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Dr Seuss
14th Dec 2002, 04:34
:D
Had a DJ interview a few weeks ago, and they advised of a command probably within the 12-18 month time frame.
Certainly NOT inside of 6 months. Who's been told that?

Yes I do have jet time. Grand total from all flying about 5000hrs-ish.

Has this new EBA been worked out yet? Do you still get the retention bonus to 'cover' cost of endorsement?

Is the retention bonus just a one-off after your first 2 years with DJ, or is it paid every 2 years to you, so long as you keep on working for the company, an ongoing bonus of sorts?

How many hours does the average F/O and Capt do a month?

For those who have done the ETA (or other) endorsement, how do things sit with the ATO in claiming that training cost back in your taxes?

Thanks everybody


The good Dr seuss;)
E.P.
16th Dec 2002, 00:11
Why you no ask at interview??
Dehavillanddriver
16th Dec 2002, 06:00
What would you prefer - be told 6 months to command and have it take 18 months - or be told 18 months and get it in 6?

The retention bonus is not to cover the cost of the endorsement - if you choose to put it towards the cost of the endorsement good on you - but that isn't what it is for...and yes it is in the new draft EBA - paid annually at the end of the financial year.

I understand that the tax office has issued a ruling disallowing claims for the endorsement as they consider it to be a capital expense and therefore not deductible.

Not sure of the average F/O hours but the skippers are doing about 75-80 hours a month. I understand that the F/O's are doing less than that.
18-Wheeler
16th Dec 2002, 11:57
Not sure of the average F/O hours but the skippers are doing about 75-80 hours a month. I understand that the F/O's are doing less than that.

Wot, are they flying around single-pilot with the Captains?
Jeeze, they're good!
(Just taking the **** here)
The Enema Bandit
17th Dec 2002, 02:50
Flying their backsides off and getting paid jack sh*t for it.
liquid_gold
20th Dec 2002, 22:34
Dr Seuss,

What was the result ?? Congrats in order ??
mjbow2
27th Dec 2002, 16:33
Just curious...who is/are DJ
Wizofoz
27th Dec 2002, 21:57
Err...

The title of the thread just MIGHT be a clue!!!
mjbow2
28th Dec 2002, 01:41
Err....

N\

Blue or Atlantic:p :p
EPIRB
28th Dec 2002, 04:47
The title of the forum might be another clue.
Wizofoz
28th Dec 2002, 05:28
Yeah,

The Atlantic Virgin doesn't come "Dunnunda"
mjbow2
28th Dec 2002, 05:31
Thanks guys....

just arrived at pprune the other day.....not living in oz so it kinda took a while;)
The Enema Bandit
28th Dec 2002, 06:16
Gratuitous insults like that are not necessary W
mjbow2
29th Dec 2002, 00:16
Why dont you look at my profile before you open your big mouth!
The Enema Bandit
29th Dec 2002, 00:43
Keep it up you've only got another 10 points to go. W
Z Force
31st Dec 2002, 09:37
Probably what EB's girlfriend says to him too.