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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Feb 2012, 05:02
Replies: 279
Views: 88,498
Posted By Splitpin44

I would like to see Qantas get this guy in on a...

I would like to see Qantas get this guy in on a 457 visa. Would be worth it!:D

The greatest CEO in the world : theCHIVE (http://thechive.com/2012/02/16/the-greatest-ceo-in-the-world-6-photos/)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Nov 2011, 03:19
Replies: 367
Views: 43,791
Posted By Splitpin44

I'll fix it for you;) Climate Change is...

I'll fix it for you;)

Climate Change is far-fetched science. No ifs, not buts, the science behind climate change due to man made warming is dubious.

The Carbon Tax will have a maximum effect...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2011, 02:00
Replies: 367
Views: 43,791
Posted By Splitpin44

One thing is for sure and thats the Australian...

One thing is for sure and thats the Australian voters will pick which way they want to go the next election.

Keep in mind that everyone who voted for Julair the first time was told she would not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2011, 00:10
Replies: 367
Views: 43,791
Posted By Splitpin44

The thing that gets me worked up most about this...

The thing that gets me worked up most about this tax is.

I like my way of life. I like having my aircon on when I'm hot and I like switching lights on at home to see. I love driving my car when I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Nov 2011, 23:48
Replies: 367
Views: 43,791
Posted By Splitpin44

If a righty cares for the environment, he/she...

If a righty cares for the environment, he/she buys a Prius and plants some trees.

If a lefty cares for the environment, he/she votes a tax in to make everyone pay.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Sep 2011, 23:13
Replies: 24
Views: 5,753
Posted By Splitpin44

Old Fella, I've had a look and struggled to find...

Old Fella, I've had a look and struggled to find where I said he wasn't an experienced test pilot.

Like everyone eles who reports a defect only to have an engineer tell them they are dreaming,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Sep 2011, 06:50
Replies: 24
Views: 5,753
Posted By Splitpin44

Yep VBA Engineer said it all. Its awesome...

Yep VBA Engineer said it all.

Its awesome that passengers report defects as long as they don't get the sads when an engineer has a look and tells then they are dreaming.

I think some people...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Sep 2011, 04:41
Replies: 3
Views: 2,556
Posted By Splitpin44

If an engineer has looked at the tyre and...

If an engineer has looked at the tyre and declared it serviceable then its good to go. End of story.


If the tyre had any kind of problem or was worn to limits it would have been changed.

...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jun 2011, 22:42
Replies: 13
Views: 4,147
Posted By Splitpin44

Repairer of Qantas planes has problems.

Repairer of Qantas planes 'has problems' (http://finance.ninemsn.com.au/newsbusiness/aap/8264007/repairer-of-qantas-planes-has-problems)

:yuk:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2011, 07:54
Replies: 83
Views: 29,415
Posted By Splitpin44

Yep exactly what Charlie said. When I have...

Yep exactly what Charlie said.

When I have kids there is no f :mad:ing way I'm going to let them go anywhere near an aircraft trade. Especially now the new dodgy B1/B2 system is here.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th May 2011, 10:37
Replies: 106
Views: 64,799
Posted By Splitpin44

Maybe they will lease some F100s off Alliance?...

Maybe they will lease some F100s off Alliance? See the link below-

Alliance Airlines (http://australianaviation.com.au/2011/03/alliance-airlines-%E2%80%98takes-off%E2%80%99-with-flyfokker/)
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
7th Dec 2010, 08:12
Replies: 53
Views: 15,622
Posted By Splitpin44

Listen to what CAT1234 said. Wise words. ...

Listen to what CAT1234 said. Wise words.

These aircraft trades are useless in the real word and I'm with him in getting out and getting a trade that you can use anywhere.:ok:
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Dec 2010, 00:49
Replies: 53
Views: 15,622
Posted By Splitpin44

Whissper, I would have to agree with you, I...

Whissper,

I would have to agree with you, I believe you may have been sucked in by some of the big promises Aviation Australia made when they got you to pay for the course.

I sat a CASA exam...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2010, 01:43
Replies: 625
Views: 144,551
Posted By Splitpin44

Yep I was at the same induction and the best...

Yep I was at the same induction and the best thing I ever did was leave that facitity:)

Everyone will be happy to know that the manager who said that is still there promoting this idea.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
7th Jan 2010, 12:29
Replies: 21
Views: 3,444
Posted By Splitpin44

To get anywhere in GA you will need to do all of...

To get anywhere in GA you will need to do all of the casa basics.......I dare say most of the guys in GA will say "EASA B1/B2 what?"

I was told 10 years ago when I started my apprenticeship...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Aug 2009, 14:40
Replies: 17
Views: 1,989
Posted By Splitpin44

The "lean" way of working goes well when building...

The "lean" way of working goes well when building new aircraft or cars but from what I have seen it's not well suited to major checks on old aircraft. All it takes is one airframe guy to pull up a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2009, 13:05
Replies: 34
Views: 3,781
Posted By Splitpin44

Well that says it all really.....you can't really...

Well that says it all really.....you can't really complain about something you love so much.

Unfortunately the fun love jobs don't pay and this is the reason why plumbers are paided so...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd May 2009, 17:18
Replies: 33
Views: 4,049
Posted By Splitpin44

Well said Charlie! I particularly agree with Bus...

Well said Charlie! I particularly agree with Bus Drivers having huge balls! Who the hell would want to drive thousands of kilometres with no Autopilot and with traffic wizzing past you only about 2...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Apr 2009, 15:24
Replies: 33
Views: 4,049
Posted By Splitpin44

Yep these guys are correct. To lots of people...

Yep these guys are correct. To lots of people flying aircarft is classed as "Enjoyable" unfortunately "Enjoyable" things don't pay. Therein lies the root of your problem.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Mar 2009, 13:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,459
Posted By Splitpin44

Hate to be the bringer of bad news but, you and...

Hate to be the bringer of bad news but, you and just about every other LAME in Australia are thinking the same thing! Best take a number and wait in line for a very long time. If your really that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jan 2009, 02:37
Replies: 23
Views: 2,435
Posted By Splitpin44

Jatropha is the old school way of making...

Jatropha is the old school way of making renewable fuels.......this is the new way Algae fuel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algae_fuel)
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Dec 2008, 02:12
Replies: 38
Views: 6,561
Posted By Splitpin44

Smudge I'm sorry if I tarnished your sence of...

Smudge I'm sorry if I tarnished your sence of acheivement in saying that anyone can pass a few exams and get SOE, but its all true:sad:.

Anyone can read a few text books and anwser questions...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Dec 2008, 15:10
Replies: 38
Views: 6,561
Posted By Splitpin44

Well you would be wrong in assuming such things...

Well you would be wrong in assuming such things my smudgey friend as I am an Avionics LAME who is half way through finishing his A&P exams just for fun :). Where did I say anything that would make...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Dec 2008, 13:06
Replies: 38
Views: 6,561
Posted By Splitpin44

True, you are right, the exams are good for...

True, you are right, the exams are good for weeding out people who find it hard to remember how to breathe but for the vast majority of people the text can be learnt on the bus, on the way to the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Dec 2008, 12:30
Replies: 38
Views: 6,561
Posted By Splitpin44

I agree with Brissy......What this guy Tim did...

I agree with Brissy......What this guy Tim did was wrong but don't be fooled into thinking that just cos someone is licenced they are good at what they do. Anyone can pass a few exams and get a bit...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2008, 12:23
Replies: 373
Views: 67,739
Posted By Splitpin44

I'm an ex QANTAS employee who did a large part of...

I'm an ex QANTAS employee who did a large part of my avionics apprenticship in Sydney heavy maintenance on 747s and 767s. I also got the opportunity to work in Brisbane at the new 767 heavy maint...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd May 2008, 00:23
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By Splitpin44

Yep when you learn to spell it right your chances...

Yep when you learn to spell it right your chances of getting an apprenticeship will increase dramatically.
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