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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Dec 2017, 09:37
Replies: 1,212
Views: 817,210
Posted By plasticmerc

What gullibell is saying is more or less correct...

What gullibell is saying is more or less correct and in it's own weird and wonderful way the right way at the moment.

Throwing money at the problem!

- I don't see too many other countries...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
17th Sep 2017, 04:10
Replies: 10
Views: 6,781
Posted By plasticmerc

I would be interested in EASA maths and physics...

I would be interested in EASA maths and physics assistance. Please
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Mar 2017, 16:08
Replies: 25
Views: 12,996
Posted By plasticmerc

unfortunately the only way the wing will come off...

unfortunately the only way the wing will come off is if you get the local firies in to cut them off.
Tail ie hori stab vertical stab can be removed with difficulty so it could be re installed but...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Feb 2017, 13:26
Replies: 95
Views: 37,113
Posted By plasticmerc

butterflyeffect, The B1, B2 system was...

butterflyeffect,

The B1, B2 system was created by EASA to basically get the B1 to do the majority of the work and have even fewer B2 guys/girls.
Well that seriously back fired!
90% of B1's are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2017, 12:07
Replies: 42
Views: 13,691
Posted By plasticmerc

I've seen your arguments for more Lames and less...

I've seen your arguments for more Lames and less AME'S.
I am just wondering if you guys are living in the past?

I have worked as a LAME on line in OZ and many other countries and I have never...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2017, 11:55
Replies: 205
Views: 153,915
Posted By plasticmerc

Sounds like everything is fine. Nothing to see...

Sounds like everything is fine.
Nothing to see here.
Forum: Middle East
21st Dec 2016, 14:53
Replies: 29
Views: 25,297
Posted By plasticmerc

Now imagine that! EK, E? and FZ operating as...

Now imagine that!

EK, E? and FZ operating as one!
That actually would be a sight to see.
A real hub and spoke machine.
Why would you have 3 airlines in one small country?
One side of airport...
Forum: Middle East
8th Aug 2016, 07:46
Replies: 276
Views: 342,130
Posted By plasticmerc

Something you are either forgetting or simply...

Something you are either forgetting or simply unaware of, CM gave most people at MH nearly a 50% reduction in wages, a loss in many benefits and worse set of T&C'S.


Good luck guys.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2016, 05:34
Replies: 14
Views: 6,545
Posted By plasticmerc

I have a questions to all QF and VA engineering...

I have a questions to all QF and VA engineering teams.
How many AME'S have a B1 or B2 lic and are waiting in hope of a Lic position?
How many staff are on part time or temporary...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jun 2016, 07:56
Replies: 14
Views: 6,545
Posted By plasticmerc

engineer Aus too true

engineer Aus too true
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2016, 11:31
Replies: 14
Views: 6,545
Posted By plasticmerc

I have been following the fate of qantas...

I have been following the fate of qantas engineering for some time why do you guys put up with it?
There is work out there especially for 737 B1 and B2, even Cat A guys.
More than likely more pay...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th May 2016, 15:11
Replies: 18
Views: 7,483
Posted By plasticmerc

Hand skills a thing of the past

This very phrase pisses me off but unfortunately it is the truth.
Gone are the days of learning and practising your skills where there was someone who would say you can do it better.
Where they...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Oct 2014, 11:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,155
Posted By plasticmerc

Cockpit windows all redesigned so they are...

Cockpit windows all redesigned so they are installed as plugs, ie from the inside and screws pull them up, due to someone installing one with the wrong diameter screws and the window popping out in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2014, 11:16
Replies: 10
Views: 4,809
Posted By plasticmerc

I think you will find ANZ didn't give up, they...

I think you will find ANZ didn't give up, they had set backs but unlike QF they worked their way around it.
Instead of taking a cash from Boeing they took winglets and carried out a fleet...
Forum: Middle East
29th Jun 2014, 16:04
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,865,186
Posted By plasticmerc

HR really have done a great job finding all these...

HR really have done a great job finding all these optimists to fill the ranks.
It's the only thing they have ever done right.

OH earlier someone said that the company is safe because it has the...
Forum: Middle East
25th Jun 2014, 12:28
Replies: 37
Views: 9,540
Posted By plasticmerc

AK47 will and does go through aircraft aluminum...

AK47 will and does go through aircraft aluminum and will go through perspex windows.

Just ask the Vietnamese rice farmer who had flash backs and riddled a biz jet with 7.62 mm rounds.

Also...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Apr 2014, 12:02
Replies: 123
Views: 23,728
Posted By plasticmerc

From the maintenance manual minimum dispatch oil...

From the maintenance manual minimum dispatch oil level on a 738 is 70% .

I don't remember if 1 qt is 4 or 5% but I assume it is 14 at 5% a can.

Hope that helps after that the oil pressure...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2014, 10:29
Replies: 123
Views: 23,728
Posted By plasticmerc

I work over seas, we used to do the daily checks...

I work over seas, we used to do the daily checks religiously every 48 hrs but believe it or not made life a hassle.
The 48 hrs was only meant to be there to get us out of trouble in case of being...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Feb 2014, 15:26
Replies: 119
Views: 9,066
Posted By plasticmerc

I believe the Israelis are flying modified...

I believe the Israelis are flying modified pilot-less biz jets for special missions for some time now.
In fact operated one into one of the busiest airports in the world just the other day.

I see...
Forum: Middle East
25th Jan 2014, 14:32
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,865,186
Posted By plasticmerc

Hard hats for engineers? friggen hilarious

Hard hats for engineers? friggen hilarious
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2014, 12:54
Replies: 146
Views: 86,580
Posted By plasticmerc

OK well done to the crew following procedures...

OK well done to the crew following procedures getting down safely.
I feel sorry for the poor army of guys engineers who will have to repack all the o2 masks, change all the oxygen gens and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Dec 2013, 11:16
Replies: 756
Views: 228,867
Posted By plasticmerc

I work with a lot of A cat guys where I am now,...

I work with a lot of A cat guys where I am now, the company abuses these guys almost uses them as B cat guys, running around signing dailies weeklies and other various tasks.
The A guys know this is...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Dec 2013, 13:21
Replies: 24
Views: 25,173
Posted By plasticmerc

Converting EASA to GCAA

Hi,

You can have every type rating in the world, 2 things you must also have is the type on the UAE register and a minimum 2 years signing experience on each type!
No if or butts.
The GCAA are...
Forum: Middle East
1st Nov 2013, 14:08
Replies: 149
Views: 56,429
Posted By plasticmerc

The ME forum is not just for the privileged EK...

The ME forum is not just for the privileged EK pilot, many people work for other operators and are not paid as handsomely as the flyboys and girls there.
there are many in this forum who are not...
Forum: Middle East
27th Sep 2013, 09:23
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,865,186
Posted By plasticmerc

I give up, Good luck to all.

I give up, Good luck to all.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Sep 2013, 10:56
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,865,186
Posted By plasticmerc

Says a lot when good people leave and the company...

Says a lot when good people leave and the company is forced to re hire, re train and back fill positions.
Doesn't help when management don't care, you are a number and their favorite catch phrase is...
Forum: Middle East
27th Aug 2013, 13:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,560
Posted By plasticmerc

FD low cost? Only airline with hd screens...

FD low cost?

Only airline with hd screens for IFE, Head up display for captain, check out the price of tickets more expensive than EK sometimes.
I think they are in the same catergory as what...
Forum: Middle East
17th Aug 2013, 15:29
Replies: 10
Views: 4,623
Posted By plasticmerc

II haven't seen a QR 787 at DXB for a while now?...

II haven't seen a QR 787 at DXB for a while now? or am I just blind???:hmm:
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Aug 2013, 13:23
Replies: 7
Views: 3,108
Posted By plasticmerc

The only reason airline staff want ULH direct...

The only reason airline staff want ULH direct flights everywhere is so we don't get bumped off at the half way point!
Other than that who would want to sit in a tin tube or plastic fantastic for...
Forum: Middle East
15th Jun 2013, 14:07
Replies: 7
Views: 4,778
Posted By plasticmerc

Once fz moves? so they will move all the...

Once fz moves? so they will move all the hangars, terminal, fire dept just after building expansions?
I have friends who have been running the construction company that have been building the...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jun 2013, 18:28
Replies: 7
Views: 4,778
Posted By plasticmerc

The end of QANTAS.

The end of QANTAS.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2013, 11:09
Replies: 303
Views: 118,385
Posted By plasticmerc

I can't for an IATA standard for delayed or...

I can't for an IATA standard for delayed or cancelled flight compensation for punters.
1star has cancelled a few flights on me over the last year alone.
once sold me a ticket in Singapore for Dwn...
Forum: Middle East
10th Jun 2013, 14:37
Replies: 22
Views: 10,608
Posted By plasticmerc

I too read this a few says ago and it made me...

I too read this a few says ago and it made me laugh.
Yes Dubai has its fair share of this sort of expat.
They are all over the world but here they can ascend to new levels!
Welcome to the new world
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Jun 2013, 10:56
Replies: 11
Views: 5,187
Posted By plasticmerc

Who is JAT?

Who is JAT?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Jun 2013, 16:44
Replies: 11
Views: 5,187
Posted By plasticmerc

look at airmech 2010 salary survey it's not that...

look at airmech 2010 salary survey it's not that great, judging by the pilots comment no pay rise in over 2 years it wouldn't have changed much since.
The sandpit ain't as good as people make it out...
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