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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Jul 2012, 15:08
Replies: 332
Views: 176,387
Posted By Dragon 83

Apparently all expats on 330's were given notice,...

Apparently all expats on 330's were given notice, should be gone by early Oct.

Very mixed news though as hear two 332's will go but two 333's coming late Fall.

I don't know how they will man...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th May 2012, 11:59
Replies: 35
Views: 6,102
Posted By Dragon 83

Jet CEO letter is a repeat of sorts from previous...

Jet CEO letter is a repeat of sorts from previous letter stating urgency to continue with cost cutting measures and closure of unproductive sectors. These actions will continue until the airline is...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Apr 2012, 20:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,228
Posted By Dragon 83

Blackbird, I generally agree with your points...

Blackbird, I generally agree with your points except the first para deals with feeding lesser commercially viable population centres by govt subsidized services. If the the unproductive national...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Apr 2012, 17:00
Replies: 10
Views: 1,228
Posted By Dragon 83

What a Disaster

How can the people of India allow such an atrocity like this pouring of public money into a losing airline which is corrupt, inefficient, atrociously managed, to take place?

It's the Titanic of...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Jan 2012, 08:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,179
Posted By Dragon 83

Air India

I agree AI cannot continue in it's present form. I knew the last COO who tried to run the Airline free reign but was shot down and accused of lack of cooperation with government officials who he...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Jul 2011, 19:22
Replies: 9
Views: 2,974
Posted By Dragon 83

I am always astounded how these people move...

I am always astounded how these people move around in these upper circles
of airline management unscathed and bear little or no responsibility for actions during their watch at previous companies....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Mar 2011, 19:05
Replies: 50
Views: 11,593
Posted By Dragon 83

IAF Med

OK many thanks --that's a great explanation although I'm still baffled why we had to go thru all the same pretests before.

Anyway appreciate the info----cheers
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Mar 2011, 15:12
Replies: 50
Views: 11,593
Posted By Dragon 83

IAF Med

Thanks kindly "Itsbroken" for the feedback as I await my turn. The only thing I don't understand is what tests/exams are done there all day? I spent two days at a separate Hospital getting all the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Feb 2011, 19:50
Replies: 41
Views: 18,952
Posted By Dragon 83

Having flown military fast jets, helos,...

Having flown military fast jets, helos, transports and commercial Boeings and Airbus past 18 yrs--- landing is conventional on all aircraft---mains first, surprised by comments thinking otherwise.
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Sep 2010, 04:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,263
Posted By Dragon 83

Also heard similar from a fairly reliable source...

Also heard similar from a fairly reliable source however they now need to address this Indian Med requirement where foreign pilots will have to complete bi-annual Indian Medicals along with their own...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2010, 10:59
Replies: 702
Views: 214,167
Posted By Dragon 83

I'm also over 60 and still flying long haul while...

I'm also over 60 and still flying long haul while maintaining a class one Med and excellent performance results on my routine check rides/recurrent trng SIMs etc.

Although I'm obviously age bias I...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Jul 2010, 10:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,207
Posted By Dragon 83

Think it's Sri Lankan.

Think it's Sri Lankan.
Forum: Middle East
21st May 2010, 17:48
Replies: 258
Views: 262,384
Posted By Dragon 83

330 Capt's

OK thanks, well I applied 3 wks back for the 330 with only standard feedback.

And so it goes.
Forum: Middle East
20th May 2010, 18:31
Replies: 258
Views: 262,384
Posted By Dragon 83

Any feedback as to progress with A330 skippers as...

Any feedback as to progress with A330 skippers as most of the discussion refers to A320 ops? Thanks.
Forum: Middle East
12th May 2010, 21:28
Replies: 258
Views: 262,384
Posted By Dragon 83

Thanks Amiri01 for those insightful posts. I have...

Thanks Amiri01 for those insightful posts. I have worked in QR previously so well aware of living conditions. I have also worked VIP Ops before also and it has different but interesting challenges. I...
Forum: Middle East
11th May 2010, 21:31
Replies: 258
Views: 262,384
Posted By Dragon 83

I also applied late Apr but only received an...

I also applied late Apr but only received an acknowledgment email and uploaded my files, nothing since. I'm not sure if no recent response infers
any good or bad news. I am an older guy with lots of...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th May 2010, 19:48
Replies: 304
Views: 90,538
Posted By Dragon 83

Many thanks. Can anyone enlighten us as to T&C's...

Many thanks. Can anyone enlighten us as to T&C's of expat contract at Sri Lankan?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd May 2010, 08:02
Replies: 304
Views: 90,538
Posted By Dragon 83

Thanks but tried the same email address again...

Thanks but tried the same email address again from their website, still gets bounced back saying failed address.

Will need to track down a different one.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd May 2010, 14:08
Replies: 304
Views: 90,538
Posted By Dragon 83

Anyone have a workable email address for UL to...

Anyone have a workable email address for UL to send in pilot application? Their published email on the website is not working.

Thanks
Forum: Middle East
29th Apr 2010, 12:37
Replies: 10
Views: 8,980
Posted By Dragon 83

Anyone with any further data regarding this new...

Anyone with any further data regarding this new company? States they are a VIP OP.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Apr 2010, 22:06
Replies: 178
Views: 21,644
Posted By Dragon 83

Well the reality is such that many of us here...

Well the reality is such that many of us here four years will apparently not get renewals. Not certain why the 4 year thing is in place.

Ironically some new type rated expats are being processed...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Apr 2010, 22:07
Replies: 178
Views: 21,644
Posted By Dragon 83

Expat Extensions

Reading a lot last couple days about extensions, wonder whether this will include 4 year guys as well.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Apr 2010, 18:35
Replies: 178
Views: 21,644
Posted By Dragon 83

I think it's been stated before, this topic was...

I think it's been stated before, this topic was about phasing out expats.

What we have here is stone throwing and banter as to the merits of experience versus local patriotism.

If the Airlines...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Apr 2010, 13:31
Replies: 178
Views: 21,644
Posted By Dragon 83

This topic is about phase out of expats, it's...

This topic is about phase out of expats, it's happening but being driven by politics and not sensible policies.

If the airlines need the experience of foreign pilots, they have and should present...
Forum: Middle East
13th Apr 2010, 07:05
Replies: 1,617
Views: 646,870
Posted By Dragon 83

Curious of Etihad growth plans, are they looking...

Curious of Etihad growth plans, are they looking at DEC's hiring this year?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Apr 2010, 22:23
Replies: 178
Views: 21,644
Posted By Dragon 83

Well it defies logic or economic sense when expat...

Well it defies logic or economic sense when expat 4 year guys are being phased out while some new hire expats are being processed to replace them.

I dare say it will be some time before common...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Apr 2010, 05:42
Replies: 178
Views: 21,644
Posted By Dragon 83

Hearing from several sources now that expat...

Hearing from several sources now that expat extensions are forthcoming including beyond 4 years at any particular Indian airline.

Any others hearing this?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Apr 2010, 07:11
Replies: 178
Views: 21,644
Posted By Dragon 83

I am also being phased out as an expat working...

I am also being phased out as an expat working here for 4 years. What I cannot comprehend is why some new expats are being processed to replace us because the DGCA says 4 years is the max one can...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Jan 2010, 04:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,992
Posted By Dragon 83

OK I think that's good news for expats here that...

OK I think that's good news for expats here that wish to stay however it appears there is a limit of 4 years one can stay with a particular Indian airline before timing out.

Heard some have...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Nov 2009, 07:08
Replies: 77
Views: 11,237
Posted By Dragon 83

Expats

I couldn't agree more, hire the best for the job particularly with expansion and opening new international routes there should be no compromise----hire the experience!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Aug 2009, 14:09
Replies: 20
Views: 5,526
Posted By Dragon 83

I have been at Jet 3 1/2 yrs and been an expat...

I have been at Jet 3 1/2 yrs and been an expat pilot with other companies altogether for 15 yrs. You must judge this company with others. My contract also changed here once because of economics...
Forum: Middle East
11th Mar 2009, 10:09
Replies: 258
Views: 94,012
Posted By Dragon 83

Web Application

Having difficulty completing application on their website. Can you please provide contact there where I could send CV directly, ie CP or Recruitment Mgr?

Thanks.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Feb 2009, 08:23
Replies: 258
Views: 94,012
Posted By Dragon 83

Does anyone have any info again re: A330 hire...

Does anyone have any info again re: A330 hire there? Would be very interested as I hear Muscat one of the best Mid East locations.

Thanks
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2009, 11:21
Replies: 59
Views: 11,870
Posted By Dragon 83

Maresias-----I would be careful with such...

Maresias-----I would be careful with such unfounded general comments about age 60+pilots. Psycho/Motor skills don't magically disappear on ones 60th B-Day. You have observed two seasoned pilots as...
Forum: Middle East
4th Dec 2008, 16:45
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,592,617
Posted By Dragon 83

Two from Jet on Wet for 3 mos, then Dry. Starting...

Two from Jet on Wet for 3 mos, then Dry. Starting in a week.
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