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Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Feb 2024, 10:40
Replies: 241
Views: 130,641
Posted By plikee

You are contradicting yourself here. The reason...

You are contradicting yourself here. The reason they are slowing down upgrades (not stopping) is not because of Boeing lack of deliveries. It is because of the lack of FOs.

There was a massive...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2023, 12:04
Replies: 241
Views: 130,641
Posted By plikee

Didn't mean to take a dig at you or your comment...

Didn't mean to take a dig at you or your comment - I was just pointing that contractors will be always cheaper than employees (otherwise why would governments come up with that idea several years...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2023, 20:39
Replies: 241
Views: 130,641
Posted By plikee

Just took the freedom to make some changes.

Just took the freedom to make some changes.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Aug 2023, 14:22
Replies: 18
Views: 6,516
Posted By plikee

That will be difficult to tell as it depends on...

That will be difficult to tell as it depends on how much you fly, and the tax system of the country you end up. In Italy for example, there is no tax, or minimal tax, on domestic flights. In...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Aug 2023, 11:48
Replies: 241
Views: 130,641
Posted By plikee

Well, I've been there for 8 and half years and I...

Well, I've been there for 8 and half years and I cannot relate to any of this. I know where I stand so should everyone else, you might not know your OMA by heart but you should know where to look for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Aug 2023, 16:06
Replies: 74
Views: 29,976
Posted By plikee

Seriously? Almost every UK airline that does DEC...

Seriously? Almost every UK airline that does DEC were hiring DEC 6 months ago. J2, Wizz, RYR, Lauda, even BA Euroflyer! The only one I can't recall was EZY.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jun 2023, 16:04
Replies: 107
Views: 56,428
Posted By plikee

14 ATPL subjects yet can't make simple maths.

14 ATPL subjects yet can't make simple maths.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th May 2023, 22:55
Replies: 22
Views: 5,218
Posted By plikee

It's not called arrogance, it's called seniority....

It's not called arrogance, it's called seniority. You seem to have it confused with experience. You can carry experience with you to another employer but you don't carry seniority. Many have left RYR...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th May 2023, 10:07
Replies: 22
Views: 5,218
Posted By plikee

You should have stayed at your previous airline...

You should have stayed at your previous airline and enjoyed your 25 years of seniority there. Why would you think that time in other airline would transfer to another airline as seniority? That is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2023, 12:58
Replies: 116
Views: 56,161
Posted By plikee

G-reg ~ UK licence EI/9H/SP-reg aircraft ~...

G-reg ~ UK licence

EI/9H/SP-reg aircraft ~ EASA licence

RUK fleet is only G-reg however there are still a limited number of flights that are operated by RUK with wet lease from DAC (EI frames)....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jan 2023, 23:34
Replies: 37
Views: 14,973
Posted By plikee

Like I said, money is not everything and BA...

Like I said, money is not everything and BA definitely doesn't tick all the boxes. Your maths don't make any sense, and also Stansted carpark costs £0 as an example. So it really depends on personal...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jan 2023, 21:52
Replies: 37
Views: 14,973
Posted By plikee

This guy hits the nail. Yeah, BA FO in year 20...

This guy hits the nail. Yeah, BA FO in year 20 earns same as a RYR skipper, but it takes them 15 more years to get to that pay, while the RYR has hit it 5 years after starting. By the time the BA FO...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jan 2023, 18:13
Replies: 8
Views: 5,173
Posted By plikee

I think you should rephrase that to "Many senior...

I think you should rephrase that to "Many senior FO's are leaving due to the conditions" Some skippers will be leaving too, J2 just announced 9% pay rise.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jan 2023, 09:40
Replies: 116
Views: 56,161
Posted By plikee

Don't think there are contractors on RUK but...

Don't think there are contractors on RUK but could be wrong.



28 days of leave which consists of 4 blocks of 5 days plus 8 adhoc days (1 of it is Christmas). The month off does not exist...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Dec 2022, 11:46
Replies: 499
Views: 328,756
Posted By plikee

By the time you reach BA LHS LH, you've lost so...

By the time you reach BA LHS LH, you've lost so much pay by staying put in RYR LHS that the benefits are almost negligible. If I compare to Virgin pay, changing from RYR LHS to Virgin would mean 15...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2022, 12:41
Replies: 116
Views: 56,161
Posted By plikee

66k based on 850 hours Very likely if...

66k based on 850 hours



Very likely if you have the right to work and live in the UK. Currently struggling to crew UK bases, everyone maxed out on hours.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Nov 2022, 07:33
Replies: 116
Views: 56,161
Posted By plikee

Based on 850 hours. Also includes pension...

Based on 850 hours. Also includes pension contributions from RYR so that figure is artificially inflated. CPT approx 129k, FO approx 66k
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Nov 2022, 07:17
Replies: 116
Views: 56,161
Posted By plikee

That is DAC approximately. Lauda is much less...

That is DAC approximately. Lauda is much less than that.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Oct 2022, 15:36
Replies: 27
Views: 8,490
Posted By plikee

Don't feed the troll 😁

Don't feed the troll 😁
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Oct 2022, 16:21
Replies: 27
Views: 8,490
Posted By plikee

Really? Because to me it costs £1.80/minute to...

Really? Because to me it costs £1.80/minute to receive a call, and £3/minute to make one when I'm away. Maybe my company OPS office is located in the moon and I'm calling from Jupiter.




...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Oct 2022, 12:03
Replies: 30
Views: 11,840
Posted By plikee

Unless you are on a legacy contract, currently...

Unless you are on a legacy contract, currently there is no regular captain in RYR in the UK taking £8k home at the moment, and there won't be during the current agreement ending 2026. If you are a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2022, 13:08
Replies: 7
Views: 2,815
Posted By plikee

Yes (it used not to)

Yes (it used not to)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2022, 12:52
Replies: 7
Views: 2,815
Posted By plikee

I don't work at EZJ so I can't help you with...

I don't work at EZJ so I can't help you with that. The info above was based on an offer pre-covid. I would say for command will take approximately 5 to 6 years, slightly longer than RYR (if you are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2022, 12:30
Replies: 7
Views: 2,815
Posted By plikee

I can't help you with specific figures, but...

I can't help you with specific figures, but Portugal is really the only country EZJ is craving for pilots. It is mainly because there is a huge disadvantage in the take home pay between Portugal and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Aug 2022, 16:51
Replies: 499
Views: 328,756
Posted By plikee

That's your actual reason. Keep trying...

That's your actual reason. Keep trying everywhere, and good luck for your future
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jul 2022, 11:05
Replies: 499
Views: 328,756
Posted By plikee

Spot on - not everyone is the same or have...

Spot on - not everyone is the same or have similar priorities. I was about to get my CV fired up, but now that I looked at that pay scale I can't justify a pay-cut of £300k plus over the next 10...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jul 2022, 10:07
Replies: 499
Views: 328,756
Posted By plikee

Much better than being jetlagged and not be able...

Much better than being jetlagged and not be able to enjoy your off time with your family at all - all for the same pay. Enjoy your time at 5 star resort while you're away of what matters in life....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2022, 23:16
Replies: 2
Views: 2,804
Posted By plikee

https://www.iaa.ie/personnel-licensing/maintenance...

https://www.iaa.ie/personnel-licensing/maintenance-engineer---amel-licensing/plams/docs/default-source/publications/advisory-memoranda/personnel-licensing-advisory-memoranda-(plam)/recording-of-flight...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Feb 2022, 17:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,683
Posted By plikee

Not part of the FREA AFAIK. Make sure...

Not part of the FREA AFAIK.



Make sure you are a UK resident for tax purposes (I'm assuming that you are out of base in the EU, not UK)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Feb 2022, 14:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,683
Posted By plikee

In fairness you will save more by eating proper...

In fairness you will save more by eating proper meals that are cheaper than offseting tax from expensive crap food. Saying this, I know some of us don't have a choice sometimes.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Feb 2022, 13:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,683
Posted By plikee

This was valid in 2019/20 so it might be out of...

This was valid in 2019/20 so it might be out of date. Your best bet is to call HMRC and ask.


Record of employment related expenses (trip related expenses):

The following notes provide...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Oct 2021, 11:14
Replies: 116
Views: 56,161
Posted By plikee

Commute, yes. Work, not sure. It is a very grey...

Commute, yes. Work, not sure. It is a very grey area.



You don't meet the frontier permission unless you've worked in the UK prior 31st December 2020. Commuting (ie. based outside of the UK) to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2021, 12:27
Replies: 116
Views: 56,161
Posted By plikee

Just remember the restriction is not where you...

Just remember the restriction is not where you live but where you're from. So if you are a EU citizen living in the UK, you can commute/work in the EU & UK without any problem or restrictions.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Dec 2020, 16:10
Replies: 120
Views: 124,347
Posted By plikee

Denti The reference to the gender was a...

Denti

The reference to the gender was a sarcastic joke as EZY launched a pilot recruitment campaign target only at women not that far ago. I understand where the points for kids come from but...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Dec 2020, 21:25
Replies: 120
Views: 124,347
Posted By plikee

Ridiculous. Even 3 points would be pushy. How...

Ridiculous. Even 3 points would be pushy. How much did women got, 30 points? :ugh:
Having a kid might come down to personal choice (except that one layover), not having one isn't always down to own...
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