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Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2016, 20:57
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

Wiggy. Re blindline pref forms going...

Wiggy.

Re blindline pref forms going straight in the bin.

I needed to fill one in myself the other month and followed it up with a phone call to pre-ops. I did this to reinforce how important...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2016, 12:27
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

LFRK ..... Here are my essay answers from...

LFRK .....

Here are my essay answers from nearly 10 years ago. Obviously the subject matter is a little dated now but it worked for me.

Don't fret over English not being your first language,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2016, 14:05
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

Otto You make an interesting point. And not...

Otto

You make an interesting point. And not having anything to do for 15 minutes here's my thoughts - it comes with a major BS warning !!

I initially thought it was an insurance thing .... ie...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jan 2016, 15:10
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

Nil Further / Twiglet It's time to vacate...

Nil Further / Twiglet

It's time to vacate this thread with your Easy FTL back and forth...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Sep 2015, 17:48
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

Recent BALPA newsletter article re Bidline...

Recent BALPA newsletter article re Bidline 2017....



Bidline 2017

When BIdline 2017 is in place, Final Assign (FA) and Draft Assign (DA) will be REMOVED from the rules completely. Your final...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jun 2015, 11:19
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

I really enjoy working for them. Nearly 7...

I really enjoy working for them.

Nearly 7 years in with a fleet transfer approaching.

Served my time getting mediocre rosters but as others joined after me things got better .... as advertised....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jun 2015, 09:16
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

It's not as simple as... Mixed fleet = fun ...

It's not as simple as...

Mixed fleet = fun
Euro fleet = pilot-hating-commies

Some of the best at-work nights I've had have been totally impromptu back street bars in the wee hours with EF...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Mar 2015, 05:35
Replies: 82
Views: 32,917
Posted By Chief Brody

Jeez Louise, It's depressing that two...

Jeez Louise,

It's depressing that two professional pilots stake such a high premium on having the last word and seemingly not loosing face.

The ironic thing is that despite you both trying so...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Jan 2015, 10:08
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

Quite right Deano777...... What Bex meant to...

Quite right Deano777......

What Bex meant to say was The Times crossword and suduko

:) Happy New Year y'all
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Dec 2014, 06:12
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

Re: What kind of notech skills. TBH just be...

Re: What kind of notech skills.

TBH just be yourself.

If you have them (and there's is a very long 'official' list of desirable vs undesirable ones - eg through personal style creates...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2014, 07:07
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

Once you trigger the second bunch of 'management...

Once you trigger the second bunch of 'management tickets' after 4 or 5 years one set are F class but with a reduced onload priority.

Ie you'll be in first if you get on but you stand less chance...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Aug 2014, 09:53
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

It would be very easy for the pilot managers to...

It would be very easy for the pilot managers to respond to the various concerns the pilot community has. That they don't is imho indicative that many of those worries about the future are very...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st May 2014, 04:54
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,966
Posted By Chief Brody

Ex Birdseed. I think you've conveyed your...

Ex Birdseed.

I think you've conveyed your dismay clearly over your last few posts.

It's always irritating when things promised/strongly implied don't play out like you think they will.

You...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Aug 2013, 14:48
Replies: 205
Views: 61,676
Posted By Chief Brody

EK4457 Im no economist but I judge the...

EK4457

Im no economist but I judge the :mad: to have officially hit the fan when Northern Rock, Lehman Bros and Freddie Mac/Fanny Mae imploded.

The former of which was 2007.

All what you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Aug 2013, 10:17
Replies: 205
Views: 61,676
Posted By Chief Brody

I think PTF should be avoided at all costs....

I think PTF should be avoided at all costs. Reducing bonds for a type rating are ok imoh but money should only go in one direction come payday....them to you.

The argument levelled at us with jobs...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd May 2012, 08:06
Replies: 250
Views: 94,982
Posted By Chief Brody

Prelude01 I don't think it makes a mockery...

Prelude01

I don't think it makes a mockery of the situation. It was just an awesome opportunity for BA at Heathrow where new slots are very few and far between.

At the end of the day BA were...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2012, 08:58
Replies: 567
Views: 141,068
Posted By Chief Brody

I don't have any friends....... In BMI at...

I don't have any friends.......

In BMI at least!! But listening to those of my BA colleagues that do it sounds like 99% of those coming over are good people who understand the inevitable outcome...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jan 2012, 11:06
Replies: 342
Views: 101,210
Posted By Chief Brody

I am curious to hear at one of the BAPLA...

I am curious to hear at one of the BAPLA briefings what the original offer was.

I certainly hope that this unpalatable offering (see Steve Rileys 4 bulletpoints) is significantly better than what...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jan 2012, 13:57
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

Can somebody tell me what BA mean when they...

Can somebody tell me what BA mean when they say....

An agreed mechanism to remove any future liability with respect to holiday pay ruling.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Dec 2011, 14:40
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

BA changed their retirement age policy about the...

BA changed their retirement age policy about the time I graduated flightschool - Dec 2005.

BMRR re pilots heading for the golf course - normal retirement rates will not resume for another 4 years.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Jul 2011, 16:27
Replies: 220
Views: 100,286
Posted By Chief Brody

I have been on the 320 fleet for ~2.5 years. I...

I have been on the 320 fleet for ~2.5 years. I enjoy being able to jiggle my roster to have time at home with Mrs CB and the four legged money pit - granted with no children the days off I want arent...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th May 2011, 06:52
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

Ladies and Gents, This thread has always...

Ladies and Gents,

This thread has always been a great source of info for those with an interest in potentially joining BA.

That said, recently there is a lot of posts from people just talking...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Apr 2011, 15:23
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

Bidding is done at 2 stages. At stage 1 you...

Bidding is done at 2 stages.

At stage 1 you bid for a selection of 'triplines' - ie those that you deem best suit your lifestyle. Note there are several software packages to assist you in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Apr 2011, 18:48
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

bigdunc... Not an easy question to answer...

bigdunc...

Not an easy question to answer as destinations differ in how expensive they are for a nighstop.

Stockholm/Upsala: IMO give the Irish bar a swerve and head for Costas Greek...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2011, 09:52
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

Re the company not meeting its requirement for...

Re the company not meeting its requirement for direct entry Airbus drivers.

I find operating out of T5 very pleasant in-part because my colleague and I invariably place the same emphasis on...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2011, 11:26
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

Credit where its due P ATPL what you've written...

Credit where its due P ATPL what you've written there is constructive and useful.

The 'what level' ATC query is a classic sim check distraction tactic during the high workload environment of the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2011, 10:04
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

P ATPL, Fully understand it feels like a...

P ATPL,

Fully understand it feels like a kick in the nuts to make it to the final hurdle then fall by the wayside but you're running the risk of sounding like a sour puss.

The option of some...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jan 2011, 08:06
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

January 2011 Outgoings NB: Some items on the...

January 2011 Outgoings

NB: Some items on the list are split with the my other half (eg tv licence, council tax etc etc)

525 Flying Loan (only 4 more years to pay - 6 paid so far)...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jan 2011, 08:50
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

My year 1 average take home was 3200ish ...

My year 1 average take home was 3200ish

That's after pension, loss of licence, flying staff recreation club etc.

Also be aware that I was on the Airbus at Gatwick where we were a bit workshy -...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jan 2011, 11:46
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,888
Posted By Chief Brody

DP, I think the crews are great at Flybe. I...

DP,

I think the crews are great at Flybe. I bury my head in my hands when I read and hear about the crap you still have to contend with. The arterial network that Flybe operates forms part of the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jan 2011, 10:15
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,888
Posted By Chief Brody

OK - last thing I want to do is piss on a hornets...

OK - last thing I want to do is piss on a hornets nest - please don‘t think I‘m down on BALPA. The point of my last post was: Their whole raison d’etre is to accurately represent the voice of the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jan 2011, 14:05
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,888
Posted By Chief Brody

It doesn't matter whether you strike or work to...

It doesn't matter whether you strike or work to rule as both are management 'attention getters'

Lets be realists, Flybe pilots have long been thought of by Exeter as an endless source of good will...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Dec 2010, 16:17
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,888
Posted By Chief Brody

I grant you FANS retort was brutal but its...

I grant you FANS retort was brutal but its difficult to dispute the crux of his or her message.

Sometimes we get angry with people because deep down we know what they're saying is true - I feel...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Oct 2010, 07:57
Replies: 90
Views: 29,779
Posted By Chief Brody

Im always bemused to witness individuals who by...

Im always bemused to witness individuals who by the very nature of their jobs should have pragmatism, logic and common sense in spades.

I mean really guys and gals what would Dr Freud say - think...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Oct 2010, 13:22
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,700
Posted By Chief Brody

When I applied on-line in early 2008... 2...

When I applied on-line in early 2008...

2 weeks to hear re stage 1, this was via a phone call.

2 days after stage 1 to hear re sim check, this was via a phone call.

2 days after sim check to...
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