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Mr.Ikea

It looks that you have preatty good info from inside, are you already in DHL.UK?

Before apply I would like to know couple things to know if its worthy.............

Whats the pay check (monthly) before tax and after tax?????

Do you pay tax in UK or Germany?

Do you have roster, or you dont know where you are gonna be in 3 days like other cargo airlines?

How many days off, monthly?

You can PM me

Tks in advance!

Mr.White:ok:

I think Day Dreamer means EMA-CVG-EMA. Don't think CVT trip quite merits a 767!

underread eastI think Day Dreamer means EMA-CVG-EMA. Don't think CVT trip quite merits a 767!

Gear Up, Gear Down :}

I agree - would be lovely to do. But ain't gonna happen sadly.

First flight LEJ-JFK tomorrow morning for the new 767 reg. G-DHLE replacing the DC-8.

Rgds

Nope
Not tomorrow as there is a Tech problem.
May be a few days yet.

They put one of the winglets on back to front and no one noticed :E

:eek:Maybe they misplaced their jet keys, or something?

Off back to Greensboro today by the looks of it! :ooh:

@ Mr. White

For DHL UK I don't know the situation that well, but for now, LEJ-based, on a UK contract... so I suppose you pay tax in the UK.

At the moment 10 people in the holding pool and no hiring forseen in the near future.
(Recently 2 EAT capt's transferred to DHK, but besides that nothing is moving from what I hear)

Rosters are published 2 months in advance if I'm correct, and are unstructured... But the days should stay fixed.

But to be honest I don't think they will be hiring soon, and surely not at EAT. Only internal transfers.

Hope to be of help.

Mr.Ikea, Tks for the answer!!!!

Mr.White:ok:

Mr White,

First an update on the 767's. The first one has gone back to Greenborough because, as i understand it, the winglet is chaffing the leading edge slat and aileron (spotted by chance by an eng looking at the led lights on wingtip) The second arrived for it's winglet fitting but has lost a load of paint, so is off back to seattle for repainting. No 767 ops anytime soon then!

Secondly. There was a fixed roster until jan this year which was arbitrarily withdrawn with no good reason, much to the disapproval of the crews. The roster is now flexi! Most crews very unhappy at the moment, relationship with management is poor as there is very little communication or consultation. A recent govt approved independent poll for BALPA revealed an overwheming decision in favour of BALPA as the union of choice, but the management signed a sweetheart deal with the IPF instead(not 1 person voted for the IPF in the poll).

The 767 will be operating outside of CAP 371, the CAA has allowed this as long as DHL Air have a robust FRMS in place to monitor fatigue issues, which have long been ignored on the 757 fleet. Eventually the aim is to have everyone operating both types.

Morale is very low. But as the erstwhile DFO points out frequently, they are lucky to have jobs, if you don't like it leave!

I believe the salary scales are on PPJN. Captains are working quite hard at the moment, F/O's not so much. POssibility of more recruitment later in the year, but I think maybe for F/O's only. As soon as the market picks up there will be a mass exodus though so mid/long term, recruitment will be quite good!

Only recruiting for the LEJ base. At the moment quite a few crews commute in from various locales in europe. This was part of the culture and lifestyle but has recently been frowned upon by management and their lives made more difficult.

Pay is in UK and tax is payed there unless you live abroad and want to pay in your country of residence. There is talk of a possibility to be payed in euros to a german bank from 2012. An indication I think that the whole airline could be moving there in the not too distant future.

Hope this helps

Helps a lot. Tks!

Mr.White:ok:

So, it's finally flying...

left jfk around 10lt, should be @ lej around 00.00lt tonight...

G-DHLE

yeha....................................:ok:

Just released from DHL.
DHL Air to get the next 3 767's taking the fleet to 6 aircraft.
Deliveries to continue into 2012.
Third aircraft expected next month.
First now operational ex Lej.

What is the base like at LEJ -
Friendly?
Fairly English speaking?
Schools?
Housing costs?
Nice area?
Safe?

Usual stuff!
I would need to de-camp and take out my wife and 3 children.

LEJ-Base
 

YES,they DO have schools in Germany
YES, there are lots of nice spots around, in and out of the city;lakes, mountains, Berlin, Prague, the Baltic not too far,
Yes, people Do speak English as well, albeit not everybody,
Yes, it is more safe than Siberia, Nigeria or the east side of London,
Yes, they even have houses there, and the price tag is lower than in most parts of Germany,
Yes, I would not hesitate to go there for a job--but I`m retired, thanks god:}