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Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jul 2013, 18:10
Replies: 15
Views: 10,101
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

One and the same

It would appear (having spoken to some friends in Ryanair), that they are pretty much one and the same.
You don't work for either of them, or yourself.
They both provide service pilots to Ryanair...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Mar 2011, 19:11
Replies: 31
Views: 10,994
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

No No No

Seriously!!

This is amazing! I think you should all start calling in fatigued. This is a total disgrace! Your base is TPS and that is given to you in the contract and base letter. Unless you have...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jan 2011, 22:17
Replies: 1,107
Views: 420,066
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

I think this should be edited to read "paid...

I think this should be edited to read

"paid for by Brookfield pilots and the deduction of €4.5 per hour" :}
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jan 2011, 09:00
Replies: 1,107
Views: 420,066
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

FR Pilots targeted by agencies

I have heard on the jungle telegraph that things are starting to pick up massively in the industry, and especially contracting.

I know a number of agencies that are now specifically targeting...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jan 2011, 19:08
Replies: 8
Views: 2,747
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Company office based in Ireland, working in Spain

So, you set up a company in Ireland, and the company registered office is in Ireland. You are working on behalf of that Irish company on an assignment in Spain......Just explain to me why you can not...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jan 2011, 19:04
Replies: 1,107
Views: 420,066
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Work to rule

Listen chaps.

We all know that you can't strike.
We all know that cadets are going to go to the bank of Mum & Dad to get a job flying new 737s.
We all know that SFOs will take the base move to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Nov 2009, 22:02
Replies: 271
Views: 52,049
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Last time I checked Slim, March wasn't in the...

Last time I checked Slim, March wasn't in the summer holidays, let alone summer! - Point well made!
As for 'certain colleagues' getting Aug and Sept off, how are the base TRE's and Cpts doing these...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Nov 2009, 15:31
Replies: 271
Views: 52,049
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Who says I am anything to do with Ryanair FD? ...

Who says I am anything to do with Ryanair FD?

I am making comment on the fact that Ryanair has once again gone back on what it agreed in the 'last round of negotiations'.
The pilots were...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Nov 2009, 09:39
Replies: 271
Views: 52,049
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Does the contract not state that the company must...

Does the contract not state that the company must "post" 2Q losses, not announce "expected" losses for the last 2Q.

Why it was agreed to have this stupid clause in the contract in the first place...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Nov 2009, 19:59
Replies: 271
Views: 52,049
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

When will Ryanair pilots learn!!!!???

Well, Ryanair have announced that they will be screwing the pilots out of more money again!

Crewdock Memo released today states that even though the company has made an increase of 80% in profit,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Oct 2009, 21:24
Replies: 16
Views: 3,217
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Being laid off in 'Seniority' Order

Having heard a little about this sort of thing, the rules have changed recently due to 'age discrimination', which has made it harder to get rid of people in seniority order.

In general terms;
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Sep 2009, 12:18
Replies: 56
Views: 17,727
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

self employed or employed?

It is fairly straight forwards as a general term. If you are allowed to work for someone else when you want, then you are self employed. If you are not, and can only work for one company/agency, and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Aug 2009, 13:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,521
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

DEC or Cadet.

Unless you want to pay for your own rating again, then the answer is pretty much no.

DEC are what they want at the moment as there are no upgrades in the company due to FR flexing its muscle and...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2009, 09:34
Replies: 179
Views: 43,951
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Can FR Pilots Strike NOW?

despegue - You are aware that unless you are part of a recognised Union, then it is not legal to strike. Hence why the recognition MUST go thorugh. The worst the pilots can do right now is ALL take a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st May 2009, 22:38
Replies: 91
Views: 13,925
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Leo, likewise a pleasure. That was a...

Leo, likewise a pleasure.

That was a certainly interesting tale. I am sure your children must love bed time as you do the voices so well!
However, I must get to the point that your tale has no...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st May 2009, 16:46
Replies: 91
Views: 13,925
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Leo-Hairy-Camel-Toe

You have to love the total arse that comes out this guy's mouth!


So, how many of the BA pilots that were involved in your story sacked after the being 'publicly identified'?
Your statement...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Apr 2009, 13:45
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Brookfield Pilots Tuc Survey

I hear that the lastest intentions from our friendly Brookfield is to get up to strength on new cadets on the new contract, then they will send ALL pilots on the current 'higher rate' contract thier...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Apr 2009, 13:12
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Gobnet

Thank you so much for this information.

As a famous quote states;


Brookfield want you to take the Blue pill. Do as they say and just live in blissful ignorance.
The fact that you are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Apr 2009, 11:45
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

The main problem at Brookfield is Declan Dooney. ...

The main problem at Brookfield is Declan Dooney.

I know not of any other person that is as difficult to deal with as this man. He lies and continuously fails to deliver on promises, but then...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Apr 2009, 11:18
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Know what you are putting your name on!!

Nick,

This is the kind of thing that you really need to be vey careful of. What IS in the contract and what you THINK is in the contract are very different things. Make sure you read what you are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Apr 2009, 09:09
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

How this will be working is the company will be...

How this will be working is the company will be registered in Ireland and will pay the corporation tax there. Your personal tax will then be organised and paid by your company out there. The Irish...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2009, 19:23
Replies: 83
Views: 51,790
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Pay Deal Letter to Pilots

I was recently shown a letter form FR to pilots after the vote on the new pay deal.

Did anyone else find it slightly strange that the official letter from the Management was dated the day before...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2009, 19:03
Replies: 116
Views: 21,644
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

What I mean by the AAIB "tearing you to pieces",...

What I mean by the AAIB "tearing you to pieces", is looking at exactly what you have been doing as flight crew. They will look at every aspect of your life to see if there were physical or mental...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2009, 18:47
Replies: 116
Views: 21,644
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Union Recognition IS coming!

LEEDS 65 and Reluctant 737-


I have a few things to comment on. I am guessing you are BRK. I can tell you right now that this year all BRK terms and conditions will be changing. Pay rates will...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jan 2009, 15:43
Replies: 23
Views: 6,053
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Rulings

Guys,

What everyone is putting here is correct, there has not to my knowledge been a ruling on this from HMRC.

In theory cost can be claimed back as stated and in the conditions above. Also...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2009, 18:35
Replies: 23
Views: 6,053
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

portsharbourflyer I think i maybe did not...

portsharbourflyer

I think i maybe did not phrase it correctly. That was exactly what I was trying to say. In paying captial gains tax and taking dividend payments, you are reducing your personal...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jan 2009, 22:34
Replies: 23
Views: 6,053
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

IR 35 regards how you pay yourself and how you...

IR 35 regards how you pay yourself and how you are employed by your own Ltd company, ie, payment of dividents and not paying personal tax.

In order to legitimately claim as a contractor you need...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jan 2009, 10:23
Replies: 31
Views: 16,671
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

"but if it always was late by say the 17th, then...

"but if it always was late by say the 17th, then surly you just work on 17th as your pay day and if it comes early hey ho?

after all surly pilots are cleaver people and have a little cash reserve...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jan 2009, 22:26
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

A few things to address. Captains are...

A few things to address.

Captains are earning around 138 Euro per hour, and most are working around 75 hours per month. Don't forget, on this much turn over, you would also have to be VAT...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Dec 2008, 19:10
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Skyflyer - First off, I completely agree....

Skyflyer -

First off, I completely agree. You are not going to rock the boat for the sake of 2 days. All I am pointing out, is that you have different rights being a Ltd and Sole Trader.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Dec 2008, 17:31
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Pay

You are almost right.

Brookfield never 'forget' to pay. It just seems that apparently Ryanair dont ever pay them whenever the 12th of the month falls on a friday, sat, or sun. Obviously this...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Dec 2008, 15:48
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

The Grim Repa - As most people know, going...

The Grim Repa -

As most people know, going to Ryanair as a cadet means going to Ryanair as a Brookfield Contract Pilot.
The sad fact of the matter is that for the majority of people coming out...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Dec 2008, 16:30
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Tax

When you sign the contract with Brookfield, it clearly states that you must be either Self Employed, or Ltd company.
This means that Brookfield have no responsability towards you. You must deal with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Dec 2008, 16:18
Replies: 120
Views: 30,523
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

Brookfield working practices, conditions, and Contracts

Hello, and welcome to the Thread.

I wanted to start this in order to show people just what is going on at Brookfield.

I have insider information as to what is going on at the company, and how...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Dec 2008, 16:05
Replies: 31
Views: 16,671
Posted By Whitstle_Blower

"With Brookfield you're lucky to get paid at all...

"With Brookfield you're lucky to get paid at all as they are a bunch of criminals".

I completely agree.

I will start posting on here what really happens when working for Brookfield....oh hang...
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