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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Aug 2013, 23:45
Replies: 103
Views: 50,831
Posted By distracted cockroach

Just counted up, and there have been 82 new...

Just counted up, and there have been 82 new recruits to Air NZ in the last 14 months. Now I know that doesn't average out to many over the last (say) 7 or 8 years, but it is a lot in a short time....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Feb 2013, 07:09
Replies: 1
Views: 2,917
Posted By distracted cockroach

Oh Dear

Under-qualified Pilot Fined - national | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/8319311/Pilot-fined-for-breaching-training-protocol)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2012, 10:42
Replies: 23
Views: 11,287
Posted By distracted cockroach

Um, the F27 guys have been going to Dinard, in...

Um, the F27 guys have been going to Dinard, in France for at least the last year. I think the old sim in Surabaya was not reliable enough.
NAO being retired because the D check was going to cost...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2012, 19:54
Replies: 103
Views: 50,831
Posted By distracted cockroach

To the originator of the post.....if you are one...

To the originator of the post.....if you are one of the "younger" S/Os, your long term prospects and total career earnings at NZ may be better than you think. With many long term F/Os now into their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Mar 2012, 04:00
Replies: 150
Views: 43,865
Posted By distracted cockroach

Just another thought here....devil's advocate and...

Just another thought here....devil's advocate and all that. Isn't ECT based on position of the sun etc on a clear evening? Surely it could be a lot darker in overcast conditions at the same time? I'm...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Mar 2012, 12:12
Replies: 150
Views: 43,865
Posted By distracted cockroach

This is an absolute waste of taxpayer's money....

This is an absolute waste of taxpayer's money. What do CAA think they are doing? At worst, this guy should get a slap on the hand from the Chief Pilot about not sticking to the company SoPs. So he...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jan 2012, 12:45
Replies: 35
Views: 9,366
Posted By distracted cockroach

You are so right...look for Mr Fyfe next as the...

You are so right...look for Mr Fyfe next as the head of a NZ State Owned Enterprise, or a large financial institution.
There is no money to be made in airlines....everyone knows that... that only...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Nov 2011, 09:39
Replies: 33
Views: 6,464
Posted By distracted cockroach

I'll start with a proviso that I've only ever...

I'll start with a proviso that I've only ever worked and lived in NZ, but have visited a lot of overseas countries and looked pretty closely at their living costs.
I agree that it is not cheap to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2011, 03:32
Replies: 1,466
Views: 933,698
Posted By distracted cockroach

Guys, my symapthy to those locked out...went...

Guys, my symapthy to those locked out...went through it with Ansett NZ in 1999...we lasted 6 weeks then caved in and accepted the 3rd reduced contract the company was peddling. The airline was never...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2011, 12:46
Replies: 261
Views: 60,441
Posted By distracted cockroach

Yes. Yes. No, your fees and everyone elses,...

Yes.
Yes.
No, your fees and everyone elses, went towards helping Air NZ pilots (and future Air NZ pilots) secure their jobs against Freedom becoming a NZ version of J*....the majority of Freedom...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2011, 04:58
Replies: 82
Views: 17,137
Posted By distracted cockroach

Tryhard1, I don't think AH was being especially...

Tryhard1, I don't think AH was being especially harsh. If there is one thing that is worth putting your job on the line for, it is job security. That is what the Qantas pilots are starting to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2011, 04:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,472
Posted By distracted cockroach

aaaaah, nope. I got an email or something with...

aaaaah, nope.
I got an email or something with results of some election or other. Said something about "in the interests of transparancy" and showed how everyone polled. Not sure if it was actual...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jun 2011, 01:35
Replies: 117
Views: 18,908
Posted By distracted cockroach

Interesting report, and a lot of damage for no...

Interesting report, and a lot of damage for no noticable change in engine indications.
But note the aircraft's track through the satellite picture of the ash-cloud location.....right through the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2011, 20:42
Replies: 39
Views: 11,014
Posted By distracted cockroach

So I know of one operator that has placed...

So I know of one operator that has placed "abradable strips" along leading edges and above windscreens of it's aircraft. These will supposedly pick up any evidence of abrasive particles in the air....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2011, 08:04
Replies: 60
Views: 12,397
Posted By distracted cockroach

Remember also that the Air NZ group is the only...

Remember also that the Air NZ group is the only airline in NZ with extensive experience operating around volcanic ash clouds in NZ airspace....although this is admittedly a different case, with a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jun 2011, 11:51
Replies: 74
Views: 13,768
Posted By distracted cockroach

Can't give you numbers, but there are quite a few...

Can't give you numbers, but there are quite a few ex-Ansett NZ guys there who, incidently, have been wearing a Qantas uniform since Tasman Pacific began operating as Qantas NZ back in the BAe146 days...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th May 2011, 07:32
Replies: 423
Views: 79,674
Posted By distracted cockroach

I don't agree with much Sunfish has said over the...

I don't agree with much Sunfish has said over the years, but he has this one exactly right.
I fear though, it may be too late. The outsourcing arguement should have been fought when the first...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2011, 10:57
Replies: 143
Views: 42,828
Posted By distracted cockroach

All the above was interesting reading, but...

All the above was interesting reading, but consider this.....NZ and Australia both have a lot of experienced third level pilots with extensive IFR and multi engine experience. On top of that, there...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2011, 03:37
Replies: 150
Views: 43,865
Posted By distracted cockroach

"Is this pilot still working at PB? Is it true he...

"Is this pilot still working at PB? Is it true he is a Checkie? Have the company supported him and handled it well? "

Good questions Pammy A. Yet another reason to justify the ALPA fees (I have no...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2011, 22:52
Replies: 61
Views: 14,840
Posted By distracted cockroach

Just looking at logbooks/seniority lists, you are...

Just looking at logbooks/seniority lists, you are right, there are guys who have done 7 years as S/Os before an A320 job......but all of them had the opportunity to have a "hands on" position as a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Apr 2011, 10:06
Replies: 61
Views: 14,840
Posted By distracted cockroach

Damn...and here was me thinking I came up with it...

Damn...and here was me thinking I came up with it first!:D
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Apr 2011, 04:48
Replies: 61
Views: 14,840
Posted By distracted cockroach

I'm pleased everyone is happy where they...

I'm pleased everyone is happy where they are...what more could one ask?
The Air NZ RTG policy is one that should be utilised to allow a flow through for Link guys who want to go onto the bigger...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2011, 07:58
Replies: 8
Views: 4,544
Posted By distracted cockroach

Well good for him, and jolly good for the rest of...

Well good for him, and jolly good for the rest of us ALPA members!:ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2011, 07:36
Replies: 8
Views: 4,544
Posted By distracted cockroach

Was this pilot represented by NZALPA? If so,...

Was this pilot represented by NZALPA?
If so, this is a pretty good example of what your annual fees get you.
If not, well forget I said anything:ugh:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2011, 23:22
Replies: 35
Views: 11,977
Posted By distracted cockroach

Jetstar NZ flights cancelled due to one pilot calling in sick?

Just watched a report on 3 News where J* pax were delayed all around NZ last night when "a pilot fell ill". According to the telephone voice from Melbourne "we tried to call in pilots on their days...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Aug 2010, 19:13
Replies: 63
Views: 8,802
Posted By distracted cockroach

From AoA "What? 20,000 hours and not a widebody...

From AoA
"What? 20,000 hours and not a widebody command? Either you cant cut it or you have stayed in a legacy carrier with a real slow promotion regime. If you are not prepared to move overseas for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2010, 21:34
Replies: 63
Views: 8,802
Posted By distracted cockroach

There are plenty of guys out there who are now...

There are plenty of guys out there who are now over 60 and who have had widebody commands for 20 plus years, and gained them with the anticipation of a compulsary retirement at 55 (or 58 or even 60)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2009, 01:40
Replies: 26
Views: 18,780
Posted By distracted cockroach

GS2008, yes there can be a big difference. A lot...

GS2008, yes there can be a big difference. A lot depends on the availability of fixed base trainers, computer based programs (for operation, not just tech) and other stuff. None of this may be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Nov 2009, 04:36
Replies: 3
Views: 2,439
Posted By distracted cockroach

Yes, unfortunately I believe there are to be a...

Yes, unfortunately I believe there are to be a couple of redundancies. Not sure of details but as I understand it, with the cancellation of the Saturday (?) flights, they now have too many pilots. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2009, 22:21
Replies: 37
Views: 12,258
Posted By distracted cockroach

It'll be an interesting time to see how they...

It'll be an interesting time to see how they handle the crew thing....I agree all new hires will likely end up as S/Os, but there will be a lot of current S/Os who end up on A320 F/O bypass pay if...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Sep 2009, 01:32
Replies: 390
Views: 1,756,770
Posted By distracted cockroach

Had Iggy Pop visit the flight deck (back when you...

Had Iggy Pop visit the flight deck (back when you could) and he was hilarious.
Macy Gray was a complete airhead...or completely out of it...or both.
Peter Brock (RIP) Aussie car racing...
Forum: Questions
9th Sep 2009, 08:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By distracted cockroach

Donated mine to local High School drama...

Donated mine to local High School drama dept....every school production since has featured a character wearing it!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Aug 2009, 21:46
Replies: 49
Views: 10,578
Posted By distracted cockroach

And as for Qantas Wings and Qantas Uniforms, I've...

And as for Qantas Wings and Qantas Uniforms, I've got some of those upstairs in a cupboard from when Tasman Pacific (nee Ansett NZ) was Qantas NZ. Big deal!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Aug 2009, 00:16
Replies: 35
Views: 5,399
Posted By distracted cockroach

Nothing wrong with asking a few questions. I...

Nothing wrong with asking a few questions. I agree that if you don't know the answers to straight-foward EP questions, then you shouldn't be operating. Afterall, as someone said, the prime...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2009, 10:16
Replies: 44
Views: 10,393
Posted By distracted cockroach

Yep, probably, and all the dead wood would have...

Yep, probably, and all the dead wood would have been chopped and you guys would have been made redundant and now you'd all be bitching about how the new Singaporean masters couldn't run a piss-up in...
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