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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Mar 2024, 13:24
Replies: 959
Views: 368,370
Posted By galdian

As a rumour network rumoured the HOFO/Chief Pilot...

As a rumour network rumoured the HOFO/Chief Pilot or whatever the title is today has departed the scene a week or so ago.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2024, 22:40
Replies: 81
Views: 32,234
Posted By galdian

Happy to be corrected but AFAIK there have never...

Happy to be corrected but AFAIK there have never been gaijin pilots in MAINLINE operations at either ANA or JAL, pilot unions simply didn't allow it. EOFS.

Subsidiaries/LCC ops in both airlines...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2024, 04:51
Replies: 24
Views: 9,909
Posted By galdian

Cool Unless you have the guts (wisdom? stupidity?) to...

Unless you have the guts (wisdom? stupidity?) to be a contrarian....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2024, 00:55
Replies: 24
Views: 9,909
Posted By galdian

Whilst a broad statement for security JQ being QF...

Whilst a broad statement for security JQ being QF will never go broke.

There's no reason - if you believe the chatter - that Bain couldn't crack the ****s tomorrow and shut the place down having...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Sep 2023, 11:05
Replies: 65
Views: 29,771
Posted By galdian

"slavery..." FFS! :ugh: To the best of my...

"slavery..." FFS! :ugh:

To the best of my knowledge in Oz you still have freedom of choice...so choose wisely (or what ever suits your situation and you resolve within yourself).
Guarantee if...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Sep 2023, 00:29
Replies: 65
Views: 29,771
Posted By galdian

Bear in mind what you see now and what you will...

Bear in mind what you see now and what you will see in a years time SHOULD be different, all airlines have/are recruiting and have a long pipeline of training to complete so crewing SHOULD settle...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2023, 02:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By galdian

And that's why God invented PM's. :) Point...

And that's why God invented PM's. :)

Point taken, just looking for feedback in a general sense, like all things in life some people are simply more practical in real life....and some aren't....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2023, 22:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By galdian

Doctor recommendations...

Hi all

Any recommendations for CASA GP's in the Caboolture/North Brisbane/Southern Sunshine Coast area?

Thanks in advance.
Cheers.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jan 2023, 09:44
Replies: 959
Views: 368,370
Posted By galdian

Bonza are not entering the "golden triangle"...

Bonza are not entering the "golden triangle" market where 99.9% of the traveling public reside so they are not entering the incumbent market, fringe market more accurate.
Their COMMERCIAL...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jan 2023, 03:02
Replies: 34
Views: 10,331
Posted By galdian

Apologies for thread drift - has TJ found another...

Apologies for thread drift - has TJ found another operation to whom he provides his services or has retirement finally beckoned??

Cheers
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Dec 2022, 09:01
Replies: 61
Views: 21,257
Posted By galdian

Happy to be corrected but Bali not a standard,...

Happy to be corrected but Bali not a standard, everyday A320 operational destination?
If so sloppy the crew weren't more careful and too trusting of their ops division.

OR maybe they did, saw the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Dec 2022, 21:40
Replies: 61
Views: 21,257
Posted By galdian

Just asking - would have thought divert to...

Just asking - would have thought divert to Darwin/Broome/Port Hedland whatever, super efficient company back in the bunker files appropriate paperwork, throw on some fuel and off you go.

Suppose a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Dec 2022, 20:41
Replies: 73
Views: 28,840
Posted By galdian

Interesting conundrum you raise Trevor. ...

Interesting conundrum you raise Trevor.

Rather than wait to establish comms with the crew - which at best could be 15 seconds, if they're busy who knows how long? - I'd probably vote for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Dec 2022, 22:59
Replies: 255
Views: 134,932
Posted By galdian

I'd assume primarily to retain possession of the...

I'd assume primarily to retain possession of the landing rights, an "asset" no doubt in any future flogging off of VA to an adoring and financially astute public.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Dec 2022, 20:18
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By galdian

Hopefully someone comes up with something better....

Hopefully someone comes up with something better.

Seems unlikely, JCAB very protective of their standards and approach, suggestion give Inkerman Group in St Kilda a ring, 03 95274355 only on the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Dec 2022, 22:29
Replies: 225
Views: 123,751
Posted By galdian

Just about everyone has a boss above them to whom...

Just about everyone has a boss above them to whom they have to answer.
In the NJS corporate structure who's the manager responsible for the Flight Department?
Who's the manager who will be held...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2022, 20:44
Replies: 17
Views: 2,275
Posted By galdian

Admittedly a while ago but heard VH-CZA, the -300...

Admittedly a while ago but heard VH-CZA, the -300 sim at the Ansett SIM Centre ML had been retired and being offered for sale on "as is, where is" condition.

Lots of memories (some...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Nov 2022, 20:21
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,818
Posted By galdian

Been lurking and enjoying the evolution, wish...

Been lurking and enjoying the evolution, wish this sort of stuff was happening a few decades ago!

Questions:
- are PSA taking on/sponsoring external Captains or is it solely sourcing First...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jul 2022, 01:11
Replies: 907
Views: 355,200
Posted By galdian

Just echoing Trevor. Niece and family in...

Just echoing Trevor.

Niece and family in Darwin ex ML, return with VA roll up to return and told "flight XXD, rebooked in 6 days time OR will refund your original VA fares".
Couldn't hang around...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jul 2022, 04:09
Replies: 29
Views: 9,660
Posted By galdian

Don't know who'd be more affronted - mock or...

Don't know who'd be more affronted - mock or otherwise - the climate warriors or the god botherers!

Two birds with one quip - jolly well played! :D:D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2022, 02:36
Replies: 8
Views: 2,191
Posted By galdian

Just following up on original post. Pleasant...

Just following up on original post.

Pleasant response from CASA, as per regs the validity is based on application date not issuance date.

Suppose fair enough - had it been assessed on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jun 2022, 00:56
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,818
Posted By galdian

So someone's willing to uproot to the USA having...

So someone's willing to uproot to the USA having jagged an E3 slot? Congratulations.

Same person is questioning the wisdom of making things as simple as possible for themselves AND the sponsoring...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jun 2022, 06:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,191
Posted By galdian

Perhaps I should clarify: - I allowed my Class...

Perhaps I should clarify:
- I allowed my Class 1 to elapse as nothing was happening recruitment wise (for me at least) at the start of this year
- over 60yo and appeared in an age "cycle" where I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jun 2022, 00:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,191
Posted By galdian

CASA Class 1 medical validity period

Hi all
Just wondering if anyone else has gone down the same path and the result?

Received my Class 1 after a months delay in assessing, I understand there's a backlog from covid, this is not a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2022, 09:17
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,818
Posted By galdian

I thought the days of renting a Duchess to do...

I thought the days of renting a Duchess to do your IPC were well and truly over?

If you fly 737's then your IPC must be in a 737 - or at least an airline catagory aircraft you're rated (and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2022, 23:34
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,818
Posted By galdian

Is it confusing definitions? You have a...

Is it confusing definitions?

You have a valid ATPL license - as you have passed all requirements to hold such license - but cannot exercise that license without, as a minimum, a current medical...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd May 2022, 12:36
Replies: 30
Views: 8,548
Posted By galdian

Just interested, one for the boffins. What...

Just interested, one for the boffins.

What is the maximum time range for, say a 737-800 stripped down to VIP limited pax and the rest fuel, fuel,fuel?

Of course that should be pax AND their...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th May 2022, 12:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,811
Posted By galdian

Bit unfair, in my small sample most have an...

Bit unfair, in my small sample most have an interest/passion in aviation and they tend to roll with the joys of the CASA bureaucracy making (at times) simple things illogical or stupid.

Admittedly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th May 2022, 02:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,811
Posted By galdian

CASA medical "gotcha"

Hi all

Maybe the only person to strike this little "gotcha".

First medical after 60 so eyes required (as well as other additionals), decide I'll do that first then organise the DAME date/do the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2022, 11:53
Replies: 687
Views: 364,509
Posted By galdian

As was (is?) the term used for expats with...

As was (is?) the term used for expats with residence rights in Japan, you obtained Alien Registration.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2022, 11:34
Replies: 687
Views: 364,509
Posted By galdian

Honest Q as an outsider: always had the...

Honest Q as an outsider: always had the impression Alliance were (arguably) one of the better - if not top - options outside the majors. Bearing in mind that NOTHING - even QF! - is perfect.

Have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2022, 00:30
Replies: 132
Views: 34,991
Posted By galdian

Working overseas it was the companies Airport...

Working overseas it was the companies Airport Manager who decided whilst the doors were open - only became the Captains aircraft once doors closed.

In Oz also?

Of course the AM would...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2022, 05:22
Replies: 907
Views: 355,200
Posted By galdian

Bonza now advertising for Captain - Inflight...

Bonza now advertising for Captain - Inflight Customer Experience team.

Sounds very VB-esque in its position title.

Co-pilots and Cabin Crew also.

Cheers
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2022, 21:04
Replies: 907
Views: 355,200
Posted By galdian

Maybe adding 2+2 and getting 5 but appears Bonza...

Maybe adding 2+2 and getting 5 but appears Bonza posting for EoI from CASA rated examiners etc, CAE Parc.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2022, 07:45
Replies: 9,802
Views: 1,794,223
Posted By galdian

OK what have I missed? MM is in government,...

OK what have I missed?

MM is in government, as the leader, with only two opposition members in parliament.

The people of WA voted him in with the majority to "go nuts, fill yer boots, the...
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