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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2022, 11:37
Replies: 155
Views: 47,694
Posted By Sprite

Imagine you are told you only have the job...

Imagine you are told you only have the job because you have a penis. Despite you having aced all the exams, at your first attempt…but every person you fly with (females, just to change it up) says...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2022, 08:52
Replies: 155
Views: 47,694
Posted By Sprite

So true…and I know that most of my colleagues...

So true…and I know that most of my colleagues feel the same way. Thank you to those who stand up against bullying and discrimination. Those who don’t recognise it are part of the problem…and they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2022, 08:32
Replies: 155
Views: 47,694
Posted By Sprite

Dumb response.

Dumb response.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2022, 08:05
Replies: 155
Views: 47,694
Posted By Sprite

Sexual harassment and discrimination have...

Sexual harassment and discrimination have definitely happened at QF. As in most other workplaces. If you don’t believe it, you are probably part of the problem.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2021, 11:50
Replies: 102
Views: 25,909
Posted By Sprite

Example 1: most female pilots weigh less than the...

Example 1: most female pilots weigh less than the average male pilot, so they are able to carry more pax, freight or fuel on a typical GA flight (instructing or charter)

Example of systemic...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2021, 00:30
Replies: 66
Views: 23,692
Posted By Sprite

Funny how it’s always the people who are least...

Funny how it’s always the people who are least successful who are the sexist ones. If someone think as woman is employed in aviation simply because they are a woman, they need to take a look at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2020, 01:20
Replies: 82
Views: 34,114
Posted By Sprite

V-jet...did you get these points from the Epoch...

V-jet...did you get these points from the Epoch Times film? Did you notice it was *heavily* edited. Whoever they interviewed was cut every few seconds, they could have said the opposite to what came...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2020, 00:08
Replies: 61
Views: 21,291
Posted By Sprite

Another unhinged and uneducated rant. A perfect...

Another unhinged and uneducated rant. A perfect example of https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123855220000056

Once had a job in an airline ... must be an expert on airlines....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2019, 19:33
Replies: 223
Views: 144,575
Posted By Sprite

Thank you for your reasoned reply Fred. I think...

Thank you for your reasoned reply Fred. I think all legitimate views should be considered and I think the poster you mentioned has actually made some excellent points. Deleting their posts would be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2019, 12:33
Replies: 223
Views: 144,575
Posted By Sprite

Classic cognitive dissonance...”ignore logic!...

Classic cognitive dissonance...”ignore logic! Delete the heresy!”

“While fringe members were more inclined to recognize that they had made fools of themselves and to "put it down to experience,"...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2019, 12:25
Replies: 223
Views: 144,575
Posted By Sprite

“sunfish”...you are irrelevant in this area. No...

“sunfish”...you are irrelevant in this area. No experience as a professional pilot. (Very different from a private pilot...apples and oranges)

I’m glad there are many male pilots commenting about...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Nov 2019, 11:17
Replies: 223
Views: 144,575
Posted By Sprite

As a long standing female pilot...rubbish. I...

As a long standing female pilot...rubbish. I wholeheartedly agree with targets and the fact that we are pulling together to encourage more female applicants to these positions. I care about the best...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2019, 19:57
Replies: 223
Views: 144,575
Posted By Sprite

Sigh. It certainly is true. Or did you make it up...

Sigh. It certainly is true. Or did you make it up or believe what someone else told you?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2019, 18:33
Replies: 223
Views: 144,575
Posted By Sprite

There is no quota, there is a target. Recruitment...

There is no quota, there is a target. Recruitment decisions are based on de identified data. Perhaps the fact that a slightly higher percentage of female candidates are coming through then that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st May 2016, 22:53
Replies: 304
Views: 122,082
Posted By Sprite

'No evidence has been provided. Oh, and...

'No evidence has been provided.

Oh, and you've misquoted the Bible as well.'

I provided evidence earlier. I did not misquote the bible, I deliberately modified a well known saying (it's origin...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st May 2016, 13:16
Replies: 304
Views: 122,082
Posted By Sprite

Orange is perfectly coherent, for anyone who has...

Orange is perfectly coherent, for anyone who has basic English comprehension skills. The points Orange makes are logical and correct. There is plenty of substance behind them.

If you wish to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2016, 09:07
Replies: 304
Views: 122,082
Posted By Sprite

The lack of diversity in pilot jobs is a problem...

The lack of diversity in pilot jobs is a problem because it could lead to a safety implication. "Studies conducted on teams, measured their productivity, creativity and problem solving skills and the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2016, 00:16
Replies: 304
Views: 122,082
Posted By Sprite

No, it finds that when corrected for experience...

No, it finds that when corrected for experience and age, there is no difference in accident rates. "After adjusting for variables included in the model, accident rates of males and females were not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2016, 22:52
Replies: 304
Views: 122,082
Posted By Sprite

Smash bugger and oicur12, well done for standing...

Smash bugger and oicur12, well done for standing up to the bullies, with well researched, logical and well thought out opinions.

As you may have noticed, those who are protesting most are those...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2016, 12:25
Replies: 304
Views: 122,082
Posted By Sprite

Perhaps it simply balances the negative...

Perhaps it simply balances the negative discrimination that they experience their whole lives, being channeled away from aviation because it is a "boys job"? Just playing the devils' advocate. I do...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2016, 11:56
Replies: 304
Views: 122,082
Posted By Sprite

And 95% of the people who desire to fly are male,...

And 95% of the people who desire to fly are male, because 95% of people who fly are male, therefore children see it as a men's only job Little girls are discouraged by adults and their peers for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2015, 23:00
Replies: 702
Views: 294,453
Posted By Sprite

8 B787's announced, 4FY18 and 4FY19. It's a...

8 B787's announced, 4FY18 and 4FY19. It's a start, and a net fleet increase (replacing 5B747's).

QANTAS DREAMLINERS SYMBOLISE NEW ERA FOR NATIONAL CARRIER - Qantas News Room...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2015, 12:23
Replies: 27
Views: 13,685
Posted By Sprite

Just bought the book, Ida. Great suggestion!

Just bought the book, Ida. Great suggestion!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jun 2015, 03:01
Replies: 702
Views: 294,453
Posted By Sprite

2000 or so total mainline crew, a conservative...

2000 or so total mainline crew, a conservative average wage across LH/SH of $200k = $400 million. Add in employment costs and you're looking at at least $500 million tech crew costs per year. So yes,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jun 2015, 00:53
Replies: 702
Views: 294,453
Posted By Sprite

Pilot costs do have an impact on the cost of the...

Pilot costs do have an impact on the cost of the operation.

Last full financial year fuel costs were about 1/3 of total costs. So say the B787 is flying a 16hour sector, with 4 crew. Average burn...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2015, 23:05
Replies: 702
Views: 294,453
Posted By Sprite

It simply isn't sustainable to have people being...

It simply isn't sustainable to have people being paid double or more overtime on long flights. As far as I know, no other airline does it. It makes the long flights prohibitively expensive in a lot...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2015, 01:14
Replies: 702
Views: 294,453
Posted By Sprite

B787 purchase may be delayed to pay off debt in...

B787 purchase may be delayed to pay off debt in order to get back a non-junk credit rating...

"Qantas Airways is on the verge of winning back the investment-grade credit status it lost in 2013....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Aug 2014, 11:54
Replies: 117
Views: 36,016
Posted By Sprite

Amazing job by the pilot. Also excellent work by...

Amazing job by the pilot. Also excellent work by ATC, it must be tough to maintain normal ops when something like this happens.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jul 2014, 13:47
Replies: 986
Views: 327,245
Posted By Sprite

How many seats on July 18th again? How many...

How many seats on July 18th again? How many muffins did they buy?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th May 2013, 13:02
Replies: 198
Views: 39,877
Posted By Sprite

The airport IS certified for autolands, and it is...

The airport IS certified for autolands, and it is not 'illegal', if it the fuel policy is followed.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2013, 20:20
Replies: 36
Views: 8,810
Posted By Sprite

You may think that if a B scale is introduced...

You may think that if a B scale is introduced that it will mean promotion and expansion for those currently on the A scale. It will not. It will mean exactly the same as what they are doing to the CC...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2013, 13:10
Replies: 36
Views: 8,810
Posted By Sprite

AFAIK the award would permit two crew ops to...

AFAIK the award would permit two crew ops to London. So no need to panic, M101 ;-) No changes necessary!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2013, 12:44
Replies: 36
Views: 8,810
Posted By Sprite

Of course Management 101 is a troll - however...

Of course Management 101 is a troll - however this is a good reminder of certain points.

DXB - LHR will not require 4 crew or 64 hour slips, so the first point is moot. And the second point.

...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Sep 2012, 20:33
Replies: 409
Views: 111,691
Posted By Sprite

Article in Financial Review this morning claims: ...

Article in Financial Review this morning claims:
- Alliance, or code share announced today with alliance being announced later on
- Frankfurt gone
- JV with BA ended
- Flights to Europe...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Dec 2010, 19:38
Replies: 43
Views: 10,081
Posted By Sprite

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