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Forum: Middle East
6th Dec 2011, 23:43
Replies: 8
Views: 3,677
Posted By Dutchjock

I have no interest in badmouthing anyone, no need...

I have no interest in badmouthing anyone, no need to get defensive. I'm just trying to find out what actually happened, as my mate is a non aviation person and this is just his version as he...
Forum: Middle East
6th Dec 2011, 11:37
Replies: 8
Views: 3,677
Posted By Dutchjock

EK346 8 Sep return to DXB - What happened?

Hello,

Anyone with inside info about what happened to EK346 Dubai - Kuala Lumpur on 8th September?


Short version of non-aviation friend who was on board:

After takeoff a series of loud...
Replies: 6
Views: 1,854
Posted By Dutchjock

I'd second Akrapovic' suggestion: Don't do...

I'd second Akrapovic' suggestion:

Don't do anything. You've got a considerable period of training ahead of you, so make sure you're rested and coiled-spring-like :ok:
30th Jul 2011, 21:39
Replies: 40
Views: 35,510
Posted By Dutchjock

aa73, Might have been me was in JFK twice in...

aa73,

Might have been me was in JFK twice in June. Joined BA at 28 on the 747 a few years ago. Was skipper on Airbus before that. Not trying to be cool/bragging etc. In Europe it's not all that...
31st May 2011, 09:51
Replies: 38
Views: 22,926
Posted By Dutchjock

As a new joiner form the last recruitment drive...

As a new joiner form the last recruitment drive on the 747 a few years ago I can confrim most of what's been said before.

BKK-SYD is about as senior as it gets. I've not done one at all. I don't...
21st Apr 2011, 01:23
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,382,019
Posted By Dutchjock

@jb5000 Does it actually state anywhere that...

@jb5000

Does it actually state anywhere that your logbook has to be signed by the company or a captain?

I've had my UK Licence unfrozen by sending all the applicable paperwork and logbooks to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Mar 2011, 18:06
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,556,510
Posted By Dutchjock

So what's happening with the accounts saga?...

So what's happening with the accounts saga? Anyone any further with the 28 day legal time span to see the books?

Show me the money! :}
Replies: 46
Views: 11,599
Posted By Dutchjock

Gee Glueball, Isn't that a bit pedantic? ...

Gee Glueball,

Isn't that a bit pedantic?

I can tell you it's not just fo's putting their hands on the wheel (and throttles) during turbulence. Captains do the same.

Some would call it...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Mar 2011, 03:00
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,556,510
Posted By Dutchjock

PC767 I take your point. I agree 3 hours to...

PC767

I take your point. I agree 3 hours to get your meal out of the way if you want to sleep is too long. In an ideal world you would have your colleagues who are done with there bit to come and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Mar 2011, 23:14
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,556,510
Posted By Dutchjock

PC767 What is your point exactly? If a...

PC767

What is your point exactly? If a proper service takes 2 hours in stead of 1,5, so what?
Service levels vary greatly from flight to flight. You may always give your best, but unfortunately...
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Mar 2011, 11:08
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,556,510
Posted By Dutchjock

PC767: Labour intensive????? That says...

PC767:



Labour intensive????? That says it all. It really isn't difficult to see how we've ended up in the current situation.

And you call someone else deluded... :ugh:
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Feb 2011, 12:17
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,556,510
Posted By Dutchjock

In DH's greenhouse... :}

In DH's greenhouse... :}
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Jan 2011, 23:07
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,556,510
Posted By Dutchjock

king of kabul, You raise a valid point. No...

king of kabul,

You raise a valid point. No one is exempt from the current strategy of bonus in stead of annual pay increase.

The point is, do you think BA pays you a decent wage, or more...
19th Jan 2011, 21:34
Replies: 317
Views: 65,562
Posted By Dutchjock

sevenstrokeroll: How about we disregard...

sevenstrokeroll:

How about we disregard irrelevancies and discuss the topic?
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Jan 2011, 20:22
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,556,510
Posted By Dutchjock

Too right Abbey Road, Some CC seem to think...

Too right Abbey Road,

Some CC seem to think everyone in BA is "an enemy against crew"

Want to know why?

Think long and hard about your current lifestyle. YOU WILL NOT GET THE SAME DEAL...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Jan 2011, 20:08
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,556,510
Posted By Dutchjock

King of Kabul, it might be fact that quality...

King of Kabul, it might be fact that quality people in your small department are leaving, but is that a bad thing company wide?

As someone posted a few pages earlier, being a stewardess years...
19th Jan 2011, 14:39
Replies: 317
Views: 65,562
Posted By Dutchjock

The 1500 hrs rule has to be the most ridiculous...

The 1500 hrs rule has to be the most ridiculous solution to increase safety.

Is there any evidence to suggest this will do anything other than perpetuate the problems for the struggling pilot on...
11th Jan 2011, 20:53
Replies: 317
Views: 65,562
Posted By Dutchjock

That's a bit dramatic sevenstrokeroll, but I get...

That's a bit dramatic sevenstrokeroll, but I get your point. Although I don't really see what makes you say button pushing and thinking like a pilot don't go together. Does handflying the machine...
11th Jan 2011, 17:07
Replies: 317
Views: 65,562
Posted By Dutchjock

@ sevenstrokeroll and bubbers: Lovely stories,...

@ sevenstrokeroll and bubbers: Lovely stories, but that's not going to be of any use in todays airline environment
11th Jan 2011, 17:04
Replies: 317
Views: 65,562
Posted By Dutchjock

Why all the "200 hr boy wonder" bashing? KLM...

Why all the "200 hr boy wonder" bashing?

KLM gets the majority of their new pilots from their own 200-ish hour flights school and has always done so

Lufthansa same story, mostly 200 hr cadets
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Nov 2010, 05:48
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,556,510
Posted By Dutchjock

So what about last weeks " as a union we wouldn't...

So what about last weeks " as a union we wouldn't like to tell you what to do so it is up to you to decide if this offer is acceptable bla bla"

How can anyone with a single brain cell not see how...
12th Nov 2010, 06:22
Replies: 61
Views: 21,646
Posted By Dutchjock

Smoothflier, If you like your job, it does...

Smoothflier,

If you like your job, it does the type of flying you want and you are somewhere up the seniority ladder, then why give it all up?
5th Nov 2010, 17:09
Replies: 61
Views: 21,646
Posted By Dutchjock

P, It wasn't and I love it. Not good...

P,

It wasn't and I love it.

Not good for my liver though..

Without joking, it was the right choice for me, I couldnt do the repetitiveness of 5/4/5/3 and Ezy's operation for the rest of my...
5th Nov 2010, 14:36
Replies: 61
Views: 21,646
Posted By Dutchjock

NSF, I understand what you're saying, but I...

NSF,

I understand what you're saying, but I think you make quite a few assumptions that might be true for you, but not necessarily for everyone:

I've never felt I hadn't "made it" if I didn't...
5th Nov 2010, 14:20
Replies: 61
Views: 21,646
Posted By Dutchjock

Hi P, I made the move from EZY to BA during...

Hi P,

I made the move from EZY to BA during the last recruitment drive. I got my command with EZY at a very young age, but couldn't stand the thought of doing the same thing for another 30-odd...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Jun 2010, 10:45
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,009,049
Posted By Dutchjock

:D :D Does no one in the BASSA camp ask...

:D :D

Does no one in the BASSA camp ask their leadership any questions like:

- what are we going to do if no agreement has been reached by 12 June?
- what about the legality of another ballot...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st May 2010, 13:08
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,009,049
Posted By Dutchjock

They are trying to maintain their currents T&C's,...

They are trying to maintain their currents T&C's, when everyone in the company has to make savings. This includes a payrise, so yes, in a way they are making a claim to improve T&C's
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st May 2010, 13:02
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,009,049
Posted By Dutchjock

Especially after all the "staff travel is...

Especially after all the "staff travel is useless" shouting and "shove your ID90s up your **** " chants from the looney bus
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th May 2010, 16:54
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,009,049
Posted By Dutchjock

I just LOVE those full throttle departures!!...

I just LOVE those full throttle departures!! :ugh:

I'm sure BA stopped boarding all those passengers and keep the planes on the gate to await the tweeet that Woodley had arrived... :{
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd May 2010, 20:02
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,009,049
Posted By Dutchjock

This is a quote from the latest ESS news: ...

This is a quote from the latest ESS news:



Numpty... :ugh:

PS it says T.W.I.T.T.E.R in the quote not PPrune. Strange, It changes automatically from twitte.r to pprune
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st May 2010, 09:40
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,009,049
Posted By Dutchjock

Stop rehashing this "our savings were nearly good...

Stop rehashing this "our savings were nearly good enough"

It was not enough
It was not permanent

Stop blaming WW

Savings have to be made by every department. EVERY department

Riga101 I...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st May 2010, 08:24
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,009,049
Posted By Dutchjock

Angry Whatdoesthisbuttondo: When will the...

Whatdoesthisbuttondo:


When will the message get through? They are managing their company. YOU are playing macho with the rest of BA



Yes, have a look at what happened to another...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th May 2010, 23:47
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,009,049
Posted By Dutchjock

Peter, As a BA pilot, unfortunately, I have...

Peter,

As a BA pilot, unfortunately, I have to agree with your sentiments. See my post above yours. But let me just make one point in favour of BA: it's "only" around 3000 out of roughly 14000...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th May 2010, 23:29
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,009,049
Posted By Dutchjock

I am starting to doubt the master plan. Even...

I am starting to doubt the master plan. Even after a full year WW is still negotiating. He's even giving back (partial) staff travel after being on record saying he'll NEVER give it back. I've heard...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th May 2010, 10:02
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,009,049
Posted By Dutchjock

Well said Missyminx!! :ok: Here's a few...

Well said Missyminx!! :ok:

Here's a few quote's from the above mentioned article from the Times Online:

"The remarkable lack of public sympathy for striking crew is not the result of slick...
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