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I hope you’re not a maggot driver. I wouldn’t sit all day a an airport for less than 10hrs credit (and I’ll bet most would say that’s not enough). Seriously cannot think of anything worse. Not trying to be dramatic here but airport reserve sounds like the absolute worst lifestyle sacrifice you could give up.
4hrs for a reserve at home.
4hrs for a reserve at home.
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OK but it’s in the VARA EBA right? I’ve been told it is but haven’t read the agreement.
If so it’s irrelevant if you do it or not, if it’s in your agreement it’s an agreed position.
Can someone confirm if airport reserve is in the vara EBA please?
If so it’s irrelevant if you do it or not, if it’s in your agreement it’s an agreed position.
Can someone confirm if airport reserve is in the vara EBA please?
I don't work at VARA but i have never heard of any of my friends there having an airport reserve day. A 2hr report time but i think that is fairly standard.
Bored enough in my dinner break that i could also find no mention of it in the 2019 pilots agreement.
Bored enough in my dinner break that i could also find no mention of it in the 2019 pilots agreement.
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines Pilots’ Enterprise Agreement 2019:
60 Airport Duty
At its discretion, VARA may roster airport duty in any roster period. Airport duty will be rostered and managed in accordance with the VARA Pilots Airport Duty Guidelines agreed between VARA and the Unions. The VARA Pilots Airport Duty Guidelines can only be amended by agreement between VARA and the Unions.
At its discretion, VARA may roster airport duty in any roster period. Airport duty will be rostered and managed in accordance with the VARA Pilots Airport Duty Guidelines agreed between VARA and the Unions. The VARA Pilots Airport Duty Guidelines can only be amended by agreement between VARA and the Unions.
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Hi everyone, I am writing to seek your guidance and expertise regarding a career decision I am contemplating, and I believe your insights would greatly assist me in making an informed choice.
Currently, I hold the position of Captain at Air India, but I am considering a transition to the role of First Officer with Network on A320.
we are exploring opportunities to relocate to Australia with young kids (2 yr old and 4 yr old), all of us are Australian citizens, My decision is driven by moving to Perth, and having return flights for family time, a better work-life balance.
and my wife is a First Officer on A320 aircraft she would be converting her licence to apply for network aviation.
Given these circumstances, I would greatly appreciate any advice or suggestions you may have regarding the following areas:
Transitioning from the position of Captain to First Officer: I would like to understand the potential challenges and adjustments involved in moving from a Captain position to a First Officer role. Any insights or experiences you can share would be invaluable. how long before upgrade again.
I understand that your time is valuable, and I genuinely appreciate any assistance or guidance you can offer. Please feel free to share any relevant information or direct me to any resources that could aid me in making an informed decision.
Currently, I hold the position of Captain at Air India, but I am considering a transition to the role of First Officer with Network on A320.
we are exploring opportunities to relocate to Australia with young kids (2 yr old and 4 yr old), all of us are Australian citizens, My decision is driven by moving to Perth, and having return flights for family time, a better work-life balance.
and my wife is a First Officer on A320 aircraft she would be converting her licence to apply for network aviation.
Given these circumstances, I would greatly appreciate any advice or suggestions you may have regarding the following areas:
Transitioning from the position of Captain to First Officer: I would like to understand the potential challenges and adjustments involved in moving from a Captain position to a First Officer role. Any insights or experiences you can share would be invaluable. how long before upgrade again.
I understand that your time is valuable, and I genuinely appreciate any assistance or guidance you can offer. Please feel free to share any relevant information or direct me to any resources that could aid me in making an informed decision.
Hi everyone, I am writing to seek your guidance and expertise regarding a career decision I am contemplating, and I believe your insights would greatly assist me in making an informed choice.
Currently, I hold the position of Captain at Air India, but I am considering a transition to the role of First Officer with Network on A320.
we are exploring opportunities to relocate to Australia with young kids (2 yr old and 4 yr old), all of us are Australian citizens, My decision is driven by moving to Perth, and having return flights for family time, a better work-life balance.
and my wife is a First Officer on A320 aircraft she would be converting her licence to apply for network aviation.
Given these circumstances, I would greatly appreciate any advice or suggestions you may have regarding the following areas:
Transitioning from the position of Captain to First Officer: I would like to understand the potential challenges and adjustments involved in moving from a Captain position to a First Officer role. Any insights or experiences you can share would be invaluable. how long before upgrade again.
I understand that your time is valuable, and I genuinely appreciate any assistance or guidance you can offer. Please feel free to share any relevant information or direct me to any resources that could aid me in making an informed decision.
Currently, I hold the position of Captain at Air India, but I am considering a transition to the role of First Officer with Network on A320.
we are exploring opportunities to relocate to Australia with young kids (2 yr old and 4 yr old), all of us are Australian citizens, My decision is driven by moving to Perth, and having return flights for family time, a better work-life balance.
and my wife is a First Officer on A320 aircraft she would be converting her licence to apply for network aviation.
Given these circumstances, I would greatly appreciate any advice or suggestions you may have regarding the following areas:
Transitioning from the position of Captain to First Officer: I would like to understand the potential challenges and adjustments involved in moving from a Captain position to a First Officer role. Any insights or experiences you can share would be invaluable. how long before upgrade again.
I understand that your time is valuable, and I genuinely appreciate any assistance or guidance you can offer. Please feel free to share any relevant information or direct me to any resources that could aid me in making an informed decision.
A320 FO at Network expect somewhere around $120,000 AUD/year. Culture is miserable. Expect many 4am to 5am starts per week.
Why bother? Upgrade at Network could be a couple of years if not direct entry with your experience.
I’d guess an A320 captain would earn $180-200,000 AUD/year at most... less than a 737 FO.
You will be doing mostly CTAF work with visual approaches which is rumoured to have been difficult for some there who have only ever flown ILS to ILS.
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Hi Tomahawk.
firstly, the most important question is, do you have a Indian ATPL or an American ATPL converted or any another FAA Approved licence .
if so then after you gain a resident visa in Australia and covert your licence all airlines are open to you and available .
However if you only have an Indian licence you will be required to prove and supply many supporting items and may still find you have to redo a lot basic tests for your licence and indeed you may struggle to even get your licence accepted .
now as far as going from Captain to FO, well that depends on the type of Captain/ person you are, and only you can answer that .
But you won’t be held back or find any bias against you, it will be up to you and your wife to make it work if your interested .
All I can confirm is the aviation industry in Australia is very robust with big potential, but very competitive for sought after positions.
firstly, the most important question is, do you have a Indian ATPL or an American ATPL converted or any another FAA Approved licence .
if so then after you gain a resident visa in Australia and covert your licence all airlines are open to you and available .
However if you only have an Indian licence you will be required to prove and supply many supporting items and may still find you have to redo a lot basic tests for your licence and indeed you may struggle to even get your licence accepted .
now as far as going from Captain to FO, well that depends on the type of Captain/ person you are, and only you can answer that .
But you won’t be held back or find any bias against you, it will be up to you and your wife to make it work if your interested .
All I can confirm is the aviation industry in Australia is very robust with big potential, but very competitive for sought after positions.
All I can confirm is the aviation industry in Australia is very robust with big potential, but very competitive for sought after positions.
Who knew management were trying to recruit here on pprune.
You might need to define ‘sought after position’.
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Hi Tomahawk.
firstly, the most important question is, do you have a Indian ATPL or an American ATPL converted or any another FAA Approved licence .
if so then after you gain a resident visa in Australia and covert your licence all airlines are open to you and available .
However if you only have an Indian licence you will be required to prove and supply many supporting items and may still find you have to redo a lot basic tests for your licence and indeed you may struggle to even get your licence accepted .
now as far as going from Captain to FO, well that depends on the type of Captain/ person you are, and only you can answer that .
But you won’t be held back or find any bias against you, it will be up to you and your wife to make it work if your interested .
All I can confirm is the aviation industry in Australia is very robust with big potential, but very competitive for sought after positions.
firstly, the most important question is, do you have a Indian ATPL or an American ATPL converted or any another FAA Approved licence .
if so then after you gain a resident visa in Australia and covert your licence all airlines are open to you and available .
However if you only have an Indian licence you will be required to prove and supply many supporting items and may still find you have to redo a lot basic tests for your licence and indeed you may struggle to even get your licence accepted .
now as far as going from Captain to FO, well that depends on the type of Captain/ person you are, and only you can answer that .
But you won’t be held back or find any bias against you, it will be up to you and your wife to make it work if your interested .
All I can confirm is the aviation industry in Australia is very robust with big potential, but very competitive for sought after positions.
Cough Cough wind up Cough…..
PS if this isn’t a wind up or to anyone else contemplating apparently double digit resignations at NAA this month alone, and not just those with luxury of command time, a lot of FOs too. The lure of a quick command not enough to keep them at that basket case.
There’s potential in this industry, but there needs to be a quantum shift in the attitude towards staff if airlines are to take full advantage of it.
