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Forum: Middle East
10th Jun 2020, 21:05
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,923,010
Posted By Calmcavok

If the rumour I’ve just heard is true, then the...

If the rumour I’ve just heard is true, then the meetings being cancelled is the least they can do. The way this has been handled is totally unfair, un-transparent and leaves every single employee...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Dec 2019, 12:42
Replies: 27
Views: 6,614
Posted By Calmcavok

The only airline I’ve worked for that has the FO...

The only airline I’ve worked for that has the FO handle TLs in the takeoff roll was probably a (now extinct) wholly owned subsidiary of cessnapete’s employer.

i actually prefer the captain owning...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2019, 09:03
Replies: 5
Views: 2,244
Posted By Calmcavok

If your outfit uses the Boeing OPT: Go to...

If your outfit uses the Boeing OPT:

Go to your IAC for the runway you’ll return on if needing to come back in a hurry. Check the missed approach climb gradient for that approach.

Check...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2019, 18:46
Replies: 142
Views: 63,911
Posted By Calmcavok

Which companies are hiring DECs that might appeal...

Which companies are hiring DECs that might appeal to those at BA? EZY aren’t, FR isn’t an option for many, Jet2, Flybe might be at regional bases, but the appeal is limited. The UK airline industry...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2019, 16:23
Replies: 142
Views: 63,911
Posted By Calmcavok

I don’t think we’d be seeing the level of...

I don’t think we’d be seeing the level of unhappiness currently at BA if we had portability of career.

Because we can’t port our experience easily, then one is therefore heavily invested in the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Oct 2019, 03:39
Replies: 59
Views: 99,662
Posted By Calmcavok

What’s your problem?? I’ll assume you’ve never...

What’s your problem?? I’ll assume you’ve never been through a redundancy. It’s only a matter of time in this industry. If you have, then I hope folk were a little more empathetic with you than you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jul 2019, 19:19
Replies: 86
Views: 116,135
Posted By Calmcavok

Interesting times have come around again at EK....

Interesting times have come around again at EK. Whilst I believe that Flt Ops management have been instrumental in convincing the higher level management to take a more mature approach to flight...
Forum: Middle East
18th Sep 2018, 14:05
Replies: 62
Views: 48,789
Posted By Calmcavok

Pilot Shortage Fixed By October?!

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-11/emirates-profit-rebound-threatened-by-summer-pilot-shortage

According to Timbo, we’ll be alright from October, our new cadets will be here to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Aug 2018, 13:59
Replies: 40
Views: 11,790
Posted By Calmcavok

My $0.02: line your ducks up the way you want...

My $0.02: line your ducks up the way you want them looking another 10+ years down the track. If you want to stay at home and get seniority, ATR. If you want the net job and return home to a...
Forum: Middle East
17th May 2018, 16:08
Replies: 184
Views: 97,666
Posted By Calmcavok

So, serious question, are there any other...

So, serious question, are there any other airlines that operate up to 15hr block time (16h25 duty), ULR flights? With 24-27hr layovers?
Forum: Middle East
16th May 2018, 05:16
Replies: 38
Views: 17,737
Posted By Calmcavok

Not suggesting one should, just sharing some...

Not suggesting one should, just sharing some facts. Last summer the upgrade letters were coming at 5 1/2 years. I’m not sure that 7+ years will become the norm though, that’s been talked about for as...
Forum: Middle East
15th May 2018, 17:55
Replies: 38
Views: 17,737
Posted By Calmcavok

Upgrade letters, at least on the tractor, now...

Upgrade letters, at least on the tractor, now down at 3 1/2 years.
Forum: Middle East
1st May 2018, 14:23
Replies: 16
Views: 8,823
Posted By Calmcavok

https://youtu.be/Z2tn2KDclNg

https://youtu.be/Z2tn2KDclNg
Forum: Middle East
11th Mar 2018, 11:28
Replies: 85
Views: 74,917
Posted By Calmcavok

The document is fine and well, if we were working...

The document is fine and well, if we were working for a different airline in a different country with a proper negotiating team. We’re not

KISS

For me
> Pay
> Roster
> Seniority in bidding...
Forum: Middle East
24th Feb 2018, 19:44
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,496,533
Posted By Calmcavok

Do you regularly fly in the dead of night, cross...

Do you regularly fly in the dead of night, cross multiple time zones and have a reasonably punitive safety culture? Whilst living in a country where you need an overdraft to buy an avacado?

Look,...
Forum: Middle East
10th Feb 2018, 23:06
Replies: 11
Views: 6,699
Posted By Calmcavok

The latest A380 e-learning module - new coffee...

The latest A380 e-learning module - new coffee brewer or some such.

https://youtu.be/RXJKdh1KZ0w
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2017, 17:14
Replies: 106
Views: 123,071
Posted By Calmcavok

This should be a sticky on the 'Terms &...

This should be a sticky on the 'Terms & Endearment' section.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Dec 2017, 14:20
Replies: 20
Views: 15,064
Posted By Calmcavok

The video is pathetic. Not in itself, but the...

The video is pathetic. Not in itself, but the message the company sends by releasing it, but not mentioning it to their pilot employees. The domestic abuse analogy is spot on.

What's most...
Forum: Middle East
19th Oct 2017, 07:09
Replies: 31
Views: 33,576
Posted By Calmcavok

Same old, old circle of witches that always...

Same old, old circle of witches that always gather around the PPRuNe campfire cauldron. "Kool Aid" they cackle, as if it's a spell to dismiss those with a different opinion. "Management Troll!!" is...
Forum: Middle East
12th Oct 2017, 18:45
Replies: 143
Views: 155,508
Posted By Calmcavok

Wife, no kids, only my salary. Company accommo,...

Wife, no kids, only my salary. Company accommo, one car from the EK car loan. No other debts in Dubai, small CC bill from home and a mortgage that is serviced by our tenants.

We choose very...
Forum: Middle East
27th Jul 2017, 11:37
Replies: 230
Views: 281,221
Posted By Calmcavok

"Stealy wheelies officially discontinued? Boy I'm...

"Stealy wheelies officially discontinued? Boy I'm going to miss them and their superior build quality and storage space.."
Forum: Middle East
1st Jul 2017, 10:09
Replies: 3
Views: 3,898
Posted By Calmcavok

What he said. There's too much information to...

What he said. There's too much information to regurgitate here, best sit down with an afternoon free and read. My one advice is to really understand the "ties" section as it will greatly reduce your...
Forum: Middle East
31st May 2017, 23:26
Replies: 4
Views: 7,374
Posted By Calmcavok

Interesting read: ...

Interesting read:

https://centreforaviation.com/insights/analysis/qatar-airways-adds-12-cities-perhaps-time-for-emirates-to-combine-with-flydubai-341033
Forum: Middle East
6th May 2017, 05:57
Replies: 29
Views: 20,044
Posted By Calmcavok

Good info, thanks. I'd imagined that baggage...

Good info, thanks. I'd imagined that baggage would be directed to a specific ULD or set of. Would bulk loading not be a lot more time consuming?
Forum: Middle East
4th May 2017, 13:57
Replies: 29
Views: 20,044
Posted By Calmcavok

As far as I understand 737s aren't compatible...

As far as I understand 737s aren't compatible with ULDs. How would that work with the fancy baggage system in T3 and the new MCT60? I reckon on A321s, but who the f knows?!
Forum: Middle East
17th Apr 2017, 13:57
Replies: 50
Views: 24,215
Posted By Calmcavok

Baahahahaha! Think I'll have an aneurism if I...

Baahahahaha! Think I'll have an aneurism if I have a contract adjustment letter attached to my roster!

Needless to say 13+ days off on its own merits would be fine.
Forum: Middle East
17th Apr 2017, 09:49
Replies: 50
Views: 24,215
Posted By Calmcavok

Well my roster must be pretty much ready as I'm...

Well my roster must be pretty much ready as I'm getting emails for offline freighters (that I didn't bid for).
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2017, 19:32
Replies: 18
Views: 9,266
Posted By Calmcavok

If you want career options, take the Jet FO...

If you want career options, take the Jet FO position.

If you want to stay in your company take command as early as possible even if on a TP.
Forum: Middle East
4th Apr 2017, 07:10
Replies: 69
Views: 60,276
Posted By Calmcavok

Hahahahahahahahahahaha....hiccup....hahahahahahahh...

Hahahahahahahahahahaha....hiccup....hahahahahahahhaha.

No.

(maybe on the 380)
Forum: Middle East
23rd Mar 2017, 05:32
Replies: 240
Views: 264,225
Posted By Calmcavok

Ok, I'll ask: banana??

Ok, I'll ask: banana??
Forum: Middle East
17th Mar 2017, 16:30
Replies: 91
Views: 71,021
Posted By Calmcavok

Same same. Preferences should be seniority based,...

Same same. Preferences should be seniority based, at least then there'll be some kind of system, rather than the "global" view within the bid group.

As it used to be before, n'est ce pas?!
Forum: Middle East
17th Mar 2017, 10:23
Replies: 91
Views: 71,021
Posted By Calmcavok

I also have leave in April with 1 day off before....

I also have leave in April with 1 day off before. Woop!

They say they plan to continue with this, well gee, thanks! Mediocrity achieved and to be maintained.

Maybe they've forgotten that 5...
Forum: Middle East
17th Mar 2017, 08:04
Replies: 91
Views: 71,021
Posted By Calmcavok

2nd top, 1 (low) request and no preferences.

2nd top, 1 (low) request and no preferences.
Forum: Middle East
6th Jan 2017, 19:44
Replies: 97
Views: 89,076
Posted By Calmcavok

Any sound reference for that, or is that a guess?...

Any sound reference for that, or is that a guess? Most insiders (and press) estimate 2%-7% VAT to be introduced in FY18-19.

Whilst some form of taxation is inevitable at some point, this thread...
Forum: Middle East
21st Dec 2016, 23:20
Replies: 89
Views: 83,739
Posted By Calmcavok

To be replaced by whom? I'd put JA ahead of many...

To be replaced by whom? I'd put JA ahead of many other managers in HQ. Sure he has to ensure the company comes first but I'd venture he has done more for the pilot community than any other manger....
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