Short pilots

[Lookleft]

I'm sure I remember reading that the SP747 stood for Short Pilot 747 and Boeing had to shorten it for the pilots to reach the rudder pedals.

[lucille]

Vietnam? Dreaming. I gather the expats there are still flying for food just to keep current.

[Blitzkrieger]

Yes Vietnam, not a bad deal either.

And closer to home, Qlink Q400 are apparently “critically low”. Hundreds of pilots have left the industry for other exploits.

[FightDeck]

No Jobs in Australian aviation

I’d be telling anyone thinking of getting into aviation to not waste their aptitude on a sinking ship that is Australian aviation.
Anyone from Tiger is unemployed. As is anyone in Virgin International. Many in Virgin domestic.
Anyone on 4 Engine fleets in Qantas in effectively unemployed and it’s going to remain so for years.
Do something else. The industry is dead. Most are unemployed. That’s the reality.
Better and more reliable jobs out there. May be a different story if you work overseas.

[ScepticalOptomist]

Originally Posted by FightDeck

I’d be telling anyone thinking of getting into aviation to not waste their aptitude on a sinking ship that is Australian aviation.
Anyone from Tiger is unemployed. As is anyone in Virgin International. Many in Virgin domestic.
Anyone on 4 Engine fleets in Qantas in effectively unemployed and it’s going to remain so for years.
Do something else. The industry is dead. Most are unemployed. That’s the reality.
Better and more reliable jobs out there. May be a different story if you work overseas.

And domestic pilots?

[morno]

Originally Posted by Blitzkrieger

Yes Vietnam, not a bad deal either.

And closer to home, Qlink Q400 are apparently “critically low”. Hundreds of pilots have left the industry for other exploits.

Are you F***ing kidding me? Not a bad deal?

Mate that is absolutely appalling, bordering on criminal. Considering how much it costs to live as an expat in that country, you would need a second job almost to be able to live.

There were first officers earning more than that captain rate, prior to Covid. Those Vietnamese airlines are simply milking the pilots and blaming it on covid.

If you want to go there and earn that, you’re nothing more than a scab.

[FightDeck]

Originally Posted by ScepticalOptomist

And domestic pilots?

Most Domestic pilots have jobs but not all. Virgin shrank a fair amount. Qantas domestic are fine.
Virgin International and the 4 engine Qantas fleets are effectively long term unemployed. Wouldn’t be surprised to see more redundancies if this drags on longer. No point delaying the inevitable.

You’d be an idiot to consider a job in aviation in Australia now.

[junior.VH-LFA]

Enjoy

[ScepticalOptomist]

Originally Posted by FightDeck

You’d be an idiot to consider a job in aviation in Australia now.

Disagree. Now is exactly the time. Once the boom cycle starts it’s too late.

And the boom cycle will come, like it always does.

[HundredPercentPlease]

Originally Posted by Blitzkrieger

Yes Vietnam, not a bad deal either.

And closer to home, Qlink Q400 are apparently “critically low”. Hundreds of pilots have left the industry for other exploits.

Apart from the insulting headline offer, did you notice the small print? They are currently paying 70% of those rates due to covid, they can move that percentage as they see fit, and you are committed to 24 months service minimum!

[Derfred]

Originally Posted by ScepticalOptomist

Disagree. Now is exactly the time. Once the boom cycle starts it’s too late.

And the boom cycle will come, like it always does.

^^^ This.

Now is the time to learn to fly.

Not when the taxi drivers are talking pilot shortages.

This industry waves. The way to catch a wave is to be ready when the wave strikes.

Those who order their surfboard when they hear the waves strike the beach tend to miss out.

[Sparrows.]

Originally Posted by FightDeck

Anyone on 4 Engine fleets in Qantas in effectively unemployed and it’s going to remain so for years.
Do something else. The industry is dead. Most are unemployed. That’s the reality.
Better and more reliable jobs out there. May be a different story if you work overseas.

Qantas are beginning training 747 RINed pilots onto 330/787 positions, including promotions next bid period, which starts Monday week.
As well as “4 engine” pilots doing 737 courses currently, from delayed pre-covid courses/allocations.

Just the facts.

[Chocks Away]

Good news Sparrows.

Here's just a little bit of data to mull over, while you crack a frothy & watch your Saturday foody / ruggers.

Happy landings