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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2024, 03:06
Replies: 1,532
Views: 519,732
Posted By Ollie Onion

I can almost guarantee what will happen is FWC...

I can almost guarantee what will happen is FWC will determine that the offer on the table was fair and reasonable and they will just use that. Saves them having to form a new deal, it is an easy way...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2024, 06:17
Replies: 1,092
Views: 807,956
Posted By Ollie Onion

My mate bought a house in Sydney when he got his...

My mate bought a house in Sydney when he got his first Jet job in 2005, his fiance who is a Lawyer also owned a home. Both homes together would have cost a total of $1 million, both were able to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2024, 04:07
Replies: 15
Views: 3,958
Posted By Ollie Onion

Possible, that’s the beauty of the Qantas Group,...

Possible, that’s the beauty of the Qantas Group, no matter the rumour they still manage to surprise.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2024, 00:44
Replies: 1,092
Views: 807,956
Posted By Ollie Onion

I am with you, the term is UNFIT FOR DUTY, that...

I am with you, the term is UNFIT FOR DUTY, that can include a multitude of things and not just actual sickness. I am over the company and use UFD on a semi regular basis now, if I have any doubt...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2024, 08:15
Replies: 1,532
Views: 519,732
Posted By Ollie Onion

It is all a bit academic anyway discussing the...

It is all a bit academic anyway discussing the new Jetstar Perth base as the Network pilots would have to go through the Group process to be able to transfer and I suspect that the permission would...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2024, 06:25
Replies: 1,532
Views: 519,732
Posted By Ollie Onion

actually, that would be more in keeping of Qantas!

actually, that would be more in keeping of Qantas!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2024, 03:53
Replies: 1,532
Views: 519,732
Posted By Ollie Onion

Well, I have it on good authority that Qantas is...

Well, I have it on good authority that Qantas is about to bring Jetconnect into the fold on the SH EBA.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2024, 08:16
Replies: 1,532
Views: 519,732
Posted By Ollie Onion

Not quite what I meant, what I mean is all the...

Not quite what I meant, what I mean is all the crappy subsidiaries and contracts out there were implemented under the watch of Unions who had members at the time. I just always find the attitude from...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2024, 22:00
Replies: 1,532
Views: 519,732
Posted By Ollie Onion

They are eternal optimists, all these extra...

They are eternal optimists, all these extra aircraft with a big pilot shortage and unwillingness to address crappy contracts.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2024, 07:03
Replies: 1,532
Views: 519,732
Posted By Ollie Onion

I always love the older pilots blaming the...

I always love the older pilots blaming the younger pilots for taking crap contracts but no mention of the fact that they allowed the crap contracts in the first place.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Feb 2024, 07:02
Replies: 83
Views: 32,543
Posted By Ollie Onion

Can’t come soon enough, sick of wedging myself...

Can’t come soon enough, sick of wedging myself into these f#$kn 737’s on 5 hour flights.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Feb 2024, 19:21
Replies: 1,532
Views: 519,732
Posted By Ollie Onion

I have been wondering the same, we are losing...

I have been wondering the same, we are losing pilots every week and don’t have enough applicant to fill the vacancies left behind let alone to support the proposed expansion that thenQantas Group...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Dec 2023, 23:08
Replies: 35
Views: 7,866
Posted By Ollie Onion

What a load of crap, if a professional pilot is...

What a load of crap, if a professional pilot is really saying they landed hard as they were told to flare at 20ft instead of 30ft regardless of the actual dynamics of the landing then we are in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Dec 2023, 22:37
Replies: 37
Views: 10,540
Posted By Ollie Onion

I love this attitude ^^^^^ Those already working...

I love this attitude ^^^^^ Those already working in jobs telling people who don’t have a job that it is their fault the industry is in the shape it is, how about we see some of the A380 CPs going on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2023, 07:02
Replies: 51
Views: 16,958
Posted By Ollie Onion

Because the genius’ in head office order dozens...

Because the genius’ in head office order dozens of options for brand new aircraft, then in order for short term book gains cancel the whole lot. Then two years later desperate for aircraft reorder...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Nov 2023, 23:01
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,993
Posted By Ollie Onion

Correct, I was told they are authorised to...

Correct, I was told they are authorised to release 2 pilots per month across Australia and NZ and no more. Considering there must be at lease 100 who have a ‘yes’ we are talking years without adding...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Nov 2023, 22:58
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,993
Posted By Ollie Onion

Sadly when it comes to the murky world of airline...

Sadly when it comes to the murky world of airline recruitment you just never know, chances are a human didn’t even set eyes on the individual applications prior to the first ‘no’. It will purely...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Nov 2023, 01:45
Replies: 51
Views: 16,958
Posted By Ollie Onion

Always makes me laugh when people say flying in...

Always makes me laugh when people say flying in Europe is easy compared to Australia. Flying in Europe has real CAT111 Opes, Real Contaminated Runways, Metric Airspace in Russia, highly technical...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Nov 2023, 19:27
Replies: 51
Views: 16,958
Posted By Ollie Onion

exactly, that is what drives me mad, Qantas...

exactly, that is what drives me mad, Qantas speaks about mental health etc but we’re quite happen to destroy lives during Covid and in a very blunt way. I got a ‘sign the variation to this contract...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Nov 2023, 04:55
Replies: 966
Views: 328,472
Posted By Ollie Onion

‘How to run an airline with inefficient 25 year...

‘How to run an airline with inefficient 25 year old airframes and pissed off staff.’

Sums it all up nicely, I have never seen such a disengaged workgroup. The mere mention of Qantas Group wage...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Oct 2023, 02:52
Replies: 966
Views: 328,472
Posted By Ollie Onion

The Qantas Board has lost the room. All the years...

The Qantas Board has lost the room. All the years of ‘clever accounting’ and alienating staff are coming home to roost and the current Board had their sticky hands all over the mess.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2023, 02:58
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,993
Posted By Ollie Onion

What a strange turn to the thread, who cares if...

What a strange turn to the thread, who cares if female candidates are accepted at a higher rate (I don’t think that is true). Having more diversity amongst the Pilot ranks has to be a good thing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2023, 12:07
Replies: 966
Views: 328,472
Posted By Ollie Onion

They keep apologising to the ‘customers’, I...

They keep apologising to the ‘customers’, I personally would like an email from her apologising to the staff for subjecting us to the Boards mismanagement and disregard to staff moral.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2023, 19:53
Replies: 306
Views: 152,208
Posted By Ollie Onion

I just don’t care anymore, over 20 years I have...

I just don’t care anymore, over 20 years I have busted my arse to ‘help out’ and my reward has been 5 years of pay freeze, deteriorating conditions, an airline operation that has been decimated by...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2023, 03:37
Replies: 966
Views: 328,472
Posted By Ollie Onion

^^^^ AGREE ^^^^

^^^^ AGREE ^^^^
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Aug 2023, 03:01
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,993
Posted By Ollie Onion

Yes, give them improved priorities and a credit...

Yes, give them improved priorities and a credit for flights they can't get on as our network is such a shambles. Talk up the $5k which is two years old and only paid after they accepted a pay freeze...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Aug 2023, 03:59
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,993
Posted By Ollie Onion

WOW, what an astute businessman! Cancel all your...

WOW, what an astute businessman! Cancel all your options for short term paper gains to help your own bonuses and balance sheet and then reorder them at much higher prices and leave the mess to a new...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2023, 05:03
Replies: 295
Views: 98,564
Posted By Ollie Onion

Having worked in the Qantas Group in various...

Having worked in the Qantas Group in various roles for quite a while now I have no faith that the future will be any brighter than the odd 3% payrise. Problem will be this 3% will always come at the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2023, 08:32
Replies: 1,092
Views: 807,956
Posted By Ollie Onion

Why not be proud of not doing GA? You don’t have...

Why not be proud of not doing GA? You don’t have to do GA to be a successful airline pilot,
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2023, 09:03
Replies: 306
Views: 152,208
Posted By Ollie Onion

Pilots don’t stand together end of, there is...

Pilots don’t stand together end of, there is always an element who will sell the rest down the river for a better opportunity or bigger plane.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jun 2023, 09:34
Replies: 1,092
Views: 807,956
Posted By Ollie Onion

​​​​​​​Agree

​​​​​​​Agree
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jun 2023, 03:29
Replies: 39
Views: 11,624
Posted By Ollie Onion

trust me I am not, just saying we shouldn’t be...

trust me I am not, just saying we shouldn’t be afraid to say we deserve it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2023, 23:16
Replies: 39
Views: 11,624
Posted By Ollie Onion

I am not afraid to say it! After two years of...

I am not afraid to say it! After two years of little to no pay and a pay freeze after that I expect a big chunk of money in the form of a bonus off the back of record profits, anything less will be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2023, 23:13
Replies: 191
Views: 73,774
Posted By Ollie Onion

Yes, I refused a headoffice 'Manager' the...

Yes, I refused a headoffice 'Manager' the Jumpseat about 5 years ago and was promptly called by my boss to suggest I release the seat, I refused and said I wasn't in the mood to have another person...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2023, 23:14
Replies: 1,092
Views: 807,956
Posted By Ollie Onion

Said by someone who doesn’t regularly get called...

Said by someone who doesn’t regularly get called out for a 5 hour paxing sector in 29B with 30inch seat pitch.
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