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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Sep 2008, 03:03
Replies: 15
Views: 1,763
Posted By Konehead

"Cut back Tech Services? Not a problem!" ...

"Cut back Tech Services? Not a problem!"
"Reduce the numbers in Maintenance Watch and move them where they can't be consulted face to face? No worries!"
"Only 20 LAMEs trained on the A380? Too...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2008, 12:09
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

You can bet a whole bunch of humiliated managers...

You can bet a whole bunch of humiliated managers are hunkered down figuring out how to claw back the extra they have to pay us.
Tulla Heavy: GOOOOONE
Sydney Precinct: here we come.
Let's hope the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2008, 05:47
Replies: 202
Views: 29,117
Posted By Konehead

On another thread, it was claimed it cost...

On another thread, it was claimed it cost $495,000 to fly a B744 empty from SYD to LAX. Not sure if it's true. What's the fuel burn? JET-A1 is around $160/bbl. How many litres/kg in a bbl?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2008, 23:56
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

We wouldnt discuss the details of our deal here,...

We wouldnt discuss the details of our deal here, if it was a headline 3% but lots of sweeteners. To do so would jeopardise the deal. Don't expect a pilot to discuss a deal that hasn't been viewed by...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2008, 12:56
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Not driving on a marked roadway on the tarmac is...

Not driving on a marked roadway on the tarmac is a violation of company procedure, yet everyone does it. Not saying it's right or wrong, but it happens, it's not serious and people will take a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2008, 11:45
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Elperro, violations of company procedures

Elperro

Are you an engineer? Do you work for Qantas? Do you know the sort of thing I'm talking about? Some of these policies and procedures are bullsh*t put there to protect the ar$es of managers...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2008, 01:57
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Be my guest. I've made a few changes as...

Be my guest. I've made a few changes as suggested. I've copied and pasted it here with the suggested changes italicised. Thanks to all those who've made suggestions and for your support and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2008, 08:51
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Open Letter To The Travelling Public

Anyone flying Qantas recently would have a good chance of suffering delays and cancellations. I would like to apologise on behalf of the engineers for the delays caused by our “go slow campaign”, but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2008, 01:00
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Pity it's a dismissible offence to bag the...

Pity it's a dismissible offence to bag the company. Yet it's ok for the company to hand out slanderous notes to customers. Oh the hypocrisy.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2008, 00:57
Replies: 292
Views: 45,735
Posted By Konehead

Pity they dont get here till Nov. In only 2...

Pity they dont get here till Nov.
In only 2 months, we have 5 U/S B744s, 4 U/S B767s, numerous aircraft approaching 110% overruns for critical maintenance, EAs and ATPs being issued at record...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jul 2008, 11:51
Replies: 19
Views: 4,486
Posted By Konehead

I agree. 2 x early model B767s, 4 x B743's that...

I agree. 2 x early model B767s, 4 x B743's that should've been turned into tin cans ages ago, a couple of A320s and early model B737s get parked. So what.
The current delivery list:
>30 B738s
65 -...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2008, 02:14
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

I rest my case. You get gruel? I get sh*t...

I rest my case.
You get gruel? I get sh*t sandwiches on stale rye and pineapple up my ar$e for dessert.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2008, 01:23
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

I'm sure the LAME was trolling a bit too. We...

I'm sure the LAME was trolling a bit too. We llike baiting people. LOTW, you're a sucker. You obviously took the bait.
Now I'm not taking your bait, just trying to educate you a little.
For...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2008, 03:01
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Pity all that excess labour is being soaked up at...

Pity all that excess labour is being soaked up at Base. :}
And we're still persisting with the crisis crew!
And the workload just keeps backing up.
I've been hearing rumours from planning that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jul 2008, 07:30
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Pope's visit halts Qantas dispute | The...

Pope's visit halts Qantas dispute | The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23958596-12377,00.html)
If I hear this ONE MORE TIME from a Qantas executive I will represent...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2008, 01:36
Replies: 292
Views: 45,735
Posted By Konehead

B747-400 A-Checks used to be scheduled every 500...

B747-400 A-Checks used to be scheduled every 500 hours flying time, with specific tasks incorporated in each A-Check. Well, in his infinite wisdom, the former Sydney Base Maintenance Manager changed...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jul 2008, 01:15
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Go Pablo! Couldnt agree more.

Go Pablo! Couldnt agree more.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jul 2008, 01:06
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Only a small percentage of LAMEs regularly work...

Only a small percentage of LAMEs regularly work O/T. A larger number may come in when they need a bit extra for that holiday or new lawnmower etc.
The extra 2% in our paypacket is the equivalent of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jul 2008, 00:49
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

I remember working on OGI(?) with an ex-engine...

I remember working on OGI(?) with an ex-engine line LAME. He found the fire loop wiring incorrectly routed! He contacted Maint Watch and the B767 Maint Watch guy came down and inspected the engine....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2008, 00:40
Replies: 292
Views: 45,735
Posted By Konehead

These arent just any hotel rooms. They're 5 star....

These arent just any hotel rooms. They're 5 star. Assume $150 -$200/night.

Add to that:

Meal vouchers for 800 @ $30/pax = $24,000.
Transport to city: $???
Cabs home for Sydney-based pax:...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jul 2008, 04:50
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

So I've been wasting my time doing galley bonding...

So I've been wasting my time doing galley bonding checks all this time? Gee I wonder why Maintenance Watch schedule such a useless check? After all, the Reverend HotDog fails to see...

Therein...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jul 2008, 02:09
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

It wasn't static electricity. If the galley isn't...

It wasn't static electricity. If the galley isn't grounded to the airframe, then parts of it will be live. The flight attendant then becomes the path to ground. Someone receiving a 115VAC electric...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2008, 06:47
Replies: 434
Views: 62,434
Posted By Konehead

I've heard stories about Cosgrove. Autocratic -...

I've heard stories about Cosgrove. Autocratic - as you'd expect from a general. Rose a little too fast after becoming a media & Liberal poster boy due to East Timor. True?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jun 2008, 06:41
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Unhappy I hope that ringing sound isn't the sound of a...

I hope that ringing sound isn't the sound of a B747 hull striking the Pacific.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2008, 18:49
Replies: 434
Views: 62,434
Posted By Konehead

Ummm... how about giving the cabin cleaners some...

Ummm... how about giving the cabin cleaners some new vacuum cleaners - the little handheld Dyson jobbies would be perfect. I am sick of brushing sh*t off the seats because the worn out old vacs the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2008, 10:55
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

I pray the rumour is true. I would SO love to...

I pray the rumour is true. I would SO love to chew out the :mad: on the other end of the line and threaten legal action if they ring me again - although on what grounds I don't quite know yet! :O
CR...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jun 2008, 07:41
Replies: 434
Views: 62,434
Posted By Konehead

As I've said in other threads, there are very few...

As I've said in other threads, there are very few unionised groups within QF that have the show-stopping leverage to negotiate higher rates. Sadly, the 5% if achieved by the LAMEs would not flow...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2008, 07:29
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Correct, done at the behest of beancounters and...

Correct, done at the behest of beancounters and now SIT can only operate day-to-day with masses of overtime and limited leave! Even the beancounters say "yeah we made a mistake getting rid of so many...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2008, 00:30
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Aside from your post above, I'm seeing or hearing...

Aside from your post above, I'm seeing or hearing very little.

I heard Dixon mention on the 7.30 Report we got 3 - 4% bonus and up to 7% bonuses! HUH?!
Let's do the maths:
If he's talking about...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jun 2008, 07:09
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Call me obtuse, or worse, but I don't get it....

Call me obtuse, or worse, but I don't get it. Feel free to PM me an explanation that even an imbecile will understand.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jun 2008, 02:22
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

FedSec and pals. Thanks for the sacrifices you...

FedSec and pals. Thanks for the sacrifices you guys are making on our behalf. And to the members who have been docked, I'm happy to chip in to ease the burden. Reps, when are you passing the tin...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jun 2008, 02:07
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

"3%, take it or leave it. Sounds pretty...

"3%, take it or leave it. Sounds pretty sophisticated and fair to me.
Unless you're a manager of course, then it's "Screw your workers, sell your spares, cancel training etc etc and we'll give you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jun 2008, 05:54
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Yeah me too. I havent had leave in ages. If it's...

Yeah me too. I havent had leave in ages. If it's the only way I can get away from work, I'll take what I can get.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jun 2008, 05:50
Replies: 434
Views: 62,434
Posted By Konehead

How about a couple hundred from Sydney Heavy...

How about a couple hundred from Sydney Heavy Maintenance? A decline in engineers during the same time as an increase in the fleet size. Makes sense. :rolleyes:
Not enough pushback drivers at various...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jun 2008, 02:54
Replies: 4,483
Views: 576,584
Posted By Konehead

Just spoke to one SIT LAME. He has a licence on a...

Just spoke to one SIT LAME. He has a licence on a hull type QF don't fly, but should. So most of his work is for customers. He reckons he wont be too useful in Base! :}
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