ASA/XJT JCBA: No Dual Qual!
11-20-2010 | 06:26 PM
#81
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
The US economy ain't what it used to be, my friend. When was the last time you looked at exchange rates? The figures are in Canadian Dollars, but the Canadian Dollar reached parity with the US Dollar a few years ago and has stayed within about 10 cents of the USD the last few years. Right now it is at 1.01, meaning the USD is worth .01 cents more than the CAD. Yeah, one cent per dollar is really going to make a difference 
Again, incorrect. If by "down here" you mean Norfolk, VA/ORF or Atlanta, GA/ATL, then yes, it is more expensive in Toronto. But considering how many regional pilots either live or commute to the trifecta of suck (JFK/LGA/EWR) or CALIFORNIA, I sincerely doubt the cost of living in either of these locations is lower than anywhere in Canada. Last I checked they didn't need rent freezes in Toronto but they did in San Francisco and NYC.
Correct, and that is even with the USD being worth .01 cents/dollar more than the USD. Doing the math, $16,000 USD = $16,291 CAD. So someone working for Colgan gets a whopping $291 per year more if they are in the US versus Canada. When adjusted for exchange rates, Jazz pilots make substantially more than their US counterparts, particularly compared to the regional pilots having to live in high cost of living areas like NYC area, New England or California.
Again, incorrect. If by "down here" you mean Norfolk, VA/ORF or Atlanta, GA/ATL, then yes, it is more expensive in Toronto. But considering how many regional pilots either live or commute to the trifecta of suck (JFK/LGA/EWR) or CALIFORNIA, I sincerely doubt the cost of living in either of these locations is lower than anywhere in Canada. Last I checked they didn't need rent freezes in Toronto but they did in San Francisco and NYC.
Correct, and that is even with the USD being worth .01 cents/dollar more than the USD. Doing the math, $16,000 USD = $16,291 CAD. So someone working for Colgan gets a whopping $291 per year more if they are in the US versus Canada. When adjusted for exchange rates, Jazz pilots make substantially more than their US counterparts, particularly compared to the regional pilots having to live in high cost of living areas like NYC area, New England or California.
I was not talking about rent in Canada when I say this. How about the taxes, the cost of a gallon of gas (converts to about 4 dollars a gallon right now), food, clothing, buying a car. The list goes on. It is ALL more expensive in Canada. I know FO's making in the 50's flying for Jazz and they can barely scrape by.
They may look like they pay so much better up there but it is not much when you consider the cost of living compared to "down here".
11-21-2010 | 08:04 AM
#83
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 298
Likes: 0
Edit:
On a serious note though - I absolutely loved flying at Mesa because we were able to fly the 200/700 and the 900. It changed things up a bit. Of course the pay rate was the same for FO's for all three though. Blah.
11-21-2010 | 09:00 PM
#84
Banned
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,934
Likes: 0
From: EMB 145 CPT
If you provide a doc's note the sick call does not count as an occurrence. If you opt to not get a note then after 4 sick calls in a 12 month period we get a verbal warning, after 5 a written warning, and 6 supposedly term. We accrue 5 hours of sick time a month from date of hire. No graduated rate. Hope this helps. R/David
11-21-2010 | 09:08 PM
#85
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
From: Back to the Right Seat
I am just an outside pilot of the ASA/ ExpressJet merger, and I was wondering how the pilots list will end up merging? Do you think that there will be a need for furloughes or hiring some new guys?
11-22-2010 | 06:21 AM
#86
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 929
Likes: 0
From: e190
They have said that the new airline wont need to furlough. ASA is running a couple of classes and xjt has all furloughs recalled. Xjt is also very lean right now. Our charter aircraft are coming back into the CAL/UAL world and that requires more crews.
11-22-2010 | 02:15 PM
#87
Line Holder
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,832
Likes: 5
From: 737 Left
There is a current pool and talk of a new hire class for January. Also, according to one of the ground instructors, we are losing about 8 pilots a month right now. That alone will require a new class every 3 months just to keep steady. Any growth on either the ASA or XJT side will apparently require more pilots also. The only thing we know for sure is that you will know that a new class started when they show up for class!
11-23-2010 | 07:02 AM
#89
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
