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Roaring Forties,
Holy **** dude!! you've some baggage man. As a current Jetstar NZ driver may I say you need to get your facts straight before you go on a rant fulla. LVP's are a standard part of our sim programe. MEL and AKL are sweet as for CATIII. While I'm at it,for you and all those who are like minded.
Like any company or job Jetstar NZ isn't perfect.....but I'm happy as there (and I've been with the company from start up here in NZ) If you don't like the way we operate or what ever your gripe is today....Sweet as, don't work for us!! problem solved.
Enjoy the sun and get a life......Take it easy.
Holy **** dude!! you've some baggage man. As a current Jetstar NZ driver may I say you need to get your facts straight before you go on a rant fulla. LVP's are a standard part of our sim programe. MEL and AKL are sweet as for CATIII. While I'm at it,for you and all those who are like minded.
Like any company or job Jetstar NZ isn't perfect.....but I'm happy as there (and I've been with the company from start up here in NZ) If you don't like the way we operate or what ever your gripe is today....Sweet as, don't work for us!! problem solved.
Enjoy the sun and get a life......Take it easy.
The Shark Patrol refers to the Tasman crossing. I'm very glad you aren't in our fish tank either Forties and that comes from someone who would never work for J*
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Jetstar are not hiring Capts in NZ as the interest from Australian F/OS is now excessive . Even at the lower pay, thanks to the MOU :
Company 1. Pilots. Nil
Ps and a greedy bunch of JQ drivers who are getting 380 commands with the MOU.
Company 1. Pilots. Nil
Ps and a greedy bunch of JQ drivers who are getting 380 commands with the MOU.
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JQ are upgrading all NZ FO's when they meet the requirements above AUZ FO's.
NZALPA and JQ management are very 'close' to an aggreement with a decent contract (see end of FEB).
The DEC window was always going to be a very small one (its new zealand not america)
I think its fair to upgrade company pilots before employing outside, don't you?
Certainly not a perfect airline
but little corners of it are better than other parts
NZALPA and JQ management are very 'close' to an aggreement with a decent contract (see end of FEB).
The DEC window was always going to be a very small one (its new zealand not america)
I think its fair to upgrade company pilots before employing outside, don't you?
Certainly not a perfect airline
but little corners of it are better than other parts
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How Many DECs ?
Just curious -
How many DEC s have been employed in the last 6mths ?
How many more slots are there for DECs or are there sufficient qualified F/Os to be upgraded ?
Thanks.
How many DEC s have been employed in the last 6mths ?
How many more slots are there for DECs or are there sufficient qualified F/Os to be upgraded ?
Thanks.
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There have been about 6 DEC's employed recently as well as around 4 FO's getting the nod for promotion. The internal candidates will get the position first if they are suitable for upgrade. There are probably about another 4-6 FO's who are close to satisfying the upgrade requirements in the near future. Funnily enough, now that the MOU is starting to bite over in OZ we are once again a popular choice for both Jetstar Australia FO's and for Qantas pilots on LWOP.
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How many commands?
Anyone know how many commands offered under FSO 255/11? 
This was the only recent FSO that has failed to specify the number of positions being offered.
Guessing this will play a big part in the number of DECs going to Jetstar NZ, but because of the excess of qualified F/Os who have no chance of getting a command in Oz, my money is betting that head office has got a landslide of applications.
This was the only recent FSO that has failed to specify the number of positions being offered.
Guessing this will play a big part in the number of DECs going to Jetstar NZ, but because of the excess of qualified F/Os who have no chance of getting a command in Oz, my money is betting that head office has got a landslide of applications.
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SHARK PATROL Prize Giving
Hello everyone and Welcome to The SHARK PATROL FISHING CONTEST Prize Giving.
Well - before we get on to PRIZE GIVING, I think it time we let you all in on a little secret. A couple of weeks ago, we were having a BBQ and the banter across the Tasman soon got around to why are we all flying over here and not flying SHARK PATROLS. Well its pretty obvious - we enjoy being given new shiny toys to fly around the world in. We have been to - well to many destinations to list here - but Rio was very nice last week. (You can see our list of night stops on an earlier post) Our youngest Capt here is 32 - it was his birthday BBQ that brought us all together. So that BBQ - we have one every month to catch up on the latest from 'down under' - yes we do fly there daily, and Jetstar was mentioned. So one thing led to another - steak, wine, more steak, pavlova - mmmmmmmmmmmm and strawberries! After discussing the trivia and crap posted on most D&G items, especially all the bleating about EBAs, and dis & dat, a deep and meaningful discussion soon arose and we all asked ourselves - 'Why would we give up our current jobs to enter the bitching backstabbing nepotistic world of 'downunder aviation'. Not one of us could come up with even a semi reasonable reason. So we thought that as fishing is supposed to be the big reason why so many pilots say 'its the reason why he stays in Oz/Godzone', a little fishing contest was in order.
The bait was cast - and holy mackeral - the sinker had not even sunk below the waves when pwrpac had taken bite. Out he went at Vmo like a Mako Shark. All angry and shaking the line like severe turbulence. Never in all our combined days have we experienced fishing like catching pwrpac. How we wish every fishing day was like that.
pwrpac - please step up and accept your prize- the MAKO shark prize for being the first to bite. Not only was pwrpac the first to bite, but he did so full afterburners on reheat - ah - those F111 days.
- Why Mako - well Mako sharks are smaller sharks that prowl the regions - all quiet but have a reputation for being bitter and aggressive individuals with a temper.
Well - before we get on to PRIZE GIVING, I think it time we let you all in on a little secret. A couple of weeks ago, we were having a BBQ and the banter across the Tasman soon got around to why are we all flying over here and not flying SHARK PATROLS. Well its pretty obvious - we enjoy being given new shiny toys to fly around the world in. We have been to - well to many destinations to list here - but Rio was very nice last week. (You can see our list of night stops on an earlier post) Our youngest Capt here is 32 - it was his birthday BBQ that brought us all together. So that BBQ - we have one every month to catch up on the latest from 'down under' - yes we do fly there daily, and Jetstar was mentioned. So one thing led to another - steak, wine, more steak, pavlova - mmmmmmmmmmmm and strawberries! After discussing the trivia and crap posted on most D&G items, especially all the bleating about EBAs, and dis & dat, a deep and meaningful discussion soon arose and we all asked ourselves - 'Why would we give up our current jobs to enter the bitching backstabbing nepotistic world of 'downunder aviation'. Not one of us could come up with even a semi reasonable reason. So we thought that as fishing is supposed to be the big reason why so many pilots say 'its the reason why he stays in Oz/Godzone', a little fishing contest was in order.
The bait was cast - and holy mackeral - the sinker had not even sunk below the waves when pwrpac had taken bite. Out he went at Vmo like a Mako Shark. All angry and shaking the line like severe turbulence. Never in all our combined days have we experienced fishing like catching pwrpac. How we wish every fishing day was like that.
pwrpac - please step up and accept your prize- the MAKO shark prize for being the first to bite. Not only was pwrpac the first to bite, but he did so full afterburners on reheat - ah - those F111 days.
- Why Mako - well Mako sharks are smaller sharks that prowl the regions - all quiet but have a reputation for being bitter and aggressive individuals with a temper.
Have just been talking to (30 minutes ago) a Jetstar NZ F/O, he has had the job for 6 months and came from GA. Now lives in NZ. He tells me he is on $164,00 PA.
I have read on these forums before about how underpaid J* pilots are. Well let me tell you that I have lost all sympathy for you pilot types if that is your starting rate, and clearly it is, what planet do you guys come from if you think you are worth more than that as second dicky? Words fail me, I am only a humble engineer, but would be willing to kill for that sort of renumeration. Dont winge any more.
I have read on these forums before about how underpaid J* pilots are. Well let me tell you that I have lost all sympathy for you pilot types if that is your starting rate, and clearly it is, what planet do you guys come from if you think you are worth more than that as second dicky? Words fail me, I am only a humble engineer, but would be willing to kill for that sort of renumeration. Dont winge any more.
He tells me he is on $164,000 PA.
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God that made me laugh, I can tell you with certainty that the best paid J* NZ FO last year was in the late 80's all in with extra flying pay, bonuses etc. So knock around $80,000 off that figure and you will be somewhere near the truth. The rate you mention would be typical of the Captains take home ALL IN.