My Years in the Aviation Industry

[ozziekiwi]

Probably a silly question, I am writing a book on my life in the Aviation Industry.

Does anyone know when Air New Zealand Traffic Staff ceased standing to attention and saluting departing aircraft? The practice had ceased before I started with them in Christchurch in 1973.

I have tried to Google it without success.


It would be great if someone could please point me in the direction of any photos.

Any info will be gratefully appreciated.

Many thanks to all and happy flying !!

Ozziekiwi

[Hotel Tango]

Sadly I can't help you with your question. Just wanted to say I love the way Japanese ground crew line up and wave the crew and passengers off as the aircraft begins to taxi. Nice touch.

[ozziekiwi]

Hi Hotel Tango, I used to work at BNE airport and used to see the JAL ground staff waving goodbye to their aircraft and also the BR (Eva) staff doing the same thing when their aircraft taxied away, it's a nice touch I feel.


Some airlines do care !!!


Thank you for your reply and happy flying.
Ozziekiwi

[PAXboy]

If you have not already, this is the forum to ask your question:

Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific - PPRuNe Forums (http://www.pprune.org/australia-new-zealand-pacific-90/)

[ozziekiwi]

Well Guys and Gals - the book is now finished. I have completed 185 pages A5 size and I am taking the manuscript to my sister in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast next week for her to proof read it. She has already written 2 books so she knows what she is looking for. After that I will convert it to PDF file and get it printed. I can't believe that I can still remember so much, going back to my school days and then when I first started in the airline industry in 1973. It's got some wonderful bits in it, a few laughs, a 'discussion' with a senior DC10 Captain as to who was right, a few serious things, one near tragedy and a very sad event as well, so lots in there for everyone.

[too_much]

What was the discussion regarding on the DC10? I am intrigued

[ozziekiwi]

I was told that the load sheet that I presented to this 'gentleman' was not right and he wouldn't sign it. Told to go away and correct it until the FO backed me up and told the 'Captain" that I was indeed right and he was wrong so he signed it and threw the carbon copy at me. That wasn't the end of it but I don't want to give any more of the story away so you'll have to read the book when it comes out.
Cheers

[crewmeal]

I'm sure if FR had ground staff they would line up and stick 2 fingers up to the crew and passengers.

[too_much]

Look forward to reading the book.

[ozziekiwi]

Just a quick update on the book which I spoke about some time earlier in the year.


It will be going to the printers on the 16th January and should be available by the end of January. It contains 206 pages including 36 photographs.


The book is called ''MY LIFE IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY''


It will be available in due course through E-Bay and also Trade Me, or by PM to me on here.


I was just reading a thread on another website regarding FA's flirting with passengers and it brought to mind a segment in the book that happened some years ago when I was working at Auckland International Terminal. I was meeting a flight from BNE. A turnaround crew operated this flight which arrived around lunch time and departed back to BNE at about 1930 the same day. The crew headed off to a local hotel to rest in their day rooms. The story revolves around a flight attendant who operated this return service but I won't say anymore about it on here.


I can't believe that I can still remember so much, going back to my school days in the 1950's and then when I first started in the airline industry in 1973. It's got some wonderful bits in it, a few laughs, a 'discussion' with a senior DC10 Captain as to who was right, a few serious things, one near tragedy and a very sad event as well, there's lots in there for everyone.


So it won't be long and in the meantime happy flying and stay safe.