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This is how you get round the upgrade issue. If you only have F.O. time don't tell them. Tell them you were a Captain before, they don't check and the interview process is easy for expats. Just join as a Captain even if you are not, you will get through the Captain sims as they are easy, its been done before. Once they knowingly took a Float Plane Pilot and put him left seat 737, it helped that he knew one of the management pilots.
However its best to be honest and not do this.
However its best to be honest and not do this.
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Hi Alpine, your outburst of 16 August on the other thread (closed by the mod) says a lot about you. Perhaps the medication is wearing off. If you have any genuine questions about the validation of standards please feel free to PM me - only too happy to respond. 
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Blue Pacific you state "leave the FJ gang alone" however unlike you I was supporting the FJ pilots.
When an expat Cessna float plane pilot was employed to become a Captain on the 737 he took a job away from every local F/O.
The fact that you support these corrupt practices and are trying to brush the evidence under the carpet raises an eyebrow as to your own integrity, and possible involvement in the said incident.
Just as people are free to be corrupt, this is a forum where people are free to express their views.
You are free to disagree with what I write, however you should back up you opinions with logic and facts. By personally attacking someones eating and drinking habits proves nothing and by resulting to the use of expletives shows you have a limited vocabulary and a stunted intelligence.
When an expat Cessna float plane pilot was employed to become a Captain on the 737 he took a job away from every local F/O.
The fact that you support these corrupt practices and are trying to brush the evidence under the carpet raises an eyebrow as to your own integrity, and possible involvement in the said incident.
Just as people are free to be corrupt, this is a forum where people are free to express their views.
You are free to disagree with what I write, however you should back up you opinions with logic and facts. By personally attacking someones eating and drinking habits proves nothing and by resulting to the use of expletives shows you have a limited vocabulary and a stunted intelligence.
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Hi Bug up,
What equipment you're after? Fiji Airways operates B73NGs and A330s, Fiji link operates ATRs and Otters
For the jets talked to IAC or Rishworth and check Fj's contracts it might be for you then again it might not so check it out, those two are doing the hiring for FJ
Talking to some of the expatriate Fj boys at Tanoa International Hotel where Fj put up there crew most of them speaks very highly of Fj
Hi ATR,
So sorry to hear about your situation have you looked at Hevilift? its been weeks since i last spoke to the boys up in POM but last I heard they were hiring Otters and ATR drivers..........up to you if you wanna check it out, money is good plus 28 on 28 off
Hope that helps gents
MJ
What equipment you're after? Fiji Airways operates B73NGs and A330s, Fiji link operates ATRs and Otters
For the jets talked to IAC or Rishworth and check Fj's contracts it might be for you then again it might not so check it out, those two are doing the hiring for FJ
Talking to some of the expatriate Fj boys at Tanoa International Hotel where Fj put up there crew most of them speaks very highly of Fj
Hi ATR,
So sorry to hear about your situation have you looked at Hevilift? its been weeks since i last spoke to the boys up in POM but last I heard they were hiring Otters and ATR drivers..........up to you if you wanna check it out, money is good plus 28 on 28 off
Hope that helps gents
MJ
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Fiji Airways
Just a heads up that Fiji Airways, AirPack, only give 5 days off straight now for commuting.
Paxing is included in the 5 days, so only 3 days at home a month.
Enjoy.
Paxing is included in the 5 days, so only 3 days at home a month.
Enjoy.
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The trouble is there is no mention of days off in the contract.
It was an understanding that it was a commuting contract when joining.
It used to be 40 on, 20 off.
Then it changed to 20 on, 10 off.
Now only 5 off.
So, if it doesn't change back to 10 off, people will leave.
Sign of the times with aviation these days.
Musical chairs.
I have 4 licences now, I realy don't want a fifth.
Retirement sounds good, but I would have to sell the boat.
It was an understanding that it was a commuting contract when joining.
It used to be 40 on, 20 off.
Then it changed to 20 on, 10 off.
Now only 5 off.
So, if it doesn't change back to 10 off, people will leave.
Sign of the times with aviation these days.
Musical chairs.
I have 4 licences now, I realy don't want a fifth.
Retirement sounds good, but I would have to sell the boat.
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Repro
you haven't mentioned days on relative to the 5 days off, whereas you mentioned the previous 40/20, then 20/10. Is it possibly 10/5.
Have a few mates looking and days off will be the deal maker or breaker.
(For those that are thinking of posting that I ring FJ direct, please...I would rather get information from a guy on the floor than deal with HR "used car salesman" types)
Thanks in advance.
you haven't mentioned days on relative to the 5 days off, whereas you mentioned the previous 40/20, then 20/10. Is it possibly 10/5.
Have a few mates looking and days off will be the deal maker or breaker.
(For those that are thinking of posting that I ring FJ direct, please...I would rather get information from a guy on the floor than deal with HR "used car salesman" types)
Thanks in advance.
There are as many different contracts as there are nationalities. My contract states 20/10 and is pretty clear.
Under the new roster effective Jan i have a maximum of 3 consecutive days off, not possible to commute to my home 5200 miles away and certainly not in compliance with my contract. But apparently the company does not care.
Resumes are flying out the door and several people have been fired as a result of arguing about the changes made to the rostering practice.
It was fun while it lasted . . . . .sort of.
Under the new roster effective Jan i have a maximum of 3 consecutive days off, not possible to commute to my home 5200 miles away and certainly not in compliance with my contract. But apparently the company does not care.
Resumes are flying out the door and several people have been fired as a result of arguing about the changes made to the rostering practice.
It was fun while it lasted . . . . .sort of.
Resumes are flying out the door and several people have been fired as a result of arguing about the changes made to the rostering practice.
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I was faced with a 36 hour journey each way home and a total of 14 HOURS at my home each month!
Obviously that was not in my contract. When I complained I was dismissed.
Ken Barley, Alan Killick and the outgoing CEO are sure to be jumped on by the Board very soon.
There will be plenty of vacancies soon but do not consider joining until this episode is rectified. ie, new contracts with commuting option reinstated.
Otherwise I had a fun time there. Quaint little backwater airline.
Obviously that was not in my contract. When I complained I was dismissed.
Ken Barley, Alan Killick and the outgoing CEO are sure to be jumped on by the Board very soon.
There will be plenty of vacancies soon but do not consider joining until this episode is rectified. ie, new contracts with commuting option reinstated.
Otherwise I had a fun time there. Quaint little backwater airline.