An important public message from the Air Canada pilots

[@waffles6548smile]

40% of the pilots are earning less than 65000 cad per year. When half earned than US pilots is mentioned keep in mind that salary. 4-6 year flat pay. That’s 46000 USD per year as a legacy airline pilot!

[@Avi-on5jp]

Embarrassing!

[@suprPHREAK]

I make more as a bus driver. And my training was paid. I got my PPL with the idea of switching careers, but the pay cut to become a professional pilot, while spending the money to become a pilot, makes the switch not financially feasible.

[@westerlywinds5684]

I too am a Prevost driver. I’m staying on the road. More fun too.

[@johnsouth3912]

Socialism at its best!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bigjobbies]

they should work for free because corporate investors need the money, those mega yachts are expensive

[@michaelleetrini3635]

Wow ... I randomly saw this on my feed .. very well presented..

[@AG-hl1ni]

Thanks you Pilots! You all deserve more! Thank you for flying us safely.

[@paulwojtala6425]

What about the Aircraft Mechanics?

[@tburn1231]

Fantastic video, very well presented!

[@theislandretreat4326]

Best spokesperson for the industry I've ever seen!

[@gladysmarion8202]

Wonderful spokesperson ....Message so well delivered.....they should publish a number for us to call. .........I want the best pilots when I fly and I want them well paid for their talents.........my life is in their hands when I fly.....I do not want them thinking about their paycheck!

[@l3m856]

Well done Charlene. Well said. Hope the pilots get the contract they deserve.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Let’s go, pilots!

[@aircanada143]

Thank you pilots!! Go get em! Love from Edmonton.

[@shidai718]

Thank you for your hard work. You all deserve better pay and working condition. Go Pilots Go!

[@kermit2320]

Very informative....hopefully things get sorted sooner rather than later.

[@clqudy4750]

I'm not interested in flying on an airline whose pilots are paid less than a retail store manager or law enforcement officer.

[@GuyInMontreal]

If AC is making record profits then they should rightfully compensate their employees (pilots and others) but not by shifting the cost to consumer. I travel quite a bit and AC has always the most expensive fares which is forcing us to look for competitor as an option. It is a catch 22, fare are higher people will fly with another airline leaving AC to cut cost somewhere if it is not in their profit.

[@davidvonslingshot]

When you have an entitled public who thinks air travel is a right, and not a privilege - you are facing an uphill battle when it comes to fair collective bargaining. Air Canada is a great company to work for, I wish all the success to the pilots in their negotiations.

[@meister0388]

Sometimes, you must call out the executives for their short comings in investing on people. These are well-stated arguments and I’m hoping that Canadian pilots get a better compensation package

[@CharlieOneThirty]

Bravo Zulu Charleen! Well said, thank you

[@BlueSkyCrystals]

I work in corporate for a grocery chain and it drives me nuts how disconnected from reality people here are with what our store employees are dealing with. It appears to be the same almost everywhere, and it certainly appears to be the same with Air Canada. We all know where the profits go, and who should be getting a bigger cut of the success. I wish these pilots all the best and may they succeed in getting the compensation they deserve.

[@jamie514]

Unions Strong! Go for it AC Pilots. Also time for federal legislation to put caps on runaway executive compensation schemes in most industries that is the real main source of inflation hitting the rest of us.

[@SM-wr4nn]

Well said!! Let's go ALPA! Let's GO Pilots!

[@mattc.310]

Good luck with your contract. People should be compensated for their training and expertise. Our flight attendants have been fighting for better working conditions and scheduling. It's a tough uphill battle against the airlines who like things just the way they are. I hope you don't have the DEI issues we do, but it wouldn't surprise me if you do as well.

[@lss3536]

Right on! its my dream to become a pilot - but with the cost of entry and abysmal pay, its really difficult to part with my current career, unless I can immigrate to the U.S...

[@rjdphy3082]

Excellent video !

[@becksbro1]

Great Video Charlene! We have your back!

[@westerlywinds5684]

I’m sorry to say, but I drive a tourbus through snow in winter on winding passes and high winds, with 50+ people behind my back. My responsibility is no less, yet, my pay is like a McDonald’s worker. You can’t let your guard down for the 12 hours on the road. I’m away from family at times. I think its time transportation needs an overhaul.

[@FirstLastOne]

And YOU have no autopilot, maybe just cruise control so you can stretch out your right leg while still seated.

[@westerlywinds5684]

What I don’t understand is why in Australia, a country like Canada and the U.S., drivers make $50.- / hr. straight. I think that’s about right to the cost of living. Someone is getting rich in Canada but it ain’t the employees.

[@2for1grabbar75]

Good job, 100% support👍

[@Tessier.Racing.Development]

Well said! You are doing an excellent communication operation. Keep up the good work!

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

But how will the execs buy more yachts if they give you more money??!

[@AlexAnder-ut9es]

Thanks AC pilots for letting us know. Please no AC labour unrest in next 2 weeks so you fly me back home from vacation first. If these are facts, it is completely outrageous that exec comp is compared to USA mainline carriers but pilots paid like Westjet. So ridic and action needs to be taken...just as soon as you bring me back home.

[@gladysmarion8202]

How can you attract the best and remain the best if your pay is half that of the USA. YOU DESERVE .....top pay...

[@blueknight5754]

It’s called socialism…the government controls airlines..why pay for the best when you can get “good enough”.

[@blueknight5754]

Because Canada is Quazi-socialist…the government controls Air Canada…why pay for great pilots when “good enough” will do.

[@DeltaAlphaAviation]

While I may not possess the qualifications for a position at Mainline AC, I do have 1,000 hours of experience, completed ATPL exams, and hold a Class 3 Instructor rating. Despite these credentials, transitioning to an airline career remains challenging due to the insufficient pay. As someone in my early 30s with familial responsibilities - including a spouse, child, and a home - it's essential to secure a wage that can sustain my family. Rather than a shortage of pilots, there is a surplus of qualified individuals like myself who seek fair compensation reflecting our skills and commitments. It's crucial for us to receive just compensation for our expertise, comparable to other airlines south of the boarder.

[@kevinlam3523]

Well not just pilot ground staff and flight attendants no one care especially ground staff no ground staff no one will help you make to your destination as well we also need more money

[@kcaviation9607]

Proud of u guys to fight for your right💪💪

[@Avi-on5jp]

Let’s gooooooo 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PatRguz]

They need our public support!

[@ellisandrews440]

Looks like AC pilots are having issues just like the poor passengers. Absolutely disgraceful how AC is run. They don’t care about the pilots or passengers and sure this goes down the line as well. My wife, friends & other family members have run into major issues. No one to call and don’t know where the hell customer service is. Whenever possible we cross the border to fly with US airlines that care for their passengers. Good luck great AC pilots and thank you.

[@AMCMOASS]

Get Paid!

[@fireandrose1962]

Great presentation and appeal. I would be willing to pay 20% more on my Air Canada airfare to compensate my pilots fairly. But would other Canadians be willing to do the same?

[@malcolmanderson5737]

Good news, it wouldn’t cost you nearly that much!

[@FirstLastOne]

Why? If they raise the fares by 20%, are you naive enough to believe the company won't take the lion's share of that 20%? This is Canada where it's a competition to do the least amount of work and expect the maximum amount of profit and 99.9% of the time, the border is used as an excuse because it's Canada.

[@paulfanning7059]

I would rather carve the 20% out of the executive payroll and see how much that helps.

[@JordanRedlinRacing]

Well said

[@ClarityClipz]

Air Canada needs to step it up. With greedy low life executives they shoudl atleast be able to pay 100k starting salary, which is not in USD. Disapointed in the ceos

[@JohnAnderson-sq8lt]

I trust Air Canada pilots, I don't trust the Boeing aircraft, especially 737 Max!

[@FirstLastOne]

What you're saying makes sense but also explains a lot as to why we are seeing so many young pilots showing up now at Air Canada. If all these studies claim that women earn less than men for the same job, is it implied that more women are being hired at Air Canada because they are cheaper labour? I find that DEI has also crept into the wokeness of the company. Most would agree that a pilot's qualifications are not based on their sex, race or religion and yet we are constantly bombarded with those warm and fuzzy images of that DEI push. Please also consider 'outting' that dangerous hiring practice because saving money by hiring desperate people who have no skill set or fortitude to handle task oriented realities when the time dictates it are putting lives in danger just to save money while looking like they actually care about people. Stay strong, stay proud and keep the blue side up.

[@lainearmstrong5930]

[@WL-ij3rw]

STOP BEGGING . GOOO OOON STRIIIIKE. UNDEFINITELY

[@mstewie9718]

Pilots are worth every cent. And a whole lot more. Roadblockes to a more prosperous country, more prosperous national airline? Liberals. Vote them out of office. Go Conservative. The path toards a strong nation is strong leadership.

[@westerlywinds5684]

You left tourbus drivers out of the equation. We work long hours over long distances with 50+ people behind our backs. Are we worth less?

[@westerlywinds5684]

Pilots said for years I cannot believe they’re paying me for this job.

[@user-kd3qf9bb4u]

Hi, is there any recruiter with employment opportunities?

[@Kardall]

I appreciate the services you do but... There are 3 carriers that leave Saskatchewan. Air Canada, WestJet and Sunwing. We all know what image the last one has recently, and WestJet is just mediocre. Air Canada the is the only really recognizable brand for a lot of people. However, Air Canada has been in a slump the last 10 years or so. I remember even before the pandemic they were having issues when WestJet was really picking up steam. Then the zombie apocalypse happened and the so-called "Customer Friendly" comparative WestJet just kind of skipped ahead of Air Canada in my books. I mean, I haven't seen much happen with Air Canada in the prairies other than taking almost a billion dollars from the pandemic. Air Canada has 3 points in Canada they fly to. WestJet has 6. Sunwing goes specifically to southern places so that's not really an option for anyone that isn't escaping -40C winters. If I want to go from Regina to Edmonton it is almost a 6 hour flight. Sometimes almost 12 hours with a layover IN VANCOUVER. Seriously... That's just stupid. It takes 9 hours to drive (and costs less in fuel). wth.

[@slackthorne2648]

Then drive.

[@gelbisch1021]

Air Canada look a loan option from the government, and gave it all back. Crown Corp days are long over.

[@theresacaron4238]

Why are expectations higher under a communist regime supported corporate owner? She's wasting her breath, she speaking to walls who could care less. She should consider working for another carrier, with equity hiring going on, Air Canada is not listening, plenty of foreign pilots available.

[@elterrifico9522]

How is paying you more going to make my flying experience better? 🧐

[@EhviatorProductions]

Because staffing flights won't become an issue and your flight will actually leave on time. It works in any industry, if you pay your workers, they are more inclined to do that job better!

[@elterrifico9522]

Or, how about we just fire them if they don’t abide by the staffing agreements?

[@EhviatorProductions]

@@elterrifico9522 doesn't really work like that. That's why we have labour laws in Canada 😂

[@elterrifico9522]

Nothing to do with labour laws. Only corrupt unions. And your union stench is unbearable 😷

[@theflyingrealestateagent2828]

Retention of experience. Will certainly make it safer. That would be my primary concern.

[@ianhowes8141]

Yeah - don't fly on one of the world's sworst airlines - pick any foreign carrier instead!

[@navajojohn9448]

Go on strike. Begging is not professional.

[@ezvue]

Long haul work 8 days a month for huge salaries, so a bit difficult for the average bloke to sympathize with.

[@maximel.9729]

Long haul 8 days a month ? A330 pilots fly an average of 16 days a month, a day being 10-14hrs average from the time they get to the airport to the time they leave it... I don't know where you get your 8 days.

[@Betarangegobrr]

You have no idea what the actual working conditions are and you are completely out of touch.

[@osallivan231]

because Air Canada just like the CBC is partially a government company. Untie it from the government and watch it grow. When they are tied to government funding, they have zero initiative to improve.

[@theflyingrealestateagent2828]

Air Canada is completely private. No government ownership.

[@Betarangegobrr]

You are mistaken. AC is a publicly traded corporation with zero government ownership.

[@osallivan231]

@@Betarangegobrr well, yeah, my bad. But the government still owns 6.4% shares...

[@Shontaku]

Goofy uniform with cheap embroidery. Just make sure you don’t try landing on any taxiways.

[@James-kc5lu]

liars

[@hinamancan]

What a load of s#%t. If you don't like your job - or your employer - get a new one. Where is this "important public message" in your entitled rant?

[@JohnAnderson-sq8lt]

Why not try flying on a mickey mouse airline, hope you make it to your destination. Lives in their hands is worth proper compensation, do know any government employees that are worth what they get in wages and benefits, do they have lives in their hands

[@ClarityClipz]

Your ignorant.

[@drumswest5035]

USA and Canada are two different countries with different populations, dont compare yourself to their airlines. You guys are paid enough for what you do, go work for another airline if things are so bad, thats what i do in my business.

[@maximel.9729]

Then why does Canadian pilots needs just as much expertise and experience and fly the same plane to the same destinations and routes then ? No, Canadian pilots are NOT paid enough. Thank god we don't all think like you do... "Why want to change bad things when you can just ignore and leave" 😂

[@TroyMorePhotography]

The airline executives are paid based on salaries and bonuses at US airlines. Why not employees?

[@lonistewart3405]

Executive bonuses was what killed Skyservice.

[@JohnAnderson-sq8lt]

They are leaving, going to US carriers, what will Canada do, invite the US carriers in to operate here, you can't operate with out pilots, they are well trained and have your life in their hands, I say pay them, why should they accept half o f US wages, government workers always seem to get a lot more than they are worth and certainly don't have lives in their hands

[@OfficialBigDaddyBC]

So, it’s all about the money, not about bringing Canadians together. 😂😂😂😂😂 Don’t pretend to care about passengers, when this is all about pilots getting more money. Will an increase in pilot wages get the plane there on time? Will it help with the safety? Please tell me how an increase in your wages helps with all that. 😂😂😂😂😂. What a joke. The average Canadian would love to have a pilots salary for their own job… please, everyone is hurting.

[@JohnAnderson-sq8lt]

I care more about safety than I do about on time performance, many things happen behind the scenes that have nothing to do with pilots for on time performance, example, if their is a back up at the arriving airport, that airport will tell airlines to hold their take off or slow their flight on route, just one of many things that you are unaware of in daily operations, I want them to get paid equally with their US counter parts and not have high wages go to airline executives

[@fernandoponcedeleon7963]

@OfficialBigDaddyBC That's because you have 2 brain cells. I'll put it in simple words. There's a big difference between a happy pilot satisfied with his contract because he knows how much time and money he put into it, and a pilot still doing everything a professional USA pilot needs to do but earning less than half. Also, imagine always having to hear that the true reward of being a pilot is flying, while your neighbours over the USA are ALSO flying but earning x2 or x3 times. A professional fully trained pilot here in Canada can actually earn less than a server in the USA. Not even kidding.

[@ClarityClipz]

Me when i dont know anything:

[@OfficialBigDaddyBC]

@@JohnAnderson-sq8lt stop comparing Canada to America. It’s an insult. The whole opening of this bullshit video is all about how they “care” for passengers. Lolol. Pilots are well paid.

[@OfficialBigDaddyBC]

@@fernandoponcedeleon7963 oh boo hoo, the Canadian market vs the American market. You’re the idiot not me.