QANTAS - Working on the A380
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.......not just crew call button BUT for everyone at QF.
Word is....that this economic "episode" is far worse than SARS.
Those of us who were around then .......would remember that the WHOLE of the airline was affected.
Me thinks those people who were punted over the last few weeks will be just the beginning.
Assume BRACE positions
Word is....that this economic "episode" is far worse than SARS.
Those of us who were around then .......would remember that the WHOLE of the airline was affected.
Me thinks those people who were punted over the last few weeks will be just the beginning.
Assume BRACE positions
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Is the 4th A380 still coming?
If so, is that the end of the right of return or will they extend it.
Are they going to be asking for any CSM or CSS to transfer to the A380 before the deadline.
If so, is that the end of the right of return or will they extend it.
Are they going to be asking for any CSM or CSS to transfer to the A380 before the deadline.
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yep, can't just pull it out of the production line and park it to the side.
i did try to find the delivery schedule web site that was posted elsewhere, no luck.
maybe some out there could post it here for us. (the airbus website was bloody useless)
i did try to find the delivery schedule web site that was posted elsewhere, no luck.
maybe some out there could post it here for us. (the airbus website was bloody useless)
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A further 3 A380 will be delivered to Qantas this year (2009)
The four for 2010 have been deferred.
Qantas will be calling for applications for CSM/CSS/BFA/AC from QAL/QCCA International crew later this week. Up to Aircraft 4 (ie the next to arrive) the CSM/CSS positions will come from existing crew. After that it is open to merit selection where existing CSM/CSS will be competing with A380 crew and 747 crew for the positions.
I suspect however that given the WFC that the company will try to manage the excess CSM/CSS by extending the direct transfer subject to the number that apply
The four for 2010 have been deferred.
Qantas will be calling for applications for CSM/CSS/BFA/AC from QAL/QCCA International crew later this week. Up to Aircraft 4 (ie the next to arrive) the CSM/CSS positions will come from existing crew. After that it is open to merit selection where existing CSM/CSS will be competing with A380 crew and 747 crew for the positions.
I suspect however that given the WFC that the company will try to manage the excess CSM/CSS by extending the direct transfer subject to the number that apply
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Talking of the A380, who was the fool that put the "Slow cooked PORK" (pork and baked beans) on the menu!!!!! 
On an aeroplane!!!!
That was an explosive experience for the next 3 hours.
He needs to go.
On an aeroplane!!!!
That was an explosive experience for the next 3 hours.
He needs to go.
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It's not only the food but the equipment crew have to use as well....I hope the A-380 is an improvement just as the 747 was an improvement over the 707....... as it should be..
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A lot of back door under cutting deals on the table from guess who!! The sonner the two unions join the better (keeping the long haul union) and ridding domestic of the self serving no clue crew that currently run the show.
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Am thinking of taking up the 2 yr fixed term offer from S/Haul to the A380.
I know that there is no bidding/seniority but is it possible to request the same roster as a friend
i.e buddy bidding.
Also how many trips per roster period?
Slip times etc
Thanks for any info
Greatly appreciated
I know that there is no bidding/seniority but is it possible to request the same roster as a friend
i.e buddy bidding.
Also how many trips per roster period?
Slip times etc
Thanks for any info
Greatly appreciated
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i suggest that anyone interested in A380 goes to the work shops where you will be able to see pay slips and rosters of crew currently working on it from all ranks.
You will be able to talk to crew currently working on it and have all your questions answered. A380 is not for everyone, if control over your life is important ie you need seniority then A380 is not for you.
You would need to be fairly flexible and build your life around your roster rathet than the other way around.
if you are thinking of commuting i would outright say forget it
You will be able to talk to crew currently working on it and have all your questions answered. A380 is not for everyone, if control over your life is important ie you need seniority then A380 is not for you.
You would need to be fairly flexible and build your life around your roster rathet than the other way around.
if you are thinking of commuting i would outright say forget it
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Its obvious that the A380 will eventually replace the 744 on the SYD-SIN-LHR routes... and the MEL-SIN-LHR and via HKG and the Pacific routes as more of them come on line into service........ What are we getting ?? 20 of them??
The 744 will have limited routes once enough of the pigs come into service.. so all the gossip about the 380 is probably true....
The only thing is when.... as the quality issues seem to be pushing back the delivery dates from the factory....
Pig number 4,5 and 6 have all got their issues in Hambourg and Tolouse.
The 744 will have limited routes once enough of the pigs come into service.. so all the gossip about the 380 is probably true....
The only thing is when.... as the quality issues seem to be pushing back the delivery dates from the factory....
Pig number 4,5 and 6 have all got their issues in Hambourg and Tolouse.