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Forum: Canada
11th Oct 2010, 13:06
Replies: 9
Views: 8,053
Posted By Gaius Westman

Check Airmen - I'd suggest just waiting a...

Check Airmen -

I'd suggest just waiting a bit longer and then doing your FAA ATP checkride.

Once you have that, it is a very easy conversion test, from FAA to TC.

Companies in the US won't...
Forum: Canada
9th Oct 2010, 18:54
Replies: 9
Views: 8,053
Posted By Gaius Westman

Out of curiosity, how are you a check airman but...

Out of curiosity, how are you a check airman but don't have an ATP.

As Panama Jack said, getting your FAA ATP and then converting is the easiest route.
Forum: African Aviation
6th Aug 2010, 13:53
Replies: 549
Views: 146,278
Posted By Gaius Westman

West African opportunities

Hey -

After spending a half decade flying in Africa (mostly in sub-Saharan & East Africa - Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, Zambia, Zim, RSA, Chad, CAR), I am struggling with my readjustment to the...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd May 2010, 17:17
Replies: 87
Views: 30,434
Posted By Gaius Westman

I always thought the Twotter was a wee bit...

I always thought the Twotter was a wee bit quicker than a Van. I worked for an operator that had both and flew them over the same city pairings. Usually they'd get there a touch faster. Of course the...
Forum: Middle East
30th Apr 2010, 17:19
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,494,271
Posted By Gaius Westman

update hi,I updated my application after...

update
hi,I updated my application after almost 3.5 yrs,is it good enough?do I need to reapply fresh?its been 3 wks after the application,havent heard from EK except an auto reply saying they...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Apr 2010, 12:47
Replies: 87
Views: 30,434
Posted By Gaius Westman

Your ignorance of the Twotter's unique...

Your ignorance of the Twotter's unique capabilities are disgusting.

I guess the only thing that would cut it for you would be a shiny B777 doing .84 from DXB to JNB.

Every airplane has unique...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Apr 2010, 22:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By Gaius Westman

Parisjet - Good luck, my friend. Remember -...

Parisjet - Good luck, my friend. Remember - fortune favors the bold. Keep us updated - I almost wish I had the kind of courage to do that.

GW
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Apr 2010, 01:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,261
Posted By Gaius Westman

Exactly. They'll lose that lean mean cost...

Exactly. They'll lose that lean mean cost advantage with new aircraft payments.....
Forum: African Aviation
19th Mar 2010, 16:20
Replies: 36
Views: 10,305
Posted By Gaius Westman

Kudos Ralph! Well done. I don't know him...

Kudos Ralph! Well done. I don't know him personally but know a couple who do, and they speak highly high of him. Only wish there were about 500 million more like him on this continent!!!
Forum: African Aviation
8th Nov 2009, 15:00
Replies: 28
Views: 8,480
Posted By Gaius Westman

I think Riccardo worked there also. In his own...

I think Riccardo worked there also. In his own way, I'm sure he agrees with you guys.

GW
Forum: African Aviation
10th Mar 2009, 17:37
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By Gaius Westman

There should be a lot of opportunities for B737NG...

There should be a lot of opportunities for B737NG Capts in the overseas contract world. Check out the contract company's websites like Parc or other ones.

You'll probably make at least $10-12...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Feb 2009, 09:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By Gaius Westman

Why don't they get some B763s as a stopgap? I'm...

Why don't they get some B763s as a stopgap? I'm sure Boeing would cut them a good deal. I was surprised how young most of their B763s are.

Its going to be a nightmare, training crews, maintenance,...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Feb 2009, 05:48
Replies: 93
Views: 12,339
Posted By Gaius Westman

Another sucker for Africa. Seem to be a lot of...

Another sucker for Africa.
Seem to be a lot of Yanks heading over here as your home market has tanked.
Since you guys keep lowering the bar at all your top airlines and that hasn't worked, you're...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Feb 2009, 07:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,290
Posted By Gaius Westman

Riccardo - As I just emailed you, with your...

Riccardo -

As I just emailed you, with your JAA licence and B737 and multiple turboprop type ratings you should be focusing on Europe. Lots more chances there, and you won't have to put up with...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Feb 2009, 10:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By Gaius Westman

Would you tell them to leave some fun long haul...

Would you tell them to leave some fun long haul roster destinations for me when I get there??? This sucks, there are like a million South Africans living in the London area, I don't know how they...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Feb 2009, 15:26
Replies: 16
Views: 5,052
Posted By Gaius Westman

Two digits: 43!!!

Two digits:

43!!!
Forum: African Aviation
11th Feb 2009, 14:55
Replies: 2
Views: 921
Posted By Gaius Westman

There was one last August, but they found it...

There was one last August, but they found it crashed in a mountain in the Kivus. Belonged to Cemair.

Hope there isn't another.

Gaius
Forum: African Aviation
9th Feb 2009, 23:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
Posted By Gaius Westman

My mate at Naturelink has flown the E120 in...

My mate at Naturelink has flown the E120 in Nigeria, Sao Tome, and the Middle East. I think they operate in other places as well, like Zambia.
Forum: African Aviation
4th Feb 2009, 18:51
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By Gaius Westman

How about some E190s or E195s? With the exception...

How about some E190s or E195s? With the exception of some of 1time's DC-9s there are no true 100 seat aircraft flying around in RSA.
Forum: African Aviation
4th Feb 2009, 09:10
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By Gaius Westman

Ah, makes sense. Always wondered why they'd gone...

Ah, makes sense. Always wondered why they'd gone for the E135 vs the E145.
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Feb 2009, 09:36
Replies: 83
Views: 17,161
Posted By Gaius Westman

TIA.....nothing abnormal here.

TIA.....nothing abnormal here.
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Feb 2009, 09:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,284
Posted By Gaius Westman

Does anybody know if SAFAIR will be recruiting...

Does anybody know if SAFAIR will be recruiting new crew members for these MD80s?
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Feb 2009, 09:06
Replies: 35
Views: 6,961
Posted By Gaius Westman

Thats what I am hearing as well. With the oil...

Thats what I am hearing as well. With the oil prices down, the free flowing money in Nigeria is starting to dry up.

Gaius
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Feb 2009, 09:02
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By Gaius Westman

Not only that, you seriously have to question the...

Not only that, you seriously have to question the sanity of any airline that would order 25 E135s. The E135, while from a technical perspective is solid, has been a commercial failure, as most E135...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Feb 2009, 19:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By Gaius Westman

Yesterday 16:31legacyGaius, u got sour grapes...

Yesterday 16:31legacyGaius, u got sour grapes with Airlink?


Just happy I am in a better place!!!!!!!
I know loads of okes there and they can not wait to get out!!!!!
Happy I did not take...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Feb 2009, 19:28
Replies: 53
Views: 14,032
Posted By Gaius Westman

If you look at the website, they have some...

If you look at the website, they have some Ugandan with a bunch of qualifications as most of the top management types. I am not sure how valid their qualifications are, as TIA. There is another guy...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Jan 2009, 12:26
Replies: 53
Views: 14,032
Posted By Gaius Westman

what was that line, there's a sucker born every...

what was that line, there's a sucker born every minute?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Jan 2009, 12:18
Replies: 21
Views: 5,622
Posted By Gaius Westman

When is there going to be some good news in our...

When is there going to be some good news in our industry?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
31st Jan 2009, 12:12
Replies: 6
Views: 3,061
Posted By Gaius Westman

Hope it goes well mate. I'd hope to interview for...

Hope it goes well mate. I'd hope to interview for an SO slot. I have one good friend from 43 who has been there several years now. He got on as an SO on the 747 but is now an FO. He tells me now that...
Forum: Middle East
31st Jan 2009, 12:02
Replies: 41
Views: 8,746
Posted By Gaius Westman

I hate to say it but Etihad sounds like glorified...

I hate to say it but Etihad sounds like glorified contract work, although you do get to fly top notch equipment. The hassles you okes get from your company is unreal.

Good luck mates, and maybe...
Forum: Middle East
31st Jan 2009, 11:59
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,586,375
Posted By Gaius Westman

Hogan is worse.

Hogan is worse.
Forum: Middle East
31st Jan 2009, 11:57
Replies: 15
Views: 1,419
Posted By Gaius Westman

You Yanks need to start watching rugby! The only...

You Yanks need to start watching rugby! The only real sport!!!!!!!

Go Springboks!!!!!!!!! Our okes could beat your Super Bowls winner that I'm sure of.
Forum: African Aviation
31st Jan 2009, 11:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,489
Posted By Gaius Westman

Weren't they the Agga Khan investment fund? ...

Weren't they the Agga Khan investment fund?

It was they who arranged for the first two aircraft, both from Italy.
Forum: African Aviation
31st Jan 2009, 11:47
Replies: 37
Views: 7,180
Posted By Gaius Westman

Say what you want about Springbok, it is the best...

Say what you want about Springbok, it is the best job in RSA.
For those who want to live there, it works. There's something for everybody, from the short and long haul rosters. You can be back home...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Jan 2009, 11:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By Gaius Westman

Airlink Embraer 170 slots Just wondering if...

Airlink Embraer 170 slots
Just wondering if Airlink still has slots for the Embraer 170's there was talk of quite a while ago.

Anyone?


=========

I think I'll bid Embraer 170 after I...
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