Pacific Blue
So far only one senior pilot hired; he ex CAA and clearly this gentleman will be a distinct asset in managing the regulatory hurdles required.
Other pilots to be interviewed soon.
Note that as a consequence of yesterdays decision by the NZCC, the conditional agreement between DJ and Air New Zealand for terminal access etc is now dead, as the agreement was conditional upon the NZCC approving the alliance.
Other pilots to be interviewed soon.
Note that as a consequence of yesterdays decision by the NZCC, the conditional agreement between DJ and Air New Zealand for terminal access etc is now dead, as the agreement was conditional upon the NZCC approving the alliance.
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"So far only one senior pilot hired; he ex CAA and clearly this gentleman will be a distinct asset in managing the regulatory hurdles required."
Hmmm!...a distinct disadvantage I would have thought!!
Hmmm!...a distinct disadvantage I would have thought!!
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What about their drivers.....................
No mention of the all important pay and conditions but you also have to pay for the differences course yourself so thats not a good indicator.
OK then lets do a quick poll, who out there, with the required qualifications, is going to put in an application???????????
Your time starts now....................
B737-700/800 FLIGHT CREW REQUIRED
PACIFIC BLUE
CAPTAINS - TYPE RATED
*500 Hrs PIC on type
*5000Hrs T.T.
First Officers
*750 Hrs min. on type
*3000Hrs T.T.
CAPTAINS - NON TYPE RATED
*5000Hrs T.T. min. 2000Hrs in Command Jet
*500 Hrs min. Jet above 50,000kg's
First Officers - NON TYPE RATED
*1000Hrs T.T. - 500Hrs PIC Multi Eng.
*Current N.Z. or Australian ATPL or Subject A.T.P. credits
*Be prepared to pay for B737 endorsement
All applicants must have ATPL, Current Class 1 medical and visa residency for N.Z.
Those pilots with B737-3/4/5 experience will be required to pay for B737NG differences course.
Apply- Rishworth Aviation Limited, P O BOX 37 434, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand.
FAX +64 9 3020078
Email [email protected]
PACIFIC BLUE
CAPTAINS - TYPE RATED
*500 Hrs PIC on type
*5000Hrs T.T.
First Officers
*750 Hrs min. on type
*3000Hrs T.T.
CAPTAINS - NON TYPE RATED
*5000Hrs T.T. min. 2000Hrs in Command Jet
*500 Hrs min. Jet above 50,000kg's
First Officers - NON TYPE RATED
*1000Hrs T.T. - 500Hrs PIC Multi Eng.
*Current N.Z. or Australian ATPL or Subject A.T.P. credits
*Be prepared to pay for B737 endorsement
All applicants must have ATPL, Current Class 1 medical and visa residency for N.Z.
Those pilots with B737-3/4/5 experience will be required to pay for B737NG differences course.
Apply- Rishworth Aviation Limited, P O BOX 37 434, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand.
FAX +64 9 3020078
Email [email protected]
OK then lets do a quick poll, who out there, with the required qualifications, is going to put in an application???????????
Your time starts now....................
I don't think I will, unless something crazy happens and I lose my current job. Out of interest how much would it cost to go all the way to NG endorsement?
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Pacific Blue's 800 VH-VOQ shown here on finals at Brisbane
on Thursday, this is the final of 3 in this livery from the present
order from Boeing.
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=171405
Wirraway
on Thursday, this is the final of 3 in this livery from the present
order from Boeing.
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=171405
Wirraway
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VirginBlue.com.au
SAYANORA “SUZIE-Q”
VIRGIN BLUE WAVES GOODBYE TO ITS LAST 737 CLASSIC
Virgin Blue will tomorrow farewell its last Boeing 737 classic jet, registration VH-CZQ (fondly referred to by crew as “Suzie Q”), making the low fare carrier the largest airline to operate an all Boeing 737 Next Generation fleet.
While its modern aircraft set a global benchmark, Virgin Blue has left its regional competitors behind with a fleet that averages eight years younger than Qantas’s*.
By operating a one aircraft type fleet consisting of the most up to date commercial jet in use today, Virgin Blue can also maintain its low fare cost base as new aircraft require less time in the workshop.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, “While the 737 classic aircraft got us through the challenging period after our start up, it is Virgin Blue’s belief that new planes mean less time in the hangar, allowing us to maintain schedule integrity that is second to none.”
Next Generation aircraft also offer state-of-the-art technology that makes it fly faster and quieter, while being more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient.
“For Virgin Blue Guests, this translates to a smoother, more comfortable ride and the lower operating costs of modern aircraft means the airline can and will continue to offer the best possible fares along with the best on-time performance record.”
Virgin Blue took delivery of CZQ, one of Ansett’s younger aircrafts, in late 2001 on a temporary lease to assist with its accelerated expansion in the market.
The arrival of more brand new Next Generation aircraft has allowed Virgin Blue to return CZQ to lessor CIT.
The 737 classic aircraft was also known as the ‘albino’ of Virgin Blue’s red fleet due to her white body and was often seen with a distinctive red ‘Rudolph’ nose.
Virgin Blue currently has a fleet of 40 Boeing 737 aircraft flying between 20 destinations nationally. It has recently launched ‘Pacific Blue’, its New Zealand based sister airline that is due to begin services between Christchurch and Brisbane on 1 February 2004.
For Virgin Blue bookings log on to www.virginblue.com.au or call 13 6789. For Pacific Blue bookings log on to www.flypacificblue.com or call 13 1645 from Australia or 0800 670 000 from New Zealand.
* As based on data from the Citigroup Smith Barney 2003 Fleet Handbook.
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Photo: Suzy Q
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=508
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SAYANORA “SUZIE-Q”
VIRGIN BLUE WAVES GOODBYE TO ITS LAST 737 CLASSIC
Virgin Blue will tomorrow farewell its last Boeing 737 classic jet, registration VH-CZQ (fondly referred to by crew as “Suzie Q”), making the low fare carrier the largest airline to operate an all Boeing 737 Next Generation fleet.
While its modern aircraft set a global benchmark, Virgin Blue has left its regional competitors behind with a fleet that averages eight years younger than Qantas’s*.
By operating a one aircraft type fleet consisting of the most up to date commercial jet in use today, Virgin Blue can also maintain its low fare cost base as new aircraft require less time in the workshop.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, “While the 737 classic aircraft got us through the challenging period after our start up, it is Virgin Blue’s belief that new planes mean less time in the hangar, allowing us to maintain schedule integrity that is second to none.”
Next Generation aircraft also offer state-of-the-art technology that makes it fly faster and quieter, while being more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient.
“For Virgin Blue Guests, this translates to a smoother, more comfortable ride and the lower operating costs of modern aircraft means the airline can and will continue to offer the best possible fares along with the best on-time performance record.”
Virgin Blue took delivery of CZQ, one of Ansett’s younger aircrafts, in late 2001 on a temporary lease to assist with its accelerated expansion in the market.
The arrival of more brand new Next Generation aircraft has allowed Virgin Blue to return CZQ to lessor CIT.
The 737 classic aircraft was also known as the ‘albino’ of Virgin Blue’s red fleet due to her white body and was often seen with a distinctive red ‘Rudolph’ nose.
Virgin Blue currently has a fleet of 40 Boeing 737 aircraft flying between 20 destinations nationally. It has recently launched ‘Pacific Blue’, its New Zealand based sister airline that is due to begin services between Christchurch and Brisbane on 1 February 2004.
For Virgin Blue bookings log on to www.virginblue.com.au or call 13 6789. For Pacific Blue bookings log on to www.flypacificblue.com or call 13 1645 from Australia or 0800 670 000 from New Zealand.
* As based on data from the Citigroup Smith Barney 2003 Fleet Handbook.
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Photo: Suzy Q
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=508
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short flights long nights
and just how many 737NGs do they have? I just want to check if it is the largest lowcost?
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and just how many 737NGs do they have? I just want to check if it is the largest lowcost?
All other low-costs have mixed fleet / no NG's at all (I think)
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Been reading a lot lately about companies requiring pilot's to pay for their own training including if you are already experienced on type. This week in flight international, jobs posted ask for this as well as Air Atlanta ACE or whatever although it says "B747-200 type rating will be provided" Yeah, Uh-huh, sure it will! This seems like round 2 for 1990 era when most copmanies were asking for this. If you pay for your job you must be mad!
The terms at the recent Emirates offer for DE Captains says it all. I believe most of the recruits now will be low timers and that this program will backfire again on these airlines. Pacific Blue, Virgin Blue so they can fly to NZ and other destinations, nice way to take advantage of the Ansett blokes. Hope fully no one will apply for these positions. Rishworth and Brookfiled-shame on you!
The terms at the recent Emirates offer for DE Captains says it all. I believe most of the recruits now will be low timers and that this program will backfire again on these airlines. Pacific Blue, Virgin Blue so they can fly to NZ and other destinations, nice way to take advantage of the Ansett blokes. Hope fully no one will apply for these positions. Rishworth and Brookfiled-shame on you!
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I heard from a mate at Virgin, they were having trouble getting pilots due to the rather "poor" conditions. Does anyone know how many ex AnsettNZ drivers are still on the loose?