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Jessies post makes accurate reading.
But you know what - it will only continue with them while their staff allow them to change the roster etc. Not much can be done about the pay, and the crap aircraft. If a staff meeting falls on your day off, the answer should be sorry I can't come as i have to..... do whatever.....
But you know what - it will only continue with them while their staff allow them to change the roster etc. Not much can be done about the pay, and the crap aircraft. If a staff meeting falls on your day off, the answer should be sorry I can't come as i have to..... do whatever.....
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And it is the reference from the boss that could get you a foot in the door at interview time. Which brings me back to work ethic. If you start at Mtn Air know that it is two years of hard grind. Think of it as a tour of duty in some war zone. Suck it up, keep your head down and watch your back. Do what you need to do to survive just don't crap on your mates.
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I know a guy who just did an interview,
Panel of four versus you..oral exam, personality test and group exercise followed by an ATPL law exam "borrowed" from ASL.
A little under 1 day. Starting position is blue quadbike driver and office boy/girl.
Good news..pay is now 25K per annum and the cracks in two of the islanders have been sealed up with new paint!!
Panel of four versus you..oral exam, personality test and group exercise followed by an ATPL law exam "borrowed" from ASL.
A little under 1 day. Starting position is blue quadbike driver and office boy/girl.
Good news..pay is now 25K per annum and the cracks in two of the islanders have been sealed up with new paint!!
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Yeah the panel interview is just a joke.
Back to my earlier post - I think the powers that be at eag and nsn would have a fair idea of what the Mckenzies are like!
It is difficult I realise - keeping them happy at your own expense vs ****ting in your own nest.
Back to my earlier post - I think the powers that be at eag and nsn would have a fair idea of what the Mckenzies are like!
It is difficult I realise - keeping them happy at your own expense vs ****ting in your own nest.
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"Starting position is blue quadbike driver..."
Shouldn't that be blue quad bike mechanic and sometimes driver?
"pay is now 25K per annum"
The pay hasn't changed in around 10 years at that place (apart from going down at CPI) so what's changed all of a sudden? last time the chaps and chapesses tried to do something about the contract the S@#t truly hit the fan and management had a mental breakdown.
And a I wouldn't count on that 'law exam' coming from ASL and being on ATPL law. That just sounds silly, even for these guys. It is a Part 135 operation remember and there are some laws you do need to know. I would imagine at most if not all interviews you would be asked on your knowledge of the applicable laws.
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Shouldn't that be blue quad bike mechanic and sometimes driver?
"pay is now 25K per annum"
The pay hasn't changed in around 10 years at that place (apart from going down at CPI) so what's changed all of a sudden? last time the chaps and chapesses tried to do something about the contract the S@#t truly hit the fan and management had a mental breakdown.
And a I wouldn't count on that 'law exam' coming from ASL and being on ATPL law. That just sounds silly, even for these guys. It is a Part 135 operation remember and there are some laws you do need to know. I would imagine at most if not all interviews you would be asked on your knowledge of the applicable laws.
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Mountain air -
arn't they the outfit that had a door pop in a dodgy ol aztruck whylst ferring NZ's prime minister around?
I do believe they are also assisting (taking over) Island air charters in there death throws?
I love GA!!!!!
arn't they the outfit that had a door pop in a dodgy ol aztruck whylst ferring NZ's prime minister around?
I do believe they are also assisting (taking over) Island air charters in there death throws?
I love GA!!!!!
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I knew a guy who owned a dog and he worked for them. When I was speaking to him he had been there for 18 months of his 2 year contract and was still based down at the Chateau. He had got his C206 rating and done 0.6 hours in the Islander.
I would hope that if you had been there that long and were bonded for $8,000 for your first year and $5,000 for your second year that you had a bit more than 0.6 hrs in a Islander to show for it.
I would hope that if you had been there that long and were bonded for $8,000 for your first year and $5,000 for your second year that you had a bit more than 0.6 hrs in a Islander to show for it.
P.S. correct bond to read $10000 in the first & $5500 in the second year unless it's changed.
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Its true, but......
He was the second lowest person ever empolyed by the company, with a new cpl. He didnt have a MEIR let alone a basic multi rating when he started and didnt get one until 17 months into his contract. 3 attempts were made to complete his type rating on the mighty bongo, all 3 of which got screwed up by the weather or aircraft availability.
And to be fair he actually has 1.5hrs on Islanders now but as far as im aware does not own a dog.
And he still hasnt given split flap that bottle of rum he owes him for getting him the job...cheap prick!
He was the second lowest person ever empolyed by the company, with a new cpl. He didnt have a MEIR let alone a basic multi rating when he started and didnt get one until 17 months into his contract. 3 attempts were made to complete his type rating on the mighty bongo, all 3 of which got screwed up by the weather or aircraft availability.
And to be fair he actually has 1.5hrs on Islanders now but as far as im aware does not own a dog.
And he still hasnt given split flap that bottle of rum he owes him for getting him the job...cheap prick!
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hmmm
who owes who the bottle here?lol
To have survived all the Tangahoe runs is a mean feat and yeap on a crisp morning doing beatups out in the sticks is second to none...oh I mean 'clearing runs'.
wrap up warm Kdog.
To have survived all the Tangahoe runs is a mean feat and yeap on a crisp morning doing beatups out in the sticks is second to none...oh I mean 'clearing runs'.
wrap up warm Kdog.
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Hail the brothers that did time on the "ROCK"..........the pretty boy show ponies in AA didn't know how easy they had it............mind you they missed out on all the lovely fuller figure ladies (swampers) that are native to that remote mystical land!
Split - Have you sought a cure for that bed wetting ailment of yours yet?
SD
Split - Have you sought a cure for that bed wetting ailment of yours yet?
SD
easy?