Finally a commuting roster on the 777!
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The devil will be in the details of the revised terms and conditions. A paycut for sure, but how much? What about housing, medical and schooling?
Still, a very interesting development. If they do go for commuting rosters it makes sense to start small with the freighter.
Still, a very interesting development. If they do go for commuting rosters it makes sense to start small with the freighter.
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Could also leave you subject to tax in your home country.
Still, it's a positive start so credit where it's due.
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28/13 isn't that great. A good start but have to be better. Not really good for commuting if you want to see your family.
It equates to 9.6 days off per month.
That wouldn't be enough for me to see my family on
It equates to 9.6 days off per month.
That wouldn't be enough for me to see my family on
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As has been said, I'm sure EK will get more than its pound of flesh, its inherent in their nature. But I'm hopeful this is the beginning of some progress. Good idea to dip their toe in on the freighter contract.
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Think you have to remember that both EK and Dubai appear to be hemorrhaging cash at the moment.
I reckon this is just an attempt to reduce costs.
As stated the devil will be in the detail, but I doubt the Ts& Cs will be anything like current poor standards, they will be worse. Also I would doubt there will be discounted firm tickets included within the deal, therefore comutting will be out of your own pocket.
Let's see what they dangle in the water as bait with the package, could do with a good laugh.
I reckon this is just an attempt to reduce costs.
As stated the devil will be in the detail, but I doubt the Ts& Cs will be anything like current poor standards, they will be worse. Also I would doubt there will be discounted firm tickets included within the deal, therefore comutting will be out of your own pocket.
Let's see what they dangle in the water as bait with the package, could do with a good laugh.
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Think you have to remember that both EK and Dubai appear to be hemorrhaging cash at the moment.
I reckon this is just an attempt to reduce costs.
As stated the devil will be in the detail, but I doubt the Ts& Cs will be anything like current poor standards, they will be worse. Also I would doubt there will be discounted firm tickets included within the deal, therefore comutting will be out of your own pocket.
Let's see what they dangle in the water as bait with the package, could do with a good laugh.
I reckon this is just an attempt to reduce costs.
As stated the devil will be in the detail, but I doubt the Ts& Cs will be anything like current poor standards, they will be worse. Also I would doubt there will be discounted firm tickets included within the deal, therefore comutting will be out of your own pocket.
Let's see what they dangle in the water as bait with the package, could do with a good laugh.
It looks to be a commutable contract, but certainly not a commuting contract, unless of course there is provision for tickets etc etc.
21 on 14 off and they'd be killed in the rush, but that wouldn't satisfy the slave ship mentality, nor the control freaks.
21 on 14 off and they'd be killed in the rush, but that wouldn't satisfy the slave ship mentality, nor the control freaks.
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Commuting, doubt it.........
28 on, 13 off, yes all very well. But surely we know what's coming - " new freight dog acclimatisation requirements to have spent the previous 12 days in DXB prior to commencing duty ", for no particular reason.......
I especially love the way they say an individual's performance and attendance record, and pilots who've previously demonstrated flexibility, will be taken into account when selecting the chosen few.... in the same missive as telling us that there will be external advertising for the positions also. How is a new joiner's flexibility, performance and attendance record to be assessed?
I especially love the way they say an individual's performance and attendance record, and pilots who've previously demonstrated flexibility, will be taken into account when selecting the chosen few.... in the same missive as telling us that there will be external advertising for the positions also. How is a new joiner's flexibility, performance and attendance record to be assessed?
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not to be pedantic but where does it say "commuting contract?"
because my copy doesn't appear to read that way
and as other's have already said...the devil's in the details
because my copy doesn't appear to read that way
and as other's have already said...the devil's in the details
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Who are the pilots who fly the Emirates branded 747F working for? They are on full time contracts, I wonder what their terms are. 9.6 days per month isn't exactly stellar, even Norwegian are offering 12 off a month on a full pay package. Basically the difference is that you get the days off together, but with a probable huge difference in terms.
The devil is in the detail but all I can see is similar working days away but now grouped into large chunks (think 418 several times a month) Yes flight hours 'may' be less but time away from home will in total be very similar but for less money and less allowances.
The devil is in the detail but all I can see is similar working days away but now grouped into large chunks (think 418 several times a month) Yes flight hours 'may' be less but time away from home will in total be very similar but for less money and less allowances.
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IF, it was such a good deal, they would have announced pay and other statistics. The reason they didn't is to see how many enquire and the more = the less the package will be.
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28 on, 13 off, yes all very well. But surely we know what's coming - " new freight dog acclimatisation requirements to have spent the previous 12 days in DXB prior to commencing duty ", for no particular reason.......
I especially love the way they say an individual's performance and attendance record, and pilots who've previously demonstrated flexibility, will be taken into account when selecting the chosen few.... in the same missive as telling us that there will be external advertising for the positions also. How is a new joiner's flexibility, performance and attendance record to be assessed?
I especially love the way they say an individual's performance and attendance record, and pilots who've previously demonstrated flexibility, will be taken into account when selecting the chosen few.... in the same missive as telling us that there will be external advertising for the positions also. How is a new joiner's flexibility, performance and attendance record to be assessed?
The truth of the matter is that EK has a desperate pilot manpower situation and they are just mining their wealth of dirty tricks to try to 'solve' their problem without awarding an across the board pay rise. If there is no guaranteed J class ticket between home and work bases and if the terms and conditions are any less than the existing contract (EK will still save on accommodation costs) then it's a non starter for me.
I would wait until the terms and conditions are published and then, in all probability, find them totally unacceptable and write in to CM telling him what we think.
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Who are the pilots who fly the Emirates branded 747F working for? They are on full time contracts, I wonder what their terms are. 9.6 days per month isn't exactly stellar, even Norwegian are offering 12 off a month on a full pay package. Basically the difference is that you get the days off together, but with a probable huge difference in terms.
The devil is in the detail but all I can see is similar working days away but now grouped into large chunks (think 418 several times a month) Yes flight hours 'may' be less but time away from home will in total be very similar but for less money and less allowances.
The devil is in the detail but all I can see is similar working days away but now grouped into large chunks (think 418 several times a month) Yes flight hours 'may' be less but time away from home will in total be very similar but for less money and less allowances.
The 747F contracts are terminated.
Where does this 9.6 days off per month come from? There will have to be the usual legal days off in the 28 days on roster as well. Of course, some could be days off downroute.
There would just be a gap of 13 days before the next 28 day rostering period starts.
I have worked a 2 months on, 1 month off roster before, which equates to this one.
As was mentioned above, I wouldn't expect tickets included as it does not say commuting roster.
Where you are on your 13 days off roster would be subject to the usual rules I suppose.
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28/13 is 1 day off per 2.15 worked. thus 365/(2.15+1)=115.87 periods a year
115.87/12 =9.6 off a month averaged over a year. Your currently getting 8 on the average....so an extra 1.6 per month off with your family.
Legit days off could well be down route, as they were advertised in the last freighter version.
747F are still flying, and I would be surprised if they were terminated since they carry odd sized freight that the 777F cant carry. If they have been terminated I wonder what they were previously then?
115.87/12 =9.6 off a month averaged over a year. Your currently getting 8 on the average....so an extra 1.6 per month off with your family.
Legit days off could well be down route, as they were advertised in the last freighter version.
747F are still flying, and I would be surprised if they were terminated since they carry odd sized freight that the 777F cant carry. If they have been terminated I wonder what they were previously then?
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28/13 is 1 day off per 2.15 worked
I guess you are talking about commutable consecutive days off.
Apologies if I misunderstood.
Anyhoo, I'll wait for the small print.
Some info on the TNT B74F
Emirates to end use of 747 freighters, citing weak cargo demand | Airframes content from ATWOnline
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