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Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Feb 2010, 09:23
Replies: 164
Views: 38,717
Posted By orangedriver

bluepilot summed it up nicely. That's how...

bluepilot summed it up nicely.

That's how it should be dealt with. Problem is - Balpa never worked that way, not in easyJet anyway. Always (in my opinion I should add) too careful, too vague in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Dec 2009, 22:48
Replies: 226
Views: 46,665
Posted By orangedriver

Do you know how the pilots (BALPA) came up with...

Do you know how the pilots (BALPA) came up with the numbers presented to the company? If not, speak to someone who knows before you make statements like the one you did. Please feel free to PM me for...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Apr 2009, 21:44
Replies: 180
Views: 34,530
Posted By orangedriver

Casper63 - What a load of BS!! ...

Casper63 -

What a load of BS!!

Nothing wrong for a company to ask its crew to use perfectly normal configurations for landing if it saves money....
Loads of companies are using these "cost...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Feb 2009, 09:14
Replies: 55
Views: 11,341
Posted By orangedriver

Fifty above - I think you will find that most of...

Fifty above - I think you will find that most of the guys who you are referring to as "they'll all be squealing about having to pay tax" are all tax liable today and they have all been tax liable...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Feb 2009, 06:20
Replies: 55
Views: 11,341
Posted By orangedriver

OPEN DES - If you work for easyJet then check the...

OPEN DES - If you work for easyJet then check the transfer list to see where most of the people in the queue are based. This has only partially to do with pay and once again, if you work for easyJet...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Feb 2009, 06:16
Replies: 55
Views: 11,341
Posted By orangedriver

As usual Clara speaks in matters she clearly does...

As usual Clara speaks in matters she clearly does not understand. The majority of pilots in easyJet are on UK contracts and will therefore earn nowhere near the numbers mentioned. On the French,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Feb 2009, 18:16
Replies: 55
Views: 11,341
Posted By orangedriver

My initial reaction was that of viking 101......

My initial reaction was that of viking 101... However, if NSF says it may be on the agenda then maybe it is.

My reaction to that is - They (H89) will NEVER be able to manage a schedule/pilot...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Nov 2008, 19:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,384
Posted By orangedriver

Core course is only for UK license holders as far...

Core course is only for UK license holders as far as I know. This is one of many reasons why the UK CAA will not approve just any non-UK TRI course, JAA approved or not. I have looked in to this in...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Oct 2008, 23:06
Replies: 31
Views: 4,789
Posted By orangedriver

Correct, but you don't have to pay church tax...

Correct, but you don't have to pay church tax neither do you have to pay for health insurance as long as you get a private one, and they are cheaper then the 300-something mentioned here. Not 100%...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Oct 2008, 13:27
Replies: 31
Views: 4,789
Posted By orangedriver

Well, the other way around works like this. You...

Well, the other way around works like this. You pay social security and tax in the UK. You then get a document stating that you paid social security in the UK, this document is then used to get a...
Forum: Middle East
14th Sep 2008, 07:50
Replies: 41
Views: 9,021
Posted By orangedriver

Go and get a command on a jet in Asia or wherever...

Go and get a command on a jet in Asia or wherever you can get a direct entry position. Work for a year or two to get PIC time and then apply for a left seat with EY. Beats sitting in the right seat...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2008, 07:40
Replies: 910
Views: 178,588
Posted By orangedriver

apaddyinuk...

apaddyinuk (http://www.pprune.org/members/90204-apaddyinuk) - Yes, you a correct. The norm in EU is 900 hrs per year as far as I know. However, there are certain companies, like Virgin, who have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Sep 2008, 22:31
Replies: 910
Views: 178,588
Posted By orangedriver

I agree with previous posters on the fact that...

I agree with previous posters on the fact that the union/government (same, same I guess??) has made it impossible to restructure Alitalia in the past and/or to save it now. However, to imply that one...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Sep 2008, 11:44
Replies: 637
Views: 161,203
Posted By orangedriver

With regards to the list for CMD course I would...

With regards to the list for CMD course I would say its closer to 150-200....not 50...

As far as the CTC captains there are still a lot of rumours around and no real facts, BALPA has been...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Jul 2008, 20:00
Replies: 2
Views: 961
Posted By orangedriver

This one? http://www.premieraviation.ie...

This one?

http://www.premieraviation.ie (http://www.premieraviation.ie/)

Premier Aviation Services Ltd - c/o Weston Airport - Leixlip - Co. Kildare - Ireland

Google is your best friend!
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jul 2008, 09:34
Replies: 27
Views: 5,332
Posted By orangedriver

Sometimes you run in to people, trainers and...

Sometimes you run in to people, trainers and examiners, that just should not be in the position that they are in. However, this is true for all positions, in all kind of companies. Maybe you did well...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jun 2008, 11:28
Replies: 12
Views: 2,021
Posted By orangedriver

Perhaps not a new company...? Positions to start...

Perhaps not a new company...? Positions to start around November, think thats all.

od
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jun 2008, 08:58
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By orangedriver

I do not work there. od

I do not work there.

od
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jun 2008, 00:47
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By orangedriver

No direct entry (no recruitment?), 10 + years (?)...

No direct entry (no recruitment?), 10 + years (?) for upgrade. Pay is standard for Scandinavia, ie not very high. Lots of flying between Malmoe, Stockholm and Gothenburg.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Jun 2008, 08:02
Replies: 114
Views: 18,613
Posted By orangedriver

This is aviation. Nothing is certain anymore. If...

This is aviation. Nothing is certain anymore. If you want to start in a company that will be around for another 10 years then I suggest you start your own and then work hard to make sure it stays in...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Apr 2008, 08:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By orangedriver

Europe only? Try Twinjet. They have 319s I think....

Europe only? Try Twinjet. They have 319s I think. If ME would be interesting then there's a few in Sharjah as well I think. PrivateAir in Geneva have a few as well but I believe they have lost a few...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2008, 08:59
Replies: 78
Views: 16,709
Posted By orangedriver

And who will be the big winner, initially anyway?...

And who will be the big winner, initially anyway? The ME airlines... How much are they "paying" for the oil nowdays? So far it's mainly regional-ish companies being hit, but soon the long haul...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Apr 2008, 15:54
Replies: 32
Views: 13,889
Posted By orangedriver

No choice of fleet, they'll put you where they...

No choice of fleet, they'll put you where they have a need at that particular time. Looking at other posts here, the ac type you have been assigned to COULD change during initial INDOC training as...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2008, 16:35
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By orangedriver

CAA publication?

Hi guys and gals!

Does anybody know the name of the publication / book with rules and regs (flight ops) that the UK CAA publishes every year? I have seen it once before on the CAA web site but...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Mar 2008, 09:31
Replies: 264
Views: 53,959
Posted By orangedriver

Well, welcome to 2008! If you are not willing to...

Well, welcome to 2008! If you are not willing to move, when your company is potentially saved from bankruptcy, then you have made a choice not to work. Tough luck, go find another job then. AF/KLM...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Mar 2008, 09:22
Replies: 264
Views: 53,959
Posted By orangedriver

Don't forget that this is a take-over and not a...

Don't forget that this is a take-over and not a merger. I am no specialist in employment laws but me thinks the union (AZ) will have no say whatsoever in this case. They can strike, refuse to work,...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2008, 15:39
Replies: 66
Views: 19,485
Posted By orangedriver

Hmmm...this could become quite interesting. Lets...

Hmmm...this could become quite interesting. Lets see what "political pressure" we'll see when the jets are sitting around on the tarmac without crew. Money talks....
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2008, 21:30
Replies: 537
Views: 92,338
Posted By orangedriver

Skydrol - You (and many others posting here) have...

Skydrol - You (and many others posting here) have totally missed the point that BALPA and the BA pilots are trying to make. It is not about glorifying themselves, or not being happy with what they...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Feb 2008, 19:53
Replies: 122
Views: 40,454
Posted By orangedriver

Reading here it looks like a few of you guys who...

Reading here it looks like a few of you guys who are applying, or have an interview coming up, don't have any previous EFIS/glass experience. Is this a "normal" level of experience for guys getting...
Forum: Spanish Forum
29th Jan 2008, 19:54
Replies: 34
Views: 9,323
Posted By orangedriver

Merging with Vueling?

Merging with Vueling?
Forum: North America
14th Jan 2008, 17:37
Replies: 105
Views: 31,574
Posted By orangedriver

poorwanderingwun - Im not British thats...

poorwanderingwun - Im not British thats why....:ok: Last year I missed the last date to apply so guess I will not get a Green card this year either..:ugh:
Forum: North America
8th Jan 2008, 10:10
Replies: 105
Views: 31,574
Posted By orangedriver

Started reading as I have studied in the US years...

Started reading as I have studied in the US years ago. I have been "applying" for the Green card lottery several times without any luck so found the thread interesting...

It looks to me like it is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Aug 2007, 10:09
Replies: 62
Views: 10,604
Posted By orangedriver

The loophole is actually NOT closed.:} For...

The loophole is actually NOT closed.:}
For those of you working for ezy, read the email we got concerning this again, again and again. Then you will see it! Be a bit creative guys!;)
Not saying you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jul 2007, 09:49
Replies: 286
Views: 53,277
Posted By orangedriver

Wink Common guys! Our pay is only keeping up...

Common guys!

Our pay is only keeping up with other UK operators (Thomson, First Choice, GB, BMI etc) for the first 3-5 years. Then most outfits starts rewarding their crew for loyalty.

We...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jul 2007, 12:25
Replies: 36
Views: 6,202
Posted By orangedriver

So are guys leaving ezy for Monarch? Makes me...

So are guys leaving ezy for Monarch? Makes me wonder why? Not taking the p***, just wondering...what can Monarch offer that ezy can't? Any thoughts?
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