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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2011, 04:29
Replies: 82
Views: 25,859
Posted By Grey Nomad

Good work VA VIPA.Well done.

Good work VA VIPA.Well done.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Sep 2010, 21:41
Replies: 61
Views: 15,686
Posted By Grey Nomad

Yeah I disagree. The term "guest" works when you...

Yeah I disagree. The term "guest" works when you stay at an iconic hotel like perhaps " Raffles " or the " Waldorf " or entertaining a guest in your own home. Not a low cost airline. When you have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2010, 11:30
Replies: 212
Views: 64,281
Posted By Grey Nomad

Just my best guess really. With VA bleeding the...

Just my best guess really. With VA bleeding the cash reserves and with no real prospect for a change in their circumstances,the bottom line doesn't look too good.VB have the might of QF, J* and Tiger...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2010, 03:18
Replies: 212
Views: 64,281
Posted By Grey Nomad

Why would any sane person leave a secure job to...

Why would any sane person leave a secure job to join an organisation which may not be around in 2 years. The only upside it will probably be on better conditions than the woeful ones that the VA...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Aug 2010, 20:18
Replies: 38
Views: 10,600
Posted By Grey Nomad

Logically the first A330/767 will be wet...

Logically the first A330/767 will be wet leased.If it's the 330 we may even see some Jetstar or Strategic guys operating it.Better book a room at the Brekky Creek boys and organise your one union...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jul 2010, 20:12
Replies: 309
Views: 115,909
Posted By Grey Nomad

Deeds I think you are right on the money.:ok:

Deeds I think you are right on the money.:ok:
Forum: Middle East
4th Jul 2010, 05:05
Replies: 100
Views: 31,672
Posted By Grey Nomad

With Vaustralia slowly being merged into Virgin...

With Vaustralia slowly being merged into Virgin Blue and then gradually being phased out EK may get at least 50 pilot applications. Apparently some were previously from Emirates as well.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jun 2010, 00:09
Replies: 116
Views: 30,530
Posted By Grey Nomad

Hunglo, I actually surmised a few things...

Hunglo,

I actually surmised a few things from your post. One being that you are paranoid in believing that the unions have any input in the promotion policy of the VA management. Secondly if you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jun 2010, 10:53
Replies: 116
Views: 30,530
Posted By Grey Nomad

And you don't have an axe to grind!By the way...

And you don't have an axe to grind!By the way hunglo how old are you?:yuk:
As a First Officer ( cruise relief ) could you please enlighten us what
piloting functions you actually perform on a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2010, 01:33
Replies: 100
Views: 25,595
Posted By Grey Nomad

It may be worthwhile updating the CV and...

It may be worthwhile updating the CV and submitting an application especially
if you are employed by VA. With the impending reduction in flying and therfore a surplus of crews it may be one of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st May 2010, 08:54
Replies: 116
Views: 30,530
Posted By Grey Nomad

I doubt VA will be around in 6 months time and...

I doubt VA will be around in 6 months time and the AFAP is wasting its' money
pursuing the argument on behalf of a few disgruntled CRFO's. Perhaps you guys should have taken union advice before you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jan 2010, 08:06
Replies: 88
Views: 11,168
Posted By Grey Nomad

I don't believe that the guys and girls involved...

I don't believe that the guys and girls involved in 89 will ever totally get over 89, although they seem to have mellowed. Hows EK at the moment Vorsicht?Have you completed your upgrade?:ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2010, 03:43
Replies: 134
Views: 22,978
Posted By Grey Nomad

Red Jet as much as I would like to believe your...

Red Jet as much as I would like to believe your statements comparing pay scales with legacy carriers like QF,unfortunately I can't. Most of the VA pilots accepted a " low cost/new world carrier wage"...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jan 2010, 12:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Posted By Grey Nomad

I think you have been listening and believing the...

I think you have been listening and believing the rhetoric from the AFAP a little too much inandout. I am sorry to say that the VA contract/agreement will remain for some time yet. Can you tell us...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jan 2010, 09:26
Replies: 134
Views: 22,978
Posted By Grey Nomad

The real question is why the CRFO's joined VA and...

The real question is why the CRFO's joined VA and not QF, Jetstar or even VB?
Prior to the GFC a great deal of opportunities and better prospects must have been available. For the majority, I can...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Dec 2009, 23:45
Replies: 134
Views: 22,978
Posted By Grey Nomad

It will be interesting to see what spin HR puts...

It will be interesting to see what spin HR puts on the EBA 4/7 ths deal with respect to the poor response for positions in VA in the beginning from the VB guys.
I realise that this was part...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Dec 2009, 06:43
Replies: 134
Views: 22,978
Posted By Grey Nomad

I imagine the taking of DEC's will depend on VB...

I imagine the taking of DEC's will depend on VB releasing any of the 737
drivers early next year.I understand VB mainline will be fairly short of crew as they ramp up capacity and may be reluctant...
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