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Forum: Tech Log
5th Dec 2017, 15:16
Replies: 42
Views: 11,892
Posted By Dockjock

My company also loves to rewrite manuals. Such...

My company also loves to rewrite manuals. Such that the latest change has us saying "execute" to confirm a direct-to clearance. Still haven't found the "execute" button on our Airbus...smh.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2017, 01:08
Replies: 304
Views: 165,288
Posted By Dockjock

Yes I believe there is an export subsidy which is...

Yes I believe there is an export subsidy which is not available domestically. Perverse.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Jan 2017, 23:40
Replies: 30
Views: 16,253
Posted By Dockjock

Not a CX pilot but, the fuel argument is very...

Not a CX pilot but, the fuel argument is very close to the stats vs "watch the games" debate raging on in many pro sports. I'm most familiar with baseball and hockey. Old school strict...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2016, 20:59
Replies: 5
Views: 6,678
Posted By Dockjock

Republic files for Ch.11

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-25/republic-airways-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-in-new-york

Interesting tactic. Certainly not subtle.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Oct 2014, 20:05
Replies: 92
Views: 120,804
Posted By Dockjock

Air Canada is presently offering leaves of...

Air Canada is presently offering leaves of absence and BCA through Aeropersonnel has the full court press on our A320 captains as a result. They are running screenings next month and it sounds like...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Sep 2014, 03:29
Replies: 23
Views: 7,725
Posted By Dockjock

Best place to find watches new and used online is...

Best place to find watches new and used online is watchrecon dot com. Why you would want an atrocity like a Breitling is beyond me but they are on there.
Forum: Canada
19th May 2014, 03:05
Replies: 21
Views: 5,975
Posted By Dockjock

I'm gonna say you'll have a hard time maintaining...

I'm gonna say you'll have a hard time maintaining any particular altitude if you're dead set on flying through thunderstorms. Request a block and maintain level flight with your, I dunno Chuck,...
Forum: Canada
31st Jan 2014, 13:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,241
Posted By Dockjock

The Tiger Boys' Aeroplane Works - "Where Old...

The Tiger Boys' Aeroplane Works - "Where Old Planes Go To ... Fly!" (http://www.tigerboys.com)
Guelph Airpark CNC4


They have a bunch, not sure if they do training though.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2008, 00:34
Replies: 59
Views: 11,820
Posted By Dockjock

Follow up query regarding pay schemes at affected...

Follow up query regarding pay schemes at affected airlines. Is your airline on-
a) Formula Pay system (ie. pay dependent on size of aircraft).
b) Years-of-service system (ie. Captain and F/O...
Forum: Canada
7th Sep 2008, 00:15
Replies: 29
Views: 15,306
Posted By Dockjock

Gooney, You would have a good chance at a job,...

Gooney,
You would have a good chance at a job, particularly if you chose Alberta to start your search. Good pay? That is another story...as you probably can guess.
Forum: Canada
6th Sep 2008, 17:44
Replies: 29
Views: 15,306
Posted By Dockjock

With 1000 total, all jet, all F/O, your...

With 1000 total, all jet, all F/O, your experience is like a square peg in a round hole for the canadian market, unfortunately.

Pilots here all start in GA, unlike europe or (evidently) mumbai...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Sep 2008, 17:32
Replies: 85
Views: 22,718
Posted By Dockjock

Hey don't worry my career with be 5 years longer...

Hey don't worry my career with be 5 years longer as a benefit? True, but isn't that the old Nelson Mandela situation?...spend a lifetime in prison but when you finally get out, you're president!!...
Forum: Questions
26th Mar 2008, 14:48
Replies: 17
Views: 5,945
Posted By Dockjock

The lack of labour mobility is the biggest...

The lack of labour mobility is the biggest impediment to increased compensation for pilots. The reason we have to use union/protectionist strategies for increasing terms and conditions is because...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2008, 16:53
Replies: 30
Views: 18,092
Posted By Dockjock

VFR map reading at FL350? In class B airspace? ...

VFR map reading at FL350? In class B airspace? at night? or IMC? ...in Iraq?

The packages don't have to get there THAT badly, do they? Holy crap just fix the damn GPS already!
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2008, 16:46
Replies: 34
Views: 6,884
Posted By Dockjock

I rode a hotel shuttle last week with a NW crew. ...

I rode a hotel shuttle last week with a NW crew. When asked about what the new airline would be called, one dryly remarked, "They're gonna use the first word from their name, and the second word...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2008, 23:18
Replies: 341
Views: 50,409
Posted By Dockjock

Pilots can not just "quit" if they don't like...

Pilots can not just "quit" if they don't like something. Unless some kind of global rejig (or abandonment) of the seniority-based system occurs, BA pilots, and all airline pilots worldwide are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Feb 2008, 01:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,026
Posted By Dockjock

Check this out www.pilotcareercentre.com

Check this out
www.pilotcareercentre.com
Forum: Canada
13th Nov 2007, 15:57
Replies: 35
Views: 8,577
Posted By Dockjock

There is a 2nd year pay scale for EMJ captain,...

There is a 2nd year pay scale for EMJ captain, airlinepilotcentral.com is just not up to date. I think it is $114/hr.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd Jun 2007, 14:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,189
Posted By Dockjock

This link should answer your questions...

This link should answer your questions (hilarious)
Sim Heil (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcW3hbnR2EI)
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jun 2007, 03:23
Replies: 10
Views: 7,909
Posted By Dockjock

E170/175 Vref Ice speeds

When ice is detected on the E170/175 for more than 10 seconds (approx.) the anti ice systems are switched on and amongst other annunciations, an EICAS message "STALL PROT ICE SPEEDS" in cyan is...
Forum: Canada
2nd May 2007, 00:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,494
Posted By Dockjock

You can run but you'll only die tired.

You can run but you'll only die tired.
Forum: Canada
2nd May 2007, 00:28
Replies: 12
Views: 2,001
Posted By Dockjock

Thanks for the link to Clay Lacy. Watching his...

Thanks for the link to Clay Lacy. Watching his video 'Lucky Me' is incredible; that guy has done just about every single thing in flying you could think of.
I never realized he ran his...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Apr 2007, 16:30
Replies: 849
Views: 539,394
Posted By Dockjock

Take the time to upload your terms to...

Take the time to upload your terms to www.airlinepilotcentral.com
It's already a good resource for N.A. based carriers but international info is somewhat lacking. CHeers
Forum: Canada
30th Mar 2007, 04:39
Replies: 81
Views: 17,486
Posted By Dockjock

Slight correction- I believe Viper specifically...

Slight correction- I believe Viper specifically states to the contrary, in the classroom scene, and I quote

Viper: "That's pretty arrogant considering the company you're in."
Maverick: "Yes, sir"...
Forum: Canada
30th Mar 2007, 04:28
Replies: 2
Views: 2,432
Posted By Dockjock

It would be assumed that in order to be qualified...

It would be assumed that in order to be qualified for the job, all candidates are already in possession of a valid CAT I medical as part of their ATPL. In spite of that, all candidates must undergo...
Forum: Canada
31st Jan 2007, 17:24
Replies: 81
Views: 17,486
Posted By Dockjock

Devil Aviation college does not prepare one for digging...

Aviation college does not prepare one for digging outhouses, but that doesn't mean eduation is pointless. Aviation college will however look considerably better on an airline application than...
Forum: Canada
17th Jan 2007, 16:33
Replies: 81
Views: 17,486
Posted By Dockjock

Things may have changed, but in the past high...

Things may have changed, but in the past high school GPA was not a factor in being accepted. All candidates were given a math test and acceptance was based on your score on the test. Anyhow I went...
Forum: Canada
27th Oct 2006, 21:29
Replies: 61
Views: 14,343
Posted By Dockjock

For what it's worth, the average experience level...

For what it's worth, the average experience level of new hires at AC in the past year has been about 5000 hrs. It sure is easy to focus on the dozen or so (out of 250) that may have had considerably...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th Oct 2006, 18:19
Replies: 30
Views: 7,054
Posted By Dockjock

Ahhh MILITARY! Why didn't I think of that? doh!...

Ahhh MILITARY! Why didn't I think of that? doh!

cheers
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th Oct 2006, 04:19
Replies: 30
Views: 7,054
Posted By Dockjock

You got a widebody command with 1900 hrs? Or is...

You got a widebody command with 1900 hrs? Or is that some type of "PIC under supervision" exclusion?
Forum: Tech Log
15th Oct 2006, 04:11
Replies: 47
Views: 22,858
Posted By Dockjock

Airbus tech discussion is a lot like Mornington...

Airbus tech discussion is a lot like Mornington Crescent. Must be a euro thing. :D :D
Forum: Canada
11th Sep 2006, 15:05
Replies: 20
Views: 3,741
Posted By Dockjock

Wow, great article. That's 2 minutes of my life...

Wow, great article. That's 2 minutes of my life I'll never get back. :yuk: :yuk:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Sep 2006, 02:29
Replies: 55
Views: 12,734
Posted By Dockjock

errr....FedEx? unless you were being ironic. ...

errr....FedEx?
unless you were being ironic.

what do I win?
Forum: Canada
30th Jul 2006, 20:04
Replies: 11
Views: 1,827
Posted By Dockjock

YVR- golfing, skiing, rain YYC- skiing, snow,...

YVR- golfing, skiing, rain
YYC- skiing, snow, cold
YWG- hmmm...it's affordable?
Forum: Canada
29th Jul 2006, 12:59
Replies: 13
Views: 3,673
Posted By Dockjock

So who's responsibility is it to provide for...

So who's responsibility is it to provide for one's own retirement? A company (or series of companies), or one's self? Don't get me wrong I think AC's pension is far superior to WJ's "pension", but...
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