Originally Posted by
Sykes
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Replace "Pilot" with "Pilot willing to put up with the truly crap T&C's at J* props" then you're probably not too far wrong.
Almost two years after J*NZ started flying props, they are still relying on Qlink Captains to keep their (reduced) schedule operating.
Crew are still leaving faster than they can be trained.
They will always have crewing issues due to their tiny fleet, not unique to this carrier alone, it’s a risk they took taking the dash into NZ. If one pilot calls in or resigns it drags the whole operation down, they won’t overcrew it because the low cost model won’t allow it. Management just live and hope everyone is happy and will be there for the long haul.
You’ve got Emirates giving Saab pilots jobs onto the 777, why hang around on a prop for 10 years with your employer giving no concrete confirmation of narrow body opportunities in the future.