Compylot, I think you will politely find that there are provisions within all regs for the rules to be changed, rules to allow exceptions to the rules.
"Abbreviating it such to "Triple Charlie" or such smacks of unprofessionalism and there is more than one reference in the regs that stipulate that this is a big no no"
I know a couple of the boys who fly there and know they are very happy and healthy for where they are. They love what they fly, happy with the times at home and for the most part saw some quick command times.
I have sighted the callsign amendment application and approval granted by ASA some years back. However would be more than happy to be corrected. If this has been changed or revoked. But my understanding was when I asked them about it, it was just like "Chopper 1" new helo applying for a callsign, or "Fox1" as someone pointed out. Nothing unprofessional, in fact the opposite, as there is more resonance and less ambiguity in the phonetics of "triple charlie" than "charlie, charlie, charlie".
They operate under Private cat from what I understand and have a good working ethic and team backing each other up. No doubt there will be plenty of people applying, and I wish them all the luck in the world.
Not everyone gets to fly a shiny jet, and the lifestyle is not for everyone (recent outgoing FO going to turboprops), but if it is what you want and you are a mexican at heart why would you not go for this job?
I think the stench created by some high rolling Asian business men smoking 300 dollar cigars is a much more pleasurable experience than some of us whom have worked or commuted in the top end...
Every job has its pros and cons, this one provides you with a jet job working two crew in a highly structured environment with some of the nicest guys whom you want to be stuck on an overnight with...