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there is a lot of A330 experience within VA as well as lots of ex cathay and emirates A330 skippers onboard, maybe they will get the check & training started. Also I would guess still plenty of ex Ansett A320 guys within vb although not current.
Rumour around the traps is 8-10 more airframes to be split between VA & VB to cover the triangle domestic and asian routes
Now what will they be paid is what everybody wants to know.................
Rumour around the traps is 8-10 more airframes to be split between VA & VB to cover the triangle domestic and asian routes
Now what will they be paid is what everybody wants to know.................
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Mate of mine spoke to Borghetti a few weeks ago,
He stated:
"A330 flying to be conducted in house and by VB pilots, maybe a few externals and only if required".
The Ad's in the Australian sound like a HR rev up and a tool to put pressure on the pilot group to accept lower T & C's or otherwise, guess what? We might hire externals, this sounds like a clever catch 22 to me!!!!!
Maybe the J* guys can come and fly our A330's and we can come and fly your B787's, probably be an even swap anyway, oh maybe not, might have to be based in Singapore on hugh expat rates?
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"WOOOOOOOOOWWWWW look at that A330, it's a really big aeroplane you know, really big you know, gives me the jet H%^N"
He stated:
"A330 flying to be conducted in house and by VB pilots, maybe a few externals and only if required".
The Ad's in the Australian sound like a HR rev up and a tool to put pressure on the pilot group to accept lower T & C's or otherwise, guess what? We might hire externals, this sounds like a clever catch 22 to me!!!!!
Maybe the J* guys can come and fly our A330's and we can come and fly your B787's, probably be an even swap anyway, oh maybe not, might have to be based in Singapore on hugh expat rates?
:"WOOOOOOOOOWWWWW look at that A330, it's a really big aeroplane you know, really big you know, gives me the jet H%^N"
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The 330 are ONLY for VB not VA. JB has told this in his latest meeting with senior management. VA will sit on it's hands for a while (consolidate)
before any further new 777 are ordered.
before any further new 777 are ordered.
I think you'll find a 6th 777 option will be taken shortly. How else will they be able to do 3 weekly services from Brissie to Abu Dhabi in Feb 2012? 
Unless the Delta alliance goes through and they take over MEL - LAX?
Unless the Delta alliance goes through and they take over MEL - LAX?
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I have heard that BNE-AUH will operate via SIN with a 332.
SIN was accidently added to Virgin Blue drop down menu a month or so ago and was then removed.
Yes other than that then a 6th 777 will be needed by FEB 2012.
SIN was accidently added to Virgin Blue drop down menu a month or so ago and was then removed.
Yes other than that then a 6th 777 will be needed by FEB 2012.
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I think you'll find a 6th 777 option will be taken shortly
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Gotta love the rumours around here. The 330 will be doing domestic only for the short to medium term and will be crewed by VB. Va will NOT be getting any of the 330. And all the Check positions have been announced and all are current VB checkies. NO EXTERNALS hired.
VA is the problem child that is still losing money and JB has made it clear that it is a wait and see thing. It will not expand any time soon. Surviving is its main aim.
VA is the problem child that is still losing money and JB has made it clear that it is a wait and see thing. It will not expand any time soon. Surviving is its main aim.
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Who cares about pilots (joking) how about the ground handling side of things, I did put the question forward to the a member of the EMT and was told major ports (MEL/SYD/BNE) current VB staff will be trained and ground handling them.
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How about the A330 management positions - have they been filled internally?
If they want to stick it to the internal staff, they will go externally and hire somebody from the outside. It's the oldest trick in the book and they have had a decade to master this trait.
For any external applicants I would suggest a background working at McDonald's, Bunnings, Kmart or Donut King as they prefer to hire from that pool rather than promote internal applicants who are dedicated, hard working and loyal.
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Cactus.....
McDonald's actually invest quite a lot into the training of staff. Staff at McDonalds are generally fairly paid and valued as employees.
Perhaps VB should be looking for ex. McDonalds managers?
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McDonald's actually invest quite a lot into the training of staff. Staff at McDonalds are generally fairly paid and valued as employees.
Perhaps VB should be looking for ex. McDonalds managers?
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McDonald's actually invest quite a lot into the training of staff. Staff at McDonalds are generally fairly paid and valued as employees.
Perhaps VB should be looking for ex. McDonalds managers?
Perhaps VB should be looking for ex. McDonalds managers?
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I am quite certain that there are several highly qualified ‘local’ CASA recognized folk who have been interviewed for the advertised positions.
The truth is, RH has the say now and he will demand that his EK mates fill the positions. They will swan in demanding VB/ CASA bow to their way of doing it, which will not impress CASA or for that matter VB.
Not a great start to something potentially great.
Hopefully JB keeps an eye on these things.
The truth is, RH has the say now and he will demand that his EK mates fill the positions. They will swan in demanding VB/ CASA bow to their way of doing it, which will not impress CASA or for that matter VB.
Not a great start to something potentially great.
Hopefully JB keeps an eye on these things.
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I have heard a very strong rumor that the AFAP has been negotiating INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS for pilots to fly the VB330's.... WTF!!!!!!!!
and this comes from a management pilot at VB who informed another union because he was so worried about the sh1t storm it could create!!
and this comes from a management pilot at VB who informed another union because he was so worried about the sh1t storm it could create!!
On the engineering side of these Vb 330s is there any truth in the rumour that virgin engineering will not have anything to do with these aircraft, and that JHAS will look after everything from pushbacks to overnight maintenance and A checks?