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17th Oct 2023, 17:38
Replies: 108
Views: 66,551
Posted By bm330

In the past, it was the 747. Full on steam driven...

In the past, it was the 747. Full on steam driven - round gauges, speed bugs, tuned radios, manual trim. The 777 in comparison flies itself.
13th Oct 2023, 16:36
Replies: 281
Views: 181,070
Posted By bm330

That's a No.

That's a No.
15th Aug 2022, 23:02
Replies: 31
Views: 16,791
Posted By bm330

Your are correct in your assessment that it will...

Your are correct in your assessment that it will be a government decision on whether or not CX survives. It's just that it won't be the Hong Kong government that will be the one making that decision.
29th Jun 2022, 02:00
Replies: 25
Views: 10,382
Posted By bm330

The Company chose to close all except the US...

The Company chose to close all except the US (since included) at the height of COVID-19 hysteria and in the midst of an organized campaign by ex-KA pilots. Only those with previously qualified PR...
12th Oct 2021, 01:39
Replies: 23
Views: 15,124
Posted By bm330

Hmm...... yes! If the Company had just gone...

Hmm...... yes!

If the Company had just gone after housing and left COS08 relatively untouched - or at least with rebound conditions - many would have put up with it and waited things out. Loss of...
7th Sep 2021, 00:28
Replies: 51
Views: 29,839
Posted By bm330

The only reason the US bases continue to exist is...

The only reason the US bases continue to exist is the majority of the USAOA flies the 747. If CX announced they were "consulting" about the future of the bases, every US based pilot would down tools...
5th Jan 2021, 00:29
Replies: 59
Views: 30,096
Posted By bm330

In a word, yes.

In a word, yes.
1st Jan 2021, 23:53
Replies: 59
Views: 30,096
Posted By bm330

747 pilots are not parked. They have been shunted...

747 pilots are not parked. They have been shunted to POS18 like everyone else. On top of living through the hell of isolation/quarantine, they've just lost their overtime multiplier. CI 0, taxi at...
7th Nov 2020, 16:17
Replies: 114
Views: 55,873
Posted By bm330

An interesting interpretation of the last 20...

An interesting interpretation of the last 20 years of industrial relations between the Company and its employee groups. The war didn't just start.

Make no mistake, investors are protecting their...
25th Oct 2020, 18:59
Replies: 303
Views: 194,595
Posted By bm330

Welcome to Hong Kong labor standards. Three...

Welcome to Hong Kong labor standards.
Three months notice or pay in lieu - no cause is required other than employer whim.
6th Sep 2020, 19:52
Replies: 153
Views: 73,595
Posted By bm330

And that is exactly the point. If no LIFO then...

And that is exactly the point. If no LIFO then where is the line? Only upgrade on type? No upgrades for anyone who's been on sick leave? No bases for anyone on COS18? Only trainers get ARAPA?

If...
21st Jun 2020, 03:06
Replies: 146
Views: 71,869
Posted By bm330

Admittedly, they do in fact make significantly...

Admittedly, they do in fact make significantly less than the top half of the seniority list. However, merely wearing the same uniform does not mean they can do the same job. Were Cathay to flush the...
5th Jun 2020, 21:03
Replies: 3
Views: 3,275
Posted By bm330

Merlin had his 'or else' meeting after the rise...

Merlin had his 'or else' meeting after the rise of the Hong Kong protest movement. There is still open tension between CAAC and the Cathay group - Dragon specifically. Swire will rubber stamp...
30th May 2020, 01:38
Replies: 29
Views: 19,849
Posted By bm330

Its a huge disaster right? Understatement if...

Its a huge disaster right?

Understatement if there ever was one.
7th Mar 2020, 23:02
Replies: 19
Views: 6,562
Posted By bm330

Based cabin crew are being eliminated for control...

Based cabin crew are being eliminated for control - nothing else. The cost to the Company of closing the YYZ base is $30,000,000Hkg/yr. The hotel+allowances in Toronto are multiple times that of crew...
21st Dec 2019, 12:02
Replies: 37
Views: 26,653
Posted By bm330

Can't fix stupid. Cathay has cast it's...

Can't fix stupid.

Cathay has cast it's existence on foolish kids who don't do their homework. Mr Cooked Goose will be just another in a long line of wanabees who sit and moan about the old guys...
25th Nov 2019, 01:02
Replies: 13
Views: 7,201
Posted By bm330

The only thing that will change current HR...

The only thing that will change current HR practices is the impending accident and the regulatory audit that will follow.
17th Nov 2019, 22:20
Replies: 35
Views: 18,357
Posted By bm330

This should be an interesting thread.

This should be an interesting thread.
28th Oct 2019, 02:51
Replies: 18
Views: 7,241
Posted By bm330

Empty coffers and empty airplanes. Tickets on...

Empty coffers and empty airplanes. Tickets on empty airplanes don't cost a thing.
19th Oct 2019, 07:29
Replies: 93
Views: 78,736
Posted By bm330

Cathay will be a case study of "you get what you...

Cathay will be a case study of "you get what you pay for". The erosion of experience has been largely masked by a cadre of very senior Captains but they are quickly fading in to retirement. Manually...
12th Sep 2019, 05:00
Replies: 93
Views: 78,736
Posted By bm330

Yes, LHR and LGW also provide great ATC services...

Yes, LHR and LGW also provide great ATC services but to call US third world? .... pompous perhaps?

US ATC expects professional pilots to be competent, proficient operators. If you pay attention...
29th Jul 2019, 16:16
Replies: 84
Views: 53,641
Posted By bm330

Nice comeback.

Nice comeback.
19th Jul 2019, 03:27
Replies: 160
Views: 142,967
Posted By bm330

The conviction that yours is the only opinion...

The conviction that yours is the only opinion that matters is exactly why you will always be on the outside looking in. The power of any collective is measured in the commitment of its members to the...
5th Jul 2019, 22:30
Replies: 44
Views: 44,956
Posted By bm330

The point is that there was a time at this...

The point is that there was a time at this Company when virtually everyone was.
6th May 2019, 01:35
Replies: 95
Views: 168,424
Posted By bm330

a334 Be careful with the regs when you talk...

a334 Be careful with the regs when you talk about Cruise Relief time. Relief pilots at AC are fully type rated - P1, not the make believe P2X that Cathay uses. The fact that other Airlines...
25th Feb 2019, 02:27
Replies: 40
Views: 43,688
Posted By bm330

At least they'd know what they're getting...

At least they'd know what they're getting themselves in to. CX recruitment hasn't given a straight answer to any pilot recruit for years.
9th Feb 2019, 18:30
Replies: 59
Views: 42,956
Posted By bm330

CX stock has always been a joke. One step from...

CX stock has always been a joke. One step from junk bonds.

CX $1.50usd

UA $88.00usd
AA $36.00usd
SW $57.60usd
DL $50.00usd
WJ $16.00usd
AC $23.60usd
13th Jan 2019, 18:04
Replies: 9
Views: 3,973
Posted By bm330

And when the inevitable does happen, our own...

And when the inevitable does happen, our own Cathay management with be driving the bus that they publicly throw under the operating crew and any/every trainer that's every signed them off.

"But...
11th Jan 2019, 06:28
Replies: 9
Views: 9,657
Posted By bm330

Ask the FAU if CX ever backs down. Oh, that's...

Ask the FAU if CX ever backs down. Oh, that's right, they actually have the balls to stand up to the bully.

bobrun - the threads are full of defeatist weaklings that have a wall full of...
28th Dec 2018, 17:43
Replies: 15
Views: 10,020
Posted By bm330

Seems they have found new minions to replace our...

Seems they have found new minions to replace our previous recruitment staff who resigned in protest of outright lying to new candidates.
18th Dec 2018, 22:35
Replies: 22
Views: 11,855
Posted By bm330

The OP's sarcasm seems to have bypassed a few. ...

The OP's sarcasm seems to have bypassed a few.

BTWn, no HKPA pilot will ever see a base slot.
6th Dec 2018, 20:02
Replies: 17
Views: 7,891
Posted By bm330

For anybody who might have been sitting on the...

For anybody who might have been sitting on the fence, this announcement should show every pilot where they stand with this Management. NO.
29th Nov 2018, 03:33
Replies: 157
Views: 80,666
Posted By bm330

8-8 Isn't it impolite for management to be...

8-8
Isn't it impolite for management to be posting in the presence of The Dear Leader during his auditorium speech?
24th Nov 2018, 22:19
Replies: 33
Views: 19,545
Posted By bm330

When they're gone, Cathay will be another bit...

When they're gone, Cathay will be another bit player Asian airline. After the impending 'incident' and the FAA or EASA combs thru training records and real experience levels are revealed, CX will be...
10th Nov 2018, 21:52
Replies: 34
Views: 14,376
Posted By bm330

Take some more time and read a few more threads! ...

Take some more time and read a few more threads!

If you are making $100k in Canada, your quality of life is already an order of magnitude better than what you'll end up with in Hong Kong. Wife...
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