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17th Dec 2012, 20:29
Replies: 38
Views: 11,813
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

I thought Tarmac12 was trying to decide whether...

I thought Tarmac12 was trying to decide whether to accept a position on the 1900 or Dash. Surely lifestyle, terms and conditions is a big part of their decision? Thus the debate as to which contract...
16th Dec 2012, 01:30
Replies: 38
Views: 11,813
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

The legal support at the feds is funded by years...

The legal support at the feds is funded by years of wise investment of membership fees and not wasting it on BS cases.

Feds
Hi Bongo,

I just tried to make a post explaining a lot of the...
16th Dec 2012, 01:27
Replies: 38
Views: 11,813
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

27/9 I used to agree with alot of what you say...

27/9 I used to agree with alot of what you say and have made the same arguements.

However is it fair that a Training Captain on ten year command pay plus their training allowance get a big...
15th Dec 2012, 08:16
Replies: 38
Views: 11,813
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

27/9 You have no idea. ALPA has turned its back...

27/9 You have no idea. ALPA has turned its back on its Air Nelson pilots and therefore there has been many ALPA pilots jumping ship. One in particular was a negotiator when we went on strike a few...
8th Dec 2012, 05:25
Replies: 38
Views: 11,813
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

A few months back ANZ told the pilots in the...

A few months back ANZ told the pilots in the Liinks to stay in the Links if they wanted a go at the jets. Now they are interviewing they are calling drivers who have yes letters from other operators...
6th Dec 2012, 06:25
Replies: 38
Views: 11,813
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

What is happening in the links at the moment may...

What is happening in the links at the moment may be very different in a few years time. A quick command on the 1900 is only good if Uncle Koru is still hiring as they are now. If it slows down in the...
6th Nov 2012, 03:03
Replies: 24
Views: 6,438
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

I got told a story once by a young pilot that...

I got told a story once by a young pilot that took off knowing he had a flat tyre. I asked WTF he was thinking and he said the boss approved it so it was ok! Yep there are pilots out there that have...
5th Nov 2012, 05:39
Replies: 28
Views: 5,842
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Preferred pilots are easy to get on with. Aren't...

Preferred pilots are easy to get on with. Aren't know it alls and most of all can fly the aircraft.
4th Nov 2012, 03:07
Replies: 45
Views: 6,738
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Aerocat I understand that Air NSNs QRH must...

Aerocat

I understand that Air NSNs QRH must be checked and approved by Bombardier prior to CAA allowing it to be used.
1st Nov 2012, 22:24
Replies: 45
Views: 6,738
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

I had a TCAS descend on the taxiway at Auckland...

I had a TCAS descend on the taxiway at Auckland once. I suppose TAIC expected me to react to that as well!
22nd Aug 2012, 19:51
Replies: 18
Views: 4,967
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Why is it easier to come from Europe and convert...

Why is it easier to come from Europe and convert a licence but harder going the other way? Surely it must be the same as per some agreement between the licencing bodies?
17th Apr 2012, 06:12
Replies: 103
Views: 51,086
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

To all the Air NZ SOs who don't like the job....

To all the Air NZ SOs who don't like the job. Please leave and I will happily do it. Thanks :ok:
16th Feb 2012, 06:21
Replies: 28
Views: 5,842
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Hell if you want a job in the Links just get...

Hell if you want a job in the Links just get heaps of brand personality and a university education.
30th Jul 2011, 22:46
Replies: 261
Views: 61,081
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Ok lets look at other options for this guy. ...

Ok lets look at other options for this guy.

Go instructing or into GA. Then onto a turboprop. Hell that's what I did and to go any further I still have to go buy a job just like Pheonix.

Even...
29th Jul 2011, 06:46
Replies: 261
Views: 61,081
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

No they wont GG. I sit in my turboprop dutifully...

No they wont GG. I sit in my turboprop dutifully (stupidly) not perpetuating the rot by paying for my training, clutching on to the false hope that my loyalty to Brother Koru will someday pay off. In...
29th Jul 2011, 04:18
Replies: 261
Views: 61,081
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Do any of you people having a go at PhoenixNZ go...

Do any of you people having a go at PhoenixNZ go out drinking with mates at PB and JC? They are just as much to blame for the race to the bottom as the Jetstar lot. By paying for ratings and training...
28th Jul 2011, 03:00
Replies: 261
Views: 61,081
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

PhoenixNZ Mate do what you think is best for...

PhoenixNZ

Mate do what you think is best for you. I did what is known as the hard yards. Not as hard as some but still hard. If Jetstar was around back then I would have to say it would appeal. A...
15th Jul 2011, 06:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,476
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

The real stat that needs to be addressed is the...

The real stat that needs to be addressed is the fact that less than 50% of members voted in those elections. So ALPA doesn't know what half its members actually think.
12th Jul 2011, 05:02
Replies: 54
Views: 7,049
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Well if you must know if a passenger fails the...

Well if you must know if a passenger fails the exam after flighties safety brief they are made to walk the plank! As for additions.......well it gets cold and every thing happens faster at...
12th Jul 2011, 03:04
Replies: 54
Views: 7,049
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Hello Remoak you old wind up artist. Where have...

Hello Remoak you old wind up artist. Where have you been hiding?

On which page in the Link manuals does this policy exist. I cannot find any reference to not stating the POB over the wireless. You...
7th Jul 2011, 01:52
Replies: 2
Views: 804
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Yes but all the education in the world will not...

Yes but all the education in the world will not stop an idiot from being and idiot. Take a look at smokers who despite having pictures of rotting organs on the package still puff away thinking it...
4th Jul 2011, 22:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Pilots.....trust them with your life not your...

Pilots.....trust them with your life not your money or your wife.

Many pilots I know are doing aviation degrees part time because in NZ the ATPL is not recognised as much as a degree. I have often...
4th Jul 2011, 03:54
Replies: 30
Views: 6,290
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Anyone who flies with Jetstar deserves everything...

Anyone who flies with Jetstar deserves everything they get!!!!!!!
8th May 2011, 09:25
Replies: 158
Views: 84,231
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Love them! :ok:

Love them! :ok:
1st May 2011, 06:01
Replies: 5
Views: 4,024
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Have a look in the same AIC, page 7 down the...

Have a look in the same AIC, page 7 down the bottom.

Descent Below the Published Vertical Profile

"ATC may instruct an aircraft to descend below the published profile on a star in accordance...
19th Apr 2011, 08:57
Replies: 61
Views: 15,021
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

By the looks of it Horse leaving the Links to get...

By the looks of it Horse leaving the Links to get Jet time is the best option. At least then you have a qualification for the sandpit if the call does not come. If you stay in the Links your options...
14th Apr 2011, 04:27
Replies: 61
Views: 15,021
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Horserun I hope the national carrier does not...

Horserun I hope the national carrier does not pass over Link guys who have stayed and remained loyal to the group in favour of those who have left and bought jet time with the opposition. Having said...
13th Apr 2011, 02:06
Replies: 33
Views: 7,044
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Could it be similiar to how the air force guys...

Could it be similiar to how the air force guys operate at the moment with Air Nelson. The RNZAF pays their salary and their training costs in exchange for their guys getting experience on line. Air...
13th Apr 2011, 01:40
Replies: 33
Views: 7,044
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Why would Air NZ need 5 training organisations if...

Why would Air NZ need 5 training organisations if they are only taking 4 cadets?
13th Apr 2011, 00:54
Replies: 33
Views: 7,044
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Yep AH I have heard the same. From what I can...

Yep AH I have heard the same. From what I can tell the union are pretty relaxed about it saying that it is just a suggestion and there is nothing set in concrete.
12th Apr 2011, 10:40
Replies: 61
Views: 15,021
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

A GOP list would be great. But a GOP list assumes...

A GOP list would be great. But a GOP list assumes everyone has meet the criteria.

What we have seen recently is the re-ranking of those on Yes letters due to changed criteria. When captains...
12th Apr 2011, 08:09
Replies: 61
Views: 15,021
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Is there any point in the Link pilots heading...

Is there any point in the Link pilots heading overseas with just turboprop experience?
10th Apr 2011, 03:59
Replies: 61
Views: 15,021
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

JB The criteria could change daily. One day it...

JB
The criteria could change daily. One day it could be that your Link employer does not want you to go because they are running staff numbers so tight that they cannot afford to lose you so your...
9th Apr 2011, 08:24
Replies: 61
Views: 15,021
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Don't get too excited as it appears the goal...

Don't get too excited as it appears the goal posts have been moved again.

HR have taken over recruitment and I believe two Air Nelson captains, near the top of the yes letter list, have been...
29th Mar 2011, 02:33
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By Bongo Bus Driver

Hey Baron wasn't carb ice was it?

Hey Baron wasn't carb ice was it?
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