BAE 146 for Airlink
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Heard today from another Airlink "new" recruit that apparently 3 x BAE 146's are due mid March 2007.
Next Airlink intake on 1st March 2007 supposedly for FO's that will be flying the BAE 146's.
(Sorry to the wannabees, AFAIK the candidates have already received their phone calls).
Initially the BAE 146's will be flown by "Contract" Captains until current Airlink Captains have been trained.
It sounds like J41 Captains
will get upgraded and possibly ERJ Captains (but not sure of the latter...or if they would be interested 
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Next Airlink intake on 1st March 2007 supposedly for FO's that will be flying the BAE 146's.
(Sorry to the wannabees, AFAIK the candidates have already received their phone calls).
Initially the BAE 146's will be flown by "Contract" Captains until current Airlink Captains have been trained.
It sounds like J41 Captains
will get upgraded and possibly ERJ Captains (but not sure of the latter...or if they would be interested )
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Just got an email asking if I want to go and join this crowd (I'm an ex-146 trainer). Pay is really low, though.
Does anyone have any info regarding the company, living conditions, what it's like living in South Africa, etc. Some people have told me it is bit like the wild west, surely it has improved a bit?
Also, what routes are the 146's going to be doing?
Cheers!
Does anyone have any info regarding the company, living conditions, what it's like living in South Africa, etc. Some people have told me it is bit like the wild west, surely it has improved a bit?
Also, what routes are the 146's going to be doing?
Cheers!
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Look for work else were mate, if you have training experience, there are lots of good jobs that pay better. I've just read an article in the New York time, that state that the 3 most dangerous places to live are Iraq, South Africa and Papua New Gene. The figures were taken from statistics from insurance claims and by crime figures released by the government, which in SA is probably toned down due to political reasons...we all know that Thabo is in denial about the situation in SA. They also stated that the trend in SA is getting worst and that after 2-3 years of improvement, the figures are on the increase again with a sharp increase over the last 5 years , particularly violent crime towards tourists visiting the country.
Now these figures were directly from insurance companies that are not controlled by the SA propaganda machine, as they are foreign companies and not Sa one's.
Now these figures were directly from insurance companies that are not controlled by the SA propaganda machine, as they are foreign companies and not Sa one's.
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Has anybody have more info on these apparent 146s?
When is the first one expected and will they be -100, -200 or maybe -300s?
And I see "unmanned" said he saw the routes published, but didn't give us anymore info, so what would it be? Can they reach TNR?
When is the first one expected and will they be -100, -200 or maybe -300s?
And I see "unmanned" said he saw the routes published, but didn't give us anymore info, so what would it be? Can they reach TNR?
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By the magnitude of responses (none) received from all those "Eager to Respond" Link Drivers, one can only assume that they themselves have not been informed about the BAE 146's...
Btw, how are the Salary Negotiations going?
RF
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Good Luck Boys/Gals
Btw, how are the Salary Negotiations going?
RF
Link Drivers
Good Luck Boys/Gals
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There is actually quite a lot of info out there, so I am sure Q4NVS will shed some light on the subject, seems to be in the know on all other subjects !!!!
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Well it appears as if Roger the dodger is very serious about this he has even spent some money on advertising the positions: BAe 146 TRI, Captains & First Officers - South Africa on climbto350
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you guys are funny
guess rf has to look far for crew not many people left in sa with exp that want to soar like the proverbial turkey earning peanuts
and if he ever does get bae it wont be based on an educated decision but more than likely some donation deal
same sad stories still going on
and if he ever does get bae it wont be based on an educated decision but more than likely some donation deal
same sad stories still going on
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Airlink adds BAe 146s (It even has a picture!)
Last edited by spagiola; 26th Mar 2007 at 15:41. Reason: added info
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Anyone know the reasons for their decision and what has happened to the deal they had with Embraer.....apparently a couple of E170s in the pipeline.
What routes will they fly these aircraft on?
What routes will they fly these aircraft on?
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The Embraer 170's are parked in the same hangar as the other 20 ERJ 135's R.F. ordered.
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I can't see an E170 gathering dust in some hangar or the desert as they seem to be very much in demand
As for 4 types..umm with the Bae 146's coming it will make the type operated by Airlink to only 3.
Hmmm well that pair of 146's are definitely very well used... spent hundreds of hours in those two! Good luck, Airlink pilots...
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Tongue in cheek noted......I guess RF doesn't have the cash for new aircraft
4 types: ERJ135 / J41 / 146 and the 737s they've been using so that makes 4.
4 types: ERJ135 / J41 / 146 and the 737s they've been using so that makes 4.