VA pilots worried about employment 2021
The announcement today essentially stated that TT pilots will be made redundant, and any TT flying completed by VA NB pilots. It also stated that NZ pilots to be made redundant and any NZ flying to be done by VA NB pilots.
Essentially one group of 73 pilots who will be deployed anywhere they are needed.
It’s a very sad time for a lot of people out there - I feel for everyone who received the news today. Despite it not necessarily being made that clear by company communications.
Essentially one group of 73 pilots who will be deployed anywhere they are needed.
It’s a very sad time for a lot of people out there - I feel for everyone who received the news today. Despite it not necessarily being made that clear by company communications.
They certainly kept that bit quiet in the media release well at least didn’t go into any detail about more permanent redundancies especially of complete pilot groups at VANZ and TT ...presume was on the cards Coronavirus or not.
You mean the bloke that introduced pay for your rating before you start? Or do you mean the bloke who deliberately invited a young for an interview just so that he could humiliate him because his father was "of that year"?
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Never met John Raby but Wal Gowans Snr did many of my checks and Sims. Absolute gentleman, great bloke and extremely knowledgeable as most Checkies there were. Don't think about saying anything bad about him.
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I don't believe anybody ever would. One of the greatest gentlemen I've ever met!
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It is clear that the stress of all this is causing some to lose their ability of rational thought. Posting news articles (written by somebody else) critical of VA, or someone talking about the price of QF flights etc....... doesn't mean QF pilots are all pricks and they can all go to hell. We don't actually want you to go broke or lose your job, promise. I feel for us all, but if you want solidarity, stop the school yard rubbish.
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Enough
Renton Field, thank you for you PM and words of wisdom that I could and should have displayed. To those I have offended I offer a sincere apology.
I wish not to engage any further in words of war. My feelings towards legacy management, new management and the Board remains unabated. They are a disgrace and have the airlines blood on their hands.
To the pilot group I genuinely wish you all the best. The same applies for every other hard working decent Virgin Australia employee. I can only wish you a speedy career recovery and better things in the future.
To the conga line of incompetent and arrogant sociopathic executive management that have contributed towards what has become of Virgin Australia I hope your names are permanently tarnished and you be remembered for the useless idiots that you truly are.
I wish not to engage any further in words of war. My feelings towards legacy management, new management and the Board remains unabated. They are a disgrace and have the airlines blood on their hands.
To the pilot group I genuinely wish you all the best. The same applies for every other hard working decent Virgin Australia employee. I can only wish you a speedy career recovery and better things in the future.
To the conga line of incompetent and arrogant sociopathic executive management that have contributed towards what has become of Virgin Australia I hope your names are permanently tarnished and you be remembered for the useless idiots that you truly are.
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The 2 VA gentlemen mentioned earlier -
One is an absolute gentleman and his son is also a wonderful guy.
The other has a lot to answer for over the years.
Good luck to all Virgin and TT pilots into the future
One is an absolute gentleman and his son is also a wonderful guy.
The other has a lot to answer for over the years.
Good luck to all Virgin and TT pilots into the future
That better be the intention Brakerider, including the TT troops. Everyone should be offered their old position back as the opportunity arises no matter how long it takes
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I believe that is the case, and if re-employed within 5 years you join back on your original start date.
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To all my fellow pilots going through this. You are not alone.
I could feel a real need in my pilot group and have started a Youtube series “Marty Does Rona” to help my peers in Qantas........its 100% focused on mental health and getting through chaotic time.
Now I can see the problem is so much bigger.
If you need a lift tune in.
Respect to all. z
I could feel a real need in my pilot group and have started a Youtube series “Marty Does Rona” to help my peers in Qantas........its 100% focused on mental health and getting through chaotic time.
Now I can see the problem is so much bigger.
If you need a lift tune in.
Respect to all. z