Vacation is accrued based on years of service, with 2 weeks for the first 3 years, 3 weeks for years 4-6, and 4 weeks from year 7 onwards. Vacation bidding is done via a silent point system with multiple rounds and points awarded based on seniority and vacation days. Statutory holidays include 11 days as per Canada Labour Code plus Civic Holiday. Vacation transfers with position changes are allowed unless operationally infeasible. Guaranteed days off (GDO) are placed around vacation blocks. Special days off (SDO) can be requested for monumental life events. Vacation reconciliation occurs annually with options for payout or adjustment. Pilots may pick up open time during vacation and receive premium pay. Pay in lieu of vacation is voluntary and offered with premium rates.
compensation Summary
Pilots are paid semi-monthly on the 15th and 30th of each month (or last day of February). Pay includes regular pay and reconciliation pay covering salary, premium pay, overtime, per diem, uniform allowance, and training pay. Underpayments and overpayments are managed with specific timelines and repayment plans. Flight credit hours are calculated based on 'Out Event' and 'In Event' times, with minimum duty period credits and pairing credit reconciliations. Overtime pay is 1.5 times the hourly base rate for hours exceeding 85 credit hours. Length of service pay steps apply for upgrades from First Officer to Captain. Premium pay is paid for specific conditions separate from overtime.
general Summary
The collective agreement No. 2 is between WestJet Encore, Ltd. and the airline pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International. The agreement is effective from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028.
Job Codes
72600: Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
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