Pionair to operate Virgin Cargo BAe146's
 

Pionair will operate 2 BAe 146's for Virgin Cargo. Add in today's Australian for crew, based in Cairns, Melbourne or Adelaide.

The original plan for VARA to operate them has been shelved.

Could somebody post some details of the ad? Doesn't show up on AFAP yet

2 146 + 1 737-300,time frame was the issue with the VARA operation. Wet lease the solution,apparently.

Maybe the AFAP are wary of the advertisement for some reason? Rumour is pay for your own type ratings up front...

Nauru Airlines and Airwork are the ones most likely to operate the B737-300.

Pionair/ Skyforce Bae146
 

Pionair was the parent company of Skyforce aka Skyforce Australia which went into administration last year. Skyforce owned the Bae 146s. The Bae 146s have been at Bankstown for years. VH SIF is a QC and never got airbourne , whilst the other is the ex Vincent Aviation one. There is another QC owned by Skyforce in Europe which has been used for spares.

Geez it smells like amann aviation.
How desperate is she to make this deal?

Don't think they will need to look far - plenty of 146 drivers here in Oz already

.....and they have the mighty CV580 for backup!
One flying, one not?

Yeah but how many 146 drivers, who aren't already employed as 146 drivers, want to fly a 146 on night freight?

Hi Gents,

Could someone please tell me what AFAP stands for?

Many thanks.

Let's whine about more flying jobs!

Great news more competition, more jobs. I read 2 x 146s one flying one spare.

Anyone know who will be carrying out the maintenance on these aircraft and where?

All Future Air pilots for Pion. :ok:

Bloggs you sciolist!

Many thanks.

chillin don't listen to him :)

It means the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (one of the pilot unions in Australia)

Here is the ad, up on AFAP now--

BAe146 Crews

Pionair Australia operates BAe146-200QT aircraft and Convair 580 freighters throughout Australia, PNG, South East Asia and the South Pacific.

Following the recent award of a significant cargo contract, we are looking for Training Captains, Captains and First Officers to fly the BAe146-200QT aircraft, based in Cairns, Melbourne or Adelaide.

Preference will be given to crew with existing type ratings.

The successful candidates will become part of a progressive and vigorous company that is dedicated to providing a highly professional and rewarding working environment.

Pionair as an employer promotes the individual’s prospects for advancement and actively encourages initiative and strong participation in a team environment as well as offering stability and a career path offering variety and opportunity for the right applicant.

Please email: [email protected] with your basic resume to receive individually, an information pack, terms and conditions and opportunity to formally apply.

Thanks a lot!!