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Old 4th Jul 2021, 09:08
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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 ?
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 04:48
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Their in house Saab drivers will be fairly upgraded
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 05:12
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Originally Posted by TheGoose21
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.
you better smarten up on your English first my friend
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 05:20
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Originally Posted by TBM-Legend
you better smarten up on your English first my friend
another hero response to someone just asking a question ..... well done you tool
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 07:51
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you better smarten up on your English first my friend
Seeing you're giving English language advice, wouldn't that be:

You'd better smarten up on your English first, my friend.

How's your Danish as a matter of interest?
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 10:32
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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...
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 12:23
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Originally Posted by Fliegenmong
..Probably not a lot of Born & Bred Aussies do.
BJORN & Bred maybe?😂😂😂
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 14:10
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Originally Posted by TimmyTee
Their in house Saab drivers will be fairly upgraded
chief pilot has told saab crew they will have to resign to become a 737 driver
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 16:04
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Originally Posted by EPIRB
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.
There have always been professions that earn far more than being a pilot.

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.
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 22:35
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Originally Posted by Ladloy
chief pilot has told saab crew they will have to resign to become a 737 driver
Seemingly a mean spirited move which is completely out of character for Rex management.
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 22:48
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Originally Posted by Ladloy
chief pilot has told saab crew they will have to resign to become a 737 driver
A fairly blatant attempt to rort Long service leave and probably illegal. If the union aren't strong enough to stand up to REX, I'd be calling an employment lawyer.
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Old 5th Jul 2021, 23:15
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Originally Posted by 1A_Please
A fairly blatant attempt to rort Long service leave and probably illegal. If the union aren't strong enough to stand up to REX, I'd be calling an employment lawyer.
Everyone here says the whole operation is going in the toilet anyway, so why does it matter?
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Old 6th Jul 2021, 01:33
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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.
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Old 6th Jul 2021, 07:47
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Or maybe Poppa, CASA requires CP to be type rated on aircraft he is chief pilot of??
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Old 6th Jul 2021, 08:39
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The Chief Pilot at Qantas is not rated on the 787. The previous Qantas Chief Pilot was not rated on the 737 or the A380.
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Old 6th Jul 2021, 09:12
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A recent Chief Pilot of Qlink didn't fly at all but still liked to be called Captain.
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Old 6th Jul 2021, 09:18
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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
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Old 6th Jul 2021, 09:22
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Originally Posted by Trevor the lover
Or maybe Poppa, CASA requires CP to be type rated on aircraft he is chief pilot of??
Since when? I know MANY who soon as they get the title its the ego that send them direct to the widebody upgrade. Then you never ever seen them as they are spending too much time on the wrong side of the business!

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
Settle down buddy. Not in this industry. Chasing that greener grass is like throwing darts. Finding that green grass is a mission in itself. Your employer treats you like rubbish example Cathay, and it’s the best job?

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Old 6th Jul 2021, 11:14
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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!
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Old 6th Jul 2021, 19:19
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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........
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