717 NJS - What's Going On?

[Lead Balloon]

Originally Posted by aussieflyboy

This mob must be running out of creative names for ‘management’ positions. Seems to be an ad every week for a new random position.

- A220 Innovation Consultant
- Chief A220 Change Agent
- A220 Development Lead
- Head of A220 Vibrance and Engagement
- A220 Pilot Relations and Improvement Associate
- Head of A220 Outsourcing and Cost Management.
- B717 Ground Handler Reduction Lead
- Pilot Engagement Specialist
- Head of Base Closures
- B717 Catering Reduction and Pilot Meal Manager.

Are those seriously position in an organisation which operates transport category aircraft? Seriously?

[pinkpanther1]

Originally Posted by Lead Balloon

Are those seriously position in an organisation which operates transport category aircraft? Seriously?

I think it's satire mate

[Lead Balloon]

Bugga! I wouldn't mind applying for the 'Vibrance and Engagement' gig, just to find out what the duty statement says.

[BravoSierraLima]

Originally Posted by Icarus2001

Strong rumours of a Northern presence for the A220s.

While the A220 will definitely fly to the North and West from 2024, there won’t be any bases north of BNE until more than 20 are in service based on QFs history of disliking small bases. So that’s 4+ years away.

Alliance and mainline have largely taken over/reclaimed the flying that the B717s used to do from BNE.

[gordonfvckingramsay]

Originally Posted by BravoSierraLima

While the A220 will definitely fly to the North and West from 2024, there won’t be any bases north of BNE until more than 20 are in service based on QFs history of disliking small bases. So that’s 4+ years away.

Alliance and mainline have largely taken over/reclaimed the flying that the B717s used to do from BNE.

The subject of bases and the flippancy with which QF tend to close them at short notice is at the forefront of many NJS crew minds lately. Yet another reason people are leaving.

[sandsthrudahrglass]

we get to keep our beards!

[aussieflyboy]

E-Jets replacing all the 717s in BNE from July?

[gordonfvckingramsay]

Originally Posted by aussieflyboy

E-Jets replacing all the 717s in BNE from July?

I believe Hobart will be affected similarly with no 717’s overnighting (ie based) in HBA. It must be a concerning time for those crews based in both locations.

[airdualbleedfault]

Originally Posted by Lead Balloon

Are those seriously position in an organisation which operates transport category aircraft? Seriously?

It looks like a Virgin management list

[Going Nowhere]

Originally Posted by aussieflyboy

E-Jets replacing all the 717s in BNE from July?

According to the QF website, there isn't any 717 flying ex BNE from late July.

All replaced by a combination of E190's, 737's and Q400's.

[Gne]

Originally Posted by Going Nowhere

According to the QF website, there isn't any 717 flying ex BNE from late July.

All replaced by a combination of E190's, 737's and Q400's.

Then why did QF change my booking MEL/OOL for 17 Aug from QF880 to QF 1776 (operated by a subsidiary/franchise) yesterday?

Yes, I'm headed for the airshow.
Gne

[pinkpanther1]

Originally Posted by Gne

Then why did QF change my booking MEL/OOL for 17 Aug from QF880 to QF 1776 (operated by a subsidiary/franchise) yesterday?

Yes, I'm headed for the airshow.
Gne

Because neither MEL or OOL is BNE....?

[aussieflyboy]

Originally Posted by Gne

Then why did QF change my booking MEL/OOL for 17 Aug from QF880 to QF 1776 (operated by a subsidiary/franchise) yesterday?

Yes, I'm headed for the airshow.
Gne

Maybe you’ll be flying on QFs newest aircraft? (Not sure when exactly they’re due).

If my history is correct this particular subsidiary/franchise has been flying QF passengers since before QF had a domestic arm.

[Gne]

Originally Posted by aussieflyboy

Maybe you’ll be flying on QFs newest aircraft? (Not sure when exactly they’re due).

If my history is correct this particular subsidiary/franchise has been flying QF passengers since before QF had a domestic arm.

Whale oil beef hooked - looks like QF are buying 717's then -
Your Itinerary
Date Flight Number Departing Arriving Status Flight Information
17 Aug 23 QF1776 Operated By
SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE
Melbourne
1100, 11:00AM
Terminal 1
Gold Coast
1305, 1:05PM
17 Aug 23
Terminal 1
Economy
Confirmed
Est journey Time: 02:05
Non-Stop
Aircraft Type: Boeing 717

Gne

[aussieflyboy]

Originally Posted by Gne

Whale oil beef hooked - looks like QF are buying 717's then -
Your Itinerary
Date Flight Number Departing Arriving Status Flight Information
17 Aug 23 QF1776 Operated By
SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE
Melbourne
1100, 11:00AM
Terminal 1
Gold Coast
1305, 1:05PM
17 Aug 23
Terminal 1
Economy
Confirmed
Est journey Time: 02:05
Non-Stop
Aircraft Type: Boeing 717

Gne

You are aware that QF has owned those 717s since the Impulse takeover in 2001…

[SOPS]

Originally Posted by Gne

Whale oil beef hooked - looks like QF are buying 717's then -
Your Itinerary
Date Flight Number Departing Arriving Status Flight Information
17 Aug 23 QF1776 Operated By
SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE
Melbourne
1100, 11:00AM
Terminal 1
Gold Coast
1305, 1:05PM
17 Aug 23
Terminal 1
Economy
Confirmed
Est journey Time: 02:05
Non-Stop
Aircraft Type: Boeing 717

Gne

Sometimes I wonder who posts on here.

[Global Aviator]

“17 Aug 23 QF1776 Operated By
SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE”

Now that’s a bit rude not naming which subsidiary/franchise! Not that 99.9% of the travel public would notice this remark let alone probably know who it was if it was named.

Didn’t it used to state operated by Eastern etc or am I having one of those moments?

[RENURPP]

Originally Posted by aussieflyboy

Maybe you’ll be flying on QFs newest aircraft? (Not sure when exactly they’re due).

If my history is correct this particular subsidiary/franchise has been flying QF passengers since before QF had a domestic arm.

Yes, they were. National Jet Systems was established in 1989 and started operations on 1 July 1990. Initial flights commenced in 1991 on behalf of Australian Airlines, mainly to tourist destinations in northern Australia, operating a fleet of four British Aerospace 146-100 aircraft under Australian’s Airlink brand.

In the 1990s, Sunstate Airlines was acquired by Qantas and in 2001 Qantas rebranded Sunstate Airlines, Southern Australia Airlines and various other regional Australian airlines that it owned into one airline —QantasLink, which is what the airline still flies as today.

[43Inches]

Originally Posted by RENURPP

Yes, they were. National Jet Systems was established in 1989 and started operations on 1 July 1990. Initial flights commenced in 1991 on behalf of Australian Airlines, mainly to tourist destinations in northern Australia, operating a fleet of four British Aerospace 146-100 aircraft under Australian’s Airlink brand.

In the 1990s, Sunstate Airlines was acquired by Qantas and in 2001 Qantas rebranded Sunstate Airlines, Southern Australia Airlines and various other regional Australian airlines that it owned into one airline —QantasLink, which is what the airline still flies as today.

Southern Australian Airlines was merged into Easterns and ceased to exist. Sunstate and Easterns are still operating pretty much independently under the QLink brand, each has it's own EBA and bases and are played against each other at every EBA negotiation. Apart from Sunstate and Easterns which operate very similarly the other subsidiaries under the QLink brand have almost nothing in common apart from a management using each against the other to hold down conditions.

[Alice Kiwican]

Originally Posted by Gne

Then why did QF change my booking MEL/OOL for 17 Aug from QF880 to QF 1776 (operated by a subsidiary/franchise) yesterday?

Yes, I'm headed for the airshow.
Gne

Maybe because you are travelling to OOL not BNE?