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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st May 2020, 09:20
Replies: 129
Views: 66,613
Posted By skysook

Yet in the other forum you said this... I...

Yet in the other forum you said this...

I wont be agreeing to any pay cuts to save Normanton and other S/Os

Can you clarify this please? I’m confused
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st May 2020, 09:05
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,685,542
Posted By skysook

Never burn your bridges mate. One day that guy...

Never burn your bridges mate. One day that guy from maccas could be your sim instructor. I’ve seen it happen before.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2019, 07:30
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,080,883
Posted By skysook

It’s confirmed! a fatigue mitigating trial. I...

It’s confirmed! a fatigue mitigating trial. I guess 3 pilots capable of landing the aircraft at the other end is safer than 2?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Sep 2019, 10:57
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,685,542
Posted By skysook

600 retirements yet to happen over the next 5...

600 retirements yet to happen over the next 5 years. Can’t hear the music stopping just yet.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Aug 2019, 09:27
Replies: 84
Views: 61,869
Posted By skysook

I think pilot numbers are based on lines of...

I think pilot numbers are based on lines of flying (number of patterns) rather than the number of aircraft. Santiago going daily in the 787 certainly will require extra crew over the 747 going 4...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2019, 18:41
Replies: 310
Views: 185,759
Posted By skysook

This is exactly the kind of guy I wouldn’t want...

This is exactly the kind of guy I wouldn’t want to sit next to for the next 4 sectors. 🙄
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2019, 05:28
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,685,542
Posted By skysook

Thanks Bulldog! Whilst on topic. Any truth...

Thanks Bulldog!

Whilst on topic. Any truth to this “cash allowance” for Perth base that some guys have mentioned?

Cheers
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2019, 03:47
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,685,542
Posted By skysook

Can you please elaborate on the early staff...

Can you please elaborate on the early staff travel for Perth base? I thought it was minimum 6 months (from start date) for everyone?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Feb 2019, 04:05
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,685,542
Posted By skysook

C441 great post! Can you confirm Qantas has an...

C441 great post! Can you confirm Qantas has an official “commuting guideline” document? If so, can you provide more detail? It would be great for those on hold going forward with life plans. Cheers!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Feb 2019, 04:57
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

Re-read and my point still stands. You’ve missed...

Re-read and my point still stands. You’ve missed it so I’ll explain.
It doesn’t matter if it’s VA or VA group. Skywest was never part the group when most ATR Pilots joined. Nor were they to be on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2019, 21:42
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

Random22 According to this post you claim to...

Random22

According to this post you claim to have joined Skywest. However, in your previous post you were claiming entitlements because you had worked for the “VA group for 8+ years”. So which...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Feb 2019, 02:21
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

Littlebird The cap they signed up for and...

Littlebird

The cap they signed up for and agreed to and knew the implications of. The cap that the company has fully applied within their rights. So what is the issue here?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Nov 2018, 23:54
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,685,542
Posted By skysook

Are there any updates on course dates, numbers...

Are there any updates on course dates, numbers per course and how many are still on hold waiting for a start date? I believe the hold file has been re-populated lately and I'm just trying to get an...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Apr 2018, 12:58
Replies: 519
Views: 138,653
Posted By skysook

😂😂😂 This is the best and most accurate response...

😂😂😂 This is the best and most accurate response I’ve ever read in here. Gold!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Mar 2018, 21:24
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

Can’t speak for the Fokker. However, east coast...

Can’t speak for the Fokker. However, east coast 737 is around 70-85 flight hours per 28 day roster. Minimum guaranteed 11-12 days off per month. There is a mix of day duties, overnights and multi-day...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th May 2017, 05:27
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

Could you elaborate on your interpretation of...

Could you elaborate on your interpretation of this please?

Because my interpretation is that once they have released the 10% then there is no further requirement to release any more in that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th May 2017, 20:58
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

There seems to be a big focus on the seniority...

There seems to be a big focus on the seniority system and that positions should be allocated based strictly on GDOJ number. Don't forget 2 simple facts.

1. There is a 10% cap per year on the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th May 2017, 02:48
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

206greaser Last time I checked the VARA EBA...

206greaser

Last time I checked the VARA EBA there was something in there about no requirement to release more than 10% of pilots to the mainline operation per year. Assuming this is to prevent...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th May 2017, 03:04
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

With all due respect to the VARA pilots. You...

With all due respect to the VARA pilots. You weren't on the GDOJ list 2 years ago. You didn't decide to join the group when you started with Skywest. You're only part of the group by default and now...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Apr 2017, 06:21
Replies: 233
Views: 223,338
Posted By skysook

It's been handed back to VAI(NZ) temporarily to...

It's been handed back to VAI(NZ) temporarily to cover another 73 in heavy maintenance. Cabin is VA fitted and crew is VAI(NZ). It will go back to TT within the next few months.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2017, 12:06
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

Commuting is possible. There is a good portion of...

Commuting is possible. There is a good portion of crew that do it from Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane and Adelaide. It's expensive and tiring but that will be your lifestyle choice.

Guaranteed 10 days...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Dec 2016, 23:37
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,685,542
Posted By skysook

Well said H-Dog! Tuck-Mach you're boring and...

Well said H-Dog!

Tuck-Mach you're boring and I fall asleep reading your posts, so shut up.

Now back to relevant information that this thread was intended for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Nov 2016, 02:54
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,685,542
Posted By skysook

A select few from Virgin, Cathay, Rex and RAAF...

A select few from Virgin, Cathay, Rex and RAAF have interviewed or will interview shortly. Internally, quite a few QantasLink captains and first officers have been invited. Hope that helps! :ok:
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Nov 2016, 00:31
Replies: 3,649
Views: 2,461,853
Posted By skysook

Thanks gtseraf, Sounds like the classic "we...

Thanks gtseraf,

Sounds like the classic "we are stretched for resources" syndrome. Which most airlines these days are experiencing. The recent drop in jet time requirements would support this....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Nov 2016, 00:14
Replies: 3,649
Views: 2,461,853
Posted By skysook

Can you guys please elaborate on what is actually...

Can you guys please elaborate on what is actually happening at AJX? My impression was that it was a great place to work. Never heard anything bad about it until now. Should I hold off applying?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Oct 2016, 00:51
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

SHVC, A boom in pilot recruitment can stop...

SHVC,

A boom in pilot recruitment can stop abruptly with little warning. Just ask those that missed out in 2008. So get a seat while you still can. :ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Oct 2016, 18:53
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,330,513
Posted By skysook

Their loss dejapoo. They better not come back...

Their loss dejapoo. They better not come back crying when the music stops and they don't have a chair to sit on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Oct 2016, 18:49
Replies: 192
Views: 120,916
Posted By skysook

Clearly it's not morno. But thanks for taking the...

Clearly it's not morno. But thanks for taking the bait!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Oct 2016, 09:55
Replies: 192
Views: 120,916
Posted By skysook

Berealgetreal, Perhaps you should take a...

Berealgetreal,

Perhaps you should take a page out of your own book.

1. 787's are nice but VA has 777's and A330's. Soon to be replaced with either 787's or A350's. So what's your point here?...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Sep 2016, 19:14
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,685,542
Posted By skysook

So it turns out earning all that money and flying...

So it turns out earning all that money and flying big shiny jets doesn't make your wang any bigger afterall. Appreciate the facts gentlemen, but can we get back on topic? This is a rumour network...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Sep 2016, 09:36
Replies: 100
Views: 47,860
Posted By skysook

grrowler, In think you will find that now...

grrowler,

In think you will find that now Virgin management have a deed of agreement signed with AFAP/VIPA that they are able to expand Tiger on existing VA routes. The purpose of the deed is to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Aug 2016, 22:46
Replies: 1,450
Views: 629,565
Posted By skysook

Only info I have is interviews are currently...

Only info I have is interviews are currently underway in Brisbane. VANZ need 36 FO's in the next 18 months but that figure is apparently under-estimated. Also, the recruitment department are having...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Aug 2016, 22:33
Replies: 100
Views: 47,860
Posted By skysook

Might wanna re-think that last statement. Most...

Might wanna re-think that last statement. Most Qantas cadets that have just started have in excess of 3000 hours and when the flood gates open you can bet your arse guys with 5000 hours plus,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Aug 2016, 01:08
Replies: 1,450
Views: 629,565
Posted By skysook

Everyone says the VANZ contract is crap but it's...

Everyone says the VANZ contract is crap but it's actually better than Jetconnect and Jetstar NZ. More pay, more days off and the option to return to Australia. I wouldn't say it's crap in comparison....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Aug 2016, 09:48
Replies: 1,450
Views: 629,565
Posted By skysook

I beg to differ regarding being in NZ for a long...

I beg to differ regarding being in NZ for a long time. In fact the opportunity to return to Aus is improving vastly since the integration of VARA. With Tiger going all 737 and accepting transfers...
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