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Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2008, 04:19
Replies: 1
Views: 1,338
Posted By duster1

737NG and Smiths FMC Climb Calculations

Pehaps some of you engineer types could help with this -

I have noticed some interesting anomalies when entering various climb speed schedules in the FMC - this on 737 600 and 700s flying Cost...
Forum: Canada
7th May 2008, 05:04
Replies: 21
Views: 3,613
Posted By duster1

4 Engines The pilot management relationship...

4 Engines

The pilot management relationship at WJ is generally very good. Our Chief Pilot Line OPs is very approachable - as an example on a couple of occasions when I need some time off for...
Forum: Canada
2nd May 2008, 16:09
Replies: 21
Views: 3,613
Posted By duster1

First year FO at Westjet starts at $40,000 rising...

First year FO at Westjet starts at $40,000 rising to around 90-100k by year three. Junior Captains make about 140-150k. Time to upgrade probably 6-8 years. 15 days a month off guaranteed. No...
Forum: Canada
18th Oct 2007, 20:58
Replies: 1
Views: 816
Posted By duster1

Info on living in the US - flying in Canada

I am considering moving to the US and commuting back to my airline job in Canada. Would appreciate any info regarding the move, what US customs requires, how long one is allowed to reside in the US...
Forum: Canada
12th Apr 2007, 18:37
Replies: 14
Views: 1,808
Posted By duster1

748, I don't know yor personal situation but I'll...

748, I don't know yor personal situation but I'll pass on my experience with WJ.

I live in YEG and bid YEG overnights and YEG Port pairings - work an average of 15-16 days a month with about 5-7...
Forum: Canada
29th Oct 2006, 15:58
Replies: 61
Views: 14,359
Posted By duster1

Readytocopy check the link for some background ...

Readytocopy check the link for some background :ok:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=249174
Forum: Canada
22nd Oct 2006, 22:54
Replies: 0
Views: 1,103
Posted By duster1

Buckle on yer iron underwear...

Air Canada Pilots Move for Injunction
Motion to Prevent Ace Aviation From Distributing up to $2-Billion to Shareholders
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Oct. 16, 2006) - Air Canada's pilots moved...
Forum: Canada
6th Oct 2006, 16:11
Replies: 77
Views: 12,612
Posted By duster1

Within two years Milton, Brewer, Deutsch Bank,...

Within two years Milton, Brewer, Deutsch Bank, and the rest of the big money players will have pillaged the flag carrier for all they can, leaving the employees, small shareholders, and small...
Forum: Canada
12th Jul 2006, 22:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,952
Posted By duster1

As far as I know the fleet plan hasn't changed...

As far as I know the fleet plan hasn't changed for several years - we are at about 60ish aircraft now so 10 or 12 per year over the next 2.5 years would be about right
Forum: Canada
12th Jul 2006, 02:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,952
Posted By duster1

The latest I'm hearing is about 4 years to...

The latest I'm hearing is about 4 years to upgrade based on the current fleet plan which is 94 aircraft by the end of 2008
Forum: Canada
23rd Jun 2006, 15:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,317
Posted By duster1

Much the same at Westjet - you would start as an...

Much the same at Westjet - you would start as an 737 NG First Officer and should plan on 5 years minimum to to upgrade. Our new hires are still coming aboard with over 4000 hours TT on average.
Forum: Canada
27th Mar 2006, 02:19
Replies: 32
Views: 12,791
Posted By duster1

Great post McDoo I thought I might add that we...

Great post McDoo
I thought I might add that we don't schedule by seniority, (haven't missed a family birthday or anniversary in 6 years), don't pull reserve (when you are at work you are flying not...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2006, 22:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,649
Posted By duster1

I have found V/B (and the associated FPA) to be...

I have found V/B (and the associated FPA) to be both an excellent cross-check to VNAV Path as well as a stand alone tool for visual approaches. As we all know, VNAV Path can sometimes lead one down...
Forum: Canada
2nd Feb 2006, 05:02
Replies: 58
Views: 13,581
Posted By duster1

Or you may have seen an aircraft depart that did...

Or you may have seen an aircraft depart that did not need a frost spray because it landed at 0600 from an overnight charter, or had taken a frost spray at the gate, or had been towed over from a warm...
Forum: Canada
2nd Feb 2006, 02:22
Replies: 58
Views: 13,581
Posted By duster1

The priorities pounded into all WJ pilots from...

The priorities pounded into all WJ pilots from day one are safety, comfort, efficiency - in that order. This is emphasised in initial and recurrent training, regular communications from Flight OPs...
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