Mucky Devil:
"How embarrassing to have our Altimeter calls forcibly changed by CAA."
Just to clarify the CAA did not enforce the change to the new Altimeter call outs they were a responce to the new FODCOM regarding altimeter call outs and the powers that be were given a choice of two options prior to the introduction of a new normal checklist for the B757. It was at this point that the company decided to standardise the altimeter SOP's across fleets following differences imposed by our involvement with Titan and also to comply with said FODCOM.
"you can go back to being the Channex Flying Club with its p1ss-poor SOP's and nepotism
Channex, in my experience, has never been a 'flying club' mentality certainly nothing compares to some smaller operations. In my time here (5 or so years) it has been guilty of certain faults but in the main it is a professional operation which has grown rapidly and is learning from its mistakes. As for experieced pilots well we have our fair share which have been documented on many other threads.
"I've experienced at Jet2 the very worst woeful Tech Instruction from 'yes men' climbing greasy pole of success. Jet2 doesn't need any more of the Country Club in training roles."
Poor tech instruction from who? was this a line trainer or ground school? Both TS and PW are excellent ground school instructors and most external people joining the company have had nothing but praise for their instruction. As to your instruction on the line well it depends who done it!
Jet2.con
I seem to be netting about 80hrs a month on the 737-stretch (757) the hours will come in time I assure you and it really is a nice place to work ust relax and enjoy not having to pay for the flying and having many days off.
Please can we get back to the point here and get away from the usual 'we hate jet2' responces. If you don't like it then no one is forcing you to stay. Some companies fit some and not others and if you feel unhappy then this is simply not the company for you and I wish you luck finding the place where you will feel happy. But please don't draw into question the professionalism of a very hard working friendly and dedicated workforce!
Happy trails
Boxjockey99