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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

4th Oct 2023, 16:05

Replies: 127

Another disaster averted

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Posted By Verbal Kint

We filed an alternate on every single flight....

We filed an alternate on every single flight. Typically Batam for Singapore, occasionally KL. But whether your fuel policy requires you to carry an alternate (SQ, CX etc) or holding fuel in lieu (Aus...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

24th Aug 2023, 19:08

Replies: 4,428

Qantas Recruitment

Views: 3,693,720

Posted By Verbal Kint

You’re a bit of a tool Makiko. Folks want...

You’re a bit of a tool Makiko.

Folks want info. about QF recruitment, and the best you can do is deflect conversation and ridicule US opportunities when your straw man argument proves you know...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

23rd Aug 2023, 15:11

Replies: 4,428

Qantas Recruitment

Views: 3,693,720

Posted By Verbal Kint

18 Aussies at United that I know of. And a whole...

18 Aussies at United that I know of. And a whole bunch flowing from the regionals or coming from Frontier, Spirit etc …

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

20th Aug 2023, 20:12

Replies: 4,428

Qantas Recruitment

Views: 3,693,720

Posted By Verbal Kint

Yeah sorry to hijack your thread, Sandy. I won’t...

Yeah sorry to hijack your thread, Sandy. I won’t write anything more after this.

But Makiko, it’s kinda fun being gaslighted with hearsay & factual inaccuracies by an SO who probably hadn’t learnt...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

19th Aug 2023, 16:24

Replies: 4,428

Qantas Recruitment

Views: 3,693,720

Posted By Verbal Kint

Makiko, Wrong again: 1. First CX DEFO’s...

Makiko,

Wrong again:

1. First CX DEFO’s joined Jan 07, on COS99. My 1st group certificate from CX showed 173K. My last from QF showed 156K. By my math, that’ s less.

2. Interest in...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

19th Aug 2023, 13:42

Replies: 4,428

Qantas Recruitment

Views: 3,693,720

Posted By Verbal Kint

Well since you’re speculating:- I joined as...

Well since you’re speculating:-

I joined as a COS99 DEFO. My 1st Yr pay was notably better than 7th Yr pay as a 767 FO in my final year at QF. Still based in Oz. Different story for later DEFOs on...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

18th Aug 2023, 05:39

Replies: 4,428

Qantas Recruitment

Views: 3,693,720

Posted By Verbal Kint

The US is not everyone’s cup of tea, so I...

The US is not everyone’s cup of tea, so I understand your strong preference to live in Australia.

The disparity between top US & Australian airlines has little to do with affordability - look at...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

17th Aug 2023, 17:20

Replies: 4,428

Qantas Recruitment

Views: 3,693,720

Posted By Verbal Kint

Unfortunately T&C’s in Australia have gone...

Unfortunately T&C’s in Australia have gone nowhere. The reasons why have been discussed elsewhere (lack of a strong over-arching union, small industry & therefore lack of options etc … ).

But for...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

17th Aug 2023, 16:49

Replies: 4,428

Qantas Recruitment

Views: 3,693,720

Posted By Verbal Kint

I left Qantas as a 767 FO in 2006 & now work for...

I left Qantas as a 767 FO in 2006 & now work for United.

There’s absolutely no comparison between working for a major over here, & what is available back home.

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

18th Jul 2023, 01:01

Replies: 295

Australian Airline Pilot: Respected Profession or 'Noose around your Neck'

Views: 98,602

Posted By Verbal Kint

Inflating pay is less of a thing in the US - the...

Inflating pay is less of a thing in the US - the general rule is annual pay = hourly rate x 1000, without working a bunch of extra days, nor milking overtime. I’ve worked maybe 4 extra days this...

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