Pacific Blue screening
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Pacific Blue screening
Gidday all,
I have a screening with PB next month and just looking for some info on the interview and sim ride...I have got some info from pprune from Feb 08, much/anything changed?
Thanks in advance
I have a screening with PB next month and just looking for some info on the interview and sim ride...I have got some info from pprune from Feb 08, much/anything changed?
Thanks in advance
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Just wondering what your experience is please. And also why go to Pac Blu, when you could go to VB instead. Many people left PB to go elsewhere as they are still contractors, even after being told from day one that they would be under direct employment.
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'Booskins' I have 5000TT with 900hrs NG. Sure VB your are on a better wicket but I am flying overseas now and want to go home - although Aussie is a great place it ain't home.
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Hey friend,
I know you may get homesick but before you leave a perfectly good job you need to be aware. Others have left good jobs thinking coming home (kiwis) was the way to go, however they soon realised that was not so and headed overseas
again.
All I am saying is don't let emotions rule your brain.
Assy
I know you may get homesick but before you leave a perfectly good job you need to be aware. Others have left good jobs thinking coming home (kiwis) was the way to go, however they soon realised that was not so and headed overseas
again.
All I am saying is don't let emotions rule your brain.
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Havent read the post from feb but someone I know who did the interview was questioned on the procedure / the process of handling an engine fire in the cruise. also asked what was N1 setting and attitude expected single engine on final, and also the landing distance required on one engine (distances from the abnormal section of QRH). In short, i guess you should know the NG really well.
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Good contribution! If you are with PB is there any upgrading going on? and how do the pilot (F/O) group feel about DEC's. I notice Rishworth advertising for same.
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I sniffed around this a little while back......I got told to come back when I had 500hrs multi PIC
Oh well, it seems 3000hrs in Boeings over a 100 tonnes doesn't appear to count as much as 500 hours of Chieftain time
Oh well, it seems 3000hrs in Boeings over a 100 tonnes doesn't appear to count as much as 500 hours of Chieftain time
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Experience - what 'experience' ?
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Tttoooooooooooo Right mate. I heard of a Kiwi Capt who has 5000+ on NGs, (10,000TT) flown them in Europe, Asia, USA, Africa, ME AND Aust/NZ/Pacific, but not good enough for PB.
Mind you - he doesn't drink - that could be the reason ?
Tttoooooooooooo Right mate. I heard of a Kiwi Capt who has 5000+ on NGs, (10,000TT) flown them in Europe, Asia, USA, Africa, ME AND Aust/NZ/Pacific, but not good enough for PB.
Mind you - he doesn't drink - that could be the reason ?
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Guys Just a heads up. Type rating cost 737NG
33k AUSD (Alteon) = 41K NZ! (nz.798cents) plus Accom, food, rental car, plane tickets ect ect 5k NZD
To join PB you will need 46K NZD
33k AUSD (Alteon) = 41K NZ! (nz.798cents) plus Accom, food, rental car, plane tickets ect ect 5k NZD
To join PB you will need 46K NZD
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Have you ever thought of why so many Checkies, Capts and now more F/O's have/are leaving?
I suggest you compare the T&C's (it doesn't even match lesser operators
).
"The grass looked greener over there, until they realised it was spray painted."
I suggest you compare the T&C's (it doesn't even match lesser operators
). "The grass looked greener over there, until they realised it was spray painted."
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Reality
Hard to sort the wood from the vitriolic foliage in this thread. If any of the contributors are PB employees, did you not sign a contract, don't you have a published roster conforming to CAO flt/duty limitations. Is the crossbar set too high re flight standards? can't you just do your rostered duty and then enjoy your leisure time? I am a prospective entrant and am curious as to where the real problem is. On-guard where are you!!!!
