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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jan 2003, 22:07
Replies: 60
Views: 17,268
Posted By djembe56

Is it true that there is now a form to be filled...

Is it true that there is now a form to be filled in by Virgin pilots when they are supporting someone's job application? Heard that 6 forms were required before an interview is considered?
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Jan 2003, 20:15
Replies: 13
Views: 1,130
Posted By djembe56

Dear Ditzy Can you clarify your last post? ...

Dear Ditzy

Can you clarify your last post? Do Impulse FAs have progression into QF shorthaul or are you asking for progression in your new EBA?

Either way what's good for the rest of QFlink is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jan 2003, 22:19
Replies: 58
Views: 8,220
Posted By djembe56

Heard that a substantial number of Impulse pilots...

Heard that a substantial number of Impulse pilots are being interviewed by Virgin at the moment.

Does anyone who gets an interview every get knocked back?

That might make way for some of the 33...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Jan 2003, 23:59
Replies: 40
Views: 8,204
Posted By djembe56

Thanks for the comments guys. I've also done a...

Thanks for the comments guys. I've also done a search using the words Hong Kong life and came up with quite a bit of info.

Most of the postings appear to come from those who are married. I'm...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jan 2003, 02:05
Replies: 25
Views: 3,133
Posted By djembe56

Big Jan - don't you mean when Impulse join NJS? ...

Big Jan - don't you mean when Impulse join NJS?

Overheard in LHR recently, couple of QF management pilots discussing future of the pulse. Suggested it was only a matter of time before GD gives...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Jan 2003, 23:13
Replies: 40
Views: 8,204
Posted By djembe56

Hong Kong - what it's really like

What is it like living in Hong Kong? How does the cost of living compare with Australia - ie Melbourne? Is it better for the married guys than the single guys? What sort of social life can a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jan 2003, 04:51
Replies: 96
Views: 13,310
Posted By djembe56

Well.....not that I'm one to gossip of course.......

Well.....not that I'm one to gossip of course....

Apparently four 18 yo FAs were overnighting in Melbourne recently and they got so drunk they all called in sick the next morning.

And then...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jan 2003, 03:58
Replies: 96
Views: 13,310
Posted By djembe56

Can't remember the last time I actually caught...

Can't remember the last time I actually caught sight of the Captain when sitting in 14D. Do they have their date of birth imprinted on their hats or something? Really now, who cares? Flown heaps...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jan 2003, 02:17
Replies: 25
Views: 3,133
Posted By djembe56

What next for Tassie?

Impulse crew in Hobart have been told not to buy houses. Rumour is that the 717s are going to Alice Springs/Darwin.
Hobart doctor told by QF that business class will return to Launceston in the new...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jan 2003, 20:53
Replies: 60
Views: 17,268
Posted By djembe56

Do potential pilots have to bring their mums to...

Do potential pilots have to bring their mums to the interview?

Heard the other day (tongue in cheek I'm sure) that the FA wannabes have to bring their mums with them to give the interviewers an...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jan 2003, 02:09
Replies: 49
Views: 5,077
Posted By djembe56

Taxiing at CBR last week on the way to MLB, the...

Taxiing at CBR last week on the way to MLB, the QF Captain over-rode the cabin crew's safety instructions to inform the passengers that a Virgin Blue plane had got in front of us and we would...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Dec 2002, 00:34
Replies: 25
Views: 2,494
Posted By djembe56

So what's the problem with Virgin Blue cabin crew...

So what's the problem with Virgin Blue cabin crew applying to Qantas for jobs? I don't think it's an indication of DJ staff being disatisfied but simply a reflection of the fact that people work...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Dec 2002, 20:52
Replies: 96
Views: 13,310
Posted By djembe56

Qduck - "I just feel sorry for the good ol'boys...

Qduck - "I just feel sorry for the good ol'boys at VJ if they are forced to put up with this plastic blonde pilot ****."

Qduck you are truly pathetic.

Remember reading an article in a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2002, 21:16
Replies: 98
Views: 17,829
Posted By djembe56

The return of the 146s to LTN has been a...

The return of the 146s to LTN has been a recurring rumour over the past twelve months. One can only hope....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Dec 2002, 00:54
Replies: 104
Views: 16,424
Posted By djembe56

I must admit I always smile when I hear the...

I must admit I always smile when I hear the Virgin ads on the radio and they talk about keeping "the air fair".... in view of the fact that they appear to have discriminatory employment practices.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Nov 2002, 21:12
Replies: 38
Views: 6,632
Posted By djembe56

So to get a job at Qantas it helps if you have...

So to get a job at Qantas it helps if you have contacts?

I thought the ONLY way to get in to Virgin was to have contacts. S.O. told recently by Virgin pilots that one needed at least three...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Nov 2002, 02:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,996
Posted By djembe56

I've wondered about this. Do you suppose DJs...

I've wondered about this. Do you suppose DJs cheap seats go quickly because people assume they're the cheaper airline and therefore go to them first? I've had a number of experiences whereby QF...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2002, 01:47
Replies: 15
Views: 1,491
Posted By djembe56

Not to mention knives with five inch blades....

Not to mention knives with five inch blades....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Oct 2002, 03:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Posted By djembe56

Slightly off the subject I know, but heard the...

Slightly off the subject I know, but heard the tale of a FA (deceased) who's organs were unsuitable for donation. Reason being (apparently) the effects of long-haul flying over a number of years...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Oct 2002, 04:02
Replies: 67
Views: 11,745
Posted By djembe56

Apparently NJS are to merge with Impulse....

Apparently NJS are to merge with Impulse....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Sep 2002, 23:25
Replies: 67
Views: 11,745
Posted By djembe56

Hobay 3 - services between Launceston and...

Hobay 3 - services between Launceston and Melbourne also being reduced at end of October.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2002, 23:02
Replies: 21
Views: 6,445
Posted By djembe56

Virgin Blue interviewing?

Has anyone received an email from Virgin Blue advising when interviews are likely to start up again?
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
7th Aug 2002, 23:28
Replies: 34
Views: 3,752
Posted By djembe56

Maybe I never did mathematics....hence I worked...

Maybe I never did mathematics....hence I worked from left to right.

The basic skills needed to add/subtract/multiply/divide haven't changed (or even been enhanced) because I now know to solve a...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
7th Aug 2002, 02:02
Replies: 34
Views: 3,752
Posted By djembe56

Eddie said that pilots and architects do better...

Eddie said that pilots and architects do better in spatial awareness tests. Did that prove correct?

Have heard the same comments re: left-handers and my left handed friend found them a breeze.
...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
15th Jul 2002, 00:34
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By djembe56

A related topic - can anyone tell me what the...

A related topic - can anyone tell me what the codes D,E and M are when booking a flight?
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
13th Jun 2002, 00:22
Replies: 1
Views: 308
Posted By djembe56

HSC Equivalent English Course

Help please!!!!

Does anyone have details of an HSC equivalent course in English which is recognised by Qantas?

I believe there's one offered by an institution in WA which is available by...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
2nd Jun 2002, 23:04
Replies: 91
Views: 11,756
Posted By djembe56

Why wouldn't it be cheaper for NJS to operate the...

Why wouldn't it be cheaper for NJS to operate the 717s than Impulse? Especially if they are to be based on the west coast, where NJS already has extensive infrastructure in place. Administration,...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
26th May 2002, 22:15
Replies: 91
Views: 11,756
Posted By djembe56

mppgf, 40 is the figure doing the rounds at...

mppgf,

40 is the figure doing the rounds at the moment. Of course that figure may have derived from the assumption that the NJS 146s will be replaced with 717s. The other whisper is that they're...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th May 2002, 10:05
Replies: 91
Views: 11,756
Posted By djembe56

If Impulse get the extra 717s - and there are...

If Impulse get the extra 717s - and there are rumblings about a total fleet of 40 - then surely there'd be no reason why either SAA or NJS pilots shouldn't get a chance to fly them?
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
23rd May 2002, 12:07
Replies: 91
Views: 11,756
Posted By djembe56

Sorry Cart Tart, but when Impulse took over...

Sorry Cart Tart, but when Impulse took over Southern's runs into Tasmania no-one was given the opportunity to stay and crew the brand new shiny planes. They were simply shifted elsewhere, in what...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
23rd May 2002, 02:49
Replies: 91
Views: 11,756
Posted By djembe56

The other rumour doing the rounds at the moment,...

The other rumour doing the rounds at the moment, in relation to this topic, is that NJS maintenance will be doing the 717 heavy maintenance.

Must say, agree with some of the posts above. Unless,...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
20th May 2002, 00:04
Replies: 31
Views: 3,026
Posted By djembe56

Flew recently DPO to MLB with QFLink. 1 FA for...

Flew recently DPO to MLB with QFLink. 1 FA for 30 pax. We were given a selection of newspapers/magazines, a snack (no better, no worse than QF mainline, free wine or beer, plus tea or coffee. The...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
19th May 2002, 22:23
Replies: 36
Views: 4,484
Posted By djembe56

Latest rumour is that there will be 40 717s all...

Latest rumour is that there will be 40 717s all up. Anyone else heard this? Jeff Dixon quoted in Financial Review as stating that QFLink & non-airline business to account for third of all revenue. ...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
13th May 2002, 22:59
Replies: 11
Views: 828
Posted By djembe56

Quote: it really reflects the...

Quote:

it really reflects the straightforward approach we've taken with the travelling public since day one," Virgin Blue's chief executive, Brett Godfrey, said.

Is this guy for real? What's...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
13th May 2002, 05:43
Replies: 36
Views: 4,484
Posted By djembe56

Ditzyboy Scab - a person who refuses to...

Ditzyboy

Scab - a person who refuses to strike or join a trade union, or who tries to break a strike by working. Not what I said and not what I meant.

As for cultural differences - Mr...
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