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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Aug 2013, 05:25
Replies: 15
Views: 4,967
Posted By pigdriver

I agree with you sky star 320. Air enzed does...

I agree with you sky star 320. Air enzed does have dismal service, and they charge like a wounded bull and you get thrown on one of the clapped out 76's. The 777's offer a better product, but the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2013, 03:34
Replies: 34
Views: 8,805
Posted By pigdriver

Jetstar are doing pretty well from what I have...

Jetstar are doing pretty well from what I have heard.9 or so jets now with more to come... Can hardly compare Jetstar to pacbro... I reckon a dozen dash 8-400's over there in orange would be great!...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Feb 2013, 07:56
Replies: 22
Views: 6,332
Posted By pigdriver

Virgin not much better at the moment!! They are...

Virgin not much better at the moment!! They are only a LCC with flash uniforms. Have used them a bit of late and they are not very good at all.
Certainly need to lift their game if they want to be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Apr 2012, 04:29
Replies: 19
Views: 5,858
Posted By pigdriver

I think theres 4 330's up there??? I bet the...

I think theres 4 330's up there??? I bet the JQAsia 320 guys that were promised the 330 gig will be alittle annoyed???
Sounds like more brilliant planning from the blueshirts running the outfit....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2012, 11:18
Replies: 303
Views: 118,885
Posted By pigdriver

Gnadnberg and crew, not sure where you re getting...

Gnadnberg and crew, not sure where you re getting your info re JQ Asia(read Singapore), but the guys are doing very well. Bringing home a very good salary, and so far from what I have heard is EBA...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Feb 2012, 01:26
Replies: 3,675
Views: 2,481,930
Posted By pigdriver

I think you will find most ozzies with air japan...

I think you will find most ozzies with air japan are not paying taxes anywhere!!
With the dollar as strong as it currently is they can't afford to pay tax as well.....
When the taxman finally...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2011, 18:30
Replies: 35
Views: 10,133
Posted By pigdriver

z blood, airasia pay much less than jetstarasia...

z blood, airasia pay much less than jetstarasia and are having trouble getting crews. Jetstarasia now paying sign on bonus plus to get crews, and still having trouble to get the numbers they are...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Aug 2011, 04:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,883
Posted By pigdriver

Just remember, most of the gigs with bases in...

Just remember, most of the gigs with bases in Aust are also liable for Oz tax, which certainly takes alot out of the not so good US $ salaries.....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Aug 2011, 04:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,883
Posted By pigdriver

I have had a read through the latest T and C's...

I have had a read through the latest T and C's and its about 265k for 875hrs a yr. Theres a few bonuses you have to pay back if you leave within the contract term (usual stuff), but overall much...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Aug 2011, 05:14
Replies: 59
Views: 19,894
Posted By pigdriver

Just had a read of the latest Sin 330...

Just had a read of the latest Sin 330 deal,(forwarded on from a current pilot there). So much for setting up a base to lower the costs... 850hrs works out around 265k ...(plus a few bonuses you may...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2010, 03:09
Replies: 192
Views: 51,394
Posted By pigdriver

I think you will find thats for the f/o's. The...

I think you will find thats for the f/o's. The capt deal is base 10k per month, with $200 p/hr over 50 from then on. Rough figures for a skipper are 195-200k sing for 850 hrs per yr.(including the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Oct 2010, 06:38
Replies: 192
Views: 51,394
Posted By pigdriver

Simply owning property in Aust does not mean you...

Simply owning property in Aust does not mean you have to pay Aust tax!!! I know many non residents who currently own property in Aust , and this does not mean they are automatically liable for oz...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Oct 2010, 11:27
Replies: 192
Views: 51,394
Posted By pigdriver

Unity at Jetstar, like that will ever happen!!!! ...

Unity at Jetstar, like that will ever happen!!!!
From what I hear, its more like 50 guys, not 20. (They did get f/o's applying, but are still short on the numbers required)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2010, 05:23
Replies: 23
Views: 4,007
Posted By pigdriver

I was under the understanding its only for guys...

I was under the understanding its only for guys pre 2004 anyway??? So it wont affect the recent joiners anyway ...(junior s/o's etc)
I would be surprised if any guys at all come across, especially...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2010, 03:34
Replies: 23
Views: 4,007
Posted By pigdriver

I cant see many QF drivers leaving Qantas, buying...

I cant see many QF drivers leaving Qantas, buying a A320 rating ( Approx 35k) and then moving to Darwin????
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Nov 2009, 21:11
Replies: 94
Views: 19,326
Posted By pigdriver

Blacksmoke, I couldnt agree more!!! Greenslopes,...

Blacksmoke, I couldnt agree more!!! Greenslopes, give it time son, oneday you will get there.....
Back to the thread, I dont disagree with an airline bringing in DEC's, as long as there is no...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2009, 00:20
Replies: 66
Views: 15,481
Posted By pigdriver

ifsknt, I dont agree!!! After flying Vaust a few...

ifsknt, I dont agree!!! After flying Vaust a few weeks ago, Qf bus class leaves it for dead!!! ( and I generally dont like flying qf if I can help it) Vaust was a joke. Service was very poor, meals...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Oct 2009, 23:38
Replies: 81
Views: 16,537
Posted By pigdriver

Chocks away, Not so sure about that last comment...

Chocks away, Not so sure about that last comment buddy!!?? Most of the tiger and J*Nz guys I know of have alot of experience to offer !!!!. Much more than most of the ex 1900 nopulse drivers flying...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Sep 2009, 20:38
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By pigdriver

erneyskgann, not sure how you can comment like...

erneyskgann, not sure how you can comment like that??!! As a very regular flyer,(having been comuting to work for many yrs now) I am stating what has happened on my last few flights with VB. ie Facts...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Sep 2009, 01:13
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By pigdriver

Mr Hat, I disagree. The last few flights I have...

Mr Hat, I disagree. The last few flights I have had with both VB and Vaust, we have had nothing but troubles. Very disorganised, and lots of fuss, and all the stupid little games that Vb like to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2009, 22:10
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By pigdriver

After a recent trip on VB then Vaust, I think...

After a recent trip on VB then Vaust, I think they have along way to go to be able to call there services premium!!! I think Godfrey should stop trying to reinvent the wheel, and try to fix the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Sep 2009, 07:15
Replies: 18
Views: 2,785
Posted By pigdriver

could be worse, like Vaust or Pacblue!!!

could be worse, like Vaust or Pacblue!!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Sep 2009, 05:41
Replies: 28
Views: 5,805
Posted By pigdriver

After recent woes with both VB and Vaust, I would...

After recent woes with both VB and Vaust, I would rather put up with Jetstar anyday. I agree that some works needs to be done with the website though...( often very slow, and sometimes takes a few...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jul 2009, 10:11
Replies: 60
Views: 12,295
Posted By pigdriver

Wookie, just remember the VB guys were the first...

Wookie, just remember the VB guys were the first ones to pay for their type ratings, so before you go slagging off at others, just remember who started all this rubbish in the first place??...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jul 2009, 02:43
Replies: 111
Views: 16,000
Posted By pigdriver

This is getting very boring. Its pretty simple,...

This is getting very boring. Its pretty simple, if you dont like J*/Pacblue or Air nz dont fly with them. At the end of the day there will be plenty of people who will travel on the cheapest fares....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2009, 01:01
Replies: 16
Views: 2,789
Posted By pigdriver

There are plenty of experienced ex-captains who...

There are plenty of experienced ex-captains who have had to do just that. They are f/o's at the moment waiting their turn to upgrade again. I know of a B777, B767 and a few other bus driver capts who...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jul 2009, 23:56
Replies: 111
Views: 16,000
Posted By pigdriver

I think scare nz is ****e scared of J*. If I was...

I think scare nz is ****e scared of J*. If I was trying to run an old overstaffed mess of an airline throughout a time of economic turmoil, I would be very worried what they could do. Yes they have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2009, 01:03
Replies: 66
Views: 23,201
Posted By pigdriver

Just heard from a Qantas Mate, The Qantas group...

Just heard from a Qantas Mate, The Qantas group has cancelled the first 15 787's, and delayed the others for 4 years. Interesting times ahead for the plastic fantastic and QF/J*.......
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jun 2009, 07:46
Replies: 111
Views: 16,000
Posted By pigdriver

I think the jitconnect guys have more to worry...

I think the jitconnect guys have more to worry about than J*running around the country.Have heard a few qantas checkers not real happy at all that they have to train these guys on the 737-8 very...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2009, 06:38
Replies: 111
Views: 16,000
Posted By pigdriver

Not going to get into a childish arguement about...

Not going to get into a childish arguement about the pros and cons of cans, but as it works everywhere else in the world without many problems, one would think even the kiwis may be able to cope with...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2009, 05:55
Replies: 111
Views: 16,000
Posted By pigdriver

Mate I dont mean to state the obvious, but the...

Mate I dont mean to state the obvious, but the "can system" works in most countries, so I am sure it will even work in little new zuland!!! It works in aust, and here in asia very well, and yes if A...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2009, 06:38
Replies: 111
Views: 16,000
Posted By pigdriver

No issues with crews at all. Most of the delays...

No issues with crews at all. Most of the delays have been related to ground issues etc ....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jun 2009, 09:27
Replies: 65
Views: 15,683
Posted By pigdriver

Actually, your correct, Andersons the military...

Actually, your correct, Andersons the military field, and Guam ( Agana) is the civil field.
Job well done by the sounds of it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jun 2009, 07:26
Replies: 65
Views: 15,683
Posted By pigdriver

Military, yes, but just another airport. Many...

Military, yes, but just another airport. Many civil airlines use it every day/night, not hard at all to get in and out of.
Sounds like the crew did a great job.
Well done....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th May 2009, 00:36
Replies: 160
Views: 27,534
Posted By pigdriver

To be honest bongo driver, I didn't ask ,so dont...

To be honest bongo driver, I didn't ask ,so dont know.Sorry cant help.
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