REX to transition to ATRs, start domestic jet ops

[Arnold E]

We are long overdue for a whinge

Seems to me most of the whinging is being done here

[Ladloy]

So when are they getting ATRs? The Saabs aren't getting any younger.

[Bull_Shark]

So when are they getting ATRs? The Saabs aren't getting any younger.

Rex fly Saab’s? What are they? What’s an ATR?

Rex aren’t about turboprops anymore, it’s all about the mighty 737.

How many parts does a 737 have? What does a 737 weigh? Check out our no blackout period for the Christmas holidays! Check out how one of our 737s went to Singapore for maintenance! Now you can buy your very own Rex 737 desktop model!
(It’s all their social media pages are about now!)

There must be a hell of a lot of eggs in that basket 😬

You’ve got to feel sorry for the long term Saab pilots, I can’t see ATRs or any replacement arriving unless the jet operation proves profitable 🤷‍♂️

[LostWanderer]

Originally Posted by Bull_Shark

Rex fly Saab’s? What are they? What’s an ATR?

Rex aren’t about turboprops anymore, it’s all about the mighty 737.

How many parts does a 737 have? What does a 737 weigh? Check out our no blackout period for the Christmas holidays! Check out how one of our 737s went to Singapore for maintenance! Now you can buy your very own Rex 737 desktop model!
(It’s all their social media pages are about now!)

There must be a hell of a lot of eggs in that basket 😬

You’ve got to feel sorry for the long term Saab pilots, I can’t see ATRs or any replacement arriving unless the jet operation proves profitable 🤷‍♂️

Ha. Was thinking the same thing, it's all about the shiny new (old) 737s. Almost wouldn't know they operate turboprops if you look at their social media presence!

[Bull_Shark]

Ha. Was thinking the same thing, it's all about the shiny new (old) 737s. Almost wouldn't know they operate turboprops if you look at their social media presence!

Long suffering regional passengers are now asking questions such as why it’s costing over a $1000 for a return airfare in a 30 year old turboprop to one of their regional destinations yet less than $120 between Sydney and Melbourne?

It’s a bit hard to accuse Qantas and Virgin of being uncompetitive when this is the case.

All this flashy talk of jets and focus on the big cities is fast alienating Rex’s core group of passengers and not doing anything to promote their “country heart’.

[Colonel_Klink]

Putting out a press release because your aircraft has headed to Singapore for maintenance is certainly strange.

Can we expect the same whenever the SAABs head to Wagga to have some work done?

[Dehavillanddriver]

Maybe to quell rumours that the 737 fleet is already being sent back to the leasing companies?

[Ladloy]

SAAB Pilot and engineers have a 2 to 3 year expired EBA. I honestly don't know how they will crew the turboprops next year. They have dug their own grave

[Bull_Shark]

Putting out a press release because your aircraft has headed to Singapore for maintenance is certainly strange

That bit of information backfired for Rex too because all the public commented about and wanted to know was why were they sending an aircraft overseas for maintenance.

Rex set up their social media accounts less than a year ago (and pleaded with staff to like and follow because they didn’t have the capacity for large scale advertising) and while they think all of these posts about the jets (and bashing Qantas) are helping the reality is they’re digging a bigger hole for themselves and exposing the company for what it is.

[pinkpanther1]

Sharp has had a big interview on why Bonza will not succeed with the 737..........
This guy is unbelievable.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/simplef...viability/amp/

[Bull_Shark]

I’ve been in this game a long time,” Rex’s Deputy Chairman said. “And during that time, every couple of years somebody would come forward. Usually, they’re former employees of an airline or they’re a group of pilots who come together who reckon they can run an airline better than the management team.

Well isn’t Rex run by a group of pilots who have no other experience outside of flying turboprops who reckon they can run an airline better than anyone else?

The arrogance of the ‘Rex management team’ is breathtaking!

[430W]

Sharp is something special. The same logic he uses to shoot down Bonza equally applies to Rex with their 737 Op. What route do they operate on that was not adequately serviced by the QF Group or Virgin?

Rex are about to see what competition is as the others come up to near full capacity. QF and VA are not going to let market share go easily.

[Ladloy]

They are advertising internally for 737 FOs now. They can't even crew the Saab fleet at full schedule.

[Alfie.floor]

Originally Posted by Ladloy

They are advertising internally for 737 FOs now. They can't even crew the Saab fleet at full schedule.

Yeah…nah! No internal advertisement for FOs.

[snakeslugger]

Originally Posted by Alfie.floor

Yeah…nah! No internal advertisement for FOs.

True story… commencing early 2022. Good for the Saab guys to get some 737 time and then do as they please.

[Colonel_Klink]

Originally Posted by Ladloy

They are advertising internally for 737 FOs now. They can't even crew the Saab fleet at full schedule.

Maybe they were sick of all their 737 pilots leaving to go back to Virgin.

Good opportunity for the turbo prop guys - but if what people are saying on here is true, it might be a difficult 2022/23 for Rex to maintain a properly sized pilot workforce.

[Ladloy]

Originally Posted by Colonel_Klink

Maybe they were sick of all their 737 pilots leaving to go back to Virgin.

Good opportunity for the turbo prop guys - but if what people are saying on here is true, it might be a difficult 2022/23 for Rex to maintain a properly sized pilot workforce.

The way the turboprop guys have been treated I doubt many pilots will be applying. I think most of them are looking for the door!

[galdian]

Originally Posted by Colonel_Klink

Maybe they were sick of all their 737 pilots leaving to go back to Virgin.

Good opportunity for the turbo prop guys - but if what people are saying on here is true, it might be a difficult 2022/23 for Rex to maintain a properly sized pilot workforce.

Well when the person employed re the 737 crewing (in co-ordination with the REX CP) was ex VA longhaul a fair assumption ex VA pilots might have a leg up.
Not as if there wasn't a ****load of diversified airline 737 experience to choose from....as well as VA and associated entities.

Numbers are not mentioned but IF the 737 recruitment was VA heavy then various managers within REX should have "please explain" as to why they have cost REX $$ in crew training/turnover.

[Derfred]

I’m pretty sure Rex is familiar with the concept of crew training/turnover.

[Ladloy]

Originally Posted by Derfred

I’m pretty sure Rex is familiar with the concept of crew training/turnover.

They are but they refuse to acknowledge the reason behind it. It has become very evident that they expected to be taking in many redundant pilots in all of their operations post covid to stock crews. That hasn't eventuated and next year will be brutal for the group.

Rumour has it they can't crew the Air Ambulance NSW contract!