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Forum: Middle East
5th Nov 2016, 11:28
Replies: 58
Views: 39,388
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

+1 I can't understand why anyone would want...

+1

I can't understand why anyone would want to do this for a career these days.

Of course it could just be working in this part of the world. Sometimes I think about working in civilization...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2016, 17:31
Replies: 1
Views: 3,522
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Look for the License Verification Letter request...

Look for the License Verification Letter request under e-services then e-licensing you will see Verification Letter. That letter when issued will state no accident or incident associated with the...
Forum: Middle East
1st Nov 2016, 03:51
Replies: 36
Views: 20,398
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Agreed fliion. In fact, would a negative...

Agreed fliion.

In fact, would a negative number be a real surprise?
Forum: Middle East
16th Oct 2016, 05:07
Replies: 2
Views: 4,961
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Attention to detail? Not so much! I just saw the...

Attention to detail? Not so much! I just saw the Oct 11 not the 2012 when I looked at the date. D'oh!!

You are correct though that it is an issue the industry doesn't want to deal with effectively.
Forum: Middle East
16th Oct 2016, 04:44
Replies: 2
Views: 4,961
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Pilot fatigue - BBC

In case anyone here was not aware of fatigue as it relates to aviation safety. 😉😎

Good to see a mainstream media outlet recognizes the issue as news worthy.
...
Forum: Middle East
14th Oct 2016, 05:46
Replies: 55
Views: 47,786
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

While I agree with you, going to such a meeting...

While I agree with you, going to such a meeting and trying to enlighten this management, although admirable, is a fruitless task. Sadly.

The reality is the disrespect, the under appreciation and...
Forum: Middle East
6th Oct 2016, 09:03
Replies: 33
Views: 25,245
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

So very true. Defining yourself so much by the...

So very true. Defining yourself so much by the airplane you fly and the position you hold is sad.
Forum: Middle East
3rd Oct 2016, 18:59
Replies: 204
Views: 152,101
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

What are you implying specifically? That your...

What are you implying specifically? That your colleagues won't do anything to help their brethren?

If that is your inference, what would you have any of them do?

No unions, no labour law of...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Oct 2016, 10:35
Replies: 204
Views: 152,101
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

That is a very good question. One has to wonder...

That is a very good question. One has to wonder if there is a downsizing in plan. Is there to be a change to the fleet plan and specifically the 380?

With a huge void of information from the...
Forum: Middle East
28th Sep 2016, 21:03
Replies: 121
Views: 116,132
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

A more appealing offer is absolutely hollow and...

A more appealing offer is absolutely hollow and meaningless without trust. That is in very short supply.
Forum: Middle East
27th Sep 2016, 09:24
Replies: 276
Views: 341,955
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

No truth at all. It seems some skipper put...

No truth at all.

It seems some skipper put this hoax text out there. A warped sense of humour.
Forum: Middle East
26th Sep 2016, 16:39
Replies: 23
Views: 13,906
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

I am guessing this for the 330/340 Skippers that...

I am guessing this for the 330/340 Skippers that are being shafted?

If I was affected, I would be bringing a resignation letter with me. Short of withdrawing this stupid plan, there wouldn't be...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Sep 2016, 07:11
Replies: 204
Views: 152,101
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

If only Airbus had designed their aircraft with a...

If only Airbus had designed their aircraft with a level of commonality to allow a relatively straightforward transition between types, then EK wouldn't have to implement such a policy. Oh, wait...
Forum: Middle East
21st Sep 2016, 11:07
Replies: 77
Views: 52,341
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Truly?! That is pretty funny if so! :D

Truly?! That is pretty funny if so! :D
Forum: Middle East
21st Sep 2016, 06:27
Replies: 77
Views: 52,341
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

AAR this, CM that, TC etc blah, blah, blah! ...

AAR this, CM that, TC etc blah, blah, blah!

It doesn't matter, things will not change. At least not for the better.

The only thing greater than the ignorance shown by management is their...
Forum: Middle East
19th Sep 2016, 13:34
Replies: 85
Views: 56,509
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

It would be funny if it wasn't so sad! It is...

It would be funny if it wasn't so sad!

It is such an ill conceived policy one doesn't really know where to begin.

The irony to me is EK are making a damning statement about themselves and don't...
Forum: Middle East
17th Sep 2016, 13:52
Replies: 90
Views: 85,359
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Resigning, or not, speaks more to integrity...

Resigning, or not, speaks more to integrity and/or ethics. That could be a whole other discussion.
Forum: Middle East
17th Sep 2016, 07:00
Replies: 77
Views: 52,341
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Logically, what you say is probably correct....

Logically, what you say is probably correct. Except for the logically part!
Forum: Middle East
17th Sep 2016, 06:57
Replies: 90
Views: 85,359
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

I actually believe that. The sad reality is that...

I actually believe that. The sad reality is that Fleet is a powerless, marginalised department with no real say in most of the affairs that relate to us.

Since that lack of respect and...
Forum: Middle East
11th Sep 2016, 13:43
Replies: 26
Views: 15,608
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

There is usually a Tax Treaty between countries...

There is usually a Tax Treaty between countries that specifies how taxation is handled. Details can vary between your home country and other countries for the same circumstance.

For example, in...
Forum: Middle East
6th Sep 2016, 03:20
Replies: 276
Views: 341,955
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Exactly. It was the first thing my wife...

Exactly. It was the first thing my wife mentioned. Same old, same old.
Forum: Middle East
1st Sep 2016, 05:45
Replies: 90
Views: 85,359
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Pathetic indeed. It only goes to enforce the idea...

Pathetic indeed. It only goes to enforce the idea that attrition is as bad, or worse, than we all believe.
Forum: Middle East
31st Aug 2016, 04:53
Replies: 45
Views: 25,643
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Have I got a deal for you! If we can arrange it,...

Have I got a deal for you! If we can arrange it, I will happily swap my left seat 777 for your position at Southwest. Let me know when I start!
Forum: Middle East
31st Aug 2016, 04:51
Replies: 90
Views: 85,359
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Well that is a list of pilots, NOT a seniority...

Well that is a list of pilots, NOT a seniority list.

If they keep saying attrition is not a problem and hide the data, then it is not a problem I guess. Unbelievable.
Forum: Middle East
30th Aug 2016, 06:49
Replies: 7
Views: 5,455
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Being at work and working hard are two distinctly...

Being at work and working hard are two distinctly different things!! ;)
Forum: Middle East
30th Aug 2016, 06:19
Replies: 9
Views: 6,126
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

To be clear, I wasn't saying the number of hours...

To be clear, I wasn't saying the number of hours weren't a factor. They most certainly are. I was pointing out that too many hours, as we are experiencing now, combined with very limited recovery...
Forum: Middle East
30th Aug 2016, 05:21
Replies: 9
Views: 6,126
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

It isn't simply the hours per month that needs to...

It isn't simply the hours per month that needs to be considered. It is the number of days worked and the type of flying done. Folks lusting after a big shiny jet can't comprehend the 'lifestyle'...
Forum: Middle East
14th Aug 2016, 06:09
Replies: 71
Views: 83,067
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

And there, in a nutshell, you have a description...

And there, in a nutshell, you have a description of what one is in for if they choose to join. Employees last.
Forum: Middle East
7th Aug 2016, 12:43
Replies: 17
Views: 7,998
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

I must add to the comments of praise and...

I must add to the comments of praise and gratitude to the crew for a job well done. Under unexpected and trying circumstance, getting all passengers evacuated safely is an excellent outcome.
Forum: Middle East
7th Aug 2016, 12:37
Replies: 25
Views: 10,780
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Wow! Off your meds again Mogas?

Wow! Off your meds again Mogas?
Forum: Middle East
21st Jul 2016, 13:55
Replies: 276
Views: 341,955
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

2nd rumour - we are so short of pilots that...

2nd rumour - we are so short of pilots that recently recruitment HR have been cold calling people who either turned down the job / didn't make the grade at the application phase and more surprisingly...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jun 2016, 10:46
Replies: 25
Views: 8,906
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

No smartphone, no pay

I requested a complimentary replacement FOB as my company issued phone is less than 'smart'. I received an email that if one did not have such a phone there would be no charge for the FOB and there...
Forum: Middle East
8th Apr 2016, 10:11
Replies: 17
Views: 11,719
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Not saying your wrong but, a scab outfit compared...

Not saying your wrong but, a scab outfit compared to...?
Forum: Middle East
8th Apr 2016, 10:08
Replies: 37
Views: 27,562
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Bingo! Which is why, no matter what we are told...

Bingo! Which is why, no matter what we are told by those in fleet, there is little chance of any real, positive change. The pilots as a group, of course, have near zero influence. Continuing...
Forum: Middle East
5th Apr 2016, 17:47
Replies: 52
Views: 50,966
Posted By Rather Be Skiing

Not related to this region but relevant none the...

Not related to this region but relevant none the less. Interesting that the performance degradation due to fatigue is quantified. Wonder if the same will be done with respect to the FZ investigation....
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