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Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Mar 2023, 20:42
Replies: 1
Views: 1,869
Posted By skyflyer737

No one in Ryanair has their base changed unless...

No one in Ryanair has their base changed unless they request it, or if their base is downsized / closed or if you’re promoted from FO to Capt. If you’re in a larger base and want to stay there for...
Forum: Middle East
10th Apr 2022, 07:12
Replies: 0
Views: 1,351
Posted By skyflyer737

RoyalJet

I see RoyalJet in Abu Dhabi are hiring Capts on the BBJ fleet. Does anyone have any useful info such as pay, conditions, housing, roster etc?

Many thanks
SF737
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Dec 2021, 07:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By skyflyer737

Thanks for your replies guys! That explains...

Thanks for your replies guys! That explains something I’ve been wondering for ages.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Dec 2021, 20:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By skyflyer737

Please thank Mrs JC for her input! I’m going to...

Please thank Mrs JC for her input! I’m going to ask them next time I check in with a ‘Rhein Guten Morgen / Abend’ and will report back.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Dec 2021, 08:49
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By skyflyer737

Rhein ATC question

I have noticed flying over the years a lot of Rhein Radar ATC controllers in Germany seem to have Australian accents. Are they actually Aussies or do German ATC controllers train in Australia?

Or...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd May 2020, 20:15
Replies: 108
Views: 74,629
Posted By skyflyer737

Since the various seniority agreements were...

Since the various seniority agreements were signed with the unions around Europe.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Feb 2020, 08:06
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,099,176
Posted By skyflyer737

My BA sim ride was nowhere near 4 hours in the...

My BA sim ride was nowhere near 4 hours in the box. It was about 45 mins pre-sim briefing, 2.5 hrs in the box and a chit chat over a coffee afterwards. Job offer the next day. Pretty much the same as...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2019, 13:58
Replies: 211
Views: 188,667
Posted By skyflyer737

I totally agree Midnight Cruiser.

I totally agree Midnight Cruiser.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2019, 13:28
Replies: 211
Views: 188,667
Posted By skyflyer737

The reason I post so infrequently on pprune is...

The reason I post so infrequently on pprune is that whatever I post is deemed wrong and I’m the exception to the rule.

I just wish to write so some balance is provided. I, like many others, and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2019, 12:03
Replies: 211
Views: 188,667
Posted By skyflyer737

Not true. Agreed, not in huge numbers but there...

Not true. Agreed, not in huge numbers but there are quite a few ex BA at Ryanair. I am one and I personally know several others. There are also ex Virgin guys here, ex Tui 787 Capts and plenty back...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Apr 2019, 03:24
Replies: 59
Views: 63,055
Posted By skyflyer737

Must be the same checker I had for my initial LST...

Must be the same checker I had for my initial LST on the 747-400....or are they all briefed to make life extra stressful in that company? I was asked to present my second pair of glasses which as far...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Apr 2019, 08:13
Replies: 15
Views: 13,705
Posted By skyflyer737

Because the net pay you receive when you do start...

Because the net pay you receive when you do start flying can be significantly higher than if you were on a ‘normal’ contract. I’m not here to get into a debate about the rights and wrongs of self...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Apr 2019, 07:42
Replies: 15
Views: 13,705
Posted By skyflyer737

I don’t get what point you’re trying to make. The...

I don’t get what point you’re trying to make. The guy had a question on when you start receiving a salary at Ryanair. Day 1 of groundschool if you’re an employee. Day 1 of line training (ie flying)...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Apr 2019, 00:01
Replies: 15
Views: 13,705
Posted By skyflyer737

All depends if you’re on a normal employee...

All depends if you’re on a normal employee contract or not. If you’re a self employed contractor you only get paid once you start flying. Vast majority starting now are on a normal salary from day 1...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Mar 2019, 08:36
Replies: 15
Views: 13,705
Posted By skyflyer737

If you join on a Ryanair contract as an employee,...

If you join on a Ryanair contract as an employee, you’re paid from day 1 of groundschool.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2019, 10:13
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,099,176
Posted By skyflyer737

When I was at BA you had to complete 12 months’...

When I was at BA you had to complete 12 months’ service before parental leave was an option. Then, you could email them and they’d email back with dates available for your fleet / seat. They were...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Feb 2019, 17:19
Replies: 4
Views: 3,221
Posted By skyflyer737

If you’re in one of the countries / bases with...

If you’re in one of the countries / bases with the new annual leave deal, as far as I know you get 4 blocks of 5 days (ie 4 x 13 in a row throughout the year) and 5 x individual days to take as and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2019, 18:24
Replies: 43
Views: 25,194
Posted By skyflyer737

That’s not how I read it. It says successful...

That’s not how I read it. It says successful applicants will receive 75 % of basic pay and allowances over 12 months and flight sector pay during flying months.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2019, 06:46
Replies: 43
Views: 25,194
Posted By skyflyer737

What you’re saying here is not in line with the...

What you’re saying here is not in line with the internal memo we had about it from DR. In that memo he says 75% of the annual allowance is paid. So are you really talking from the horse’s mouth?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jan 2019, 09:59
Replies: 17
Views: 13,473
Posted By skyflyer737

Varies quite a lot between bases. Some around...

Varies quite a lot between bases. Some around €600 per day. Stansted is £396 at the moment.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jan 2019, 06:37
Replies: 17
Views: 13,473
Posted By skyflyer737

The CLA allows a percentage of new entrants to a...

The CLA allows a percentage of new entrants to a base to be direct entry Captains - it’s written in the agreement. Huge growth is still planned and they are still running roadshows worldwide which...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jan 2019, 08:52
Replies: 17
Views: 13,473
Posted By skyflyer737

I can’t offer much advice on recruitment...

I can’t offer much advice on recruitment assessment days apart from the fact it’ll be a straight forward interview and sim in either Dublin or Stansted.

Unless you’re on a mobile (floating) base...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jul 2018, 13:30
Replies: 231
Views: 196,783
Posted By skyflyer737

WWW - many thanks for your informative post

WWW - many thanks for your informative post
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jul 2018, 06:34
Replies: 231
Views: 196,783
Posted By skyflyer737

A very interesting thread. For my own lifestyle...

A very interesting thread. For my own lifestyle reasons my route has been Ryanair - BA - Ryanair....but I’d never rule out Easy if part time contracts people are mentioning here are so good.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jun 2018, 17:15
Replies: 231
Views: 196,783
Posted By skyflyer737

Ryanair have around 445 to 450 aircraft at the...

Ryanair have around 445 to 450 aircraft at the moment, going to 550 shortly with their 200 orders. Plan after that is close to 1000 aircraft in total going into the next decade and I see no reason...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jun 2018, 10:00
Replies: 231
Views: 196,783
Posted By skyflyer737

Hi Trica I left the 747 at BA to go back to...

Hi Trica

I left the 747 at BA to go back to low cost. Haven't regretted it for a minute. Feel free to PM me if you want any more info. Good luck. It's a massive decision to make but for me it...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jun 2018, 18:00
Replies: 105
Views: 74,119
Posted By skyflyer737

Have met plenty of ex-legacy airline Capts at...

Have met plenty of ex-legacy airline Capts at Ryanair and all seem happy enough. BA, KLM, Thomson, Virgin, Emirates to name but a few. It’s not for everyone but it suits a lot of us.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2018, 11:26
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,099,176
Posted By skyflyer737

To echo Doppio above, I too rejoined Ryanair as a...

To echo Doppio above, I too rejoined Ryanair as a Capt last year having done a stint as a longhaul DEP at BA.

It’s not just about the money at all but I’m earning 60% more in net salary now I’m...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jan 2018, 15:35
Replies: 471
Views: 545,006
Posted By skyflyer737

Yes, if you ask for a direct employment contract...

Yes, if you ask for a direct employment contract you’ll almost certainly get one as a DEFO.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Dec 2017, 17:19
Replies: 471
Views: 545,006
Posted By skyflyer737

Stansted net salary for Capts since the new deal...

Stansted net salary for Capts since the new deal is about £5000 plus average £1600 sector pay - so around £6600 net per month.

Not too bad for about 17 days work a month and a 5/4 roster.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Nov 2017, 11:26
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,223,061
Posted By skyflyer737

Ok - fair enough but two winters ago I was there...

Ok - fair enough but two winters ago I was there for a couple of weeks out of base and there were at least two sitting towards the westerly end of the apron unused. I know because we ended up using...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Nov 2017, 08:45
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,223,061
Posted By skyflyer737

Parking planes in winter in FAO and TFS is...

Parking planes in winter in FAO and TFS is standard practice. I was in both places several times over the last few winters and they've always parked a few there. They rotate them through those places...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Sep 2017, 05:19
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,223,061
Posted By skyflyer737

Just to clear up the rumours - no one has...

Just to clear up the rumours - no one has resigned or walked out, such as crew controllers or the Chief Pilot.

Cock up over annual leave / flight cancellations? Yes.

Wheels falling off wagon...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Aug 2017, 05:06
Replies: 471
Views: 545,006
Posted By skyflyer737

I know plenty of FOs in larger bases who have...

I know plenty of FOs in larger bases who have upgraded to Capt and stayed in their base. It's not as clear cut as saying it is guaranteed you'll have to move. You probably will have to, for a while,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jul 2017, 09:17
Replies: 209
Views: 211,018
Posted By skyflyer737

Enzo - yes they are. Basic pay is QR22575,...

Enzo - yes they are. Basic pay is QR22575, housing 13000, utilities & transportation 1800, flight pay for 70 block hrs 7280. Total Qatari Rials 44655. Exch rate = 4.15 to the Euro.

No tax so take...
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