 14th October 2019 | 18:55
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Does anyone have info on the following, please?
Are many pilots currently being recruited?
Are people being offered positions or just taken up into a hold pool?What’s the recruitment process like?

How long after submitting an application does it take to hear back?

Thanks
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Old 15th October 2019 | 05:00
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it varies,i waited for about a year or so before they called me up.
depending on your background.

they do hire, still hire a lot indefinitely
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Old 16th October 2019 | 03:40
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Sweet first posts!
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Old 19th October 2019 | 06:16
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I have 4000 hours on 777 right seat and am going to marry a canadian citizen. We might want to live in Canada so I'm wondering what are my chances with a major airline in canada?
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Old 23rd October 2019 | 01:18
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12.86789% chance.

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Old 23rd October 2019 | 04:04
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notcrazy,

I have no idea about your chances for a major airline job, but in order to work in Canada, you must be a Permanent Resident. Your spouse can sponsor you, even if not living in Canada, but the process takes about 12 months:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...-children.html

Air Canada is the only 777 operator in Canada.
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Old 23rd October 2019 | 18:31
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Altiplano could you please post pay scales year 1-4 and beyond if you can ?

And in general how long are people taking to get an interview after applying online these days

thanks
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Old 23rd October 2019 | 19:10
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Altiplano could you please post pay scales year 1-4 and beyond if you can ?
https://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/...ian/air_canada
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Old 23rd October 2019 | 21:56
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Old 29th October 2019 | 21:26
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Not sure if this belongs in this thread or a MAX thread. Moderator - feel free to move.

Keep in mind, this is general public reading from the CBC and the Canadian Press.


Air Canada plans to hire 350 pilots ahead of eventual Boeing 737 Max return

The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 29, 2019 8:32 AM ET | Last Updated: an hour ago

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air...ings-1.5339141
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Old 19th November 2019 | 08:53
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Originally Posted by +TSRA
The same prospects as anyone else; you'd get an interview with any of the regionals or major airlines. You'd be starting from the bottom of the list, so would be right seat at every airline. The only exception is Encore which may elect to interview you for a Direct Entry spot on the Q400. But you'd still be at the bottom of the list.
So if one starts as an FO in AC, what is the salary on can expect to start with?
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Old 26th November 2019 | 01:49
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How good is the overtime at Rouge and mainline? people are telling me guys are making 20k + / mth in overtime? i smell bull!!!! but if somebody can enlighten me much appreciated.
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Old 28th November 2019 | 20:43
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You can be proud to be the lowest paid 777 FO in the world with a salary of approximately $40,000 usd per year
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