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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Mar 2015, 23:46
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

I second that about Mr. Menon. A true class act....

I second that about Mr. Menon. A true class act. A man of his word. His hand shake carried more value with me than commitments written on paper by management. I felt bad for him when his powers...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Oct 2014, 18:30
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

[B] Some may agree and some may not. In...

[B]


Some may agree and some may not. In recent years, Mr. Menon has been receiving his marching orders from a pay grade above his level. He was able to authorize any reasonable request without...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Oct 2014, 17:06
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

I can relate experiences to the 737 pilots laid...

I can relate experiences to the 737 pilots laid off.

A class whilst in ground school for two weeks were given their "Go Home Letters". all were paid full three months salary. Can't recall if...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th May 2014, 14:47
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

I thought that 9W would only accept type rated...

I thought that 9W would only accept type rated triple captains with 700 hours in type. Has the DGCA changed their position on this issue?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Mar 2014, 17:51
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

JamaicaRum says One of those...

JamaicaRum says



One of those unfortunate events having the Indian Aviation System demoted to a Category 2 after you joined with 9W. Put a crimp into the North American expansion program.:{
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Mar 2014, 20:11
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Per Expat Cell 700 on type required... DGCA...

Per Expat Cell 700 on type required... DGCA requirement.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Feb 2014, 09:05
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Same lingo for the 737 contract. Much lower...

Same lingo for the 737 contract. Much lower loyallty bonus though for the Fluff drivers
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Feb 2014, 18:53
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

This is a given known... 9W won't be increasing...

This is a given known... 9W won't be increasing their presence in teh US for the foreseeable future until the DGCA category is upgraded. It's up to the DGCA to satisfactorily complete all...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Feb 2014, 16:14
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

[/COLOR][/FONT] The DGCA had quite a few...

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The DGCA had quite a few years to get their act together or else based on findings discovered a few years ago.

The DGCA was aware of the deadline established to correct...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Feb 2014, 02:18
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Rather unfortunate that the DGCA has had quite a...

Rather unfortunate that the DGCA has had quite a few years to get their act together. Unfortunately it takes a threat to get the to act. Remember the 2010 Good Will Games. Many countries threatened...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Feb 2014, 10:44
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Absolutely true Fluke. No expansion to the US...

Absolutely true Fluke. No expansion to the US under Jet's AOC until the FAA's downgrade has been rescinded.


With the desire of M/E carriers to increase their presence in the US, some are...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Feb 2014, 10:51
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Not necessarily. EY is in a position where they...

Not necessarily. EY is in a position where they can re-deploy their assets from other routes for their US route expansions. Jet Airways aircraft can be used to fill those EY routes.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Jan 2014, 02:13
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Didn't like the 8 weeks on 2 weeks off deal.

Didn't like the 8 weeks on 2 weeks off deal.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Dec 2013, 14:10
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

While not EY or 9W, there are airlines that hire...

While not EY or 9W, there are airlines that hire into the triple without time on type. KAL, for example, will hire DECs provided they have previous wide body experience within a specified period of...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Dec 2013, 17:16
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Gerifalt asks Per Jet the 700 PIC in type...

Gerifalt asks

Per Jet the 700 PIC in type is a DGCA requirement. Many current Jet 737 expats made the same enquiry.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Aug 2013, 16:23
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Should added that caveat to the TMU OBP... ...

Should added that caveat to the TMU OBP...

Cheers:ok:
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Aug 2013, 12:18
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Believe it or not, yes even in India there's a...

Believe it or not, yes even in India there's a sane reason for the extensive medical evaluation during one's assessment in Bombay.

Around October 2010 Indian Pilots won the battle in court,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Aug 2013, 01:49
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Too much sugar in the lad's diet, me thinks.:cool:

Too much sugar in the lad's diet, me thinks.:cool:
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Jul 2013, 22:44
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Show me the pictures and show me the proof. Hear...

Show me the pictures and show me the proof. Hear say does not cut it folks:=.

Can any B777 expat corroborate these allegations?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Apr 2013, 15:22
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Deja vu for the umpteenth time. Bulk of the...

Deja vu for the umpteenth time.

Bulk of the 737 pilots terminated in Aug. & Sept. last year. Talk of the rest gone by year's end.

No more expat A330 skippers as of last fall.

Same with a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Apr 2013, 05:44
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Thanks OBP. I am setting the record straight...

Thanks OBP. I am setting the record straight about the Indian Medical Process only, and not about the B777 program.

As I am not familiar with the T & Cs, It would be improper for me to comment....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Apr 2013, 18:14
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Marvelman, perhaps many of my colleagues, also...

Marvelman, perhaps many of my colleagues, also expats, would disagree with your assertion. All you've contributed are two media items two years after the fact relating to the Indian Medical. ...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Apr 2013, 03:15
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Again, very old and melodramatic news. There are...

Again, very old and melodramatic news. There are many posts on PPRUNe concerning this miscreant. There are good FAA AMEs throughout India. Check with expat pilots with Spice, Indo, Air India...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Mar 2013, 18:43
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Article is from Feb, 2011. At this time...

Article is from Feb, 2011.

At this time expats have visited the Butchers of Bangalore 3 or 4 times. Before going off to IAM BLR, one visits the local hospital... Thorough examination with EKG,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Mar 2013, 22:58
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Adequate staffing for FOs to upgrade on the 737. ...

Adequate staffing for FOs to upgrade on the 737. That said no exPat hiring into the 737 for the foreseeable future.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Feb 2013, 02:03
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Yeah , i know button pushing magenta line, map...

Yeah , i know button pushing magenta line, map displays, and what not... No brainer stuff. At the end of the day nothing wrong. They want to see if you can handle the jet when the chips are down. ...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Feb 2013, 12:29
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Corsair_F4U asks Culture shock for first...

Corsair_F4U asks

Culture shock for first time expats with many years of service with a legacy carrier of their own country. The old saying goes "we're no longer in Kansas Toto.".
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Feb 2013, 12:23
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

The code has been borken:D. For the most part...

The code has been borken:D. For the most part that's what expat flying is all about. Expats do not displace nor inconvenience the nationals at any. Expats provide a convenience through which...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Feb 2013, 12:37
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

First time expat gigs are needless to say a...

First time expat gigs are needless to say a culture shock. Especially workig for a legacy carrier for 30 plus years. But we all know what happened to pay, terms and conditions, and retirement...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Feb 2013, 15:20
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Not talking about Jet Airways. Its their peers...

Not talking about Jet Airways. Its their peers who should find pimps objectionable amongst their ranks.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Feb 2013, 04:20
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

I'm sure a couple of pimps who flew revenue...

I'm sure a couple of pimps who flew revenue flights at Ethiopian without pay will jump ship to Jet. I hope they brag to their new colleagues at Jet how proud they were to pimp themselves out by...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Feb 2013, 19:38
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

9W is offering the better contract for those over...

9W is offering the better contract for those over the tender age of 55. Pay commences upon entering India for training.

TMU pay if one is medically grounded. Who else provides that? Never miss...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Dec 2012, 14:03
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

No news OBP from Jet about the 777s. Very tight...

No news OBP from Jet about the 777s. Very tight lipped until deals are done and dusted.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Nov 2012, 01:41
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

I’m sorry Aviationgeek that your memories during...

I’m sorry Aviationgeek that your memories during your tenure with Jet Airways will not be happy ones. Those who shared your views made their choice to move on with hopefully hard feelings by either...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Sep 2012, 11:55
Replies: 332
Views: 176,169
Posted By captjns

Second batch of 737 expats gone as well as the...

Second batch of 737 expats gone as well as the 330 guys. Only TRV CCU one MAA and a couple of 737 expats remain. A number of ATR guys and new 777 guys remain too. Good luck to all.:ok:
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