Express Freighters Australia (EFA) thread
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My sources indicate there is more to this one than simply working Atlas for a cheaper quote. Engineering support being seriously looked at for two 744 ERFs.
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Master Caution,
Off topic (sorry):
I agree, why would any S/Os consider those new F/O positions with JQ? A pre-Nov 2004 DoJ would just about have the seniority for a MEL 737 F/O spot (if not already) and close to SYD 737 F/O.
Unfortunately the nature of the MoU is such that it doesn't help those who need it most...those who joined 2007 onwards and can't get a mainline F/O gig (even Perth).
Off topic (sorry):
I agree, why would any S/Os consider those new F/O positions with JQ? A pre-Nov 2004 DoJ would just about have the seniority for a MEL 737 F/O spot (if not already) and close to SYD 737 F/O.
Unfortunately the nature of the MoU is such that it doesn't help those who need it most...those who joined 2007 onwards and can't get a mainline F/O gig (even Perth).
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I advised way back it's the two ex Great Wall China Freighters which are near new parked at Victorville CA USA ! One is in Southern California Hangar where QF has offices and store their QF 7x 747/4 and 3x 737/4.The other is pulled up to the Hangar ?
I think QF only thought about getting freighters because they went past them daily to get to their stored aircraft in Victorville and someone's lite bulb came on.
I think QF only thought about getting freighters because they went past them daily to get to their stored aircraft in Victorville and someone's lite bulb came on.
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Crew coming from where?
So will EFA be crewing the operation by:
Utilising QF B744 crew on the current QF long-haul EBA conditions;
Utilising QF B744 crew on LWOP from QF on the current EFA EBA conditions;
Hiring new B744 experienced crew;
or some other plan?
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Utilising QF B744 crew on the current QF long-haul EBA conditions;
Utilising QF B744 crew on LWOP from QF on the current EFA EBA conditions;
Hiring new B744 experienced crew;
or some other plan?
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Utilising QF B744 crew on the current QF long-haul EBA conditions;
Utilising QF B744 crew on LWOP from QF on the current EFA EBA conditions;
Hiring new B744 experienced crew;
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And the numpties wonder why they can't engage their pilots.
The 400 Fleet Manager is doing the latest delivery to the desert (OJJ) for 'operational reasons'. Not sure if he's planning a quick once over on a couple of second hand ER-Fs while he's up there.
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Qantas Updates Freighter Aircraft
So only one aircraft?
The contract up for renewal was for two aircraft.
So only one aircraft?
The contract up for renewal was for two aircraft.
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So only one aircraft?
The contract up for renewal was for two aircraft.
The contract up for renewal was for two aircraft.
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744 Freighter Drivers
According to AIPA:
Has anyone seen any advertisements anywhere?
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Qantas freight, as you are no doubt aware, recently purchased a 747 freighter. Rather than use crews who are already trained and that are currently on forced leave, AIPA has been informed that Qantas freight is currently on a recruitment drive in the Middle East for 747 freighter pilots
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Anyone know the terms and conditions they're offering? One version I heard was that it was the same as the EFA 767. $180K for a 744 captain doing 12-14 days trips.
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EFA Remuneration
The EFA EBA doesn't specify wide body types.
Unless a side LOA was negotiated to fly the B744, the following base pay (same as B767) would apply:
CA: 170K
FO: 110K
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Unless a side LOA was negotiated to fly the B744, the following base pay (same as B767) would apply:
CA: 170K
FO: 110K
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Blimey. $170K for a 744 command on 14 day trips. Shove that! Of course, no doubt they'll find someone to take it on.... just as they found people to fly the 767 for that coin. 
Very low hours - built in 2009 and been in storage most of its life. Apparently, it's got quite advanced avionics and cargo handling system.
It's disgusting that they are seeking crews offshore when there are a lot of B744 crews in Australia who would be happy to fly it.
It's disgusting that they are seeking crews offshore when there are a lot of B744 crews in Australia who would be happy to fly it.