Cobham Q400's
Just seen on Seek that Cobham are looking for a fleet manager and a training manager for their newly established fleet of Q400's. Is this part of the surveillance contract?
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Qlink services |
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Qlink services or their own charter services?
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I assumed it was for the surveillance contact but it states "Newly established Q400 fleet" and is Perth based. Sounds too me like Cobham are adding Q400s to there Perth operations be it own charter or contract.
The is now a Fleet Training Manager Position too The Role Reporting to the Fleet Manager (FM), the Fleet Training Manager will oversee and deliver front-line training to Cobham Regional Services’ newly established fleet of Q400 pilots. Key Responsibilities ** Holding safety as a core value and contribute to the achievement of a zero harm and an incident/injury free environment through active participation in all safety; ** Training, assessing and checking of pilots and trainee pilots in Company aircraft, and, where applicable, simulators and synthetic trainers in accordance with operating manuals; ** Recommending remedial training, currency programs or suspension of individual pilots; ** Recording and monitoring the performance of individual pilots in training, and providing updates to the FM regarding flight proficiency; and ** Maintaining a type rating on the Q400 aircraft type. Key Person Criteria ** The right to legally live and work in Australia; ** Experience in pilot training and check; ** A proven track-record in projects, particularly in the introduction of new aircraft types; and ** Leadership and training experience on Dash 8 or Q400 aircraft is desirable. About us Cobham Aviation Services (CAvS) is Australia’s largest provider of contract aviation services, employing 1,300 people nationally. It forms part of Cobham Plc’s global operations across the US, Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa. All applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia. https://www.cobham.com/the-group/car...ole/?job=00RDM |
Originally Posted by log0008
(Post 10399598)
I assumed it was for the surveillance contact but it states "Newly established Q400 fleet" and is Perth based. Sounds too me like Cobham are adding Q400s to there Perth operations be it own charter or contract.
The is now a Fleet Training Manager Position too Embraers too. |
yep. Embraers too Fuel-Off :ok: |
Originally Posted by Fuel-Off
(Post 10399717)
Didn't Cobham just get rid of their Embraers citing reliability issues?
Fuel-Off :ok: |
Originally Posted by Fuel-Off
(Post 10399717)
Didn't Cobham just get rid of their Embraers citing reliability issues?
Fuel-Off :ok: |
Q400 for unpaved operations
E190 to replace the gas chamber on certain jobs..... History repeating. |
Didn't Cobham just get rid of their Embraers citing reliability issues? It, there was only one, was expensive and they were in financial poo. |
Q400 combi would probably provide a bit of bang for the buck for a few OGP clients, not sure if there is an STC available. Q400 also only requires differences training for type rated Dash 8 pilots - if they can spare any from other contracts????? Sounds interesting. |
The initial Q400s - only 1 or 2 of them - are intended to replace 146s that will get retired as these join the fleet.
Originally Posted by uhoh
(Post 10399757)
Wasn’t due to reliability (apparently it was quite reliable) more so to do with a contract not requiring/wanting it anymore.
Originally Posted by Icarus2001
(Post 10399938)
The next one is leased by Cobham apparently giving them a little more flexibility.
Supposedly the thing is going to operate in basic JetGo livery with the VA interior still installed. Along with their BVI Airways painted RJ and the recently departed Pionair 146 that they chartered, brand recognition doesn't seem to be a priority... |
Better keep the 146’s around to rescue the Q400s or they will loose the contract. BMI had to do exactly that for many years. |
The Townsville refueler tells me there's 15 coming!
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And Q400s are back in PX’s cross hairs for a Fokker replacement. Maybe related.... Q400 combi would be a money maker as I have already mentioned. |
Anyone know where these birds are coming from? I know Alaskan/Horizon Air are retiring a bunch as we speak. |
Anyone know if there is a Combi or full palletised STC available for the Q400? |
Originally Posted by Duck Pilot
(Post 10407330)
Anyone know if there is a Combi or full palletised STC available for the Q400? |
Any word on crewing and in particular the key positions? |
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