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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Apr 2018, 12:55
Replies: 10
Views: 8,579
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Freehill, I agree that safety has improved, but...

Freehill, I agree that safety has improved, but it by the grace of god that they haven't pranged more aircraft. Look at the one incident in Pudong not long ago involving a 330 and 320 on the runway....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Apr 2018, 18:20
Replies: 10
Views: 8,579
Posted By Flying Phoenix

It's really painful to read this thread for a...

It's really painful to read this thread for a couple of reasons. The first is the truth behind what has been posted about the terrible relationship between staff and employer. It truly is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Sep 2014, 20:08
Replies: 32
Views: 12,188
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Sorry it is a split duty. That's the only legal...

Sorry it is a split duty. That's the only legal way around this.
Forum: Canada
23rd Mar 2014, 21:47
Replies: 8
Views: 5,529
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Just wondering if they are unionized? Is this...

Just wondering if they are unionized? Is this company expanding hence the need for DEC's?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Aug 2012, 00:50
Replies: 51
Views: 12,706
Posted By Flying Phoenix

It's always amusing to read the Boeing vs. Airbus...

It's always amusing to read the Boeing vs. Airbus arguments. Frankly the arguments are tired and worn out, and really, who cares? Both Boeing and Airbus build fine aircraft - I've flown both. ...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Mar 2012, 18:40
Replies: 6
Views: 3,741
Posted By Flying Phoenix

My reason for suggesting guys pm me is simple. ...

My reason for suggesting guys pm me is simple. It bypasses all the rhetoric that comes with the website. There are some essential facts about working in China that most guys are missing prior to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Mar 2012, 14:28
Replies: 21
Views: 6,992
Posted By Flying Phoenix

While I appreciate the dialogue on seniority and...

While I appreciate the dialogue on seniority and have been a staunch supporter of it over the years, this discussion should really be about the three options available to you. That is:
1. Stay...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Mar 2012, 13:56
Replies: 6
Views: 3,741
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Gents, If you have a serious interest in...

Gents,

If you have a serious interest in working for Air China you can pm me. I will do my best to answer your questions.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Mar 2012, 21:18
Replies: 6
Views: 3,741
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Exclamation Air China working conditions

For anyone interested in working for Air China there is a great deal to consider before accepting a position.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Mar 2012, 16:12
Replies: 178
Views: 94,407
Posted By Flying Phoenix

That has always been the case - I don't know...

That has always been the case - I don't know anyone working with us that failed the simulator evaluation. They will, however, let you sit the ATPL exam as many times as it takes but are less...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Dec 2011, 17:43
Replies: 122
Views: 40,679
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Work to Live: Can you show me where Urge has...

Work to Live: Can you show me where Urge has insulted anyone? His posts are thoughtful and honest - can't say the same for everyone posting here.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Sep 2011, 16:56
Replies: 7
Views: 4,197
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Mr Claus is offering you a very insightful and...

Mr Claus is offering you a very insightful and honest look at 'spending time', not enjoying a career, at Cathay Pacific. It is the same at Dragonair......perhaps worse, depending on your point of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Sep 2011, 18:01
Replies: 69
Views: 22,144
Posted By Flying Phoenix

FG, Apologies, but I swear that edit wasn't...

FG,
Apologies, but I swear that edit wasn't there at the time I posted.:hmm:
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Sep 2011, 15:45
Replies: 69
Views: 22,144
Posted By Flying Phoenix

FG, Huh? Did you actually read and comprehend...

FG,
Huh? Did you actually read and comprehend my post? Can you show me where I am lying and conjecturing?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Sep 2011, 13:39
Replies: 69
Views: 22,144
Posted By Flying Phoenix

FG, Come on, Air China a DEC position for...

FG,

Come on, Air China a DEC position for CX? I don't think so. Completely separate companies. Air Hong Kong? Things start to get a little hazier I agree. CX Cargo? Not so hazy anymore. The...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Sep 2011, 21:03
Replies: 69
Views: 22,144
Posted By Flying Phoenix

CXorcist, No question in my mind that you are...

CXorcist,
No question in my mind that you are right in both regards, that is, there will be available candidates for the A330 as well as the A350, when it arrives, being put on some LH/ULH routes...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2011, 18:18
Replies: 128
Views: 70,725
Posted By Flying Phoenix

While the punishment may seem harsh, there is no...

While the punishment may seem harsh, there is no doubt that the pilot's of Juneyao were fundamentally wrong in disobeying an ATC instruction. Unless the safety of their own flight was in jeopardy by...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Sep 2011, 16:54
Replies: 69
Views: 22,144
Posted By Flying Phoenix

It is hard to comprehend how there can be...

It is hard to comprehend how there can be confusion about whether or not one can maintain their current base in the event that they fail a command course. It does make sense however, that if you are...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Sep 2011, 02:38
Replies: 69
Views: 22,144
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Sorvad, Thank you for your explanation. I...

Sorvad,
Thank you for your explanation. I wholeheartedly agree with you under this scenario and from what I can gleam from your reply, you are not alone in having to make this difficult decision. ...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Sep 2011, 18:27
Replies: 69
Views: 22,144
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Anyone who turns down a wide body command at a...

Anyone who turns down a wide body command at a carrier such as Cathay is a complete and utter fool and ultimately deserves what he/she gets. One of the best pieces of advise I ever got from a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Sep 2011, 17:40
Replies: 44
Views: 11,914
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Steve, You are indeed correct. It was a...

Steve,

You are indeed correct. It was a runway under repair
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Sep 2011, 16:51
Replies: 69
Views: 22,144
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Exclamation The DPA prevented DEC's onto the B744 several...

The DPA prevented DEC's onto the B744 several years ago by requesting from IFALPA a hiring ban be put on the airline. It's a pretty simple, yet effective way of deterring pilots from joining the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Sep 2011, 16:23
Replies: 9
Views: 3,716
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Right now, the situation at CA is more like, "how...

Right now, the situation at CA is more like, "how do we stop guys from leaving?" With China Southern offering considerably more money and Hainan now willing to hire A320 Captains for the A330 (yes...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Sep 2011, 16:36
Replies: 9
Views: 3,716
Posted By Flying Phoenix

I wouldn't worry too much about this happening -...

I wouldn't worry too much about this happening - at least not for the foreseeable future (which is a long way off in my opinion). The pilot shortage (yes it is happening) isn't going away any time...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Aug 2011, 22:00
Replies: 27
Views: 7,087
Posted By Flying Phoenix

What a joke.

What a joke.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Aug 2011, 21:53
Replies: 34
Views: 8,446
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Although I don't work for Cathay, I did work for...

Although I don't work for Cathay, I did work for another Hong Kong carrier and under much better contract terms that are on offer. Given: A) the terms and conditions you are being hired under and B)...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Aug 2011, 17:48
Replies: 25
Views: 6,805
Posted By Flying Phoenix

I agree (more or less) with points 1-9, but I...

I agree (more or less) with points 1-9, but I really hope Eddie is pulling our 'shoestrings' on point 10. If not, please ignore that point as it is probably the worst advise a fellow pilot could...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Aug 2011, 17:29
Replies: 12
Views: 3,838
Posted By Flying Phoenix

It's easy to tell that this is nothing more that...

It's easy to tell that this is nothing more that a little $H!te disturbing thread simply by reading the vast amount of incoherent replies on the subject. Can someone please put together two coherent...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Aug 2011, 18:45
Replies: 9
Views: 3,431
Posted By Flying Phoenix

Relax: The DPA committee are simply the voice of...

Relax: The DPA committee are simply the voice of the pilots. They try there best. At the end of the day it's not up to the committee to get what you are looking for; it's up to the pilot group. ...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Aug 2011, 15:12
Replies: 9
Views: 3,431
Posted By Flying Phoenix

crwjrk: you are not a chump and probably neither...

crwjrk: you are not a chump and probably neither are some of the guys and gals that may have voted yes for the pay increase - perhaps less idealist and more realist. Guess what would have happened...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Aug 2011, 16:59
Replies: 16
Views: 8,228
Posted By Flying Phoenix

I think you are missing the point. It's not like...

I think you are missing the point. It's not like we are not paying tax at all, we are just being double taxed. I don't know if you are working in Asia, but what incentive would there be to work in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Aug 2011, 15:47
Replies: 16
Views: 8,228
Posted By Flying Phoenix

The China tax portion is roughly 30%. I...

The China tax portion is roughly 30%. I understand from my Aussie colleagues working for Air China that they only have to pay approximately AUD 1000 per month to top up the Australian portion of the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Aug 2011, 16:25
Replies: 37
Views: 7,927
Posted By Flying Phoenix

This argument has been going on as long as I can...

This argument has been going on as long as I can remember - and with every airline I've worked for. It's pretty simple really. There are two scenarios where a pilot will find himself positioning...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Aug 2011, 16:24
Replies: 37
Views: 7,927
Posted By Flying Phoenix

For crying out loud, can't anyone get through a...

For crying out loud, can't anyone get through a PX sector without having a cocktail? Sure it's nice to quaff an ale during the flight (as I pax of course) but is it absolutely necessary to do so? ...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Aug 2011, 04:19
Replies: 16
Views: 8,228
Posted By Flying Phoenix

OPERATOR: China Southern Airlines REGISTERED...

OPERATOR: China Southern Airlines
REGISTERED IN: Guangzhou, China
REQUIREMENT: Airbus A330 Captains
BASE OF OPERATION: Guangzhou, China
Also Melbourne / Sydney Commuting Bases available.


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