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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2011, 06:37
Replies: 2,834
Views: 745,844
Posted By Black Hands

Any word on what happened in Perth yesterday?...

Any word on what happened in Perth yesterday? Hope you boys are playing nicely with your new toys..
Must be the only port where a 60 second work stoppage could turn into a hoo haa.. :E
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2011, 05:32
Replies: 12
Views: 3,295
Posted By Black Hands

I too, tip my hat.. If only the individuals...

I too, tip my hat.. If only the individuals nestled deep within the aviation regulator and airline management shared your passion, determination and depth of vision, the long-term viability of our...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2011, 04:53
Replies: 2,834
Views: 745,844
Posted By Black Hands

Jet-A-One, I'm with you mate. I understand what...

Jet-A-One, I'm with you mate. I understand what The Fed Sec's trying to achieve by keeping the Transport Minister on side and maintaining the departure schedule, but all this dancing around is giving...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2011, 07:10
Replies: 33
Views: 7,213
Posted By Black Hands

As this is a rumour network, there are rumours...

As this is a rumour network, there are rumours that some of the more pertinent, eloquent posts have been observed in the odd "Australian Way" magazine, cabin, and flight deck documentation folder of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th May 2011, 09:54
Replies: 25
Views: 4,050
Posted By Black Hands

I can't believe it takes results of an engagement...

I can't believe it takes results of an engagement survey for AJ to grasp the fact that staff are "proud of their association with QANTAS" and commitment to safety is "our highest performing area"....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd May 2011, 14:06
Replies: 2,834
Views: 745,844
Posted By Black Hands

The QANTAS "oversight team" generally comprises 2...

The QANTAS "oversight team" generally comprises 2 teams consisting of a production plannner, a materials/logistics representative, an avionic and mechanical LAME, a team leader and sometimes a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Apr 2011, 12:48
Replies: 2,834
Views: 745,844
Posted By Black Hands

I never really enjoy seeing anyone's employment...

I never really enjoy seeing anyone's employment terminated, but these two bumbling, incompetent buffoons won't be missed...
7 years ago these two of "Three Amigos" had the enviable opportunity to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2011, 11:42
Replies: 21
Views: 16,478
Posted By Black Hands

I'll bite... As a QF LAME with 3 current...

I'll bite...

As a QF LAME with 3 current company types: 738, 767 & A330 Airframe and Engine only, with just over 18 years company service my base salary is $85644 plus a 37ish% shift penality for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2011, 05:41
Replies: 2,834
Views: 745,844
Posted By Black Hands

The busiest port in the network... A consumer...

The busiest port in the network... A consumer survey that ranks Perth as Australia's worst airport... Unsatisfactory facilities and ammenities available for use by engineering staff... One...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Feb 2011, 12:03
Replies: 75
Views: 11,045
Posted By Black Hands

Airsupport, not yet sure if you're a really good...

Airsupport, not yet sure if you're a really good wind-up merchant, or not quite rowing with both oars... The only acceptable scenerio to fly an aircraft in a non normal configuration is one in which...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jan 2011, 05:24
Replies: 62
Views: 14,664
Posted By Black Hands

Another brilliant decision typical of QANTAS bean...

Another brilliant decision typical of QANTAS bean counters... Save $12M a year in fuel burn by switching off APU's during aircraft transits... Spend $25M per year on APU turbine wear (of which we no...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Dec 2009, 15:28
Replies: 76
Views: 9,601
Posted By Black Hands

In what I'm sure to many will appear a futile,...

In what I'm sure to many will appear a futile, final, desperate attempt to minimise obvious "system induced error" scenarios and maintain some semblance of pride in my chosen vocation, I will...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2009, 10:04
Replies: 76
Views: 9,601
Posted By Black Hands

One would assume, our OTP should see significant...

One would assume, our OTP should see significant improvement with no one looking for defects... :}:}
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2009, 08:37
Replies: 76
Views: 9,601
Posted By Black Hands

"G'day Skipper, I just happened to be walking...

"G'day Skipper, I just happened to be walking past and noticed:

Your 737 l/e slat actuators appear to have some evidence of leakage...
Your 737 HF antenna mylar tape appears to be lifting......
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2009, 08:35
Replies: 83
Views: 10,072
Posted By Black Hands

It would be in Qantas management's best interest...

It would be in Qantas management's best interest to find a hasty resolution and avoid another long protracted dispute... Although few in numbers, the "tech services" or "professional" engineers are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2009, 16:46
Replies: 22
Views: 5,196
Posted By Black Hands

You know what they say... Pay penuts, you'll...

You know what they say...
Pay penuts, you'll get...peanuts.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Oct 2009, 12:23
Replies: 50
Views: 7,347
Posted By Black Hands

I'm interested in the Ultrastructural Study of...

I'm interested in the Ultrastructural Study of Cathepsin B Immunoreactivity in Rat Brain Neurons: Lysosomal and Extralysosomal Localizations of the Antigen. But that hardly makes me an authority on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Oct 2009, 13:55
Replies: 50
Views: 7,347
Posted By Black Hands

You know what they say about making...

You know what they say about making assumptions...

Beeroclock, I am on the same page and echo your sentiments entirely. As a QF Lame I would be the last one to throw stones regarding the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Oct 2009, 14:46
Replies: 50
Views: 7,347
Posted By Black Hands

Pre flight checks... Performed by a qualified...

Pre flight checks... Performed by a qualified Licenced engineer, trained specifically on the aircraft type he/she is dispatching. Generally with 10 to 35 years of industry experience carrying out...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Oct 2009, 12:16
Replies: 111
Views: 13,300
Posted By Black Hands

Just a quick question for those in the know.. If...

Just a quick question for those in the know.. If the membership were to withdraw from their extended hours roster agreement and return to an 8 hour shift, would there still be a requirement to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Aug 2009, 14:06
Replies: 70
Views: 13,897
Posted By Black Hands

Unfortunately, following the slash and burn...

Unfortunately, following the slash and burn campaign upon QF's maintenance program over the last 13 years or so, QANTAS Engineering can no longer provide the premium product the Australian public...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jul 2009, 09:36
Replies: 62
Views: 10,687
Posted By Black Hands

Info from the Townsville refueller... An...

Info from the Townsville refueller...
An alternative aircraft swap was suggested approximately 15 mins following the aircraft arrival, and not considered viable due crewing availability and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2009, 16:00
Replies: 15
Views: 1,425
Posted By Black Hands

Nice blokes?? These guys were employed by...

Nice blokes?? These guys were employed by "Newport Aviation Group" solely to perform the role of strike breakers during the recent QF Engineers EBA dispute. They were all made FULLY aware of any...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th May 2008, 07:28
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,770
Posted By Black Hands

Just to provide some clarity to those readers...

Just to provide some clarity to those readers here not within the ranks of QANTAS Engineering, regarding outlandish statements by our distinguished CEO with reference to LAME's salaries I am happy to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Feb 2008, 14:36
Replies: 15
Views: 2,024
Posted By Black Hands

A LAME's perspective: Many years of late nights...

A LAME's perspective: Many years of late nights and early mornings, carrying out numerous detailed inspections, component changes and various general servicing tasks, give the LAME the "eyes" that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2008, 17:50
Replies: 29
Views: 6,619
Posted By Black Hands

Quote: "QF just gave me a nice little training...

Quote: "QF just gave me a nice little training course in Sydneys picturesque North. Maybe I'll get a nice little Jolly overseas as well as $100k to pull them out of the ****."

Itookdamoney, your...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2008, 10:09
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,770
Posted By Black Hands

Knuckledragger1, I see you live very close to the...

Knuckledragger1, I see you live very close to the Maralinga nuclear testing site... Hasn't affected you much at all... :}

Amidst the fiasco that currently faces QF Engineering, we still have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Aug 2007, 15:44
Replies: 54
Views: 9,873
Posted By Black Hands

Even the simpliest of maintenance tasks have...

Even the simpliest of maintenance tasks have potential avenues for error when not carried out, or closely supervised by trained personnel iaw the approved maintenance publication. Unfortunately, its...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2007, 20:16
Replies: 54
Views: 9,873
Posted By Black Hands

Perhaps the QANTAS catch cry of "safety is our...

Perhaps the QANTAS catch cry of "safety is our priority", would be more accurate if it read "safety is risk assessed vs airline profitability and the annual bonus of E&M's executive manager"... a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2007, 10:44
Replies: 54
Views: 9,873
Posted By Black Hands

Mr Hotdog, point noted with regards to the fact...

Mr Hotdog, point noted with regards to the fact that a leaking door pressurisation seal or incorrectly installed door sill scuff plate would not cause any significant a/c depressurisation. However, I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2007, 09:02
Replies: 54
Views: 9,873
Posted By Black Hands

Quote: "U.K SUBS, I don't know what your...

Quote: "U.K SUBS, I don't know what your occupation is but it certainly can't be aviation."

Mr Hotdog, it appears that you have let the point of U.K SUBS' last post whistle through to the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
24th Jun 2007, 18:37
Replies: 9
Views: 5,809
Posted By Black Hands

Ned

G'day Ned, check your pm mate.. Cheers
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th May 2007, 12:56
Replies: 9
Views: 5,809
Posted By Black Hands

EK T@C's

G'day fella's, I appreciate you taking the time to reply. I have a few questions that I am hoping you may be able to shed some light on for me..
If any of you wish to pm me you are more than...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd May 2007, 14:47
Replies: 9
Views: 5,809
Posted By Black Hands

EK T@C's

G'day Crink, I have tried this forum in search of the same information in the past, only to be bluntly directed to airmech.com which has some very vague, and outdated information posted on it :ugh:....
Forum: Middle East
17th Dec 2006, 17:17
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By Black Hands

Re: EK Engineering Positions

G'day J.V, it seems our request has fallen on deaf ears...
I'll try and ellaborate on the minimal information that I have to date, and hopefully you, or someone else may be able to fill in the...
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