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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Dec 2021, 06:12
Replies: 20
Views: 17,610
Posted By bellcrank88

Just remember for everything you do for this...

Just remember for everything you do for this company: help them out on days off, go into discretion to get the job done, find a way to make it to destination sharpening your pencil, answering the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Oct 2021, 01:23
Replies: 268
Views: 168,593
Posted By bellcrank88

I think most of the pilots have already moved on,...

I think most of the pilots have already moved on, have no intentions of returning to stalag HK, and are quite happy to have the salary deposited into the bank every month thanks.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Apr 2021, 17:21
Replies: 268
Views: 168,593
Posted By bellcrank88

stevieboy330 If it was a layoff, it would be...

stevieboy330

If it was a layoff, it would be 6 months as per the contract. There is a side letter that says the severance has to negotiated, then mediated, then binding arbitration.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Apr 2021, 14:27
Replies: 268
Views: 168,593
Posted By bellcrank88

Cathay will eventually figure out that they could...

Cathay will eventually figure out that they could be on the hook for 4 weeks of severance per year of service if they can’t offer the guys jobs in HK. There are a lot of 30 year Capt’s on the base....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Feb 2021, 04:03
Replies: 106
Views: 84,777
Posted By bellcrank88

But the pilots are the only ones who can't really...

But the pilots are the only ones who can't really take their experience with them and start at a similar level with a new company. For us it usually starting over.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Nov 2020, 02:37
Replies: 71
Views: 34,430
Posted By bellcrank88

CX may decide to close the base, but the fact is...

CX may decide to close the base, but the fact is that even on COS18, the current freighter base contracts are actually cheaper for the company.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Oct 2020, 13:17
Replies: 26
Views: 19,896
Posted By bellcrank88

A union derives it's power from its ability to...

A union derives it's power from its ability to inflict strife on the company. Right now your union has very little real power.

A non negotiated, imposed deal which vastly favors one side will...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th May 2019, 04:05
Replies: 12
Views: 9,072
Posted By bellcrank88

Ok, I am not normally one to come out on the side...

Ok, I am not normally one to come out on the side of the company, but give the guy a break. You would have to be a saint (or a truly gifted manager/bs'sr) not to get a little tired of the constant...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Jan 2019, 23:01
Replies: 54
Views: 15,322
Posted By bellcrank88

AOA app?? Not in the HKAOA.

AOA app?? Not in the HKAOA.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Jan 2019, 01:09
Replies: 54
Views: 15,322
Posted By bellcrank88

If you vote yes, well that is pretty much the end...

If you vote yes, well that is pretty much the end of CX as a reasonable career. If you vote no, I think you need to be prepared to up the pressure not just continue with status quo. The only reason...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Oct 2017, 06:16
Replies: 10
Views: 4,355
Posted By bellcrank88

Thumbs down C + T Joker Leave Bid

Lovely to see that the Check and Trainers get their chance to steal leave form the rest of us. Nice of the company include all of this on this email to remind us to never feel bad about taking time...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Sep 2017, 18:03
Replies: 38
Views: 21,921
Posted By bellcrank88

I would think everyone under 40-45 would have to...

I would think everyone under 40-45 would have to give this serious consideration.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Jul 2017, 10:46
Replies: 104
Views: 66,492
Posted By bellcrank88

Yeah Mark, just tell us that it is a good idea as...

Yeah Mark, just tell us that it is a good idea as there will be less fighting for sectors and all will be good. Great idea.

How did they get you to attach your name to that drivel?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Mar 2017, 04:49
Replies: 51
Views: 35,644
Posted By bellcrank88

Back to the subject of this thread, the article...

Back to the subject of this thread, the article in the SCMP.

The first recent analysis I have read that I actually agree with.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Mar 2017, 16:03
Replies: 163
Views: 141,995
Posted By bellcrank88

I don't think you will see any resentment from...

I don't think you will see any resentment from the Captains, rather a sigh of relief to have an FO who actually has some hands on flying experience.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Apr 2016, 04:31
Replies: 198
Views: 133,459
Posted By bellcrank88

Danger The line in the sand has just been drawn.

The line in the sand has just been drawn.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Nov 2015, 07:13
Replies: 56
Views: 22,064
Posted By bellcrank88

Some of them go straight to the CAD instead and...

Some of them go straight to the CAD instead and are now checking our pilots!

Great system eh?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Sep 2015, 14:56
Replies: 9
Views: 7,582
Posted By bellcrank88

Very Average Advice

Airvib,

Check with an aviation school and see what the prerequisites are. I am pretty sure that you need Math and Physics. You will also need those courses to do well on the employment interviews...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Mar 2015, 08:31
Replies: 57
Views: 28,112
Posted By bellcrank88

Interesting that many of our new FO's are...

Interesting that many of our new FO's are operating on type, but don't have the experience to even apply to EK. In the race to the bottom, I think CX is in first.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Nov 2014, 07:42
Replies: 44
Views: 16,189
Posted By bellcrank88

Free Loaders

Non AOA members. I really don't know how you can look at yourself in the mirror?

Go ahead and make some excuse to justify your selfish, jellyfish position. I am sure you can convince yourself that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Nov 2014, 07:42
Replies: 22
Views: 9,234
Posted By bellcrank88

Question Command

GTC, thanks for the numbers.

So you can all now make your own predictions.

Here is how I would do it. (based on retirements to 2030)

S - your FO seniority number (number of future Captains...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Sep 2014, 14:10
Replies: 106
Views: 27,638
Posted By bellcrank88

Take the Money

In my mind you have three choices -
1. take the money and be happy
2. take the money and start looking for somewhere else to go
3. take the money and keep fighting for more.

To turn this down...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Apr 2014, 21:39
Replies: 20
Views: 8,771
Posted By bellcrank88

If the rest pattern is obvious, ie Captain based...

If the rest pattern is obvious, ie Captain based and relief not, don't think anyone needs an email to figure out what is going on. If something unusual is going to happen, expect a note.

When you...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Mar 2014, 22:27
Replies: 159
Views: 95,341
Posted By bellcrank88

I guess I did not state that very clearly. With...

I guess I did not state that very clearly. With the vis of 3.5 km reported I could see no where near to the departure end of the runway (which should have been visable)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Mar 2014, 19:58
Replies: 159
Views: 95,341
Posted By bellcrank88

HKG Weather Reports

Why is the weather always reported to be much better than it actually is?

If I see something like, Few at 800, Bkn at 1600 on the ATIS, then it is likely totally under cast as I arrive. Usually I...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Feb 2014, 15:43
Replies: 22
Views: 9,993
Posted By bellcrank88

Anyone see a trend here.

He is quite simply a super star as a shift supervisor. Having personally watched him solve Cathay's problems for years, I am dumb founded that he could be let go with no warning.

So far in YVR...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Dec 2013, 08:42
Replies: 15
Views: 4,098
Posted By bellcrank88

Good Point -who is the enemy

It appears aoacanada is pretty high up on aoa's list.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Jul 2013, 05:51
Replies: 4
Views: 4,057
Posted By bellcrank88

Question Also trying to figure out who SM is. So many...

Also trying to figure out who SM is. So many retired Brit wankers to choose from, I am having trouble coming up with a name.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th May 2013, 18:02
Replies: 29
Views: 7,548
Posted By bellcrank88

ERA's and Fuel Correction

On almost every single YVR flight you are limited in your choice of ERA's. There are no other options.

Somewhere in what used to be Vol 1 and is now Ops A it used to say that if the change in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th May 2013, 15:07
Replies: 29
Views: 7,548
Posted By bellcrank88

To Answer the Question

A very good approximation of the new CP fuel required is found by taking a ration ratio of the new CFP total fuel/Old CFP total fuel and multiply this by the old CP fuel. This will be within a couple...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Mar 2013, 12:18
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By bellcrank88

Met Briefing

Could someone who is going to see the session in the CX Auditorium ask them why they continually misreport the wx in Hong Kong.

It never ceases to amaze me how the weather can be few and sct with...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Sep 2012, 07:40
Replies: 129
Views: 41,153
Posted By bellcrank88

Climb To

Bekolblockage,

Let me be blunt. I think you are a moron. Are you willing to be your life that no one will ever mistake Climb to 9000 with climb 29000? I am not.

You seem to be doing a good...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Aug 2012, 07:50
Replies: 8
Views: 5,607
Posted By bellcrank88

Why I stay at CX

Management is a pain.:yuk:
Corporate culture is poisend to the core. Wankers only rise to the top.:(

However, the guys I fly with day to day. Best in the World! :ok::ok:

(there are a few...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jun 2012, 02:30
Replies: 28
Views: 11,386
Posted By bellcrank88

ML and PH. Two CX Captains I hope to never have...

ML and PH. Two CX Captains I hope to never have to fly with again!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Jun 2012, 22:34
Replies: 51
Views: 15,252
Posted By bellcrank88

Well Done AOAC GC

Had the AOAC GC acquiesced to the demand that they not signed a CA until the AOA told them it was OK to go ahead ... Well does that make any sense?

There is no way that AOAC could have accepted...
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