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Old 29th Oct 2020, 01:20
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I think that concern will be least of your worries Fatbus...
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 03:14
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Word has it that 98% signed over before yesterday's deadline. Yes....almost everyone. I think we can officially put a fork in any hopes of reviving the career of "pilot" at CX.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 04:16
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who cares?
You can still resign on current COS until 04Nov.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 06:04
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Originally Posted by fly1981
Airlines around the world put low time local pilots in the left seat, cx is no different.
3000 hrs short haul is a different game to 3000 hrs long haul.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 06:14
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Firstly cx now has 320’s.... secondly, having done both, I can assure you certain destinations in China are a 100 times more difficult than any long haul I have ever done. My long haul days were operated for an Asian airline( rated one of the safest airlines in the world) a local full function captain had around 100 landings in his total career before he got ungraded. When you flying long haul, Total hours means nothing, be because you acrue them very quickly as a result of sector time, 3000 hrs is nothing in the long haul division, agreed, however, the local ka pilots that were let go, 3000 hrs is a substantial amount of experience, all sectors are short, mostly 3 a day, to some very tricky destinations. They are very capable.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 06:30
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only 98% signed ? I was hoping for 99.5% hahahaha. Congrats all.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 06:34
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It will be very much interesting to see how many resign and walk away.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 12:53
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When the reality sinks in, I suspect many will conclude it's no longer viable staying in HK. With a family it will be almost impossible to not be upside down each month. Add in the impossibility of commuting (never mind the cost) and you quickly recognise that you are going backwards each month. I predict the resignations will begin to flow in at an ever increasing rate in the coming months. As an expat airline, CX is finished.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 12:55
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That's what they want and are counting on.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 13:06
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I suspect you are correct.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 13:22
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please dont just talk only... act on it. why wait for few months to resign? why wait to be moving backwards each month ? the queue is long waiting outside the door. come on..... lets do it
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 13:43
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Why all the vitriol 'Iceman'? You don't fly for CX. You never have and never will.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 13:55
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Of course nobody can get into CX... because all CX pilots signing the new COS.... or almost all... duh.....
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 14:52
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English not your strong point Iceman ?
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 15:52
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Originally Posted by Dragon Pacific
It will be very much interesting to see how many resign and walk away.
I would be incredibly surprised if hardly any didn't sign, and ended up walking away! Those who were close to retirement took the ERS and went early already! People aren't stupid despite all the chest thumping on here, they know that CX on Cos18 is the way it will be until they find a new job elsewhere! If that's going to be a flying job then it wont be for 2-3 years! I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I just don't see any jobs being backfilled for any guys on the street at the moment. If anything it appears as though we are still over staffed.
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Old 29th Oct 2020, 18:22
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Under current conditions I don’t blame anyone for signing , it gives them a breathing space during the pandemic . Once things pick up I can see a large number of people finding other jobs in their home countries
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Old 30th Oct 2020, 01:45
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Exactly what he said. Most of us realize that there is no future here, when the world reopens, the exodus will begin. I would not be surprised if CX is woefully short of pilots in two years time. I guess that is a gamble they are willing to take.
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Old 30th Oct 2020, 01:55
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Unless most resign there is no gamble they will have enough crew as best case scenario traffic in two years will be a fraction of 2019 levels

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Old 30th Oct 2020, 02:00
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In two years, COS18 - RA55. Would you like an extension?
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Old 30th Oct 2020, 02:18
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Originally Posted by SaulGoodman
3000 hrs short haul is a different game to 3000 hrs long haul.
How is it any different?
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