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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Sep 2010, 11:54
Replies: 15
Views: 6,441
Posted By Rice Pudding

Maybe the Chinese pilots are using the same...

Maybe the Chinese pilots are using the same program.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Mar 2010, 08:47
Replies: 14
Views: 4,376
Posted By Rice Pudding

Yes you have got that right. The cabin crew on...

Yes you have got that right. The cabin crew on HDP do that now.

In fact you can easily see what the long term plan is - in a few years time the new international cadets will be doing a short...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Mar 2010, 11:11
Replies: 14
Views: 4,376
Posted By Rice Pudding

HDP - thin end of the wedge.

The DFO's recent statement regarding the cabin crew mentioned that the company now employ 60% of cabin crew on Hourly Duty Pay.

Several years ago the company also introduced HDP for flight crew....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jan 2010, 02:43
Replies: 27
Views: 5,738
Posted By Rice Pudding

You would think that with the stated emphasis on...

You would think that with the stated emphasis on safety they would pay it at least a little more than lip service.

Even factory workers have a break during the day.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jan 2010, 00:22
Replies: 27
Views: 5,738
Posted By Rice Pudding

Pilot Fatigue

Has anyone had the unpleasant experience of operating some of the 3 sector 12 hour regional patterns with no break ?

There are a couple on the roster now that involve a 12 hour 30 min duty, during...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Dec 2009, 11:31
Replies: 19
Views: 3,848
Posted By Rice Pudding

I sincerely hope you're all correct....

I sincerely hope you're all correct. Interestingly, no one commented on the expat cadetship, but I'm probably mis-reading the company's intention there too.

Guys, wake up and smell the coffee.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Dec 2009, 07:35
Replies: 19
Views: 3,848
Posted By Rice Pudding

All good points, but I wasn't implying that....

All good points, but I wasn't implying that. Plenty of F/O's did sign the COS 08. If there's any doubt as to the company's intentions, lets just wait and see.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Dec 2009, 06:46
Replies: 19
Views: 3,848
Posted By Rice Pudding

"Yeah, except that there are no new "freighter...

"Yeah, except that there are no new "freighter only" captain slots, and all upgrades are (supposed) to be in seniority order on the passenger scale."

That's correct. There won't be any until...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Dec 2009, 05:54
Replies: 19
Views: 3,848
Posted By Rice Pudding

B777 Commands and the loss of Housing allowance

It seemed odd to read that the company are advertising command vacancies on the B777, but only for 747-400 captains. Why are they breaking from normal practice and not upgrading the experienced F/O's...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Nov 2009, 11:38
Replies: 99
Views: 26,017
Posted By Rice Pudding

Well done guys.

Well done guys.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Mar 2008, 11:18
Replies: 54
Views: 7,278
Posted By Rice Pudding

My 2 cents

I've rented, bought several times, lost money, and made money. Recently I've sold.

I've learnt this:
When you buy a place, if possible, buy the one that you can live in for at least 5 years or...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Dec 2007, 00:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,650
Posted By Rice Pudding

My experience is that if you are polite and...

My experience is that if you are polite and reasonable about your request to change the date, it should not affect you. They do realize that people have other circumstances affecting their ability to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Dec 2007, 00:26
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By Rice Pudding

Shift work study - carcinogenic !

Shift work can cause cancer, agency says
Reuters | Saturday, 01 December 2007


LATE SHIFT: Shift workers and firefighters have a higher risk of cancer than the general population and such work...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Nov 2007, 10:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,538
Posted By Rice Pudding

Right Choice - read the fine print !

Key features of the new scheme

To align our medical plans with current market practice, a “user contribution” element (i.e. co-pay) will be introduced. Employees will therefore be responsible for...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Nov 2007, 09:44
Replies: 18
Views: 3,700
Posted By Rice Pudding

I agree. Just give polite notice, thank them for...

I agree. Just give polite notice, thank them for your career opportunity, and go quietly.

I flew with alot of local guys, and found you all to be hard working and keen - many other airlines would...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Nov 2007, 06:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,719
Posted By Rice Pudding

Max, Contractually they can only do this if...

Max,

Contractually they can only do this if you agree to the change. (ie. if you agree to work on your day off.) By acknowledging it in crew direct, you are deemed to have accepted the duty.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Nov 2007, 09:52
Replies: 140
Views: 38,929
Posted By Rice Pudding

The media solution

Dragon Air were proactive about getting their story into the media, and letting the public know why so many flights were being grounded.

CX have done a great job of keeping the CX crew shortages...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Nov 2007, 09:44
Replies: 49
Views: 12,995
Posted By Rice Pudding

Stop complaining

Air NZ also operate 3 man ULH on some sectors, but it then increases their rest requirements at the outport. Air France do the same.

Incidently, we need to take on board the planned company...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Oct 2007, 03:26
Replies: 140
Views: 38,929
Posted By Rice Pudding

Air China

By the way....

Air China are recruiting qualified A330 captains for their Sydney base. Pay is around US$13,000 per month with a travel allowance, after tax.

You must be prepared to live in a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Oct 2007, 13:23
Replies: 140
Views: 38,929
Posted By Rice Pudding

Yes I know 3 just resigned to go back to Oz. ...

Yes I know 3 just resigned to go back to Oz.

A friend of mine also just resigned to fly corporate jets in Canada. He was with CX for 8 years, and due to do his command soon.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Oct 2007, 06:34
Replies: 140
Views: 38,929
Posted By Rice Pudding

How many are leaving CX ?

Thought it would be interesting to find out. Does anyone know ? I heard of 3 F/O's that resigned this week. I have also counted 10 F/O's who have decided not to do their commands in favor of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Oct 2007, 06:32
Replies: 214
Views: 61,605
Posted By Rice Pudding

Cathay will not do anything

Cathay are very busy keeping their very own crew shortage under wraps. They simply don't have time or the inclination to be worrying about the KA problem.

This week alone they have lost 3 more...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Oct 2007, 06:31
Replies: 54
Views: 13,151
Posted By Rice Pudding

Good presentation

I thought they provided a very well balanced perspective. No doubt some of their pilots are suffering similar disillusions as we are, but on the whole the offer was realistic.
If you are keen to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Oct 2007, 06:08
Replies: 11
Views: 3,527
Posted By Rice Pudding

How short of aircrew are we ?

The consequences of being woefully short of aircrew

The company are now regularly (several times a week) using reserve pilots for a callout, (often to Vancouver...), and then reducing their rest...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Oct 2007, 05:48
Replies: 0
Views: 874
Posted By Rice Pudding

Emirates Road Show

Emirates needs you !!!


Information Sessions for Experienced Pilots-Singapore, Taipei and Hong Kong

Representatives from Emirates Airline will be coming to conduct information sessions in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Aug 2007, 08:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,678
Posted By Rice Pudding

Thanks to the HKAOA

This offer was simply the best that company were prepared to present at the present time. Great to all those who saw it for what it was and wrote to the union. Thanks to the HKAOA firstly for...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Aug 2007, 08:46
Replies: 27
Views: 5,145
Posted By Rice Pudding

Thanks to the HKAOA

This offer was simply the best that company were prepared to present at the present time. Great to all those who saw it for what it was and wrote to the union. Thanks to the HKAOA firstly for...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Aug 2007, 08:40
Replies: 23
Views: 3,580
Posted By Rice Pudding

By pass pay

CX are going to be required to meet the same retirement age as other countries, and in due course Hong Kong. ie over 55 and i most likely 65.

The point here that CX want the pilots to ratify the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Aug 2007, 08:22
Replies: 320
Views: 43,353
Posted By Rice Pudding

Let's get back to a pay negotiation

Can I suggest we all band together for a 3 tier strategy:

1. Write to [email protected] and politely tell them you do not support this proposal.

2. Send a circular email to your collegues,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Aug 2007, 08:18
Replies: 47
Views: 5,634
Posted By Rice Pudding

Get this back to being a pay negotiation

Can I suggest we all band together for a 3 tier strategy:

1. Write to [email protected] and politely tell them you do not support this proposal.

2. Send a circular email to your collegues,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Aug 2007, 13:03
Replies: 47
Views: 5,634
Posted By Rice Pudding

COS 08 - This is not about pay

This is not about pay
It's easy to miss the point here. For the company, this is not about a pay deal. This is about solving their long term crew shortage. We simply gave them a viable method to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Aug 2007, 10:20
Replies: 320
Views: 43,353
Posted By Rice Pudding

The big picture

Guys,

It's easy to miss the point here. For the company, this is not about a pay deal. This is about solving their long term crew shortage. We simply gave them a viable method to negotiate this...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Jul 2007, 17:00
Replies: 9
Views: 4,549
Posted By Rice Pudding

The Pilot Shortage

"The reality is that when airlines are short of pilots they may be tempted to roster their pilots up to the maximum flight time allowed by regulations," Ewers said. "Naturally, fatigue may then...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Jul 2007, 16:52
Replies: 119
Views: 27,099
Posted By Rice Pudding

The Pilot Shortage

"The reality is that when airlines are short of pilots they may be tempted to roster their pilots up to the maximum flight time allowed by regulations," Ewers said. "Naturally, fatigue may then...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Jul 2007, 04:36
Replies: 119
Views: 27,099
Posted By Rice Pudding

Follow up for new joiners

I guess the point to remember is that conditions and pay are not what they used to be, and if you project into the future - well, it's not a particularly rosy picture, as conditions are slowly...
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