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Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2017, 23:05
Replies: 6
Views: 6,684
Posted By peterporker

After working as an expatriate pilot for 10 years...

After working as an expatriate pilot for 10 years I chose to go home and work in my own country instead of continuing to work for these parasites. My bad experience was with rishworth but I doubt...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Oct 2017, 22:00
Replies: 6
Views: 6,684
Posted By peterporker

I was working for TransAsia Airways on contract...

I was working for TransAsia Airways on contract with Rishworth when TransAsia went out of business last November. I have still not been paid any salary and I was forced to buy my own airline travel...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Dec 2016, 02:51
Replies: 235
Views: 501,019
Posted By peterporker

I am, or was, on contract with TransAsia Airways...

I am, or was, on contract with TransAsia Airways through Rishworth. On nov 21 TransAsia airways ceased operation. I am currently stranded in Taipei and have not yet received my November salary. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Nov 2016, 10:25
Replies: 748
Views: 714,496
Posted By peterporker

TransAsia Airways to suspend operations: CAA |...

TransAsia Airways to suspend operations: CAA | Economics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS (http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201611210011.aspx)

If you think safety is expensive, try having an...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2016, 04:56
Replies: 34
Views: 41,171
Posted By peterporker

First of two.

A very damning report indeed. Unfortunately I think the next report to come out for TNA 235 will be even more damaging.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Mar 2014, 05:33
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,312,442
Posted By peterporker

The picture would appear (to me) to show fishing...

The picture would appear (to me) to show fishing boats (probably squid). The amount of fishing boats in this area is unreal and they look very similar to this picture from the air at night.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Nov 2011, 12:19
Replies: 13
Views: 2,740
Posted By peterporker

automation dependent

That is what automation dependency causes. Can't believe a "pilot" would ever try an autoland because their own flying skills are so lacking that they can't even manage to safely land an aircraft. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Nov 2011, 07:49
Replies: 11
Views: 3,832
Posted By peterporker

No lack of experienced FO's at Virgin America. ...

No lack of experienced FO's at Virgin America. Seriously doubt that there will be any direct entry capts there. Generally by the time one makes it to FO on an Airbus or Boeing in the USA they...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Feb 2011, 01:26
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By peterporker

Don't make your choice based on aircraft type. ...

Don't make your choice based on aircraft type. Make your choice based on pay, quality of life, location, etc. The Baron is a great aircraft but there are more jobs on the Caravan so some Caravan...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Oct 2010, 14:22
Replies: 97
Views: 22,942
Posted By peterporker

Yes. In the USA the First Officer undergoes the...

Yes. In the USA the First Officer undergoes the same training program as a Captain. When I did my initial ATR training as an FO on the ATR for my USA airline I did the same ground school and...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Aug 2010, 05:36
Replies: 393
Views: 65,007
Posted By peterporker

Are the results out now?.........how about now? ...

Are the results out now?.........how about now? or now? Are the results out yet? Maybe now................... MayB if I rit in sms language I'll get...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Aug 2010, 08:57
Replies: 175
Views: 34,317
Posted By peterporker

PICUS??????

so........how's that different from PICUS time where the first officer and captain both log PIC time??????
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Feb 2010, 02:38
Replies: 53
Views: 11,074
Posted By peterporker

??

With 250 hours you won't be getting an airline job anytime soon. So instead of sitting home and cribbing about your situation and worrying about what your family thinks why don't you get a non...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Nov 2009, 03:23
Replies: 11
Views: 1,920
Posted By peterporker

LOL.......ok,I deserved that. I guess a better...

LOL.......ok,I deserved that. I guess a better question would be: Does Firefly use an agency for expat recruitment or is all recruitment done directly through them? Also is all employment...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Nov 2009, 15:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,920
Posted By peterporker

Any chance that anyone could post a link to...

Any chance that anyone could post a link to Firefly HR/recruiting or post a link to their employment/pilot application page? What is the best way to apply with Firefly as an expat?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Nov 2009, 13:12
Replies: 32
Views: 7,156
Posted By peterporker

Careful.........Nobody knows for sure that it...

Careful.........Nobody knows for sure that it wasn't an expat flying......very likely was an expat as most ATR capts at KFA are still expats.......
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Oct 2009, 03:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,670
Posted By peterporker

Not sure how "awsome" this is. I mean how much...

Not sure how "awsome" this is. I mean how much experience/maturity could a 22 year old possibly have? I feel that airlines in India are sacrificing safety by pushing inexperienced pilots into the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Oct 2009, 09:10
Replies: 3
Views: 2,554
Posted By peterporker

Well......don't know about the widebody...

Well......don't know about the widebody pilots.....but as of today expat pilot pay is already 11 days late and no word on when /if we'll actually get paid. Of course all the local pilots have been...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Apr 2009, 04:32
Replies: 19
Views: 2,543
Posted By peterporker

For the moment Kingfisher has stopped recruiting...

For the moment Kingfisher has stopped recruiting Expat ATR Capts. I have several friends who were promised jobs with KFA but are now receiving no communication from KFA. They've all received their...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Feb 2009, 03:37
Replies: 49
Views: 8,392
Posted By peterporker

Airborneforever, thanks for your reply. I wish...

Airborneforever, thanks for your reply. I wish that more fo's here had the same mindset as you do, but unfortunately most do not. I am constanty flying with ones that believe that once they pass...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Feb 2009, 16:14
Replies: 49
Views: 8,392
Posted By peterporker

Passing an ATPL exams doesn't not make one...

Passing an ATPL exams doesn't not make one capable of becoming a captain. I currently fly as a capt in India and the fo's are so inexperienced that they don't even have a clue how poorly they fly. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Oct 2008, 11:14
Replies: 31
Views: 3,634
Posted By peterporker

Yeah flying airliners is very boring. But the...

Yeah flying airliners is very boring. But the constant worry of getting laid off/made redundant/furloughed/fired/failing medical/failing recurrent training/airline going...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Sep 2008, 13:01
Replies: 11
Views: 3,574
Posted By peterporker

Why do pilots think that an airlines will be...

Why do pilots think that an airlines will be willing to pay them a salary to work after they've proven that they're willing to work for nothing or pay the airline to work for them? Never work for...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2008, 09:53
Replies: 32
Views: 8,604
Posted By peterporker

Having been an airline capt in both the US and...

Having been an airline capt in both the US and Europe, I can say that the article is very accurate from an America pilot's viewpoint. The flight and duty limitations in the US are very unsafe. One...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Dec 2007, 11:51
Replies: 62
Views: 12,919
Posted By peterporker

I was a disgruntled American pilot, so I left the...

I was a disgruntled American pilot, so I left the USA, got a JAA license (paid for by my new employer) and make twice what I was in the US. Happy days, right? Unfortunately my rent costs twice what...
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