Guest Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 When Trans States Airlines began as Resort Air in 1982, it operated just a handful of Metro II aircraft and carried just under 7,000 passengers during its first year of operation—tourists, primarily, between its headquarters in St. Louis and a popular lake two hours south of the city (hence the call sign "Waterski," which Trans States still uses to this day). However, things have changed a great deal since 1982. Since that time, Resort Air has evolved from a small boutique carrier into Trans States Airlines, a carrier that now serves 3.5 million passengers a year. The Metro IIs have been replaced by an all-jet fleet of Embraer 145s, and Trans States now flies on behalf of United Airlines (as United Express) and American Airlines (as American Eagle), providing service to over 80 cities in North America with over 240 daily flights. At Trans States, our mission is simple: To remain flexible and responsive to the needs and challenges of our major partners and the aviation industry, while striving to do our best for our customers. We are committed to providing safe, reliable and on-time air transportation and to delivering the highest standards in professionalism and customer service. We’d love the opportunity to demonstrate this commitment to you in person. Our over 900 employees look forward to welcoming you onboard! Wed, Jan 17, 2018 Trans States Airlines Rolls Out $44,000 Signing Bonus For Pilots Total First Year Compensation For New Hire First Officers Now Approaches $86,000 Trans States Airlines has announced a $44,000 signing bonus for new hire First Officers. The new bonus, which includes an additional $6,000 bonus for pilots with a type rating, solidifies Trans States' position among the top paying regional airlines in terms of first year compensation. Total first year compensation for new hire First Officers will now approach $86,000. Pilots with airline experience who are hired as Captain Qualified First Officers (CQFOs) can fly as a First Officer or a Captain, and can expect a minimum year one compensation package of up to $90,000, with the opportunity to earn even more when flying as a Captain. Once on property, Trans States pilots can also earn referral and mentor bonuses. "Trans States has consistently been a leader in regional airline pilot pay, and is proud to offer one of the most competitive pilot compensation packages in the industry," remarked Trans States Airlines Chief Operating Officer Fred Oxley. "With competitive compensation and a training program that's second-to-none, Trans States is the smart choice for pilots with aspirations to fly for a major carrier. Additionally, our promote-from-within philosophy makes Trans States the perfect fit for pilots looking for a place to build a long-term career." In addition to having one of the fastest Captain upgrades in the regional airline industry, Trans States provides a number of unique opportunities, including a Seniority Reservation Program that greatly reduces the likelihood of sitting reserve as a First Officer, and an Express Hire Program that allows current and qualified 121 pilots to forego the interview process. Additionally, Trans States is one of the only airlines in the industry with immediate access to the left seat for qualified pilots. The aforementioned programs are effective immediately. (Source: Trans States Airlines news release) Join our team as a First Officer or a Captain Qualified First Officer With over 30 years of experience and profitability in the regional airline industry, Trans States Airlines is the smart choice for your next career move. Current Part 121 pilots can take advantage of our accelerated hiring process, including a condensed interview. Still building time? Apply six months prior to finishing your hours and reserve a class date in advance. First Officer Qualifications FAA commercial pilot's license with instrument and multi-engine ratings ATP or R-ATP eligible Minimum 25 hours multi-engine A current first class FAA medical certificate A current ATP written (company covers cost of ATP-CTP for successful candidates) Current valid passport FCC Radio Operator's Permit Legal right to work in, and travel freely in and out of, the United States Captain Qualified First Officer Qualifications 2,500 hours total time 1,000 hours multi-engine time 1,000 FAR Part 121 time (Can be a combination of Part 121 and Part 135 time. This qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcaygeon Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 1/15/2018 at 12:46 PM, rudder said: One flying college offered the entire pending graduating class the opportunity to remain as flight instructors after graduation. Guess how many accepted? Zero. Times have changed. Clinging to the past will not solve the current and future problem. Tell that to the bank!!!! Try and convince the bank (not mom & dad) to loan you the cash to get up to your multi IFR. Even with a reasonably paying job it's tough and working lots adds to the total costs because you fly less often. Cost of housing, etc in major centres is getting out of reach for many millennials (that's well documented) Most if not all provinces won't provide student loans if you're not in a university type program which adds to the cost. Ontario is one of the few provinces that "subsidizes" flight training by keeping tuition's at Sault, Seneca, Confed type places affordable. Everywhere else it's the cost of a university degree + flight training costs + 4 years of reduced income and rent, etc. It's a big problem. I used to hate the Seneca/Sault types because they had lower student loan payments and could afford the low paying first jobs not to mention they came from the 416/905 and thought Winnipeg was in the north. OFC is a non-profit so they aren't getting wealthy doing what they do. Increased wages= increased customer costs = less students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhunter Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 "He says it's not a money issue, because the pilots who left Air North had to take pay cuts with their new jobs." Those online MBA programs aren't helping either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 OSAP in Ontario will cover some f the training costs but leaves you with a hefty loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critter Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 If Canada wants to maintain a degree of flight service to northern communities, they’ll need to pony up and subsidize like any other trade. But they won’t realize that until it’s too late and services are cut, including medivac services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEFCON Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 You cannot create air carrier pilots with training alone. Without appropriate experience, the newer individual occupying a cockpit seat is really little more than an empty licence, effectively an early phase student masquerading as a fully competent air carrier pilot. Paying more to fill seats with people that are 'licensed' and look like pilots, but lack the necessary credentials is hardly a pathway to problem solving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critter Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 The high cost of training is one barrier to filling those empty seats. This pilot shortage has been brewing for some time. We got relief because of 911 and then the change in the age restriction to age 65. The industry mostly did nothing and acted surprised when all of a sudden they had a hard time finding pilots. We’re facing a real perfect storm here. New pilots are being snapped up before they even finish training and the traditional career trajectory of the commercial pilot in Canada needs a rethink. The “school of hard knocks” in this country has served ok so far by washing out those who couldn’t cut the mustard or lacked the dedication to remain in this challenging environment. Those of us that went through this are going to have to accept that those days are gone and wrap our heads around having fresh commercial pilots filling these seats. TC needs to revamp its commercial pilot curriculum to better prepare new pilots for the real world. Airlines need to become part of the solution by incentivizing current pilots to spend some time training these new pilots...both financially and schedule wise. Otherwise there will be no one to teach which is happening as we speak. Personally I wouldn’t mind teaching ab initio, but it makes no financial sense to pay to get requalified and I can make more with a little OT. New hire pay needs to be addressed as well as recognizing the increased workload of those that have to fly with less experienced pilots. Most of this is going to require more dough from both industry and government. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhunter Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 45 minutes ago, Critter said: Otherwise there will be no one to teach which is happening as we speak. Personally I wouldn’t mind teaching ab initio, but it makes no financial sense to pay to get requalified and I can make more with a little OT. I thought about dusting off my Instructor rating but that’s my issue as well. The RCAF is further along the (no one to teach) trail than the commercial industry and there are lessons here that I'm sure will go unheeded. I have long maintained that a shortage doesn’t really exist yet… I’ve been waiting for a point when instructors are viewed as experienced pilots and snapped up in a vain effort to meet operational requirements. When this happens you will know a shortage exists and wages alone simply won't fix it. The looming retirement demographic awaits... The thought of MBA guys dancing naked on roof tops praying for a down turn should scare all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIP Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 8:30 AM, Critter said: If Canada wants to maintain a degree of flight service to northern communities, they’ll need to pony up and subsidize like any other trade. But they won’t realize that until it’s too late and services are cut, including medivac services. By Canada, do you mean Government ??? Wouldn't surprise me if boy wonder somewhat socializes the whole thing, and forces carriers into maintaining these services, whether they are subsidized or not is anybodies guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEFCON Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Training is good and there's probably no such thing as too much, but how for instance are you going to train someone to recognize and react to visual cues when they are flying night non precision approaches into black holes in crappy weather? And there's another BIG problem already showing itself as demonstrated by AF 442 and others; the so-called experienced pilot is often inexperienced in the 'art' of hands on instrument flying himself. IFR 'skills' are acquired through experience and cannot be duplicated in training. Outfits like Georgian & Bearskin will turn out some quality aviators for sure, but there'll hardly be enough to go around to ensure valuable skills are passed on to cadets; effectively, the blind will be leading the blind in far too many cockpits of the future. Like AF 442, as long as the typewriters continue to function, the aircraft can be expected to stay right side up, but when automation fails ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 3 hours ago, AIP said: By Canada, do you mean Government ??? Wouldn't surprise me if boy wonder somewhat socializes the whole thing, and forces carriers into maintaining these services, whether they are subsidized or not is anybodies guess He could instead follow what is done in the US to provide Air Services to Cities under the "Essential Air Service " program. https://www.transportation.gov/policy/aviation-policy/small-community-rural-air-service/essential-air-service I think it would be the right way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Jazz Aviation Pathways Program expands to 16 organizations with addition of Collège Air Richelieu NEWS PROVIDED BY Chorus Aviation Inc. 05:30 ET HALIFAX, Jan. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") is pleased to welcome Collège Air Richelieu of Saint-Hubert, Que.to its Jazz Aviation Pathways Program ("Jazz APP"); a program developed in 2007 to create a streamlined career path for the pilot profession in Canada. The addition of Collège Air Richelieu brings the number of Jazz APP educational institutions to 12, and the overall number of organizations to 16. "We're delighted to start the eleventh year of the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program with an expansion, and the addition of the high calibre program at Collège Air Richelieu," said Steve Linthwaite, Vice President of Flight Operations at Jazz. "Our Jazz APP is committed to creating opportunities for the pilot profession from coast to coast. Working together on safety and professionalism with all Jazz APP organizations allows us to prepare new graduates for airline operations, while continuing to provide Jazz with a high-quality source of pilots." This agreement is the first of its kind between Jazz and Collège Air Richelieu's Integrated ATPL program. The industry-leading Jazz Aviation Pathways Program includes collaboration on training and curriculum to promote safety and professionalism, while providing up-to-date information on industry best practices. The Jazz APP is aimed at establishing a direct career path for qualifying graduates; including flight simulator evaluations, student scholarships, and the opportunity for top-performing graduates to transition to first officer positions at Jazz. "We are grateful and honored that Jazz has recognized the quality of our training programs by selecting us for their Jazz APP program. Moreover, with our Integrated ATPL program, our best students will benefit from the opportunity to transition to first officer positions at Jazz," said Thierry Dugrippe, General Manager and Operations Manager at Collège Air Richelieu. "It goes without saying that this collaboration will certainly add to the students' motivations. We are therefore proud to contribute to the success of quality pilots in the field of aviation by aligning with a company such as Jazz – a carrier with a strong history and a pilot pathway connection to Air Canada." The Jazz APP awards over $70,000 each year to top students in recognition of safety and professionalism. The Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism. Awarded to a full-time student in his or her final year of the Integrated ATPL program for outstanding contributions to safety, leadership and professionalism. The Award consists of a $3000 scholarship and an opportunity to participate in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program selection process. The award recipient is selected by the program chair or designate in consultation with Jazz to ensure the criteria as outlined are respected. The Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism and Diversity. Awarded to a full-time student in his or her final year of the Integrated ATPL program who has self-identified as Aboriginal, a person with a disability, a visible minority, or female; for outstanding contributions to safety, leadership and professionalism. The Award consists of a $3000scholarship and an opportunity to participate in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program selection process. The award recipient is selected by the program chair or designate in consultation with Jazz to ensure the criteria as outlined are respected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcaygeon Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 And this is one of the ways it is supposed to be done. For 11 years now... Good job for Steve and company to start in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcaygeon Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 1/22/2018 at 10:25 AM, Malcolm said: Jazz Aviation Pathways Program expands to 16 organizations with addition of Collège Air Richelieu NEWS PROVIDED BY Chorus Aviation Inc. 05:30 ET HALIFAX, Jan. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") is pleased to welcome Collège Air Richelieu of Saint-Hubert, Que.to its Jazz Aviation Pathways Program ("Jazz APP"); a program developed in 2007 to create a streamlined career path for the pilot profession in Canada. The addition of Collège Air Richelieu brings the number of Jazz APP educational institutions to 12, and the overall number of organizations to 16. "We're delighted to start the eleventh year of the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program with an expansion, and the addition of the high calibre program at Collège Air Richelieu," said Steve Linthwaite, Vice President of Flight Operations at Jazz. "Our Jazz APP is committed to creating opportunities for the pilot profession from coast to coast. Working together on safety and professionalism with all Jazz APP organizations allows us to prepare new graduates for airline operations, while continuing to provide Jazz with a high-quality source of pilots." This agreement is the first of its kind between Jazz and Collège Air Richelieu's Integrated ATPL program. The industry-leading Jazz Aviation Pathways Program includes collaboration on training and curriculum to promote safety and professionalism, while providing up-to-date information on industry best practices. The Jazz APP is aimed at establishing a direct career path for qualifying graduates; including flight simulator evaluations, student scholarships, and the opportunity for top-performing graduates to transition to first officer positions at Jazz. "We are grateful and honored that Jazz has recognized the quality of our training programs by selecting us for their Jazz APP program. Moreover, with our Integrated ATPL program, our best students will benefit from the opportunity to transition to first officer positions at Jazz," said Thierry Dugrippe, General Manager and Operations Manager at Collège Air Richelieu. "It goes without saying that this collaboration will certainly add to the students' motivations. We are therefore proud to contribute to the success of quality pilots in the field of aviation by aligning with a company such as Jazz – a carrier with a strong history and a pilot pathway connection to Air Canada." The Jazz APP awards over $70,000 each year to top students in recognition of safety and professionalism. The Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism. Awarded to a full-time student in his or her final year of the Integrated ATPL program for outstanding contributions to safety, leadership and professionalism. The Award consists of a $3000 scholarship and an opportunity to participate in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program selection process. The award recipient is selected by the program chair or designate in consultation with Jazz to ensure the criteria as outlined are respected. The Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism and Diversity. Awarded to a full-time student in his or her final year of the Integrated ATPL program who has self-identified as Aboriginal, a person with a disability, a visible minority, or female; for outstanding contributions to safety, leadership and professionalism. The Award consists of a $3000scholarship and an opportunity to participate in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program selection process. The award recipient is selected by the program chair or designate in consultation with Jazz to ensure the criteria as outlined are respected. And this is ONE of the ways it is supposed to be done. Since 2007. Great job to Steve and his coworkers who make the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudder Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 ONE of the other ways is to offer new-hire Express pilots a living wage. The pilot supply market is tilted in favour of the prospective employee. Entry level pay will need to start to reflect that or supply will dry up. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/talent/employers-who-dont-realize-the-job-market-has-changed-are-in-for-a-nasty-surprise/article37681562/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTFA Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 So, what IS a living wage? Do you pay someone according to the cost of living where he lives? Where he works from? That could lead to a very complicated pay formula where two individuals of equal YOS, qualification and position are paid significantly different amounts. Is that fair? What standard of living can be negotiated to reflect the professional status of a pilot or AME or Dispatcher etc. and how is it measured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudder Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 18 minutes ago, GTFA said: So, what IS a living wage? Do you pay someone according to the cost of living where he lives? Where he works from? That could lead to a very complicated pay formula where two individuals of equal YOS, qualification and position are paid significantly different amounts. Is that fair? What standard of living can be negotiated to reflect the professional status of a pilot or AME or Dispatcher etc. and how is it measured? I suspect that a pilot domiciled in either Thunder Bay or Medicine Hat can live cheaper than a pilot domiciled in Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver. So if you are a company looking for pilots who’s only Base options are high cost locales, then logic (and market forces) would suggest that the ‘offer’ will have to reflect that reality. Not every new-hire is a recent college grad. Therefore, wage expectations are not simply based on a budget derived from living in your parents basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTFA Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Is it about the domicile or the base of operation? So many people are commuting from smaller, and even from same size or larger, communities to their position at their base it would be very difficult to align the true cost of living for a large group in different life scenarios. I am mostly familiar with pilot contracts so my perspective is that the most direct approach would be to offer whatever you need to entice pilots to apply then enough in the future to entice them to stay. Is it the companies fault that a person applies for a job they can't afford? As long a there are people applying(demand) there must be jobs(supply) they are willing to commit to. I think that the more immediately issue for operators is retention. I know that there is so much more to the issue and to simplify it can lead to misunderstanding the cause and effect. I believe that the only path to reclaiming the status of professional pilots, and engineers etc. in this industry is through hard bargaining. Professions need to realize and exercise their influence at the bargaining table and in the public eye. To rely on government intervention to enforce the laws of physics and science of physiology is shirking our responsibilities and devaluing our collective value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, GTFA said: Is it about the domicile or the base of operation? So many people are commuting from smaller, and even from same size or larger, communities to their position at their base it would be very difficult to align the true cost of living for a large group in different life scenarios. I am mostly familiar with pilot contracts so my perspective is that the most direct approach would be to offer whatever you need to entice pilots to apply then enough in the future to entice them to stay. Is it the companies fault that a person applies for a job they can't afford? As long a there are people applying(demand) there must be jobs(supply) they are willing to commit to. I think that the more immediately issue for operators is retention. I know that there is so much more to the issue and to simplify it can lead to misunderstanding the cause and effect. I believe that the only path to reclaiming the status of professional pilots, and engineers etc. in this industry is through hard bargaining. Professions need to realize and exercise their influence at the bargaining table and in the public eye. To rely on government intervention to enforce the laws of physics and science of physiology is shirking our responsibilities and devaluing our collective value. Regarding base of operations, back in the day some unions had special base pay (cost of living allowance) that kicked in depending on where you were based and the cost of living there. Perhaps time to go back to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 The rules now specify Equal pay for equal work no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, boestar said: The rules now specify Equal pay for equal work no? I guess but with one or two major high cost bases that some are forced to work at what used to be called "a northern allowance" might be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 That lets the scene open for all sorts of abuse. When I worked at YVR one fellow said that he should get paid more because he HAD to drive from Surrey everyday while only came from Richmond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 40 minutes ago, Fido said: That lets the scene open for all sorts of abuse. When I worked at YVR one fellow said that he should get paid more because he HAD to drive from Surrey everyday while only came from Richmond. YOU WILL NOTE OF COURSE THAT I SAID "BASED". In the example you quote the BASE would be YVR not Surrey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conehead Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 RCAF has pay allowances depending on where you live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 https://app.tmxmoney.com/news/cpnews/article?locale=EN&newsid=jdw2407&mobile=false Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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