Skippers Perth - F100 Crews!
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Skippers Perth - F100 Crews!
So the rumour has taken a step closer to being fact? Any truth that Alliance was going to provide Check and Training and run the F100's on their AOC initially?
Also any info on Terms and Conditions?
SEEK - F100 Captains and First Officers Job in Perth
Also any info on Terms and Conditions?
SEEK - F100 Captains and First Officers Job in Perth
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This 'rare opportunity' will make or break that company. Especially while other companies are already doing a fine job with the same equipment.
Fingers crossed they do it right.
Will the F100 captains wear 3 bars and the FO's 2 bars
Fingers crossed they do it right.
Will the F100 captains wear 3 bars and the FO's 2 bars
Last edited by 2p!ssed2drive; 30th Jan 2013 at 08:23.
Just a quick question for any Skippers crews out there.
In regards to
A mate of mine Grigory Beloborodov is very interested in moving to Australia from Russia. He has loads of heavy turboprop experience mainly on the TU-95 and Il-18.
He is very excited seeing this as he thinks that this is exactly the sort of experience that Skippers are looking for!!
Would they look upon TU-95 and Il-18 experience favorably?
In regards to
To be considered for the role you will demonstrate the following:
- F100 Endorsement
- Previous Jet or Heavy Turbo Prop experience
- ATPL License
- Command Instrument Rating
He is very excited seeing this as he thinks that this is exactly the sort of experience that Skippers are looking for!!
Would they look upon TU-95 and Il-18 experience favorably?
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The F100 is about the easiest, simplest jet to operate ever built. It is stone simple to fly and has a massive speed brake to get you out of trouble. Skywest had many issues with the type when they first acquired it, but Skippers seems to have some flexibility in how it recruits people so they may be able to avoid the pitfalls of a new type that so vexed XR.
Skippers may find crewing the F100 with experienced pilots quite easy, as long as the T&Cs are right. Network, apparently, had no shortage of highly qualified applicants when they got their F100s. There are currently plenty of endorsed people overseas who would either like to return to Australia (I know 2 off the top of my head)or get a 457 visa like the many ATR and SAAB pilots who have come in recent years.
The main issue with Skippers getting a big new type is if they have a market for it. The heat has come off in regards to the Mining Boom. Unless there are plans for expanding existing arrangements or something in the pipeline, this move may break the company.
Skippers may find crewing the F100 with experienced pilots quite easy, as long as the T&Cs are right. Network, apparently, had no shortage of highly qualified applicants when they got their F100s. There are currently plenty of endorsed people overseas who would either like to return to Australia (I know 2 off the top of my head)or get a 457 visa like the many ATR and SAAB pilots who have come in recent years.
The main issue with Skippers getting a big new type is if they have a market for it. The heat has come off in regards to the Mining Boom. Unless there are plans for expanding existing arrangements or something in the pipeline, this move may break the company.
Last edited by Anthill; 31st Jan 2013 at 00:26.
I doubt it'll break the company.
It'd be cheaper to buy an F100 than to buy the Q300s.
I wonder if the python is already scurrying around the ramp, painting parking markers for the new toy
It'd be cheaper to buy an F100 than to buy the Q300s.
I wonder if the python is already scurrying around the ramp, painting parking markers for the new toy
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D'Pirate, without getting specific, the 'issues' involved were mainly of a cultural nature and manifested in training and operational areas. By now, one would have expected the operation to have matured. The current F100 fleet manager is a very experienced (and has flown outside WA!) and most capable person and I would imagine a high quality of operation by now.
PM me if you want specifics.
PM me if you want specifics.
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The parking is free.
Internal movement? Unlikely, no mention of the new type from the company to staff. Seek and afap is the only info we've been given so far.
Ex staff looking to return, don't think so
Internal movement? Unlikely, no mention of the new type from the company to staff. Seek and afap is the only info we've been given so far.
Ex staff looking to return, don't think so