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Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2020, 05:33
Replies: 18
Views: 11,906
Posted By Popgun

I just ordered two of these to go in a Bonanza. ...

I just ordered two of these to go in a Bonanza.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jul 2020, 04:55
Replies: 57
Views: 16,854
Posted By Popgun

Zoom will impact...not replace

This.

Caught up with a few old friends during the week. They work as a senior partner in a major law firm, a senior manager in a multi-national building conglomerate and head of IT services in a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2020, 10:02
Replies: 1,145
Views: 426,980
Posted By Popgun

Agreed. It’s sleazy, greedy, amoral...

Agreed.

It’s sleazy, greedy, amoral behaviour with motivations more aligned to white-collar criminals than a community-focussed, consumer-oriented type of owner and manager with the national...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jun 2020, 04:35
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,926,031
Posted By Popgun

I feel for any crew member going through this...

I feel for any crew member going through this very tough time. I have been through it as an expat in a previous life and wish you all the best as you pick up the pieces and try to rebuild your life....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th May 2020, 11:36
Replies: 1,266
Views: 562,685
Posted By Popgun

Who’s Jayne? Oh I see....you mean Carla. 😂🤣🤮 ...

Who’s Jayne? Oh I see....you mean Carla. 😂🤣🤮

Any of the troops associated with an organisation in which that individual is within whiffing distance of an executive role should expect nothing other...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th May 2020, 12:31
Replies: 42
Views: 20,413
Posted By Popgun

Oh God, just let it die or do the humane thing...

Oh God, just let it die or do the humane thing and euthanise!

More people will be assisted in to a sustainable future if the nonsensical fantasy of Virgin 2.0 is abandoned.

Let it die. There...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th May 2020, 02:11
Replies: 84
Views: 31,926
Posted By Popgun

I agree that we are not likely to see the 380 or...

I agree that we are not likely to see the 380 or 747 for quite a while.

However, I think the JQ787 will continue to be utilised. It has a footprint that the A321 cannot get near and a cost base...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Apr 2020, 08:33
Replies: 262
Views: 105,728
Posted By Popgun

Employee entitlements are $450 million according...

Employee entitlements are $450 million according to business journos on the news reports tonight.

With around $7 Billion AUD debt to reconcile with creditors as part of the VA process, the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2020, 19:28
Replies: 28
Views: 13,156
Posted By Popgun

I don’t know anyone personally at Swissport. ...

I don’t know anyone personally at Swissport.

I do know they are an organisation that seems motivated to underpay and overwork baggage handlers as evidenced by court rulings:
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2020, 05:09
Replies: 223
Views: 90,796
Posted By Popgun

If it was me, I’d be pitching for JQ salaries...

If it was me, I’d be pitching for JQ salaries minus 10-20%. That way it would be very clear that the labour side of the cost base was competitive and could not be held accountable for profitability...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jan 2020, 07:51
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,198
Posted By Popgun

Yes, I guess it is a bit OTT. Just like home...

Yes, I guess it is a bit OTT. Just like home transport, industry standard crew rest facilities and adequate LOL insurance etc, etc, etc for mainline pilots!

Your viewpoint is obtuse.

It is a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jan 2020, 07:34
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,198
Posted By Popgun

Ahhhh...but there IS a basis.... QF pilots...

Ahhhh...but there IS a basis....

QF pilots have an 8 week roster while JQ pilots are monthly. So JQ pilots usually get second pick dregs on their own metal (or plastic) and then of course are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Dec 2019, 23:54
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,198
Posted By Popgun

Pilot salaries are such a tiny fraction of the...

Pilot salaries are such a tiny fraction of the total costs of running a large airline that they will neither make nor break the ensuing profits.

In the exact same way that executive remuneration...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Dec 2019, 21:50
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,198
Posted By Popgun

Exactly. No one should be scared of a lockout....

Exactly. No one should be scared of a lockout. All it means is that the employer is preventing the locked out employees from performing any work and therefore will not be paying them for the days...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Dec 2019, 00:55
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,198
Posted By Popgun

But there aren’t many relevant lessons! One...

But there aren’t many relevant lessons!

One lesson might be a caution not to hand in your resignation. No one is being asked to do that!

Perhaps another might be a caution not to engage in any...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Dec 2019, 09:56
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,198
Posted By Popgun

Its a shame they can't concede that to fix the...

Its a shame they can't concede that to fix the problem is simple, win-win and will not in any way affect the sustainability of the business.

No airline management will EVER be able to stem the use...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Dec 2019, 03:04
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,198
Posted By Popgun

I’m no bush lawyer but I suspect they are a LONG...

I’m no bush lawyer but I suspect they are a LONG way short of PIA termination by the FWC and an arbitrated outcome:
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Nov 2019, 04:37
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,198
Posted By Popgun

I suggest you go and read the document: ...

I suggest you go and read the document:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/awardsandorders/html/pr714350.htm

There are 15 potential actions available should they all receive a successful ’Yes’...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2019, 10:36
Replies: 19
Views: 3,657
Posted By Popgun

Ok thanks all. What a shame. Appreciate...

Ok thanks all. What a shame.

Appreciate your insights.

PG
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2019, 05:45
Replies: 19
Views: 3,657
Posted By Popgun

Thanks for the replies. So no one actually...

Thanks for the replies.

So no one actually knows what became of the proposal as outlined at RAPAC?

I tried emailing and calling the NSW RAPAC Convenor but none of my messages were ever...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th May 2019, 12:20
Replies: 46
Views: 15,194
Posted By Popgun

The thread is about JQ to Seoul. Thats the...

The thread is about JQ to Seoul.

Thats the VH registered B787 Australian operation. (Not Jetstar Asia, Pacific or Japan)

None of those flight attendants, whether they are Aussie-based, or BKK...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2019, 02:05
Replies: 19
Views: 3,657
Posted By Popgun

YSBK South-East VFR Lane Proposal

Does anyone know what has happened to this proposal?

I recall seeing some NSW RAPAC minutes a few years ago that showed work was being progressed on a third VFR point of entry/exit at YSBK. The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2019, 15:05
Replies: 46
Views: 15,194
Posted By Popgun

Jetstar cabin crew, no matter where they are...

Jetstar cabin crew, no matter where they are based, do NOT share rooms. They ALL get their own room.

Having stayed in both....The Holiday Inn as well as the Holiday Inn Express in Kuta are both...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2019, 04:56
Replies: 172
Views: 93,520
Posted By Popgun

BWAHAHAHAHA!!! Gold. In all seriousness...

BWAHAHAHAHA!!! Gold.

In all seriousness though...It would be VERY easy to find instructors for this enterprise if they were contracted to flow to QF mainline (or JQ) after serving satisfactorily...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2019, 03:48
Replies: 29
Views: 5,898
Posted By Popgun

And even when they DO have an employed observer...

And even when they DO have an employed observer on the ground (for example in the tower) they still don't reissue a completely inaccurate TAF!!!

When the METAR wind is 180 degrees different from...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2019, 08:53
Replies: 167
Views: 157,935
Posted By Popgun

The Tiger EA document shows: 137 days off...

The Tiger EA document shows:

137 days off annually
plus
29 days annual leave

PG
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2019, 02:15
Replies: 167
Views: 157,935
Posted By Popgun

Captain $215,000 FO Level 3 (> 5 years)...

Captain $215,000
FO Level 3 (> 5 years) $144.050 (67%)
FO Level 2 (2-5 years) $137,600 (64%)
FO Level 1 (< 2 years) $118,250 (55%)

2.5% CPI increase each December. Based on 60 hour month....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2019, 01:03
Replies: 16
Views: 5,223
Posted By Popgun

Agreed. AFAP MBF or AIPA (if eligible)...

Agreed.

AFAP MBF or AIPA (if eligible) otherwise you’re probably stuck being gouged with your current insurer.

PG
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2019, 20:00
Replies: 64
Views: 21,055
Posted By Popgun

This is a no brainer. Opt out. If...

This is a no brainer.

Opt out.

If you've already got an e-health record - delete it.

PG
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jan 2019, 01:23
Replies: 130
Views: 74,519
Posted By Popgun

Indeed. Benchmarking against a foreign pilot's...

Indeed. Benchmarking against a foreign pilot's remuneration would be scoffed at by a FW Commissioner.

If that was a plausible tactic management would be trying to benchmark our pay against the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jan 2019, 04:17
Replies: 130
Views: 74,519
Posted By Popgun

Im sure no pilot at JQ, 787 or 320, seriously...

Im sure no pilot at JQ, 787 or 320, seriously entertains the idea of achieving QF equivalent remuneration. Not that their fight is just about money...but when you delve down into the documents (and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jan 2019, 13:31
Replies: 130
Views: 74,519
Posted By Popgun

Yes, agreed. Unfortunately it appears there...

Yes, agreed.

Unfortunately it appears there is still ongoing bad blood between elements within the QF and JQ pilot groups that spans bitterness to jealousy over 14 years since the Orange...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jan 2019, 04:31
Replies: 130
Views: 74,519
Posted By Popgun

Both assumptions are incorrect. But back to...

Both assumptions are incorrect.

But back to the main point...best of luck with your JQ EBA negotiations. I hope the pilot group can remain cohesive and determined in order to fight hard for a fair...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jan 2019, 03:38
Replies: 130
Views: 74,519
Posted By Popgun

What’s that smell?

What an arrogantly, ill conceived, pompous comment.

There was quite an extended period in this country where the only major companies hiring were Jetstar and Tiger. Not everyone had the good...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jan 2019, 02:53
Replies: 130
Views: 74,519
Posted By Popgun

I guess the JQ guys are sick of being paid and...

I guess the JQ guys are sick of being paid and treated so poorly despite contributing fairly to the QF Group’s overwhelming profitability.

Working (roughly) a third harder for two-thirds the...
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