Swoop flying to be done by WJ pilots
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Swoop flying to be done by WJ pilots
I can't post a link because I'm a newbie. But here's the CBC article. A good day for WJ and WJ Encore pilots.
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Anxious air travellers can now rest easy with the threat of a WestJet strike seemingly at an end.
The Calgary-based airline and the Air Line Pilots Association have agreed to a settlement process through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Both sides have agreed to mediation — and if required, final and binding arbitration.
"I think the most important news tonight is that the threat of strike action has been removed for WestJet guests. WestJet guests can now continue to book and travel in absolute confidence around their trip," said WestJet CEO Ed Sims from Calgary International Airport Friday night.
Earlier this month, WestJet's pilots voted 91 per cent in favour of walking off the job. They were legally eligible to go on strike as of May 19, but the pilots committed not to disrupt travel plans for passengers over the Victoria Day long weekend as a goodwill gesture.
WestJet has been negotiating with the pilots union over a new working contract for months. The sticking point for the union was the Calgary-based airlines' latest venture — the ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop.
The airline initially planned to staff the discount carrier with non-company pilots in order to keep costs low. Swoop pilots would be hired from overseas and paid less than WestJet's staff pilots. The union's position is that only WestJet pilots should fly the airline's fleet, including those of its subsidiaries.
After a tense week of negotiations, sources tell CBC News, WestJet agreed to let union-represented pilots fly all WestJet planes — including Swoop — but wages and working conditions are still being negotiated.
Neither party can walk away from the table, Sims said. Both WestJet and the union will continue negotiations, which will ultimately conclude in binding arbitration determined by the third-party arbitrator.
WestJet CEO Ed Sims said Friday the financial damage to the airline can be counted in the 'tens of millions,' which does not include the impact on the company's share price. (CBC)"We would like a settlement reached as soon as possible," Sims said. "I think at our most optimistic, in the next few weeks and ideally no later than the end of June."
Operating under the threat of a strike has been damaging to the airline — both financially and in terms of its reputation. Sims said the losses can be counted in the "tens of millions of dollars," which doesn't include the effect on WestJet's share price.
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Anxious air travellers can now rest easy with the threat of a WestJet strike seemingly at an end.
The Calgary-based airline and the Air Line Pilots Association have agreed to a settlement process through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Both sides have agreed to mediation — and if required, final and binding arbitration.
"I think the most important news tonight is that the threat of strike action has been removed for WestJet guests. WestJet guests can now continue to book and travel in absolute confidence around their trip," said WestJet CEO Ed Sims from Calgary International Airport Friday night.
Earlier this month, WestJet's pilots voted 91 per cent in favour of walking off the job. They were legally eligible to go on strike as of May 19, but the pilots committed not to disrupt travel plans for passengers over the Victoria Day long weekend as a goodwill gesture.
WestJet has been negotiating with the pilots union over a new working contract for months. The sticking point for the union was the Calgary-based airlines' latest venture — the ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop.
The airline initially planned to staff the discount carrier with non-company pilots in order to keep costs low. Swoop pilots would be hired from overseas and paid less than WestJet's staff pilots. The union's position is that only WestJet pilots should fly the airline's fleet, including those of its subsidiaries.
After a tense week of negotiations, sources tell CBC News, WestJet agreed to let union-represented pilots fly all WestJet planes — including Swoop — but wages and working conditions are still being negotiated.
Neither party can walk away
Sims declined to comment on the specifics of the negotiations, but said the issues surrounding Swoop will "be part of the terms of the arbitration agreement."Neither party can walk away from the table, Sims said. Both WestJet and the union will continue negotiations, which will ultimately conclude in binding arbitration determined by the third-party arbitrator.
WestJet CEO Ed Sims said Friday the financial damage to the airline can be counted in the 'tens of millions,' which does not include the impact on the company's share price. (CBC)"We would like a settlement reached as soon as possible," Sims said. "I think at our most optimistic, in the next few weeks and ideally no later than the end of June."
Operating under the threat of a strike has been damaging to the airline — both financially and in terms of its reputation. Sims said the losses can be counted in the "tens of millions of dollars," which doesn't include the effect on WestJet's share price.
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That fact is to be determined through arbitration. Initially yes, the swoop startup will probably be flown by those hired for swoop but if and when it goes to a base bid, the swoop pilots may not be able to hold the same position. I think this is the more likely outcome.
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To be more precise: Swoop flying will be done by Swoop pilots AND Westjet pilots.
Considering Encore begins negotiations soon, it might be a while before a pilot hired for Swoop has a clear idea of how things will go.
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This statement made by Ed Sims should not be ignored "I won’t negotiate a settlement that works to the benefit of one labour group that potentially works to the detriment of any other labour group across our organization,”
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This statement made by Ed Sims should not be ignored "I won’t negotiate a settlement that works to the benefit of one labour group that potentially works to the detriment of any other labour group across our organization,”
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Swoop airline second batch
Hello everyone, thank u for all the updates. I have applied for swoop airline and they called me for an interview. The interview went pretty well. After 3 weeks. I got one email which was very difficult to understand . If anybody else received this kind of a email ? It seems they want us to say no indirectly. 🙂
(Thank you for taking the time to interview with the Swoop team! We are pleased to advise you that you were successful in our application process to date. This means you have been placed in a pool with other successful candidates. Please note that a spot in the pool does not guarantee employment. Due to the high number of successful candidates and limited available spaces, we review the pool in its entirety prior to each training class to determine which candidates should have priority. We will contact you once your training slot has been identified. All candidates will remain in the pool for a maximum of 6 months from their respective interview dates. After the pooling period has elapsed, candidates must re-apply.)
(Thank you for taking the time to interview with the Swoop team! We are pleased to advise you that you were successful in our application process to date. This means you have been placed in a pool with other successful candidates. Please note that a spot in the pool does not guarantee employment. Due to the high number of successful candidates and limited available spaces, we review the pool in its entirety prior to each training class to determine which candidates should have priority. We will contact you once your training slot has been identified. All candidates will remain in the pool for a maximum of 6 months from their respective interview dates. After the pooling period has elapsed, candidates must re-apply.)
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The famous 'Pool' used to well by some of the ME carriers. A great way to put everyone's aspirations on 'hold', in a holding pool. So, don't take this to believe that you have a job. I have seen many aspiring people give up a job on the fact they are in a 'pool' with no promises. In short, don't quit your day job. You have gotten through one door but there are no guarantees. The pool is deep and if you give up a job, you may just drown.
(Thank you for taking the time to interview with the Swoop team! We are pleased to advise you that you were successful in our application process to date. This means you have been placed in a pool with other successful candidates. Please note that a spot in the pool does not guarantee employment. Due to the high number of successful candidates and limited available spaces, we review the pool in its entirety prior to each training class to determine which candidates should have priority. We will contact you once your training slot has been identified. All candidates will remain in the pool for a maximum of 6 months from their respective interview dates. After the pooling period has elapsed, candidates must re-apply.)
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All of the 40 Swoop captain seats (including the 26 bypass captain pay positions) were filled internally by WestJet pilots. There were 24 (I believe) FO positions that were not filled by WestJet mainline pilots (I mean why would you bid to make less money for more hours). But there is an Encore (Q400 WestJet regional) bid that is supposed to close on Thursday. If all the Swoop FO positions are not filled by Encore pilots Swoop can hire off the street. I am guessing they will be filled internally though.
So if there remain any open FO positions they would be pulled from the Swoop pool.
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So if there remain any open FO positions they would be pulled from the Swoop pool.
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