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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Feb 2016, 20:59
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

Does anyone know what happened to the check and...

Does anyone know what happened to the check and training captain, wait for it the Check and wait for it training captain. Thats right they trained and checked their pilots. Anyway this check and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jan 2016, 20:59
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

Does anyone know what happened to the Check and...

Does anyone know what happened to the Check and Training Captain who left to sell sandwiches and became a billionaire.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Nov 2014, 11:44
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

Blue Pacific you state "leave the FJ gang alone"...

Blue Pacific you state "leave the FJ gang alone" however unlike you I was supporting the FJ pilots.

When an expat Cessna float plane pilot was employed to become a Captain on the 737 he took a job...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Aug 2014, 14:51
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

This is how you get round the upgrade issue. If...

This is how you get round the upgrade issue. If you only have F.O. time don't tell them. Tell them you were a Captain before, they don't check and the interview process is easy for expats. Just join...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2014, 18:12
Replies: 22
Views: 12,662
Posted By alpine blue

olive 61, when you mention the trainer in Fiji...

olive 61, when you mention the trainer in Fiji Airways is a good operator. By whose standards is this pilot a good operator?

Are you and the good operator pilots that has flown for many airlines...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2014, 17:57
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

Well as soon as you mention FNPF it all goes...

Well as soon as you mention FNPF it all goes quiet.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2014, 06:46
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

I heard that a few years ago the FNPF have cut...

I heard that a few years ago the FNPF have cut monthly pension payments.

Am away from Fiji at present but still have some money invested with FNPF.

Can someone explain how much have monthly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jun 2014, 10:54
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

Thank you Strut for your reply. It is my...

Thank you Strut for your reply.

It is my business because I have to fly Fiji Airways. I would like to think the next time I fly as a passenger with them it does not have a cracked landing gear...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jun 2014, 10:44
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

Thanks Olive for the reply. However if...

Thanks Olive for the reply.

However if training is so good and everyone has a good reputation and you would be hard pressed to find a better operator in your opinion. Then explain how a 330...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2014, 11:49
Replies: 22
Views: 12,662
Posted By alpine blue

Thanks Olive for the reply. I guess training has...

Thanks Olive for the reply. I guess training has improved which is good to Hear.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2014, 11:44
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

Hard Landing

Thank you Nemesis for your reply but you failed to answer my question.

Here it is again.

How many hours did the local Captain(s) have after completion of their A330 type rating. Before they...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Apr 2014, 05:30
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

Hard Landing

Well it did not take long for Fiji Airways to smash up their A330.

Airbus as you know is totally different from the Boeing which is the only type Fiji Airways have flown. Therefore proper training...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Apr 2014, 09:46
Replies: 22
Views: 12,662
Posted By alpine blue

Ok so it did not take long for Fiji Airways to...

Ok so it did not take long for Fiji Airways to smash up their first A330.

It happened on landing.

Training has always been a bit suspect, trainers are selected not on ability but on being able...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2014, 16:02
Replies: 25
Views: 26,972
Posted By alpine blue

Can someone shed some more light on an incident...

Can someone shed some more light on an incident that happened a few years back.

An Airpacific 767 did an unstable approach that triggered ELOMS. I understand the gear was not in the locked down...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2014, 14:50
Replies: 239
Views: 218,895
Posted By alpine blue

Well said flyingsaint. What has happened to...

Well said flyingsaint.

What has happened to the salaries of the 747 captains that were downgraded to the A330 after the 747s were retired.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2011, 14:15
Replies: 187
Views: 34,364
Posted By alpine blue

Can anyone clarify this rumor I heard down the...

Can anyone clarify this rumor I heard down the pub regarding Air Pacific management pilots.

Was told that the Air Pac Training/Management Captains are rostering themselves for office duties that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2011, 06:58
Replies: 187
Views: 34,364
Posted By alpine blue

Cant believe people still think Air Pac will get...

Cant believe people still think Air Pac will get 787s. Open your eyes you need money to buy Air Planes.

I heard they might get rid of the 747s and get two extra Twin Otters with extended range...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jun 2009, 20:55
Replies: 187
Views: 34,364
Posted By alpine blue

Hey any info on the Fiji National Provident fund....

Hey any info on the Fiji National Provident fund.

I heard retirement benifits have just been reduced again to 15%. At one time was 25%. FNPF have also said they could be further reduced.

Also...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jun 2009, 15:51
Replies: 125
Views: 30,971
Posted By alpine blue

Talking Heres a few tips on how to cut down your water...

Heres a few tips on how to cut down your water usage.

I wait for the sprinklers to come on in the park then the whole family go and have a shower. Another way to save water is only flush the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2008, 13:41
Replies: 187
Views: 34,364
Posted By alpine blue

yes it is bad

Pettycoat it is bad at Air Pac. Look at it this way the pilots are paid peanuts compared to world standards, but your air fares are expensive. The cost of living is high in Fiji, cars, fuel, and food...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Feb 2008, 18:56
Replies: 187
Views: 34,364
Posted By alpine blue

All is not well at Air Pac

With the rising cost of fuel, coups, increased competition, pilot exedous, and management interested only in their bouns and not long term or even shot term survival, Air Pacifics days could be...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Mar 2007, 10:09
Replies: 595
Views: 127,928
Posted By alpine blue

Ryan Air

Not sure what the problem is Ryan Air is one of the best payers compared with other airlines and you get quick up grade to command, there are not many jobs where you work 5 on 4 off. All yous pilot...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Mar 2007, 09:45
Replies: 118
Views: 22,987
Posted By alpine blue

Alpine Blue

Look at it this way most of the Ausie airlines, I think there are 2, will be brought out or bankcrupt in the next few years so we may as well all go and fly in the Middle East. Lets face it unless...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Aug 2006, 05:53
Replies: 171
Views: 15,735
Posted By alpine blue

Have flown as a pax with Ryan Air and was...

Have flown as a pax with Ryan Air and was inpressed, The fare was good and I do have standards that were not affected by flying 1 hour on a low cost airline. As for toilet paper it runs out on long...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2006, 05:34
Replies: 46
Views: 11,243
Posted By alpine blue

Well was considering applying to Ryan Air, I...

Well was considering applying to Ryan Air, I thought conditions were good, currently F/O on 747, Ryan would at least double my salary and the 5 on 4 off roster is excelent, not sure if they pay what...
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