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Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Sep 2017, 01:36
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,228,379
Posted By leeds 65

Sober Lark,your mistaking EFI for me I think. ...

Sober Lark,your mistaking EFI for me I think.

Spent many years in Ryanair, wanted to fly long haul so had to leave to chase that 'dream'.

High standard of training,engineering,roster is the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Aug 2012, 16:49
Replies: 42
Views: 16,357
Posted By leeds 65

B738 driver I have a question for you. Im on...

B738 driver I have a question for you.

Im on the 'old' BRK contract. Its expiring next year. I have been paying full tax as a sole trader under the self assessment system for the duration of the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Feb 2012, 16:27
Replies: 66
Views: 59,905
Posted By leeds 65

Absolutely true. Its known how difficult it is to...

Absolutely true. Its known how difficult it is to leave Ryanair's various 'contract agencies'. Therefore the pre-selection process is perfect for Ryanair guys doing a day here and a day there. Then...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Feb 2012, 16:09
Replies: 66
Views: 59,905
Posted By leeds 65

Rubbish.Ryanair pilots have to endure a fair...

Rubbish.Ryanair pilots have to endure a fair amount of snobbery. Probably justified,given that Ryanair has ruined the industry in terms of passenger experience and crew terms and conditions. However...
Forum: Middle East
26th Feb 2012, 15:25
Replies: 12
Views: 3,210
Posted By leeds 65

No tech interview.There is a technical quiz...

No tech interview.There is a technical quiz included in the aptitude test day which is 30 ATPL questions,no time limit.Everything on the aptitude day is carried out on laptops apart from the 'which...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jan 2012, 22:54
Replies: 95
Views: 37,318
Posted By leeds 65

From a business and shareholder point of view...

From a business and shareholder point of view Ryanair are a huge success story. MOL is a shrewd businessman who capitalises on opportunities in order to cut costs and expand the airline ( hiring...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jan 2012, 20:07
Replies: 95
Views: 37,318
Posted By leeds 65

Its all very frustrating - constant inaccuracies...

Its all very frustrating - constant inaccuracies bounded around.

Most of the viewers do not know the slightest thing about aviation.Unfortunately in Ireland MOL is lauded as a saviour and held in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jan 2012, 18:26
Replies: 95
Views: 37,318
Posted By leeds 65

Apathy is the main problem hampering progress....

Apathy is the main problem hampering progress. People are scared for their lives. The 'I don't want to be the guinea pig shouting for change' brigade. This group is large - most pilots in the...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jan 2012, 21:14
Replies: 15
Views: 7,428
Posted By leeds 65

Ah the new RYR hq destination emirates have just...

Ah the new RYR hq destination emirates have just started. Daily service with 2 A330's possibly ?

Nice to see emirates catering to the needs of their staff members.Jesus those flights will be full...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2011, 18:28
Replies: 61
Views: 46,243
Posted By leeds 65

The ad says the location is 'United kingdom'. ...

The ad says the location is 'United kingdom'.

Same old same old. Any people upgrading can kiss good-bye to a UK base so.
It must be FR's bargaining tool for these DEC's. 'We will grant you your...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Dec 2011, 21:21
Replies: 35
Views: 18,534
Posted By leeds 65

'They all know that it's a sh1t gig, but for...

'They all know that it's a sh1t gig, but for their own reasons won't ever admit it.'

You hit the nail on the head Narrow Runway. This is certainly part ( but not the whole ) problem. Proud pilots...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Dec 2011, 14:11
Replies: 35
Views: 18,534
Posted By leeds 65

Agreed Captplaystation, all very true. Its a...

Agreed Captplaystation, all very true. Its a horrible set up in Ryanair. Divide and conquer tactics imposed by management promotes selfishness. Short term summer contracts to get home for a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Dec 2011, 11:44
Replies: 8
Views: 3,045
Posted By leeds 65

In Ryanair jumpseating to work is considered a...

In Ryanair jumpseating to work is considered a magnificent and special privilege
Forum: Middle East
14th Nov 2011, 14:11
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,509,901
Posted By leeds 65

Study,study,study ! :ok:

Study,study,study ! :ok:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Oct 2011, 15:39
Replies: 35
Views: 10,536
Posted By leeds 65

I understand the viewpoint that seniority is...

I understand the viewpoint that seniority is somehow 'unfair'.

However it is a safety valve against unscrupulous employers such as Ryanair. For example in a seniority based airline there is...
Forum: Middle East
21st Oct 2011, 20:24
Replies: 5
Views: 3,073
Posted By leeds 65

Its not Lufthansa its Luftwaffe.......and as we...

Its not Lufthansa its Luftwaffe.......and as we speak they are ramping up efforts to expand their fleet..........mmmmmm :E:D
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Oct 2011, 17:37
Replies: 39
Views: 9,582
Posted By leeds 65

Chilling comments taken from the Infratil annual...

Chilling comments taken from the Infratil annual report earlier in the year :


'Infratil’s two remaining European airports continued to experience very
difficult trading conditions....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Oct 2011, 11:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,635
Posted By leeds 65

Yes it is good however I found it to be the...

Yes it is good however I found it to be the toughest exam.I passed but I think it was one of my lowest marks.

I found that they changed figures but the method is the same. Obviously for all the...
Forum: Middle East
15th Oct 2011, 17:46
Replies: 23
Views: 6,131
Posted By leeds 65

This relentless American insistence to promote...

This relentless American insistence to promote their version of 'freedom' on everyone in the universe is getting very boring now.

Its clear as mud that the path to a 'legitimate' Iranian war has...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Sep 2011, 20:57
Replies: 1,107
Views: 420,479
Posted By leeds 65

You signed the contract. Do one of the...

You signed the contract.

Do one of the options written in the contract.

option 1 - Hand in resignation letter to BRK and work the 3 months notice.

option 2 - Hand in the resignation letter...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Sep 2011, 10:47
Replies: 1,107
Views: 420,479
Posted By leeds 65

We work 10 months of the year. 1 month...

We work 10 months of the year.

1 month unpaid 'unavailability' and 10 days 'additional unavailability'.

If you don't want the 10 days extra,it doesn't matter - they are allocated...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Sep 2011, 09:57
Replies: 1,107
Views: 420,479
Posted By leeds 65

Listen wind check,well done pat on the back but I...

Listen wind check,well done pat on the back but I really couldn't give 2 f**ks if you got into BA or not ok.

Yes we know Ryanair are a horrible bunch.When I joined it was bad,but it keeps getting...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Aug 2011, 22:28
Replies: 5
Views: 4,327
Posted By leeds 65

Hopefully this will be the start of something...

Hopefully this will be the start of something great,its important that the bogus scam contracts which are imposed on pilots and cabin crew are highlighted.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Aug 2011, 11:30
Replies: 1,107
Views: 420,479
Posted By leeds 65

Iv obviously upset you so iv removed my highly...

Iv obviously upset you so iv removed my highly accurate post

Back on topic please
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Aug 2011, 11:14
Replies: 1,107
Views: 420,479
Posted By leeds 65

Damn right, there is a very penal notice period. ...

Damn right, there is a very penal notice period.

3 months - and if you cant provide and work the full 3 months notice you are fined 5000 euro.

Most guys end up paying,for example - you pass an...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jul 2011, 16:08
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,854
Posted By leeds 65

Applied the middle of last week and got a 'NO'...

Applied the middle of last week and got a 'NO' today.

2200 TT
2000 737

I checked the spelling - looked good.

Not sure why,no feedback provided due to 'high volume' of applications.

Can...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jul 2011, 11:25
Replies: 389
Views: 202,689
Posted By leeds 65

I see on the 'brookfield aviation' website(under...

I see on the 'brookfield aviation' website(under 'client list' at the top of there main page).Aer lingus are mentioned as a company thats has dealt with them before or is dealing with them now
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Nov 2009, 13:00
Replies: 226
Views: 46,666
Posted By leeds 65

Oh yes BRK contractors only work 10.5 months with...

Oh yes BRK contractors only work 10.5 months with 1 month and 10 days unpaid leave.So possibly reduce figures slightly.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Nov 2009, 12:00
Replies: 226
Views: 46,666
Posted By leeds 65

I would say the average FO in FR earns 4000-4500...

I would say the average FO in FR earns 4000-4500 EURO GROSS in autumn and winter.

Thats about 60hrs per month on 75.50p/h.

Loads of stby.sometimes 3 in block of 5 on.

Spring and summer...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Nov 2009, 11:23
Replies: 27
Views: 6,181
Posted By leeds 65

Spent about 120K euro in...

Spent about 120K euro in total.training,accomodation,food,flights and then a TR.

Paid off 20K. Another 4 years to go
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2009, 23:02
Replies: 5,833
Views: 1,304,054
Posted By leeds 65

Bloody hell Fogg , your standards are a bit high...

Bloody hell Fogg , your standards are a bit high there.its a bloody seat for gods sake.You are in the minority anyway.Most people would stand if they got to there destination for free.

Its a bit...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jul 2009, 12:09
Replies: 41
Views: 9,778
Posted By leeds 65

I believe some of these lads are not accountants...

I believe some of these lads are not accountants but 'financial advisors':suspect:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jul 2009, 13:37
Replies: 41
Views: 9,778
Posted By leeds 65

I was under the impression that the pilot is...

I was under the impression that the pilot is totally responsible for any loss or such.BRK certainly wont get involved if there is problems and thats a fact,plain and simple.

When i joined ,the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Jul 2009, 15:48
Replies: 5,833
Views: 1,304,054
Posted By leeds 65

just chatted to a few mates there and one of the...

just chatted to a few mates there and one of the first things they said was - 'so is it true that o'leary wants people to stand'.before that it was 'is it true that ryanair will charge soon for takin...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jul 2009, 13:31
Replies: 664
Views: 97,641
Posted By leeds 65

So by the end of today there is the possibility...

So by the end of today there is the possibility of 4 out of 10 bases voting against.

Dit - Your forgetting that on a regular ,lets say 4 sector day, you do approx 2.5 hrs work for free.1hr before...
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