Hi i'm a pilot, new senior base pilot actually
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HAHAHA. Senior base pilot.... what the hell is that anyway???
Who cares if he's the SBP? I think this title only means you:
Oh well.... if nothing else this thread will show him the image he presents, whether he knows it or not. He might learn a thing or two about how he's perceived. We could all stand to do that now and then...
Who cares if he's the SBP? I think this title only means you:
- are expected to hang around after work when everyone else is at the pub bragging about their 206 flight
- get to do paperwork the boss and chief pilot can't be bothered wiv
- can't have fun and goof off in the a/c like you used to
- risk being labelled a w@nker like the above tool
- act as some kind of pseudo-chief pilot
- might occasionally be asked to "check out" some new CPL on a flight somewhere where he also doesn't get paid
- develop a liking for "power"
- don't get paid any extra for all of the above!!!
Oh well.... if nothing else this thread will show him the image he presents, whether he knows it or not. He might learn a thing or two about how he's perceived. We could all stand to do that now and then...
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Hunt for what?
What do you expect us to do, drop to our knees and start bowing, begging for a checkride, we're very happy where we work, probably cos the suckholes don't get past the interview
Um, please explain, HUNT 4 RED OCTOBA?
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Dragon 1,
Understood, sounds like he came across as a real tool. But, maybe it wasn't intended. Hopefully someone who knows him will direct him to this thread and he can make amends (a round or two should probably do it
). That would probably be the real indicator of what the guy's really like.
Cheers
CL
Understood, sounds like he came across as a real tool. But, maybe it wasn't intended. Hopefully someone who knows him will direct him to this thread and he can make amends (a round or two should probably do it
). That would probably be the real indicator of what the guy's really like.Cheers
CL
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Hopefully someone who knows him will direct him to this thread and he can make amends
520.
Can't imagine why he would.....
Tinny, they rock on over to the Air Ngu hangar, get handed a coldy by one of the locals, settle back into it and watch the other "fireworks" that go on from time to time... hehehe.
Thanks for the invite and the couple of beers fellas, when we get a few more things sorted here the invite will be reciprocated! When's the fishing trip on?
Regards,
OpsN
Tinny, they rock on over to the Air Ngu hangar, get handed a coldy by one of the locals, settle back into it and watch the other "fireworks" that go on from time to time... hehehe.
Thanks for the invite and the couple of beers fellas, when we get a few more things sorted here the invite will be reciprocated! When's the fishing trip on?
Regards,
OpsN
if the guy is really a tool well just let him be..... i am sure the major airlines will be able to pick it and not hire him....... or he could learn from the experience and change his ways... thats all !!
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Guys and Gals, from meeting some very powerful people, to reading what people say on this forum, i am convinced that whatever you do, will come back on you, whether it be good or bad.
Everyone on this forum that flies professionally all started out somewhere at the bottom of the food chain. Back in the day, it was probably a big deal to get a promotion such as this. While I agree that you shouldnt let this get to your head, just think about when you got a promotion such as this yourself. Not such a big deal now when you hear about someone going through it, but it was a big deal back in the day when it was indicative of a step forward.
Give the guy a second chance. Anyone can mess up and make a fool of themselves. In this case he got drunk, and wanted the world to know his good news. If he was an observer, he would probably be saying the same things you all are.
C2B
Everyone on this forum that flies professionally all started out somewhere at the bottom of the food chain. Back in the day, it was probably a big deal to get a promotion such as this. While I agree that you shouldnt let this get to your head, just think about when you got a promotion such as this yourself. Not such a big deal now when you hear about someone going through it, but it was a big deal back in the day when it was indicative of a step forward.
Give the guy a second chance. Anyone can mess up and make a fool of themselves. In this case he got drunk, and wanted the world to know his good news. If he was an observer, he would probably be saying the same things you all are.
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The Air Ngukurr Bandit is back in service well and truly, has been for some time.
Not too sure what damage was sustained, if any, but couldn't have been too ugly, cause it didn't take long to return to service.
I think it may have landed free of damage, but just needed to be towed to "the GA". Not a full bottle on that, though. Others may be able to provide a greater scoop on this...
520.
Not too sure what damage was sustained, if any, but couldn't have been too ugly, cause it didn't take long to return to service.
I think it may have landed free of damage, but just needed to be towed to "the GA". Not a full bottle on that, though. Others may be able to provide a greater scoop on this...
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I heard Air Ngu lost their major contract "Tiwi Tours" to the company 2 doors down? If this is true .. is the bandit also moving????
Anyone in the know ... Shed some light!
Might be the start of the Air Ngu downward run !!!
Anyone in the know ... Shed some light!
Might be the start of the Air Ngu downward run !!!
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I can’t believe you guys.
I spent 8 years flying GA; in that time I did come across some stupid managers, CP and even S.B.P. They all have a job to do, some not so important.
From my experience most pilot’s are looking forward to move on into a nice clean aircraft. Your attitudes are not what I call professional at all. Yes the guy (S.B.P) probably came across in a funny way, but remember one day he could be your boss.
Don’t just spend the next year drinking your spare time away; you have all spent a lot of time and money on your CPL or ATPL. I’m sure when you started out you all had to find your way around.
When you move into a real airline, most of these cowboy attitudes will need to be left behind. I’m not saying we don’t have fun; we still drink after work and always have something to complain about.
Just remember this is a very small world, one day you will come across people you didn’t like. They may or have been a complete tosser, but would you say no to a job because Joe Blow is the boss?
Good luck.
I spent 8 years flying GA; in that time I did come across some stupid managers, CP and even S.B.P. They all have a job to do, some not so important.
From my experience most pilot’s are looking forward to move on into a nice clean aircraft. Your attitudes are not what I call professional at all. Yes the guy (S.B.P) probably came across in a funny way, but remember one day he could be your boss.
Don’t just spend the next year drinking your spare time away; you have all spent a lot of time and money on your CPL or ATPL. I’m sure when you started out you all had to find your way around.
When you move into a real airline, most of these cowboy attitudes will need to be left behind. I’m not saying we don’t have fun; we still drink after work and always have something to complain about.
Just remember this is a very small world, one day you will come across people you didn’t like. They may or have been a complete tosser, but would you say no to a job because Joe Blow is the boss?
Good luck.
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I too know the SBP at DA in Darwin.
Let me take this chance to say a quick few words about this fella,
I have known him for over 5 years and watched him go from a trainee pilot to where he is today. Although he can be little arrogant and a bit of a smart arse ( problably what cost him a qf and ea gig ) overall he is not a bad kid.
I feel he suffers from small man syndrome and was probably picked on as a kid, overall he is hard worker from what I have seen and with a little more maturity he would be the kind of guy you would have a beer with.
Anyway thats my two cents worth and if you read this ST keep working hard, you'll find things have a funny way of falling into place..
Let me take this chance to say a quick few words about this fella,
I have known him for over 5 years and watched him go from a trainee pilot to where he is today. Although he can be little arrogant and a bit of a smart arse ( problably what cost him a qf and ea gig ) overall he is not a bad kid.
I feel he suffers from small man syndrome and was probably picked on as a kid, overall he is hard worker from what I have seen and with a little more maturity he would be the kind of guy you would have a beer with.
Anyway thats my two cents worth and if you read this ST keep working hard, you'll find things have a funny way of falling into place..
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Bad Manners?
In this case its pretty rude to not introduce yourself, no matter how high you are up thefood chain.I am constantly amazed how many people after introducing myself, shaking hands, do not even bother to give you a reply.
Perhaps its lack of confidence or arrogance who knows?.
Anyway know some of the crew at #####t AIR, and their busy !so at least one operator on the airfield is happy.?
Unlike one who pays contract hourly rates, expects 40hrs a week+, and is currently under the casa watch dogs.
Well look me in the eye ,shake my hand and i,ll buy you a beer!!!
Cheers Multi
Perhaps its lack of confidence or arrogance who knows?.
Anyway know some of the crew at #####t AIR, and their busy !so at least one operator on the airfield is happy.?
Unlike one who pays contract hourly rates, expects 40hrs a week+, and is currently under the casa watch dogs.
Well look me in the eye ,shake my hand and i,ll buy you a beer!!!
Cheers Multi
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So do you clowns bitch and moan on the internet everytime you meet someone you dont like???? Really, who gives a rats about some guy you met at the pub while drinking one afternoon. And why do you feel that you have to tell the entire Australian and New Zealand aviation community about this bloke?? Do you feel that much better about yourself now that you have?
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I agree I didn't invest me Dads money to be harrassed by a bunch of no-hopers like the initiator of this thread. By Crikey your a sour member of the fine aviation community. Its sour B@stards like you who will be creeping for promotion...... you sssssssso very sorry azzholes!
PS normally I post for a joke but you fellas are really piss weak, I have a higher opinion of the bloke you posted about than you, gutless freaks.
PS normally I post for a joke but you fellas are really piss weak, I have a higher opinion of the bloke you posted about than you, gutless freaks.
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I have been told that the reason that they are busy is due to pilots subsidising the charter costs by paying to do ICUS. That allows the company to quote twins at single rates, and guess what - busy and happy like Microsoft.
#####t AIR, and their busy !so at least one operator on the airfield is happy.?
Captwawa, 
Always amazes me how the Darwin GA side can't help but try and discredit their opposition.
Been watching it for 16 yrs. Well the facts are that just about all of the operators are the same.
Air North used to operate under so many names it was ridiculous then when they had a prang, and there were plenty, they would make sure it was reported as Capitec, or Murrin, or one of the other various names. Been in severe financial problems several times while I have been here.
Another long term operator on the field had is chief pilot approval taken off him several times I believe. That wasn't because he was an angel.
You all knocked the crap out of HA, who seems to be dieing a quiet death these days.
The list goes on THEY ARE ALL THE SAME and you work for them making you pretty much all the same so why do you insist on taking delight in watching the other guy go under??
Always amazes me how the Darwin GA side can't help but try and discredit their opposition.
Been watching it for 16 yrs. Well the facts are that just about all of the operators are the same.
Air North used to operate under so many names it was ridiculous then when they had a prang, and there were plenty, they would make sure it was reported as Capitec, or Murrin, or one of the other various names. Been in severe financial problems several times while I have been here.
Another long term operator on the field had is chief pilot approval taken off him several times I believe. That wasn't because he was an angel.
You all knocked the crap out of HA, who seems to be dieing a quiet death these days.
The list goes on THEY ARE ALL THE SAME and you work for them making you pretty much all the same so why do you insist on taking delight in watching the other guy go under??
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HA did it to himself I’m afraid. I haven’t worked for him but know quite a few pilots that have, and all have been shafted one way or another. If HA does the lawful thing and come good with the back pay and starts treating his pilots with a bit of respect then I have no problem with NAC continuing to operate. Whether he does this is another story.
Not true. We all felt for Hardys when they lost 3 a/c to the Salvation Army. No one wants to see good operators go under – just the bad ones. As for #####t AIR, if they keep conducting business the way they are then you might see a few guys go under.
so why do you insist on taking delight in watching the other guy go under??