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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jun 2009, 05:09
Replies: 155
Views: 47,248
Posted By cunningham

Forged logbooks

Why stop there. What about fake degrees, HSC's references etc. I have heard a few examples during my career. Obviously they don't check that well.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th May 2009, 12:26
Replies: 160
Views: 14,599
Posted By cunningham

I had some very good friends at uni who were red...

I had some very good friends at uni who were red as they come. I used to enjoy listening to them bleating on about how they hated the Libs for introducing Hecs (not sure if they did) and GST. Last...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2009, 05:49
Replies: 99
Views: 24,027
Posted By cunningham

I have never seen management types take double...

I have never seen management types take double digit pay cuts, let alone 20% to 30%.
It doesn't really matter what angle your looking from, I'm sure all would agree that they must be in deep cow...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Oct 2008, 09:04
Replies: 371
Views: 114,540
Posted By cunningham

Did anyone catch the today show on Friday? The...

Did anyone catch the today show on Friday? The guy who reads the sport Cameron, claimed he spoke to a pilot who flies the A330. Apparently the pilot hates flying them, because "the autopilot always...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Sep 2008, 11:14
Replies: 24
Views: 4,114
Posted By cunningham

The public admiration and respect evaporates very...

The public admiration and respect evaporates very quickly when you let them know you generally need 20 - 30k to play jets after passing the selection process. Such a great job in an industry for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Sep 2008, 11:58
Replies: 29
Views: 3,364
Posted By cunningham

There would be at least a few ex-GA first...

There would be at least a few ex-GA first officers in Australian airlines which would be just as useless in the incapacitated Captain scenario I would imagine.
I do agree with the points made about...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Aug 2008, 01:22
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,748
Posted By cunningham

The word on the street was it was an absolute...

The word on the street was it was an absolute clusterfu*k from day one.
Candidates were booked in for sim evaluation and interviews without having been through the online testing, and some...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2007, 22:55
Replies: 306
Views: 79,333
Posted By cunningham

I'll be convinced when the pay levels improve. If...

I'll be convinced when the pay levels improve. If they were really short they would be offering more than than the current starting salaries, especially to live in Sydney town. The going rates for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2006, 09:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By cunningham

Jet-lagged mice die young

Thought this may be of interest to the long haul crews amongst us.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,20716763-401,00.html?from=public_rss
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2006, 11:48
Replies: 42
Views: 9,824
Posted By cunningham

Super money will be tax free for those over 60...

Super money will be tax free for those over 60 from July 1 2007. (still a proposal at this stage)

I'd say this would be a big carrot for some to come home who already have a nice little pot here....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Oct 2006, 04:22
Replies: 41
Views: 6,841
Posted By cunningham

This shortage of skilled workers could also go...

This shortage of skilled workers could also go the other way. If a business fails to attract attract workers it requires, expansion plans may have to be put on hold or in extreme cases it has to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2006, 03:02
Replies: 53
Views: 6,809
Posted By cunningham

The industry will never have a shortage of...

The industry will never have a shortage of applicants in general, but will I believe have a struggle attracting "the most suitable" applicants. Many of the more intelligent candidates will choose...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Sep 2006, 05:58
Replies: 47
Views: 7,442
Posted By cunningham

Company spy, My apologies, I didn't make...

Company spy,

My apologies, I didn't make myself clear in my post. I made this statement regarding the pilot shortage with the tongue thrusted firmly into the cheek.
I get a little tired too of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Sep 2006, 00:20
Replies: 47
Views: 7,442
Posted By cunningham

I must admit I have a very grim view of the...

I must admit I have a very grim view of the future at Q. The impending pilot shortage we all talk about will do little to curb the typical actions of management, they will simply continue with what...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jun 2006, 01:31
Replies: 89
Views: 14,882
Posted By cunningham

While I strongly disagree with the practice of...

While I strongly disagree with the practice of management receiving bonuses while others lose their jobs or take a pay cut, the theory behind this is that some mangers will leave if things are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Nov 2005, 11:22
Replies: 60
Views: 9,782
Posted By cunningham

wrongwayaround , Your post is quite easily...

wrongwayaround ,

Your post is quite easily the best post I have ever read on this forum.

People I suggest you all print this gem off and stick it to your fridge so you can read and ponder over...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Sep 2005, 11:39
Replies: 15
Views: 2,898
Posted By cunningham

Ok, I give up. Which flying school wrote this...

Ok, I give up. Which flying school wrote this article.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2005, 02:22
Replies: 14
Views: 3,020
Posted By cunningham

And for your pleasure or displeasure here is a...

And for your pleasure or displeasure here is a short list of real world figures that I have compiled.

Police officer - Senior sergeant $70,000 (minimal overtime)

Retail store manager $51,000
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th May 2005, 12:18
Replies: 70
Views: 15,072
Posted By cunningham

Ovum you are a classic !!! hahah

Ovum you are a classic !!! hahah
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th May 2005, 11:53
Replies: 25
Views: 7,295
Posted By cunningham

The "Hermanator" was a classic bloke. He had...

The "Hermanator" was a classic bloke. He had plenty of character, bucket loads of personality and a wonderful sense of humour.

It was a pleasure to know you Herman. I'm glad I shared a beer and a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2005, 07:09
Replies: 18
Views: 2,086
Posted By cunningham

Apparently you need 500 hours on donkeys to get...

Apparently you need 500 hours on donkeys to get on the Ox or any of the horses.....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2005, 00:23
Replies: 109
Views: 23,407
Posted By cunningham

What a joke !! Why don't they implement a...

What a joke !!

Why don't they implement a pro rata bond, which is a much fairer system for all concerned.

Why aren't they requiring Call centre staff, Flight attendents etc. to pay for their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2005, 04:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,082
Posted By cunningham

Chilli, An excellent post. The current...

Chilli,

An excellent post. The current situation is very sad.

Mr. C
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Mar 2005, 08:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,606
Posted By cunningham

In a recent article in the Fin review it stated...

In a recent article in the Fin review it stated that British Airways have reduced commissions paid to travel agents over recent years from 10% to 0% !!!

Sign of things to come ??
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2005, 23:19
Replies: 168
Views: 20,013
Posted By cunningham

Food for thought. Found this article in a recent...

Food for thought. Found this article in a recent edition of the Financial Review.


Netballers join union

The Australian Netball Players Association has signed a deal with the Australian...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Feb 2005, 00:46
Replies: 18
Views: 3,713
Posted By cunningham

I just can't understand why any airline in...

I just can't understand why any airline in Australia would need a cadet scheme. There is no need for cadets in any industry unless there is a severe shortage of qualified candidates.
Wouldn't this...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Feb 2005, 13:57
Replies: 51
Views: 6,812
Posted By cunningham

I wish I was Patrick.

I wish I was Patrick.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Oct 2004, 23:33
Replies: 1
Views: 1,655
Posted By cunningham

excuses are like a**holes..........everyone has...

excuses are like a**holes..........everyone has one.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2004, 10:37
Replies: 93
Views: 13,018
Posted By cunningham

1. When you turn up at your daughters birthday...

1. When you turn up at your daughters birthday party and you here her ask your wife " mummy who is that man?"
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Aug 2004, 00:04
Replies: 25
Views: 2,751
Posted By cunningham

After chatting with a chippie and a plumber the...

After chatting with a chippie and a plumber the other day I reckon I should of listened to my dad and did a trade. These guys were both earning over 100k and home every night to put the kids to bed....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd May 2004, 22:01
Replies: 39
Views: 12,172
Posted By cunningham

For those who like to label many of the posters...

For those who like to label many of the posters whingers, I offer you this suggestion.

Print off your reply and file it away for safe keeping.

Then one day when your...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st May 2004, 00:12
Replies: 39
Views: 12,172
Posted By cunningham

If companies can't afford to pay the award they...

If companies can't afford to pay the award they should close shop. Before I joined GA I was an accountant for a large firm in Sydney and Melbourne so I must admit I do have a fair idea what makes a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2004, 03:25
Replies: 39
Views: 12,172
Posted By cunningham

No Speedjet, it was 23K Gross. Who would discuss...

No Speedjet, it was 23K Gross. Who would discuss a package in net terms anyway?

p.s It is illegal to make deductions from an employees paypacket without prior written consent. Hence the employer...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th May 2004, 08:38
Replies: 39
Views: 12,172
Posted By cunningham

I called this company a few years back for a job...

I called this company a few years back for a job and spoke to the C.P When I asked about the pay he told me he didn't handle that part and wasn't sure. I questioned whether it was close to 38k and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2004, 01:50
Replies: 27
Views: 4,284
Posted By cunningham

Do kiwi pilots still wear velcro gloves?

Do kiwi pilots still wear velcro gloves?
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