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Forum: North America
13th Apr 2012, 13:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,611
Posted By Boomerang1

SIC rules

I suggest that you read FAR 61.55. Note that you can get an SIC type rating for an aircraft you have never flown if you follow the rule. It tells you that you need to have a Type rated pilot sign...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Mar 2012, 16:30
Replies: 7
Views: 2,330
Posted By Boomerang1

ACASS 1099

In 2010 they didn't send me anything. The IRS doesn't control what is done in Canada. You are responsible to report all your income.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th Mar 2012, 18:06
Replies: 0
Views: 1,116
Posted By Boomerang1

IS-BAO Flight Time/Duty Time

Does anyone have access to the IS-BAO FTDT recommendations? If so I would appreciate a copy. Thanks.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
19th Apr 2011, 23:58
Replies: 365
Views: 99,140
Posted By Boomerang1

This is good!

The market will force COPA to pay prevailing wages. We are living in a World economy and if they want to attract qualified pilots that will stay for a reasonable time the wages will have to rise. A...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
17th Apr 2011, 16:35
Replies: 365
Views: 99,140
Posted By Boomerang1

Captain Pay - Current low ball offer

This is what Copa is offering as of March for the 1st class. Forget about commuting as they will not give you a block of time off. Also forget about getting any advance notice to attend screening. ...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
25th Feb 2011, 00:33
Replies: 365
Views: 99,140
Posted By Boomerang1

Qualified B737 employment

If you are a qualified and reasonably current B737 PIC then there are many jobs available that pay more than double COPA's offer. Check out Jet Airways in India. If you not current then try Spice...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
24th Feb 2011, 15:33
Replies: 365
Views: 99,140
Posted By Boomerang1

Wannbes that want to work cheap.

You must not be qualified for the job at COPA, If you were qualified you wouldn't want to work for these low wages. What they are offering is 1/2 the industry standard at the moment.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
24th Feb 2011, 00:26
Replies: 365
Views: 99,140
Posted By Boomerang1

Copa's T&C

Copa´s Offer: Pay and Benefits
A. Pay: Captain
 Base Salary - $3,000.00 per Month. This amount is taxable according to Panamanian fiscal law.
 Gastos de Representacion - $760.00 This amount...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Dec 2010, 07:18
Replies: 1,373
Views: 868,792
Posted By Boomerang1

Misconceptions regarding stalling

An aircraft only stalls when the wings critical angle of attack is exceeded. This has nothing to do with TAS. If you fly an aircraft that is overgross weight then the angle of attach must be...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Dec 2010, 14:31
Replies: 1,373
Views: 868,792
Posted By Boomerang1

Overweight TO

I too experienced as a passenger an overweight TO out a small dirt strip in the Delta area. It was a 206 fully loaded with 6 passengers and lots of baggage in the belly compartment. The aircraft was...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Nov 2010, 18:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,945
Posted By Boomerang1

Refueling in Africa

I just did a fuel stop in Sao Tome enroute to JNB from GAVC. No problems, in and out in less than an hour with a B737.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
23rd Oct 2010, 15:31
Replies: 23
Views: 18,867
Posted By Boomerang1

Caribbean Airlines - Assessment

I am not sure if I want to go. The pay is a bit on the low side. I think it depends on if the company will pay my airfare to the assessment and if full pay starts on the day of ground school. If...
Forum: North America
13th Oct 2010, 04:41
Replies: 0
Views: 796
Posted By Boomerang1

North American job?

Who is looking for B737NG pilots to base in North America and operate to Central America?
Forum: African Aviation
13th Oct 2010, 04:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,929
Posted By Boomerang1

ASKY = Substandard pay

Why would anyone want to consider going to substandard locale for substandard pay. You can easily make $3-4k a month more than the $6K that ASKY is offering.

Why allow these low paying...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th May 2010, 16:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,742
Posted By Boomerang1

Jet Airways Housing

You can live anywhere you wish in your base. If your base is Mumbai there is nice housing available in Powai, a suburb area with some newer apartment buildings. This is about a 20 minute drive to the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th May 2010, 14:56
Replies: 1
Views: 913
Posted By Boomerang1

Jet airways Housing

Jet Airways will have you stay at the Marriot Renaissance apartments for as long as you are based in BOM. The contract says that they will give you a housing alllowance and lend you the security...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Jan 2010, 21:45
Replies: 12
Views: 2,383
Posted By Boomerang1

India FRRO

It is the foreign registration office that you have to register with. Not really that big a deal as Jet Airways will help you with the process. It only took me two hours last week. Getting a...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Nov 2009, 17:53
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By Boomerang1

Lome

You must be thinking about the B737NG positions offered. The pay is very low at $6K, are you planning to work that cheaply?
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2009, 13:12
Replies: 707
Views: 196,387
Posted By Boomerang1

Skype

Search for a VPN.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Oct 2009, 07:13
Replies: 8
Views: 6,358
Posted By Boomerang1

I don't think it is very realistic to think that...

I don't think it is very realistic to think that JAL can just get rid of the pilots it already employs with the agencies. Maybe over a long period of time it is feasible. Keep in mind that it takes...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Sep 2009, 03:44
Replies: 124
Views: 40,203
Posted By Boomerang1

Dealing with insulting low pay offers!

I suggest that everyone that is interested in this job send in a CV with a statement that when the airline is offering a pay package equal to the experience required, that you will then submit the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Jun 2009, 15:09
Replies: 20
Views: 5,517
Posted By Boomerang1

Jet Airways Interview

I went to the sim assesment last September. There is no interview. A girl from HR that can't answer any questions shows up at the simulator briefing room asking for airline receipts that you want...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th May 2009, 07:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,802
Posted By Boomerang1

Ferry Trip

You will not need MNPS if you fly the route from Goose Bay to Kef. You can even do this route with no HF radio or long range nav equipment.
Forum: Middle East
13th Dec 2008, 15:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
Posted By Boomerang1

Does EK fly to Baghdad?

I have been told that Emriates has flights from Dubai to Baghdad. Can anyone confirm this?
Forum: Middle East
9th Dec 2008, 16:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,821
Posted By Boomerang1

Basing in Baghdad?

There are outfits looking for pilots to be based in Baghdad.

Does anyone have any information on the safety of operating in and out of Baghdad airport? What safety precautions are taken for...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Dec 2008, 16:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,029
Posted By Boomerang1

F/O

India does not allow for hiring F/O's any longer. They have enough pilots with experience as F/O's and the goverment will only give permission for hiring expat Captains.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Dec 2008, 16:34
Replies: 12
Views: 2,029
Posted By Boomerang1

Taxes

Hi Geebz,

Good to hear from you again. So did you take a job in India?

There is one other way to get an exemption from US taxes besides using the 330 rule. You must set a tax residence...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Dec 2008, 04:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,029
Posted By Boomerang1

The tax thing with Air India is kind of a grey...

The tax thing with Air India is kind of a grey area. If you ask Air India they will tell you that if you don't live in the country for more than 6 months you will owe no taxes to India. They have...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Nov 2008, 19:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,029
Posted By Boomerang1

Unless things have changed at Air India Express...

Unless things have changed at Air India Express you will not be invited for screening until you have the DGCA approval and the work visa. They expect you to start training as soon as you have been...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Nov 2008, 14:26
Replies: 20
Views: 9,113
Posted By Boomerang1

Cold Soaked Wing ICE

This is caused by cold soaked wings. The water vapor in the air condenses on the wing and then freezes. For awhile the FAA allowed you to operate the aircraft with this ice as long as it remained...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Oct 2008, 02:54
Replies: 19
Views: 4,116
Posted By Boomerang1

I went into the Air India offices and asked many...

I went into the Air India offices and asked many of these questions. An expat Captain was able to answer most of them.

Schedule 6 weeks on 2 weeks off anytime in a 2 month period.
work 6 on 1...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Oct 2008, 15:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,560
Posted By Boomerang1

Out of a job!

Thanks for the kind words and thoughts. It is difficult to handle being thrown out with the trash after a 30 year career in aviation. I have a ferry flight gig delivering an aircraft to Dubai...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Oct 2008, 21:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,560
Posted By Boomerang1

I think the real reason for the financial...

I think the real reason for the financial problems is lack of passengers and load factors. Jet Airways is cancelling the SFO-Shaghai route because the average load factor was only 40%. They can't...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Oct 2008, 20:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,560
Posted By Boomerang1

Jet airways

I had the Sim check and the employment contract with a start date of December 1st. A buddy of mine was set to depart for India on October 20 and got the same email cancelling his contract.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Oct 2008, 16:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,560
Posted By Boomerang1

Jet Airways cancels B-737 hiring!

Dear Captain,

We regret to inform you that due to downsizing policy in Jet Airways, we will not be in a position to retain you as a captain on B737 fleet.

Hence your contract is cancelled.
...
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