Fiji Island Pilots... - Page 3

basementjaxx · 13th May 2009, 01:49

All of the abv. And seems more are applying to the M/E at the moment.

And whatever happened to PIS being bought out by an Indian company/individual?

BJ

basementjaxx · 13th May 2009, 06:41

Salary cuts for Air Pacific staff

13 May 2009 - Fiji TV

Air Pacific has today announced salary reductions for all staff ranging from ten to fifteen percent.

The company says, this is due to low income, brought on by the global financial crisis.

The union representing workers at Air Pacific, has agreed to the paycut.

The national airline has implemented pay cut for all staff from the top management level right down to its normal employees.

Air Pacific Chief executive John Campbell today announced a 15 percent pay reduction for executive management and a 10 percent pay cut for management, contracted staff, pilots and all remaining staff who are members of the Transport Workers Union.

The pay cut for pilots and union members are for three months, while for others, its for six months, with a review after three months.

Campbell in a statement says the airline company experienced significant downturns in overall business including cargo and passenger travel.

He adds the devaluation of the Fiji dollar also contributed heavily to expenses, as majority of its transactions are done in American dollars.

TWU says they have carefully examined Air Pacific's records before agreeing to the deal.

The union says they hope the financial situation of the airline improves soon.

The pay cut starts on May 27th and ends on 27th August.

Beavers rule · 13th May 2009, 22:12

Great to see someone else had a wonderful time flying for PIS. Great gear as seaplanes go and some of the charter destinations we ended up at were breath taking. Some memorable times were had at the Bounty, Skylodge, and especially that little Indian restaurant in Namaka [can't remember it's name, probably the red wine]. What a great experience

NGsim · 13th May 2009, 22:51

I hope you're referring to Babaju's in Namaka!! best Indian in town!!!

PIS have a couple BN2A's, couple Amphib Beavers and the Turbine single otter.....very nice plane.

Haven't heard any rumours of any outside interests wanting to buy them though??

Ratu Udre Udre · 14th May 2009, 02:27

What happened to WH from PFS? I remember the boys at Sunflower got a hard time from him. He had so much hatred for the guys in the airlines.

Also, whats the status with Northern Air Charter? Pilot, Fleet, route structure?

propelled · 14th May 2009, 03:13

cola ratu,
is WH the same guy who started the other flying school just down the road from PFS??

coconut99 · 14th May 2009, 03:50

I believe Northern Air currently operate one aircraft, a BNI out of suva on schedule flights to levuka and to other islands on a charter basis. Any one know if capt S plans to get more aircraft?

Re: Caravans...
Last time I checked there were only 2 in Fiji. One belongs to Air Wakaya and the other is owned by Mel Gibson as an attachment to his private island. Have heard gossip of Laucala getting some on floats

Re: Paycuts...
Come over and throw sand in the sandpit boys

Re: JC
Who's tipped as his replacement?

coco

basementjaxx · 14th May 2009, 05:47

Capt. S is trying to get another a/c but as is the case, reliable, cost effective a/c are either hard to find or very expensive.

I believe Pac Sun were looking into getting some caravans, a move to replace the otters and islanders but that idea has been put onto the backburner for now.

BJ

Ratu Udre Udre · 14th May 2009, 10:31

Propelled,

Yea WH is the same guy. I also hear that he is by the Aussie authorities for being a 'bad boy'.

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Its a pity about the pay cut at FJ. The boys in the sandpit have been pretty lucky but the guys at cx have had to face the "special leave scheme".

What is the reason why most of the Fiji Boys are heading to the Middle East? Why dont they consider Cathay? Its closer to home and the money is better than the Middle East....isnt it?

Beavers rule · 14th May 2009, 22:02

NGsim:
Babaju's it is. Brings back that burning sensation in my throat, and that was only on the "WIMP" curry. Had many a fine night there with WH alias Capt Coconut and a few of the CAAFI folks. Great flying and great people.

Mr Vutulaki · 15th May 2009, 03:42

is it true that a captain from FJ who joined EK missed out at DEC and also recently missed out on the upgrade from f/o?

what is the logic in a senior captain giving up a 747 command to be a f/o at ek?

they must be regretting the move to the sandpit.

flying fijian · 15th May 2009, 04:18

Bula Ratu

Greetings from sunny Muscat.

I suppose we all left for our own personal reasons.Money,kids education,healthcare,ratings are just some.Everyones situation is different and Im sure the ex FJ 747 captains decision to go to EK was not made lightly.As a ex FJ pilot myself I could ask why would anyone remain in Air Pac given the situation they are in right now.But then again we all have our reasons!!

By the way Oman Air and FLY Dubai are looking for NG drivers if anyones interested!!!

Masalama

FF

Ratu Udre Udre · 15th May 2009, 05:29

Cola Flying Fijian,

I agree each man to himself.

What is the salary package with Oman?

I have requested for FJ's T&C's for guys who are interested in a job in Fiji...no luck with the info so far.

The_Pharoah · 15th May 2009, 06:01

flying fijian, whats it like living in the 'sand pit' anyway?

flying fijian · 16th May 2009, 05:08

Pharoah

There is a Oman Air thread on the ME forum ...all the information is out there including T&Cs.Like I said before its what suits your situation that matters!At the end of the day its all relative...you get more but you spend more as well.Probably have enough at the end of this gig to buy that cement truck I always wanted!!

As for living in Muscat I guess its what you make of it.Wouldnt be here 5 years if I hated it!!!

Some info on WY fleet plans:Currently 13 NG,2 ATR 42s,2 leased 330s.

The current near term fleet plan is around 15-20 ngs,4 embraer jets or CRJs,7 A330s and 6 787s.

There is an ad on WY in flight gobal jobs.

Masalama

FF

Lineboy4life · 16th May 2009, 06:24

Hey guys

how goes it with ol bananarama (bananabrain) in charge?

any hope for you's or your country?

p.s - I'd hate to be a fijian Indian right about now!

Exaviator · 16th May 2009, 07:03

"Hey guys

how goes it with ol bananarama (bananabrain) in charge?
any hope for you's or your country?

p.s - I'd hate to be a fijian Indian right about now!

"

That's a post which should be treated with the contempt that is deserves!

Mr Vutulaki · 16th May 2009, 08:51

LineBoy4Life

the general feeling amongst the fijian indians seems to be more of relief than of dread.the aparthied style of governance from the sdl has been quashed.
why wouldnt the fijian indians not like Bainimarama?
the current government is wiping corruption of the face of fiji politics.
its about time.
we are all from fiji wether you are fijian, fijian indian,fruit salad or fiji chinese.

basementjaxx · 16th May 2009, 09:31

From all accounts its seems everyone has as much chance as anyone else here in Fiji. At the end of the day, organisations realise that the job needs to be done. Agenda's based on race etc seem to have fallen down the wayside somewhat (generalisation)...

BJ

Mr Vutulaki · 16th May 2009, 10:19

basementjaxx

"From all accounts its seems everyone has as much chance as anyone else here in Fiji."

I must disagree here tavale.it has been very obvious that the recruiting practices by FJ have been very biased. for every 5-6 fijian bro's only 1 bhaiya got in.

u ask y? because of the support for the 'blueprint' from the cp.

on the other hand there has never been nor will ever be any unity within the fijian indian pilot group. its a shame they should learn about unity from the fijian boys.

the senior bhaiya's at fj should be ashamed of themselves.

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