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kopatuc Asked can anyone give me an idea on the Phsyc Test ?
How long ?
Catagories ?
etc.
They used to use Saville Consulting (savilleconsulting DOT com/products/wave-questionnaires-preparation-guides-and-advice) where time was the main problem.
The modules were: Verbal, Numerical and Error Checking
Has this changed?
How long ?
Catagories ?
etc.
They used to use Saville Consulting (savilleconsulting DOT com/products/wave-questionnaires-preparation-guides-and-advice) where time was the main problem.
The modules were: Verbal, Numerical and Error Checking
Has this changed?
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Most 747 skippers moved across onto the Airbus, still on the same pay. F/O's were either upgraded to B737 command or Airbus F/O. S/O's got a F/O slot too, with the last one in training now. That's the locals - the Expats didn't have their contracts renewed, such as is the contract world, with the exception of one older F/O who had previous 737 time with the company and was offered a 737 slot.
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Hi Gents,
Anyone can confirm which is the exact online tests brand? It seems there is a lil difference between someone who did one test with a brand and some other one with others.
Any reply highly appreciated,
Tks
Mark
Anyone can confirm which is the exact online tests brand? It seems there is a lil difference between someone who did one test with a brand and some other one with others.
Any reply highly appreciated,
Tks
Mark
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Well it did not take long for Fiji Airways to smash up their A330.
Airbus as you know is totally different from the Boeing which is the only type Fiji Airways have flown. Therefore proper training is essential.
Can someone answer this vital question.
How long after the local captains completed their A330 type rating, in weeks, went by before they became training captains???
I remember Training Captains converting from the 767 to 747 were instantly given training status on the 747, training was lousy as they did not know the aircraft. The boys in the training department bend the system for monetary gains. Hence not much of an airline left and 1 plane smashed up.
Airbus as you know is totally different from the Boeing which is the only type Fiji Airways have flown. Therefore proper training is essential.
Can someone answer this vital question.
How long after the local captains completed their A330 type rating, in weeks, went by before they became training captains???
I remember Training Captains converting from the 767 to 747 were instantly given training status on the 747, training was lousy as they did not know the aircraft. The boys in the training department bend the system for monetary gains. Hence not much of an airline left and 1 plane smashed up.
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Get with the program Alpine. My understanding is that there is currently only one local training captain on the A330 and that is the fleet manager- from reputation, a very good operator
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I want to work for Fiji Airways
Greetings,
I see FIJI AIRWAYS is looking for First Officers FOR THEIR A330 aircraft. I sent an email to the address posted on their website, [email protected], and it was returned as undeliverable.
Can someone here point me in the right direction with updated contact details, ie, PHONE NUMBER and EMAIL ADDRESSES?
Thank you,
Jasper
I see FIJI AIRWAYS is looking for First Officers FOR THEIR A330 aircraft. I sent an email to the address posted on their website, [email protected], and it was returned as undeliverable.
Can someone here point me in the right direction with updated contact details, ie, PHONE NUMBER and EMAIL ADDRESSES?
Thank you,
Jasper
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Thank you Nemesis for your reply but you failed to answer my question.
Here it is again.
How many hours did the local Captain(s) have after completion of their A330 type rating. Before they became training Captains on the A330.
Here it is again.
How many hours did the local Captain(s) have after completion of their A330 type rating. Before they became training Captains on the A330.
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Hi Alpine Blue
This is the identical question you have posted elsewhere. And this is the identical answer posted elsewhere ......... which you have already received.
Hi Alpine. Your answer is 6-8 months - approx - and there is only one to date. You would be hard pressed to find a better operator or training captain than the one appointee so far. The initial group of TRIs and TREs who came to the A330 introduction are all highly experienced with extensive backgrounds with major international carriers - they are all still with FJ. This team was also supplemented by Airbus training captains on rotation.
This is the identical question you have posted elsewhere. And this is the identical answer posted elsewhere ......... which you have already received.
Hi Alpine. Your answer is 6-8 months - approx - and there is only one to date. You would be hard pressed to find a better operator or training captain than the one appointee so far. The initial group of TRIs and TREs who came to the A330 introduction are all highly experienced with extensive backgrounds with major international carriers - they are all still with FJ. This team was also supplemented by Airbus training captains on rotation.
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"As IAC contracted, you have any Fiji Airways destination as "Home base", Nadi operating based.
"Home base" means that at your 14 days off rotation, you will be dead headed to your home base. During you 42 on days, you will be operating from Nadi."
I'm attempting to go through IAC. Are all the schedules 42-14 for the 737 capt positions? Can you use one of the codeshare destinations such as Miami for your home base?
Thanks!
"Home base" means that at your 14 days off rotation, you will be dead headed to your home base. During you 42 on days, you will be operating from Nadi."
I'm attempting to go through IAC. Are all the schedules 42-14 for the 737 capt positions? Can you use one of the codeshare destinations such as Miami for your home base?
Thanks!
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Thanks Olive for the reply.
However if training is so good and everyone has a good reputation and you would be hard pressed to find a better operator in your opinion. Then explain how a 330 received extensive damage on landing.
However if training is so good and everyone has a good reputation and you would be hard pressed to find a better operator in your opinion. Then explain how a 330 received extensive damage on landing.
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Thank you Strut for your reply.
It is my business because I have to fly Fiji Airways. I would like to think the next time I fly as a passenger with them it does not have a cracked landing gear strut because we do have a choice as to who we fly with now.
I can understand pilots make mistakes but Air Pac management have a history of covering these up and not putting measures in place to prevent a reoccurrence. Remember the unstable approach on the 767 a few years back, gear not locked down a 500 feet, ELOMS picked it up management buried it.
Lets hope you were not the landing gear strut on the A330 otherwise you would have to change your name to broken Strut.
It is my business because I have to fly Fiji Airways. I would like to think the next time I fly as a passenger with them it does not have a cracked landing gear strut because we do have a choice as to who we fly with now.
I can understand pilots make mistakes but Air Pac management have a history of covering these up and not putting measures in place to prevent a reoccurrence. Remember the unstable approach on the 767 a few years back, gear not locked down a 500 feet, ELOMS picked it up management buried it.
Lets hope you were not the landing gear strut on the A330 otherwise you would have to change your name to broken Strut.
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Fiji Airways SO
Hi everyone
I applied for the A330 SO position a while back and have heard nothing. Only correspondence I've had was the auto generated email reply.
Anyone know whats happening with the recruitment there.
cheers
Knox.
I applied for the A330 SO position a while back and have heard nothing. Only correspondence I've had was the auto generated email reply.
Anyone know whats happening with the recruitment there.
cheers
Knox.
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A bit away from the Fiji aviation scene but from what I have heard, a bunch of locals were selected for the second officer positions. However, most of them straight out of flying school with a majority not even meeting the published requirements. Strangely enough, apparently not one pilot from subsidiary pacific sun had their applications considered...what's with that?? Must be disappointing for them. With a few already failing on the A330, how do they expect these 'inexperienced' SO's to cope?
On a brighter side, exodus to the ME and Asia from the A330 is resuming! Good luck boys! I've never regretted it and neither will you. With FJ, the gra$$ is always much greener on the other side...
On a brighter side, exodus to the ME and Asia from the A330 is resuming! Good luck boys! I've never regretted it and neither will you. With FJ, the gra$$ is always much greener on the other side...
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Alpine
In Europe there is normally a requirement of sectors and hours to go from "new" to experienced. The requirement when you can train to my knowledge is not mandated and may rely on the judgement of the Chief Trainer.
You seem to have a gripe against FJ i guess the answer is dont fly on them
In Europe there is normally a requirement of sectors and hours to go from "new" to experienced. The requirement when you can train to my knowledge is not mandated and may rely on the judgement of the Chief Trainer.
You seem to have a gripe against FJ i guess the answer is dont fly on them
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Thanks Coconut99.
I exceed their mins by quite a bit, but fair enough if they want to employ their own nationals.
Had to drop my flying career for a while due family commitments but hanging out to get back in the air again.
Knox.
I exceed their mins by quite a bit, but fair enough if they want to employ their own nationals.
Had to drop my flying career for a while due family commitments but hanging out to get back in the air again.
Knox.
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I heard that a few years ago the FNPF have cut monthly pension payments.
Am away from Fiji at present but still have some money invested with FNPF.
Can someone explain how much have monthly pension payments been cut?
On retirement can you take all your money as a lump sum and has this been cut?
vinaka.
Am away from Fiji at present but still have some money invested with FNPF.
Can someone explain how much have monthly pension payments been cut?
On retirement can you take all your money as a lump sum and has this been cut?
vinaka.