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WestJet


Calgary, AB | Canada
www.westjet.com

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  • 737NG delivery schedule: 7 in 2011, 7 in 2012, 6 in 2013, 6 in 2014, 10 in 2015, and 8 in 2016
  • Codeshare agreement with Southwest Airlines and Air France/KLM
  • Satellite TV on all aircraft
  • "PORT" system: pilots can start and finish their pairings in cities other than YYC
  • PORTs open in YYJ, YVR, YLW, YEG, YXE, YWG, YYZ, YHZ, YOW
  • WestJet Routemap
  • You choose your level once a year for that year
  • This page last updated: May 8, 2011 (quicktake; new payscale posted; per diem rates; most jr capt DOH)
 
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pilots

Hiring.

WestJet interview gouge.

Captains start at year 1 pay step regardless of how long they spend as first officer.

pilots

Reciprocal jumpseats with multiple carriers, including Air Canada, Skywest, and United.


[Above figures in Canadian dollars]

**Above pay per hour can be considered increased (up to 20%) depending on enrollment in the company matching ESP plan. Contributions are matched by the company dollar-for-dollar for up to 20% of pilot's salary in company shares.

Monthly guarantee: 77.5 hours
(anything over 82.5 hours pays 150%)

Most junior captain hired: Apr 2005

Per Diem :
$2.83/hr (dom and USA)
$3.09/hr (int'l)
 

pilots

401K:
none
401k Matching:
none
A/B Fund:
none
Other:
Profit sharing

   
 
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