REX to transition to ATRs, start domestic jet ops
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Hi All.
So what happens to all the ex-VA wide-body crew who have now been given slots back to Virgin? Obviously Rex management will be well aware of those positions being awarded. (and I assume it would be easy for them to see the list)
Will they ask them to leave now or let them finish their training?, knowing that they are about to do a runner.
Are those crew obliged to tell them if directly asked? Does anyone think this will mean more rex recruitment ?
cheers to all
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So what happens to all the ex-VA wide-body crew who have now been given slots back to Virgin? Obviously Rex management will be well aware of those positions being awarded. (and I assume it would be easy for them to see the list)
Will they ask them to leave now or let them finish their training?, knowing that they are about to do a runner.
Are those crew obliged to tell them if directly asked? Does anyone think this will mean more rex recruitment ?
cheers to all
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Last edited by TheGoose21; 5th Jul 2021 at 05:39.
So why happens to all ex-VA crew who have given slots back there? Obviously Rex management will know those positions have been granted. (and it would be easy to find the list) Will they ask them to leave now or let them finish their training knowing they going to do a runner.
Are the rex crew obliged to even tell them if directly asked. Only ask as I am interested in the next Rex intakes.
Are the rex crew obliged to even tell them if directly asked. Only ask as I am interested in the next Rex intakes.
you better smarten up on your English first my friend
You'd better smarten up on your English first, my friend.
How's your Danish as a matter of interest?
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Curiously Danes, as do the other Scandi Countries have an amazing grasp of the English Language....and I know you were not asking me....but I actually do have a bit of Danish.....Probably not a lot of Born & Bred Aussies do.
French & Spanish are of course great to have because of their widespread use......Danish is Kinda useless outside Danmark...
French & Spanish are of course great to have because of their widespread use......Danish is Kinda useless outside Danmark...
Why would anybody want to become a pilot these days when you can earn more money in unqualified jobs or as a tradesman without the associated stress? Management would want to watch this march to the bottom on conditions because otherwise they will only be able to recruit people who aren't suitable because the smart ones are pursuing careers elsewhere or there won't be anybody to choose from.
Frankly, while I’m all for looking after the pay and conditions of professional pilots I’d prefer that anyone who gets into this game just for the money went somewhere else.
Meanwhile let me guess. The CP gets his free 737 rating? Or does he need to resign also? I mean he needs to keep with the culture right.
Talk about leading by example. I take comfort in a senior person inside my employer who said they would never hire anyone off the Rex Management line.
I have seen Asian bottom feeding loco’s look after the staff better.
Talk about leading by example. I take comfort in a senior person inside my employer who said they would never hire anyone off the Rex Management line.
I have seen Asian bottom feeding loco’s look after the staff better.
73 Upgrades
It’s EBA time and the ML FOM is actively advising crew that the company now has initial 737 training approval. CP advising crew they’ll need to resign to get a 73 slot is absolute BS..
The market and availability of 73 crew, and the need for additional crew will be the determining factor on Saab pilot upgrades.
As with any employee, in any industry, in any country. If you’re not happy where you are, test the market and chance your arm. From my perspective the absolute best job in the world is the job you currently have…
I fly at Rex and I love the regional flying. I hope the fortune for all of you on this forum is improving.
Fly safe
The market and availability of 73 crew, and the need for additional crew will be the determining factor on Saab pilot upgrades.
As with any employee, in any industry, in any country. If you’re not happy where you are, test the market and chance your arm. From my perspective the absolute best job in the world is the job you currently have…
I fly at Rex and I love the regional flying. I hope the fortune for all of you on this forum is improving.
Fly safe
I know one who isn’t even type rated on any types that even exist in one company!
From my perspective the absolute best job in the world is the job you currently have
Last edited by PoppaJo; 6th Jul 2021 at 09:53.
If we start seeing an eventual upturn in travel here like what is happening in some regions overseas, Rex will inevitably start seeing an ‘exodus’ and ‘mass poaching’ of pilots from their turboprop and fledging jet operations.
Don’t be fooled though.
As much as we’ll see the inevitable whinging about pilots being ‘stolen’, the reality is that it’s all in the best interests of the Rex business model.
They didn’t buy a 737 sim for ease of access.
Twelve months from now if pilots (or long suffering Saab crew) want a 737 gig they’ll just need to stump up 70k for the endorsement and line training, hell they may even go down the route of offering an endorsement and a couple hundred hours on type for a bit more cash as a revolving door method of keeping the right hand seat warm.
As for the cadets, those writing the best motivational letters and picking the most weeds at AAPA might be offered the coveted chance of going straight to the 737.... for a few extra 10s of thousands of dollars and extra years of commitment!
Don’t be fooled though.
As much as we’ll see the inevitable whinging about pilots being ‘stolen’, the reality is that it’s all in the best interests of the Rex business model.
They didn’t buy a 737 sim for ease of access.
Twelve months from now if pilots (or long suffering Saab crew) want a 737 gig they’ll just need to stump up 70k for the endorsement and line training, hell they may even go down the route of offering an endorsement and a couple hundred hours on type for a bit more cash as a revolving door method of keeping the right hand seat warm.
As for the cadets, those writing the best motivational letters and picking the most weeds at AAPA might be offered the coveted chance of going straight to the 737.... for a few extra 10s of thousands of dollars and extra years of commitment!
My reference to being type rated was a bit of a question referring to the pommy git Tiger tried to make CP about 10 years ago. Had all 73 time and no A320 so CASA said no. I suspect if you look at QF, other management pilots are rated on the 787 and 380 so the CP is not required. If Rex has no one in management on the 737, it may well be a requirement by CASA to type rate one. Just sayin........