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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2024, 22:29
Replies: 83
Views: 32,536
Posted By Boomerang

They gave each person in management a different...

They gave each person in management a different number to see where the leak was 😁
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2023, 09:36
Replies: 38
Views: 16,801
Posted By Boomerang

If you were aiming for mainline, probably worth...

If you were aiming for mainline, probably worth more to stay outside the group (external applicant). Once you become an internal applicant, it’s not only if QF wants you, but also if/when NAA will...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Dec 2021, 00:52
Replies: 217
Views: 80,395
Posted By Boomerang

Jetstar speak for 75% part time. The resultant OT...

Jetstar speak for 75% part time. The resultant OT threshold for block hours is 56hrs.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2019, 03:41
Replies: 5
Views: 3,908
Posted By Boomerang

ANR headsets used on A320 with unpowered XLR socket? EasyJet?

Hi guys,

wondering if if anyone has experience with the following and can advise what their company has done so my airline can hopefully learn from others experience rather than try to reinvent...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2018, 01:03
Replies: 1,092
Views: 807,616
Posted By Boomerang

Time to bases

As many have suggested, if you have the option, take the first base offered as direct entry to other than MEL/SYD are rare. From the last list (May), time (mths) to basing (most junior positions)...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2017, 13:31
Replies: 63
Views: 50,750
Posted By Boomerang

I'd say oversight by their regulator,...

I'd say oversight by their regulator, organisation, just basic ICAO standards. I'm just quoting the data and may be very wrong but the mind boggles at some of the stuff that goes on. Just being a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Sep 2016, 12:57
Replies: 1,092
Views: 807,616
Posted By Boomerang

BlackPrince has given a fair account so it gives...

BlackPrince has given a fair account so it gives you an idea what you are in for in a big/busy base. I'm lucky to be in a quieter base, but that said we have seen what can happen to quieter bases....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Sep 2016, 10:46
Replies: 1,092
Views: 807,616
Posted By Boomerang

Well then, rather than have a vague whinge why...

Well then, rather than have a vague whinge why don't you provide something concrete for these new guys? My experience here, overall, is positive, otherwise I wouldn't stay. There is definitely room...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Aug 2016, 08:21
Replies: 1,092
Views: 807,616
Posted By Boomerang

Number of overnights very greatly depending on...

Number of overnights very greatly depending on your fleet and base. You can bid to avoid or accrue overnights. What's your base of choice and I might be able to give something more concrete.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2016, 12:57
Replies: 1,092
Views: 807,616
Posted By Boomerang

For guys thinking of joining: Average hours for...

For guys thinking of joining:
Average hours for last 7 years: 640/year. Never cracked 700hours.

Annual summary 2015 around $130+ with almost no OT, 2016: $185+ to give you an indication of...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2014, 11:12
Replies: 71
Views: 51,074
Posted By Boomerang

Journalism at its finest "plane came to a very...

Journalism at its finest "plane came to a very abrupt stop". Not abrupt enough apparently ;-)
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Oct 2014, 13:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,624
Posted By Boomerang

I've had a look at those apps but not sure if...

I've had a look at those apps but not sure if they offer what I'm looking for. Some limitations in the reviews as well. I'm looking for something fairly basic. Will try Action Notes in the meantime
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Oct 2014, 02:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,624
Posted By Boomerang

You haven't seen my handwriting have you? But...

You haven't seen my handwriting have you? But more interested in an app. We use the iPad for work and makes it cleaner, and easier to make/ammend reference notes.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
7th Oct 2014, 12:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,624
Posted By Boomerang

App for sorting study notes (alphabetically)

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good note taking app? In particular for making study/reference notes.

Ideally with an alphabetical index and search function so all those usefull bits of...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Sep 2014, 02:59
Replies: 974
Views: 538,354
Posted By Boomerang

In this case you should have been able to see the...

In this case you should have been able to see the rwy. From the chart MaPt is 1.5 NM to 09THR. (=2.7km) Required Vis is 2.8km. So yes, you did need it for this particular runway/approach.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2014, 05:48
Replies: 53
Views: 19,626
Posted By Boomerang

I'm with you. Bula, I was just curious as to what...

I'm with you. Bula, I was just curious as to what GA Driver was trying to get at. At least in our company speed brake use is the FCOM method for handling an overspeed.

As Keg suggests, the key...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2014, 05:03
Replies: 53
Views: 19,626
Posted By Boomerang

GA Driver: It's changed to speed brakes 'as...

GA Driver: It's changed to speed brakes 'as required' because initially it said speed brakes 'full', which has the issue of slow retraction, but also the increase in VLS.

I know you'd never let...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2014, 13:00
Replies: 53
Views: 19,626
Posted By Boomerang

As a bus pilot I'm curious how the 737 handles an...

As a bus pilot I'm curious how the 737 handles an over speed with the A/P engaged?

It seems the me the Airbus logic of only providing increased elevator authority in 'Expedite Descent' mode to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jun 2014, 02:17
Replies: 986
Views: 325,997
Posted By Boomerang

DJ I agree with the last line of your post, but...

DJ I agree with the last line of your post, but that's it.

There is one Australian pilots union, the AFAP. Some pilots had the thought that you had, and decided to start their own pilot union, to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jun 2014, 06:46
Replies: 986
Views: 325,997
Posted By Boomerang

MC I think the deletion of slots is for Command...

MC I think the deletion of slots is for Command vacancies only, from what I've read of the MOU. That said, I only skimmed it as I am not eligible anyway.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2014, 13:55
Replies: 986
Views: 325,997
Posted By Boomerang

Not for how long then Iron Bar? When will JQ...

Not for how long then Iron Bar? When will JQ pilots get their next pay increase?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th May 2014, 01:44
Replies: 22
Views: 13,945
Posted By Boomerang

It's probably not much consolation, but the...

It's probably not much consolation, but the majority of Australian pilots never made it in to Qantas (choice or otherwise) but have made a great living, and enjoy a great lifestyle with other...
Forum: Tech Log
18th May 2014, 00:54
Replies: 38
Views: 11,031
Posted By Boomerang

Is this 'SOP' maybe in response to the recent...

Is this 'SOP' maybe in response to the recent finding on false glide slope captures from the Dutch CAA?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2014, 09:24
Replies: 6
Views: 4,071
Posted By Boomerang

Sorry, it was the quickest way for me to...

Sorry, it was the quickest way for me to highlight the point(s) I was trying to make
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2014, 09:13
Replies: 6
Views: 4,071
Posted By Boomerang

At least they have the sense to adjust their...

At least they have the sense to adjust their strategy. And a NEO (with its improvements) in 4 years has to be better than a 'classic' (which may struggle to generate revenue now)
...
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Jan 2014, 15:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By Boomerang

Please disregard all. After a few hours it now...

Please disregard all. After a few hours it now works fine. I'll blame the hotel Internet :-)
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Jan 2014, 09:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By Boomerang

Ok thanks will try again next week when I get...

Ok thanks will try again next week when I get home on my Mac. My iPad is also unable to access the full document :-(
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Jan 2014, 03:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By Boomerang

Hearing Loss on the Flightdeck study by BA - Dr Michael Bagshaw

G'day guys,

I am looking for a copy of this report, ideally in PDF.

I have found part of it at Noise & Communication on the Flt Deck (http://aeromedical.org/Articles/NIHL.html) but it seems to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2013, 02:37
Replies: 28
Views: 9,354
Posted By Boomerang

We often get allocated stand off bays because we...

We often get allocated stand off bays because we don't vacate the bays fast enough when terminating or between flights. I wonder if the A380 will stay on bay for 5 hours every day.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Nov 2013, 12:27
Replies: 296
Views: 111,493
Posted By Boomerang

I hear you MSC, and to add insult to injury, the...

I hear you MSC, and to add insult to injury, the staff discount for duty free grog has dropped from 20% to 15%! ;-)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Oct 2013, 08:51
Replies: 20
Views: 7,621
Posted By Boomerang

I think it's been covered in one of the other...

I think it's been covered in one of the other JQ787 bashing threads already Clarrie. It's similar to a load alleviation function I think. PS don't take everything you see/hear/read in the media...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2013, 01:30
Replies: 22
Views: 4,276
Posted By Boomerang

I second the cadetship suggestion. You seem to be...

I second the cadetship suggestion. You seem to be good at research, so see what others you can apply for now, ie Virgin, Jetstar Australia/Singapore etc. Do you have dual citizenship that allows you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th May 2013, 04:26
Replies: 34
Views: 19,157
Posted By Boomerang

Quote from previous post: "Clark said the pilot...

Quote from previous post: "Clark said the pilot "would've known he was off to the side of the runway, definitely""
So Clark is not only an aviation expert, but a mind reader. Perhaps he can tell us...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th May 2013, 03:40
Replies: 974
Views: 538,354
Posted By Boomerang

So if these guys willingly continued below the...

So if these guys willingly continued below the minima (not talking 50' here, but CFIT!), as a crew, then lets see an appropriate penalty for negligence, or what could have resulted in manslaughter. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Apr 2013, 10:44
Replies: 66
Views: 16,049
Posted By Boomerang

This thread was about QF training bids right? ...

This thread was about QF training bids right?

As a JQ pilot, I'd say don't waste your time arguing with JetstarPilot.

Angle of Attack, "No problem cancel the MOU, but if you have been in the...
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