Originally Posted by
Kingfisher
Anyone heard of this airline intending to start flying in March 2022?
https://www.connectairlines.com
CAE Parc Aviation is recruiting for them:
https://www.cae.com/civil-aviation/a...captains-25012
Pilot info:
https://www.connectairlines.com/about-pilots
The minimums/requirements vary slightly from Connect's website vs. CAE's listing.
Some quick info
- starting with a Q400 fleet (former Flybe aircraft) and planning to move to A320s in 2023/2024
- CEO is John Thomas, former CEO Virgin Australia
- Pilot bases in PHL and BOS, maybe ORD? Connect website states BOS. Job listing states ORD. ?
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Compensation
- $1500/month (tax free) commuting allowance
- Signing/retention bonus up to 3 years ($72,000)
Training Bond
- Training bond to cover $19,800 initial training
- Deed of trust over a 12-month period
At its best, this looks like a poorly veiled investment scheme cobbled together by an MBA candidate from the University of Phoenix.
Step 1: Raise investment dollars to "start an airline"
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Never get said airline off paper; abscond to Buenos Aires with steamer trunk full of $$$ just like in the movies