CDT Testing - People Losing Their Jobs?
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My medical due and I'd really like to avoid this "gnome" but I'm not actually sure which doctor he (she?) is! Anyone care to drop a hint without being too obvious?
short flights long nights
Please PM this man.
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Not to worry..
The Gnome is OFFICIALLY off EK property. Going/Went to the UK to start a private practice offering UK flight medicals. Think he might have to change his ways and bedside manner for that to be a success….
Was also told he will "dabble" in EASA stuff as a consultant (?)
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The Gnome is OFFICIALLY off EK property. Going/Went to the UK to start a private practice offering UK flight medicals. Think he might have to change his ways and bedside manner for that to be a success….
Was also told he will "dabble" in EASA stuff as a consultant (?)
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If it's that concerning that you are worried about a CDT result after leave, be organised and get the medical done before you go on leave 
Heaven forbid if you had to moderate the plonk intake for a week or two.
As ever with these daft rules the company invents, they are written by individuals who rarely look beyond the scope of their own little fiefdoms.
Heaven forbid if you had to moderate the plonk intake for a week or two.As ever with these daft rules the company invents, they are written by individuals who rarely look beyond the scope of their own little fiefdoms.
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Agree with Monarch Man, you can renew your medical up to 45 days before the expiry date so it should be possible to do it before leave. That is what I try to do but more because of my tendency to put weight on when on holiday! Hhmmmm, cake...
Cripes ! I am so glad to be outa this . Apologies also for "in the good ole days" stuff but really, what have we come to ? Joining my sponsoring airline in 1972 I was a non-drinker because, simply, I didn't like the taste of the stuff. I was quickly taken in hand and trained by the hard-drinkin brigade, delightful ex WW2 (well, almost) who enjoyed the famous 'After Landing Drinks' and then insisted I joined them in the pub afterwards. In my fave airline, the only reason that the ALD tradition stopped (circa 1982) was that one silly girl set up the tray and forgot to pull across the curtain before delivering lots of alcohol to the FD. Seen by pax, reported and that was the end of that.
Same airline, developing into Long haul, the down-route parties were legendary and we really did observe the rules of no alcohol 8 hrs before reporting for duty and 12 hours in some countries. But, in between ; gosh ! Party on.
Then, in Holland, Dutch RLD gave a gentle warning that my alcohol level was borderline. I thought they meant it was too low and went on a celebratory binge with my other ex-pat mates before commencing Line Training. Six month's later I got a written notice, all in Dutch , that I should seek help. This in a Company where tradition was that after a flight we would go to a lovely place, jokingly called "Dispatch" where alcohol was provided in a self dispense machine and added to by our own purchases , feverishly consumed whilst the CB counted the Bar money, paid the drivers the allowances and then joined us. Legend has it that some of these after landing activities lasted for days.
For my 17 year stint in the ME, alcohol consumption was never an issue. Always within the law and I never witnessed in a 40 year career any alcohol related incidents whilst on duty. Lots while off, of course.
6 years into retirement, I am laying off the heavy stuff because it doesn't rest well but enjoy daily intakes of cheap plonk and the very occasional binge. I have never felt fitter.
So, what do we make of it all. You poor rotters forced to watch what you do on Leave for heaven's sake ! I do worry where these ridiculous and over-monitored restrictions affect a healthy, balanced intake and possibly, long-term, adversely affect psychological health. Another stress factor in our profession.
Sorry, off to the pool and choosing a Pimm's as it is Wimbledon. I can also shout at the 767 that daily flies over my house and is obviously to low and fast. Maybe he needs an ALD...............ooops, not over yet..................another six hours after the turn-round and then straight home with no alcohol. What a dreadful life. And in the good ole days, the real test of a good landing was not to spill your ALD !
Same airline, developing into Long haul, the down-route parties were legendary and we really did observe the rules of no alcohol 8 hrs before reporting for duty and 12 hours in some countries. But, in between ; gosh ! Party on.
Then, in Holland, Dutch RLD gave a gentle warning that my alcohol level was borderline. I thought they meant it was too low and went on a celebratory binge with my other ex-pat mates before commencing Line Training. Six month's later I got a written notice, all in Dutch , that I should seek help. This in a Company where tradition was that after a flight we would go to a lovely place, jokingly called "Dispatch" where alcohol was provided in a self dispense machine and added to by our own purchases , feverishly consumed whilst the CB counted the Bar money, paid the drivers the allowances and then joined us. Legend has it that some of these after landing activities lasted for days.
For my 17 year stint in the ME, alcohol consumption was never an issue. Always within the law and I never witnessed in a 40 year career any alcohol related incidents whilst on duty. Lots while off, of course.
6 years into retirement, I am laying off the heavy stuff because it doesn't rest well but enjoy daily intakes of cheap plonk and the very occasional binge. I have never felt fitter.
So, what do we make of it all. You poor rotters forced to watch what you do on Leave for heaven's sake ! I do worry where these ridiculous and over-monitored restrictions affect a healthy, balanced intake and possibly, long-term, adversely affect psychological health. Another stress factor in our profession.
Sorry, off to the pool and choosing a Pimm's as it is Wimbledon. I can also shout at the 767 that daily flies over my house and is obviously to low and fast. Maybe he needs an ALD...............ooops, not over yet..................another six hours after the turn-round and then straight home with no alcohol. What a dreadful life. And in the good ole days, the real test of a good landing was not to spill your ALD !
The ALDs, Gordo, continued long into out days in ME. The Purser coming up asking " what we want". The landing drink, the transport drink and what you going to put into the bath tub drink at the hotel.
Ahhh yes - those where the days -
Then it was voice over....
Ahhh yes - those where the days -
Then it was voice over....
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Aahh yes - Flying the GF 1011 light years ago and the standard ALD (for me anyway) was a brown cow (in the plastic cups of course). Very civilized way to finish the trip.
Let alone the beers for the crew bus and supplies for the night stop. Second home in those days was the Gulf Hotel in AUH, closely followed by the same hotel in MCT.
Times long gone but well remembered.
CDT then was not even thought of.
Let alone the beers for the crew bus and supplies for the night stop. Second home in those days was the Gulf Hotel in AUH, closely followed by the same hotel in MCT.
Times long gone but well remembered.
CDT then was not even thought of.
