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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Feb 2010, 01:34
Replies: 113
Views: 21,089
Posted By druckmefunk

Unions Join Forces Against V Australia

What does it all mean?????:eek::eek:

Unions join forces against V Australia: maximum duty hour limitations
Steve Creedy
From: The Australian
February 19, 2010 12:00AM
V AUSTRALIA is facing...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jan 2005, 10:40
Replies: 41
Views: 9,363
Posted By druckmefunk

Yeah, I'd have to agree. If anything would...

Yeah, I'd have to agree.

If anything would put you off coming to EK, the risk of flying with that idiot would do it.

dmf
Forum: Middle East
30th Jan 2005, 04:54
Replies: 56
Views: 17,843
Posted By druckmefunk

I think the point here fellas is that there is...

I think the point here fellas is that there is now a massive discrepancy between the amount of work done and the pay received.

The guys on the 310 have no hope of ever getting overtime, no matter...
Forum: Middle East
10th Nov 2004, 06:23
Replies: 16
Views: 4,986
Posted By druckmefunk

Tell us which airlilne and we might be able to...

Tell us which airlilne and we might be able to confirm

dmf
Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2004, 09:39
Replies: 267
Views: 56,235
Posted By druckmefunk

PB We only have three ways to express our...

PB

We only have three ways to express our concern

1. Write to the managment and express your concerns in a constructive manner

2. Call in sick when you are rostered in a manner you believe...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2004, 06:51
Replies: 267
Views: 56,235
Posted By druckmefunk

So what's the general consensus. Is this...

So what's the general consensus.

Is this going to appease the masses or should there be more consessions.

I for one will not be working any days off, unless of course it benefits me to do so....
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jun 2004, 11:31
Replies: 87
Views: 23,822
Posted By druckmefunk

boofta Some signigicant differences between...

boofta

Some signigicant differences between Cathay and EK.

When Cathay introduced basings, everyone was on the A scale. That was back in the days when it was considered that you had to pay...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jun 2004, 07:48
Replies: 87
Views: 23,822
Posted By druckmefunk

millers you are exactly right. It is...

millers

you are exactly right. It is something I didn't mention previously.

I figure it would be about cost neutral for EK. By the time they increased the salary to cope with taxation, it...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jun 2004, 04:05
Replies: 87
Views: 23,822
Posted By druckmefunk

Quod boy A couple of subtle differences. ...

Quod boy

A couple of subtle differences.

Hong Kong was an independent economy that was not ruled by one family. It was probably the most capitalist place on earth for a period. That is a far...
Forum: Middle East
17th Jun 2004, 17:49
Replies: 19
Views: 2,783
Posted By druckmefunk

Aussie I can tell you that an aussie built...

Aussie

I can tell you that an aussie built Monaro is $20,000 cheaper here than in oz at the current exchange rate!!!!

dmf
Forum: Middle East
12th Jun 2004, 11:32
Replies: 87
Views: 23,822
Posted By druckmefunk

Propoganda, That is correct, but it still...

Propoganda,

That is correct, but it still has no direct connection to basings. They are separate and different issues completely as far as the company is concerned.

dmf
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jun 2004, 11:10
Replies: 344
Views: 142,886
Posted By druckmefunk

So......finally EK has been exposed for the rock...

So......finally EK has been exposed for the rock show that it really is.

This puts into perspective how poor the conditions here are for the majority of pilots. Every pilot here has to rely on...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2004, 09:49
Replies: 36
Views: 14,242
Posted By druckmefunk

Cap 56 You are wrong on a few counts. ...

Cap 56

You are wrong on a few counts.



That quote is 50% right. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since you were last here.
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2004, 12:59
Replies: 344
Views: 142,886
Posted By druckmefunk

Well, for one the SVP Flight Operations was...

Well, for one the SVP Flight Operations was sacked two days ago.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th May 2004, 03:37
Replies: 36
Views: 14,242
Posted By druckmefunk

Emirates Boss Removed

Strong rumours circulating in the sand pit that the head of flight ops has left the building.


dmf
Forum: Middle East
29th May 2004, 14:32
Replies: 15
Views: 4,169
Posted By druckmefunk

I have heard a RUMOUR that Virgin have offered...

I have heard a RUMOUR that Virgin have offered some of their guys their jobs back at old seniority numbers, salaries etc.

Anyone got any hard info.

dmf
Forum: Middle East
27th May 2004, 18:04
Replies: 2
Views: 744
Posted By druckmefunk

Stay where you are. dont even think about moving

Stay where you are. dont even think about moving
Forum: Middle East
26th May 2004, 06:23
Replies: 15
Views: 4,169
Posted By druckmefunk

Aussie Can't be sure yet, as it has not been...

Aussie

Can't be sure yet, as it has not been clarified, but i suspect it means that we will only get overtime for flying hours (block hours) not for time spent in simulators, positioning, office...
Forum: Middle East
26th May 2004, 04:17
Replies: 15
Views: 4,169
Posted By druckmefunk

To elaborate, a 1.5% pay increase (in addition to...

To elaborate, a 1.5% pay increase (in addition to the standard increment), and productivity pay based on block hours (instead of credit). So, as I long suspected, whilst we were hoping for a pay...
Forum: Middle East
26th May 2004, 03:37
Replies: 15
Views: 4,169
Posted By druckmefunk

EK Payrise

Now that the speculation has finished and the facts are on the table, what do you all think about the pay increase.

Personally, I wasn't surprised at all.

dmf
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th May 2004, 17:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By druckmefunk

Yawn It would be very easy to CCQ the 777...

Yawn

It would be very easy to CCQ the 777 and the 7E7, due to Boeings overall operating philosophy on the 777.

That is, don't do anything unless the aircraft tells you. The depth of systems...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th May 2004, 04:06
Replies: 84
Views: 14,675
Posted By druckmefunk

Proplever I'm not involved in Oz aviation,...

Proplever

I'm not involved in Oz aviation, and the problem you guys have is not having an impact on me yet. I am just watching with interest as an Ozmate O/S.

There is no simple answer to your...
Forum: Middle East
17th May 2004, 10:14
Replies: 55
Views: 12,670
Posted By druckmefunk

They parked too close to the beach, not knowing...

They parked too close to the beach, not knowing that there had been a rule change (or enforcing of an old rule).

A few days after said indescretion, they were invited by phone to attend the local...
Forum: Middle East
16th May 2004, 12:18
Replies: 55
Views: 12,670
Posted By druckmefunk

That's the thing. Dubai is as open minded as...

That's the thing.

Dubai is as open minded as any country, until you cross the line in the sand.

The trouble is you usually don't know where that line is until you have crossed it.

Just ask...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2004, 18:59
Replies: 344
Views: 142,886
Posted By druckmefunk

Streamline "Moreover, the investigation has...

Streamline

"Moreover, the investigation has confirmed that the aircraft was loaded correctly and the responsability rest entirely with the EK training department. "

Care to enlighten us?

dmf
Forum: Middle East
4th May 2004, 18:55
Replies: 30
Views: 4,322
Posted By druckmefunk

Dear EK Dantos I admire your enthusiasm, I...

Dear EK Dantos

I admire your enthusiasm, I would say most of us here in the desert were once like you.

It would appear you are afflicted with the two of the more common blights of youth....
Forum: Middle East
19th Apr 2004, 05:44
Replies: 46
Views: 15,030
Posted By druckmefunk

albatross2004 You are quite right albie. We...

albatross2004

You are quite right albie. We have a discriminatory recruiting process that looks very closely at your ability to work in a team, problems solving skills, aircraft operating skills,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Apr 2004, 16:18
Replies: 13
Views: 1,736
Posted By druckmefunk

NFR, I tend to agree, however it appears...

NFR, I tend to agree,

however it appears that in the end it was a no contest. From the intel that I have heard, the Bus beat the boeing in just about every department, and it was probably cheaper...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2004, 04:26
Replies: 145
Views: 22,311
Posted By druckmefunk

I'm pretty sure Angus has never been a commercial...

I'm pretty sure Angus has never been a commercial pilot. Morover I would imagine his presence on such a board, and his main objective, would be to ensure that the proposed airspace changes would not...
Forum: Middle East
1st Apr 2004, 05:16
Replies: 110
Views: 51,230
Posted By druckmefunk

Tweedle You're dead right there. We...

Tweedle

You're dead right there.

We are no different from any other poor B@stards working here. I don't think many people get increases in their conditions around here by virtue of the...
Forum: Middle East
31st Mar 2004, 16:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,487
Posted By druckmefunk

126.9 I hear what you are saying, but I am...

126.9

I hear what you are saying, but I am not sure that I agree that EK is actually a stepping stone.

The only place that you are going to go from here is to another expat/contract job that...
Forum: Middle East
31st Mar 2004, 12:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,487
Posted By druckmefunk

Interconti I wouldn't have a clue of the...

Interconti

I wouldn't have a clue of the ratio, but I can say that (to the best of my knowledge) every F/O that is eligible for either accel or normal command is being upgraded. As I understand...
Forum: Middle East
30th Mar 2004, 16:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,487
Posted By druckmefunk

The accelerated command system is still being...

The accelerated command system is still being used but you will need 8000 hrs before joining.

dmf
Forum: Middle East
26th Mar 2004, 08:17
Replies: 87
Views: 23,822
Posted By druckmefunk

Emirates and DXB is all about bringing people and...

Emirates and DXB is all about bringing people and money to the UAE. Emirates is by far the biggest employer in DXB and as such contributes a massive amount of money, indirectly, to the local economy,...
Forum: Middle East
17th Mar 2004, 08:04
Replies: 8
Views: 2,235
Posted By druckmefunk

Another important point here is that this was...

Another important point here is that this was all predicted a couple of years ago, and well advertised on Pprune.

As is usual here, most of the posters who predicted doom and gloom were accused...
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