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Forum: Rumours & News
18th Aug 2023, 20:41
Replies: 82
Views: 48,235
Posted By Bluebaron

Yes agreed but that was 3 pilots not 2.

Yes agreed but that was 3 pilots not 2.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Aug 2023, 17:14
Replies: 82
Views: 48,235
Posted By Bluebaron

I regularly operate LON to Mexico, Costa Rica etc...

I regularly operate LON to Mexico, Costa Rica etc with just two pilots. Flight time is often 10-12 hours. Add report time and you can see it’s a long day out. These trips are 24 hours.
we do...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2018, 11:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,973
Posted By Bluebaron

Thanks chaps. My old iPad 3 is ready for an...

Thanks chaps. My old iPad 3 is ready for an upgrade and I don't really want to buy two pads but I'll mull it over.

I've downloaded the free easyVFR and I'll have a play with that for a while with...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2018, 20:53
Replies: 14
Views: 2,973
Posted By Bluebaron

Ppl navigation apps

Hi All,

I'm getting back into ppl flying after a long break. Can anyone recommend any good Navigation Apps for iPad?

Only really need it for airspace avoidance etc.

Are we still required to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Feb 2018, 17:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,547
Posted By Bluebaron

Thanks folks I guess I’ll dust the books off.

Thanks folks I guess I’ll dust the books off.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Feb 2018, 13:42
Replies: 8
Views: 2,547
Posted By Bluebaron

Renewing old Fi rating

Hi all, currently flying a 787 but last SEP flight at least 5 years ago. I have 1000 hours as a flight instructor 15 years ago.

My daughter wants to learn to fly so I could either renew my SEP and...
Forum: Questions
12th Jul 2013, 13:22
Replies: 3
Views: 6,702
Posted By Bluebaron

737 MAX - flight deck

Anyone know if the 737 MAX will have full EICAS or will it still be stuck in the 60's with little light bulbs?

Also is Boeing leaning towards fleet commonality like airbus?
Forum: Questions
12th Jul 2013, 13:20
Replies: 15
Views: 3,204
Posted By Bluebaron

My understanding is that "no ATC speed...

My understanding is that "no ATC speed restrictions" means just that. You can fly any speed you want or are allowed to do under you SOP.

"Maintain high speed" is very ambiguous and could mean...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Feb 2013, 18:04
Replies: 8
Views: 5,397
Posted By Bluebaron

Thomson Airways - Last in first out/Last promoted...

Thomson Airways - Last in first out/Last promoted first demoted.

Captains hold a captains 'shadow' so when promotion start agian they are first back in regardless of senority.

That said we...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Nov 2012, 20:13
Replies: 431
Views: 241,809
Posted By Bluebaron

Welcome aboard box!

Welcome aboard box!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Oct 2012, 07:14
Replies: 4
Views: 5,427
Posted By Bluebaron

i recently got an ip[hone, can i export the data...

i recently got an ip[hone, can i export the data from this app to an apple based logbook system?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Sep 2012, 13:46
Replies: 1,416
Views: 652,049
Posted By Bluebaron

Last I heard you oly get 50% (of 70%) pay until...

Last I heard you oly get 50% (of 70%) pay until you complete final line check that took a friend of mine from march through to end of August. Also no crew food and only £2 an hour FTP. You pay £18000...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Sep 2012, 10:29
Replies: 431
Views: 241,809
Posted By Bluebaron

Rip Roar, The point I was making is that...

Rip Roar,

The point I was making is that Thomson has around 30 pilots more since the merger. Therefore by definition an airline the size of first choice has disappeared.

Someone asked a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Sep 2012, 11:18
Replies: 431
Views: 241,809
Posted By Bluebaron

About 785 down form 1100 odd at time of merger....

About 785 down form 1100 odd at time of merger. Thomson had 750 pre merger. As we have pretty much absorbed an airline the size of First Choice we are now ready for expansion.

The tour operator is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Sep 2012, 23:06
Replies: 431
Views: 241,809
Posted By Bluebaron

not sure if letters have been sent out yet.

not sure if letters have been sent out yet.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Sep 2012, 20:42
Replies: 431
Views: 241,809
Posted By Bluebaron

I heard over 700 have applied 60 selected for...

I heard over 700 have applied 60 selected for interviews over 4 days for 25-35 jobs.

Good luck
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Sep 2012, 15:44
Replies: 926
Views: 407,336
Posted By Bluebaron

Won't be much on here PPrune heavily censor all...

Won't be much on here PPrune heavily censor all Virgin threads.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Sep 2012, 10:15
Replies: 431
Views: 241,809
Posted By Bluebaron

Ezydriver, If you are indeed an...

Ezydriver,

If you are indeed an 'easy-driver' why you flying with Thomson anyway and not using your concessions to fly Easy?

To keep on track with the recruitment theme of the thread and for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Sep 2012, 15:25
Replies: 431
Views: 241,809
Posted By Bluebaron

Time to command is 10-15 years. Bucket and...

Time to command is 10-15 years.

Bucket and spade, £4000 is pretty good now.

Most airlines want 20-30K up front with £1200 a month take home. As i have stated before I've been here 10 years and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Sep 2012, 10:58
Replies: 431
Views: 241,809
Posted By Bluebaron

EGCC4284 Yes and yes.:) To work out a...

EGCC4284

Yes and yes.:)

To work out a UK salary use this link:

The Salary Calculator - Take-Home tax calculator (http://www.thesalarycalculator.co.uk/salary.php)

60k a year is approx...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Sep 2012, 08:18
Replies: 431
Views: 241,809
Posted By Bluebaron

The £7000 is to cover line training costs. Its a...

The £7000 is to cover line training costs. Its a one off cost. I'm not sure if it deducted gross or net, I believe it is gross so around £580 a month or £350 if net.

I would imagine with a little...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Aug 2012, 11:29
Replies: 431
Views: 241,809
Posted By Bluebaron

Thomson is doing rather well financially. Check...

Thomson is doing rather well financially. Check wiki for the full Thomson lowdown.

From a pilot POV its really a pretty good airline to work for. Yes we all moan like everywhere but at the end of...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jul 2012, 10:12
Replies: 10
Views: 4,837
Posted By Bluebaron

Thanks for all the info folks. I'm considering it...

Thanks for all the info folks. I'm considering it but looks like too much of a sacrifice to me.

If I could get a DEC then it would work but with 3-5 years its a bit too far. I've got 7000 hours on...
Forum: Middle East
20th Jul 2012, 18:11
Replies: 10
Views: 4,837
Posted By Bluebaron

Emirates commuting

Hi All,

I've read through pages of stuff but its all getting a bit mixed up so a few simple questions for F/O recruitment.

I know a 'normal' roster is a thing of fantasy, but I assume following...
Forum: Middle East
12th Jul 2012, 16:58
Replies: 104
Views: 33,409
Posted By Bluebaron

What is the current time to command if I joined...

What is the current time to command if I joined now as an experience b767 pilot with 6000 hours?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Feb 2012, 11:50
Replies: 71
Views: 33,842
Posted By Bluebaron

Pilot numbers are slightly below requirements for...

Pilot numbers are slightly below requirements for summer 12. That said no recruitment is likely in 2012. Possiby small number in late 13.

The company want to introduce new pay scales for new hire...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2012, 13:57
Replies: 27
Views: 5,857
Posted By Bluebaron

The point I was making was not that he wanted to...

The point I was making was not that he wanted to skip his bond but rather that the company is taking his entire salary for the next 3 months leaving him nothing to live on.

He is quite prepared to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2012, 19:32
Replies: 27
Views: 5,857
Posted By Bluebaron

I believ it is in his contract, but I would...

I believ it is in his contract, but I would expect any company to be reasonable rather than take all his wages for the next 3 months!

I'll keep you posted.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2012, 13:57
Replies: 27
Views: 5,857
Posted By Bluebaron

Docking Pay

It is permissable for an employer to dock your pay directly without your permission?

Reason I ask is a friend is leaving a certain company with an £8,000 bond outstanding. He has no problem paying...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jun 2011, 18:21
Replies: 233
Views: 102,131
Posted By Bluebaron

I worked for VS from 1990-2001. It had 6 aircraft...

I worked for VS from 1990-2001. It had 6 aircraft and 500 employees and was great fun.

We survived the Gulf war, the BA dirty tricks campaign, we had the best product on the market and (IMO) the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
20th May 2011, 18:21
Replies: 4
Views: 5,427
Posted By Bluebaron

I just managed to uninstall rather than update my...

I just managed to uninstall rather than update my app. As a result I lost all my data. My last back up was 12oct so didn't lose it all.

The 'import' feature has not get been applied so have to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Mar 2011, 17:10
Replies: 28
Views: 5,447
Posted By Bluebaron

LOL, not up to me, not my money!

LOL, not up to me, not my money!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Mar 2011, 16:35
Replies: 28
Views: 5,447
Posted By Bluebaron

You're own enemy - idiots!

As an experienced F/O with a nice salary/contract it is easy to get complacent and sit back and take the money.

It has however, over the last few years, been evident that the 'bottom' of the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Feb 2011, 20:23
Replies: 42
Views: 16,183
Posted By Bluebaron

How many pay scales at BA?

How many pay scales at BA?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2011, 15:33
Replies: 42
Views: 16,183
Posted By Bluebaron

Any more updates, we're still holding out for...

Any more updates, we're still holding out for RPI+ deal at Thomson.
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