A note from someone within the company: The standard schedule for Air Sprint Pilots is 16/12. Schedules 18/10, or 14/14 are optional and only available (bidding and space available basis) after training/indoc/line check is completed. However during training you have no days off, just ‘study’ days, until completion. From initial hire, this can take 2-3 months on average, similar to other operations elsewhere, although right now things can be a little off due to the unstable times we are in. A month at Air Sprint is divided into 28 days, which makes 13 months in a calendar year. Of that 28 day period, on a standard schedule, you will work/be available to work 16 of those 28 days. We however have a PBS system (preferential bidding system) with laws and limits built in. As an example, by default, you will work no more than 8 days in a row, but no less than 7. For days off, you will receive no less than 4. Without getting into detail, there are options to both lengthen or shorten days off, as well as increase days worked in a row (waivers) to encapsulate/force the system into extra long blocks of days off, which are not limited in length. Also note, we do have a draft system, which can be used from time to time to force extra days worked. This can only be forcefully used if you are already within your work rotation, or voluntary on your days off. As an example, perhaps you are on day 8 of 8, when another crew runs into irop’s, calls in sick, etc. In order to keep continuity, you may be drafted to work for a 9th day to complete op’s or provide coverage. This is compensated on a per day basis at a rate calculated in the handbook, but ballpark roughly $400 a day for first officers and $700 a day for Captains (increases with wage), and is paid in addition to your salary. There are multiple reasons a draft can be invoked, but the company does make some attempt to minimize those as much as possible. Unfortunately, there is no ‘time in lieu’ , but it is something on our list of things we would like to see. While the current payscale is correct, the manner at which raises are awarded are not necessarily given annually as the chart may imply. Raises are merit and performance based, meaning, if you are a go getter, always willing to provide the highest level of service, go above and beyond, you will be recognized for it, and will likely receive a better annual review, and thus, a higher raise. If you do the bare minimum, you will still receive a raise, but will be the minimum spelled out in the pilot handbook. This helps to have one promote themselves as a valuable member of the company, and are rewarded accordingly. As for the DEC paycut note (10% until xx hours), it was part of a former policy that is no longer in play. DEC’s will almost always, start at the beginning of the payscale for their associated type, unless other duties are attached. In comparison to other corporate operators, it’s very difficult to make a apples to apples comparison. While we do operate corporate jets like many private or charter operators, we are in a unique world where we service often several clients in a single day. Our hours flown match that of most regional’s in the airline world, and average days working is 14 or more, but does not include recurrent or training. In the US, we replicate the model of netjets, flexjet, wheels up, etc, and at this time, are the only successful Canadian company to do so, and are growing rapidly. However unlike many corporate or charter operators, we are not at the mercy of a few or a single owner, and thus, job security is on par or better, than some airlines. Hope that answers some questions.
@adeshsandhu4321
2 жыл бұрын
Make video on cargojetsalary
@donnad4250
2 жыл бұрын
As always excellent video! Thanks for putting out great content.
@keithdmello
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂👍
@Nahlol72
2 жыл бұрын
what about cargo companies......cargo jet out of Hamilton?
@peterellison2220
2 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what “fractional” aviation means, thank you for the explanation!
@keithdmello
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I had to do some research as well regarding that. These videos help me learn as well.
@tarunvma
2 жыл бұрын
Great going! Can you please make a video on pilot's interview process and the questions asked by the airlines or by medevac companies?
@keithdmello
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea! I’ll consider making one. For now I do interview prep via zoom calls.
@tarunvma
2 жыл бұрын
@@keithdmello Thanks! much appreciate your efforts.👍
@IshaqKhan-ri7hi
2 жыл бұрын
Make one on Sunwings, Air Transat, West jet, West jet encore and Air Canada if possible...
@Capt.AtulDas
2 жыл бұрын
You are doing a great job with all this videos. 1k soon captain.
@keithdmello
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it Atul. Hopefully I’ll get to see your videos soon 🙂
@donnad4250
2 жыл бұрын
Could you share the link to book a zoom call for help with interview prep for those interested? Thanks!
@keithdmello
2 жыл бұрын
www.pilotdmello.com/bookacall
@pasidulakshan6682
2 жыл бұрын
Hi can u let me know whether a bachelors degree is required to join the airlines as a pilot..
@keithdmello
2 жыл бұрын
Good question. Many airlines ask for a degree or a diploma but I’ve seen those same airline waive that requirement when there is a pilot shortage.
@pasidulakshan6682
2 жыл бұрын
@@keithdmello thank u😇
@andyr8413
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this ! So they operate under 600 CAR regulation part right, so how about duty time ?
@keithdmello
2 жыл бұрын
Actually with corporate you don’t run into duty issues as much as pilots at the airlines. However, corporate pilots have a very loose schedule based on whenever the aircraft owner wants to fly. In the airline world tour schedule is given to you one month in advance. Lots of pros and cons to both type of flying.
@LakshmikanthKishorRabi
2 жыл бұрын
Yet another super useful clip and stats compilation, Keith! Thanks for your efforts. Just wondering if a corporate pilot is actually meant to be on-call “all the time?”!
@sumaiyatunnoor724
2 жыл бұрын
you post very informative video all the time.I hope you will get lots of view and subscriber soon. if you can make pilot training for international students in canada and then how they can settle there,it will very helpful. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤️
@keithdmello
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sumaiyatun, I appreciate the kind words. I will make more of those for sure. Have a great week 🙂
@amaltoms4206
2 жыл бұрын
Hi captain Could you please tell me if flight training is safe or not ? I mean , do accidents happen frequently in Canada ?
@keithdmello
2 жыл бұрын
Flight Training is safe if the flight school and student takes safety seriously. Flying accidents are rare because pilots follow checklists to cross check.
@amaltoms4206
2 жыл бұрын
@@keithdmello Sir , if I start my flight training the following year , will the conditions improve as I complete my studies and will I get a job ? I'll be on a study visa since I am from India .
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