PPRuNe Forums - Search Results

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Search: Posts Made By: Australopithecus
Showing results 1 to 33 of 33
Search took 0.01 seconds.
28th Mar 2024, 02:50
Replies: 1,396
Views: 459,535
Posted By Australopithecus

Whadaya mean they don’t like the long hours and...

Whadaya mean they don’t like the long hours and low pay? Ingrates!
1st Mar 2024, 02:51
Replies: 4,426
Views: 3,660,435
Posted By Australopithecus

Back in the day, before outsourcing, 4-day trips...

Back in the day, before outsourcing, 4-day trips were common. I used to spend 12 nights away. I did get to meet some swell divorce lawyers though.
29th Feb 2024, 06:06
Replies: 4,426
Views: 3,660,435
Posted By Australopithecus

The current 330/350 travesty of justice award for...

The current 330/350 travesty of justice award for S/Os would probably tip the scales for many people to the 737. Not so for the senior fleets, but of course a new hire is unlikely to get the A380.
...
19th Feb 2024, 22:11
Replies: 83
Views: 32,110
Posted By Australopithecus

On time performance? Qantas reschedules late...

On time performance? Qantas reschedules late flights right up to departure time. I am told that they do this to game the punctuality statistics. A problem that can’t be quantified isn’t a problem at...
19th Feb 2024, 04:30
Replies: 83
Views: 32,110
Posted By Australopithecus

It may be helpful to realise that Qantas always...

It may be helpful to realise that Qantas always acts in bad faith. They act in bad faith with their customers in a variety of ways. They act in bad faith with their loyalty members in a variety of...
30th Dec 2023, 06:01
Replies: 829
Views: 318,177
Posted By Australopithecus

It’s difficult to make predictions, especially...

It’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. Timing aside, Bonza is doing its best to alienate its already too-small customer base while getting plenty of free publicity. Who...
31st Oct 2023, 04:30
Replies: 964
Views: 322,432
Posted By Australopithecus

It may be helpful to summarise that everything...

It may be helpful to summarise that everything Qantas does to its customers, staff, shareholders, senate inquiries etc, is done in bad faith. Any actual product delivery is only accomplished when it...
28th Sep 2023, 10:43
Replies: 1,578
Views: 490,437
Posted By Australopithecus

I already had my appendix out but I bet it flares...

I already had my appendix out but I bet it flares up again late on 3/10
24th Sep 2023, 03:55
Replies: 2,821
Views: 1,078,351
Posted By Australopithecus

Short leases at covid pricing may be all they...

Short leases at covid pricing may be all they could get. Either that or the geriatric jet factor. Either way, 737s are leasing for around $420,000 AUD/ month for a 2012 build -800.

interestingly,...
22nd Sep 2023, 01:14
Replies: 1,578
Views: 490,437
Posted By Australopithecus

Well now there’s the kind of logic that I was...

Well now there’s the kind of logic that I was hoping to find here. /s
7th Jul 2023, 09:03
Replies: 2,821
Views: 1,078,351
Posted By Australopithecus

Here's some more data points for you: In 1980 I...

Here's some more data points for you: In 1980 I flew a 55 pax aeroplane at 280 kts and was paid $60K. (~1000 hrs)That was around three times an average 1980 salary. That equates to $221,000 now. That...
6th Jul 2023, 08:06
Replies: 2,821
Views: 1,078,351
Posted By Australopithecus

I believe the legacy carrier benchmark in the US...

I believe the legacy carrier benchmark in the US is currently at US$ 450,000+ extras. (~AUD675K) Australia is a higher cost country. The US airline pilot unions are militant and their members enjoy...
6th Jul 2023, 05:04
Replies: 2,821
Views: 1,078,351
Posted By Australopithecus

That’s $272/hr including vacation pay. (871 hrs...

That’s $272/hr including vacation pay. (871 hrs total credit). I believe you are at the top of Australian narrow body right seat pay and still grossly underpaid at that.

Anyone who advocates...
20th Jun 2023, 22:53
Replies: 2,821
Views: 1,078,351
Posted By Australopithecus

There is always some business owner lamenting a...

There is always some business owner lamenting a labour shortage when in fact they are really complaining about the abolishment of slavery and the free market for labour.
28th May 2023, 14:30
Replies: 39
Views: 11,560
Posted By Australopithecus

As a colleague said today when speaking of our...

As a colleague said today when speaking of our employer's attitude towards us: “You keep treating me as a liability so now I am going to act like one”
28th May 2023, 05:04
Replies: 39
Views: 11,560
Posted By Australopithecus

Just curious DrDre…whydo you consistently argue...

Just curious DrDre…whydo you consistently argue the company line ? Are you an actual pilot with a self-loathing problem or just another company shill trolling for profit?
20th May 2023, 08:42
Replies: 81
Views: 36,114
Posted By Australopithecus

I hope that the lemmings currently paying...

I hope that the lemmings currently paying $6.94/share for QF are still as keen on 26/08/23. After that there is no value > $3.00* which realistically reflects the market value of the airline as it is...
18th Apr 2023, 07:25
Replies: 40
Views: 22,116
Posted By Australopithecus

The board and C suite are engaged in a huge...

The board and C suite are engaged in a huge circle jerk designed solely for the enrichment of the players and keeping alive enough of the airline to justify the Chairman's Lounge regulator capture...
15th Apr 2023, 01:30
Replies: 4,426
Views: 3,660,435
Posted By Australopithecus

You don’t get much of a choice on how little you...

You don’t get much of a choice on how little you wish to be scheduled to work-rosters get built at the divisor for the fleet. When you are junior in the rotating seniority (737) you will work circa...
8th Apr 2023, 01:58
Replies: 185
Views: 90,479
Posted By Australopithecus

In the top 737 captain pay level a day off gets...

In the top 737 captain pay level a day off gets four hours credit at crewing discretion, which pays circa $1,400 which is, anecdotally, about the minimum most people will work for.
4th Apr 2023, 08:02
Replies: 52
Views: 15,270
Posted By Australopithecus

I just rejected my unpaid three day reserve over...

I just rejected my unpaid three day reserve over the weekend because:unpaid. Also…essential service? There are plenty of airlines, and plenty of precedent for ignoring the alleged essential nature of...
21st Mar 2023, 10:01
Replies: 829
Views: 318,177
Posted By Australopithecus

Interesting indeed. And disheartening. Clearly...

Interesting indeed. And disheartening. Clearly 777Partners are just a couple of money bros. Good luck to what I fear is going to be another cohort of employees left jobless when reality bites.
19th Mar 2023, 08:32
Replies: 16
Views: 6,036
Posted By Australopithecus

All of the above rings true. Judging however by...

All of the above rings true. Judging however by the competition you ain’t missing out on much. There’s only so much “sh*t on a shingle” that you can dish up before the punters lower their...
3rd Mar 2023, 21:36
Replies: 28
Views: 16,477
Posted By Australopithecus

The 787 is again on delivery freeze while Boeing...

The 787 is again on delivery freeze while Boeing reworks the structural analysis of the forward pressure bulkhead which had been outsourced and screwed up.

Boeing went from being a great...
2nd Mar 2023, 06:53
Replies: 21
Views: 6,330
Posted By Australopithecus

From the time the site was chosen (37 years ago)...

From the time the site was chosen (37 years ago) to now has taken about 30% of the entire history of aviation. Good job.
8th Feb 2023, 01:44
Replies: 245
Views: 133,854
Posted By Australopithecus

I get a kick out of people who have never done...

I get a kick out of people who have never done aerial firefighting weighing in with helpful suggestions.
1st Feb 2023, 13:05
Replies: 42
Views: 20,055
Posted By Australopithecus

yeah, about $150,000-200,000 below. The A-220 is...

yeah, about $150,000-200,000 below. The A-220 is roughly analogous to the 737-300 which is what my current 737-800 pay is based on, And I am a line pilot, no longer a TRI. Anyone doing an airline...
19th Jan 2023, 22:22
Replies: 148
Views: 56,460
Posted By Australopithecus

This entire mayday/pan discussion is an...

This entire mayday/pan discussion is an embarrassment.
18th Jan 2023, 09:26
Replies: 148
Views: 56,460
Posted By Australopithecus

Marsal vanes on the flux detractor. There has...

Marsal vanes on the flux detractor. There has been a spate of those failing recently which puts the engine into sinus-o delta configuration.
12th Jan 2023, 05:11
Replies: 829
Views: 318,177
Posted By Australopithecus

They wouldn’t need to charge only $50 given how...

They wouldn’t need to charge only $50 given how high fares are currently. I wish them well. We and our customers could certainly use the competition.
9th Jan 2023, 06:02
Replies: 64
Views: 35,686
Posted By Australopithecus

Nope. That one still has to come to trial.

Nope. That one still has to come to trial.
26th Dec 2022, 02:47
Replies: 185
Views: 90,479
Posted By Australopithecus

I have seen an end of year pay for $461K in 2018....

I have seen an end of year pay for $461K in 2018. But that was with additional duties to fill in the remaining days of the life that pilot does not have. Super, meals etc adds approx $50K to however...
19th Dec 2022, 09:39
Replies: 17
Views: 5,557
Posted By Australopithecus

I expected that Boeing would be very sensitive to...

I expected that Boeing would be very sensitive to regaining a reputation for prudence after the Max criminal conspiracy. This even fails the cynical “Making you believe that safety is our first...
Showing results 1 to 33 of 33


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.