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Col. Walter E. Kurtz 8th Sep 2002 05:31

Is It Possible to Live in Sydney and fly for Virgin?
 
Is it a realistic option to fly for Virgin and live in Sydney (eg commute).

Realistically, how many days (under current EBA) could you expect to be away from Sydney??

Hugh Jarse 8th Sep 2002 06:53

I doubt it
 
Having had reasonably close contact with an ex VB pilot of late, I seriously doubt your prospects.

From what I understand, you get your minimum 8 days off in 28 and that's it. Some are split days.

I think you would have to work from Brisvegas, and I think that if you are a family man, don't expext to see the family very often, even from there.....

TIMMEEEE 11th Sep 2002 00:16

Walter.........I think the resounding cascade of supportive replies answers your question!

flipside 13th Sep 2002 01:42

sy/bn, sy/bn, bn/sy and you pick sy????????????????????

Flight Detent 15th Sep 2002 18:33

I'll just settle for........"Is it possible to live in Sydney",
given the cost of living, accomodation, petrol, etc!

Cheers

Jotul 18th Sep 2002 10:56

When I was down there you could spend 350,000 on a chook pen.
And they have done another 20% since AN collapsed.
Probably not a desirable place to be on a DJ FO salary.

Col. Walter E. Kurtz 18th Sep 2002 12:07

Will someone please give me a f*cking straight answer.

Is it possible and/or realistic to have a family life in Sydney and commute and fly the line for DJ?

Spinnerhead 22nd Sep 2002 23:56

-------------------------- NO --------------------------

-------------------- You can only survive -------------------

AZTRUCKER 28th Sep 2002 00:23

A straight answer is NO, I was talking an ex vb fo who had to leave because he had a family in sydney and was away from home to long. He only stayed with VB for 3 months... He had left a dash 8 Capt job for it too... Bumma.

Hugh Jarse 28th Sep 2002 02:25

Slight correction, Aztrucker. I know the person to whom you refer. He was not a Capt, but was very close to upgrade.

Tough choice, but you never know unless you go........


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