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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2008, 01:06
Replies: 824
Views: 160,325
Posted By Scooter

Mrs Nomer, I agree with you 100%. The way...

Mrs Nomer, I agree with you 100%.

The way airlines are doing business now, particularly with regard to lease/financing has totally changed the market in the last few months alone.
Having the $AUD...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2008, 06:43
Replies: 26
Views: 5,376
Posted By Scooter

Jesus H Christ people! While were at it why...

Jesus H Christ people!

While were at it why not stick the knife in the back of the Emirates A340 pilots at Johannesburg a few years ago that didnt rotate correctly and collected the localiser...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2008, 06:24
Replies: 29
Views: 3,547
Posted By Scooter

You said it - but I disagree with the different...

You said it - but I disagree with the different rules things for different companies.

Wasn't it a low cost carrier that had a huge problem some years ago when they were exposed as not even having...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Feb 2008, 19:42
Replies: 23
Views: 5,752
Posted By Scooter

I remember some years ago Qantas had a no...

I remember some years ago Qantas had a no spectacles policy (for recruits - not line pilots) but one candidate (now a B747 Captain) took them to task because under CASA rules he was able to hold an...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Nov 2006, 21:40
Replies: 14
Views: 2,742
Posted By Scooter

Would this be the same BONO that has both his...

Would this be the same BONO that has both his group and personal taxes payed offshore to avoid paying tax in Ireland?

You cant blame the guy but its a bit rich when he rants on about world poverty...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2006, 22:03
Replies: 51
Views: 12,619
Posted By Scooter

Good posting Keg but if I may add to this, CX...

Good posting Keg but if I may add to this, CX has/had a few tyrants similar to QF over the years.

The Deputy Chief Pilot of Qantas is right in some respects, but fails to recognise that in the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Nov 2006, 22:13
Replies: 111
Views: 30,041
Posted By Scooter

Heard recently that a current RAAF pilot that was...

Heard recently that a current RAAF pilot that was on the "active hold file" with QF was contacted and told that he would be considered with Jetstar.

When this very experienced candidate very...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Sep 2006, 04:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,441
Posted By Scooter

Virgin Companies and Branson in Row with ATO

ATO in Virgin matchBy Vanda Carson
September 11, 2006 12:00am

THE Australian Taxation Office will today try to convince the NSW Court of Appeal that four of Richard Branson's Virgin companies...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Jan 2006, 22:25
Replies: 8
Views: 7,672
Posted By Scooter

Re: Cathay Pacific Pilots

Drop us a line pal - we dont all bite and will probably give you what you want to know.

Try posting any questions on this site specifically.......thats what it is for.:}
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jan 2006, 21:58
Replies: 48
Views: 12,422
Posted By Scooter

Re: Virgins off to Emirates

Quote from HALAS:

"try and stay in your own back-yard. No one likes a busy-body!"

Thats pretty rich coming from the middle east and cruising the Australian pages.
You must be homesick as I get...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Dec 2005, 18:31
Replies: 1
Views: 1,107
Posted By Scooter

Former Pacific Blue Chief Pilot Replaced and facing charges?

Can anyone elaborate on a rumour that the former Chief Pilot of Pacific Blue was replaced unceremoniously for undisclosed reasons and now facing possible legal charges in New Zealand?

Any details...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2005, 04:49
Replies: 43
Views: 6,347
Posted By Scooter

Ronnie Honker. As a humble B744 F/O living...

Ronnie Honker.

As a humble B744 F/O living in HK I dare say that yes,there may be a handful of pilots up here with less experience earning more money - and good on them!
I dont begrudge them a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2005, 02:38
Replies: 22
Views: 2,767
Posted By Scooter

Come on here fellas. I ask a legitimate...

Come on here fellas.

I ask a legitimate question and get probably one reasonable reply followed by the bitch brigade!

Woomera, whats with all the editing?
Was it criticism, someone giving...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2005, 02:28
Replies: 43
Views: 6,347
Posted By Scooter

Qantas - an airline that rewards mediocrities

Whilst back in Oz for a few weeks,last night I had the pleasure of attending a BBQ at a mates place (QF B737 F/O).

Great people overall with good attitudes until a twenty something year old QF...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Oct 2005, 21:45
Replies: 22
Views: 2,767
Posted By Scooter

Virgin Blue Shares Slide by over 5% - whats the go?

Just noticed on the net that Virgin Blue shares have slid by over 5 % yesterday and thats after having announced a revised profit increase.

Has this anything to do with Toll's takeover bid for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2005, 09:27
Replies: 144
Views: 23,865
Posted By Scooter

I had the misfortune of being in the US during...

I had the misfortune of being in the US during 9/11 and also in London during the recent bombings.
Terrorism can come from anywhere ranging from disgruntled individuals through to organisations and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Aug 2005, 03:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,334
Posted By Scooter

Agree. From this end it seems everyone wants...

Agree.

From this end it seems everyone wants Patrick Shares but nobody but Branson wants Virgin Blue:

Toll would offload Virgin Blue
From: AAP By staff writers with AAP
August 22, 2005
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jul 2005, 03:06
Replies: 132
Views: 25,716
Posted By Scooter

Sounds all a bit farcicle to me. The number...

Sounds all a bit farcicle to me.
The number speak for themselves........2600 techies and shock horror, 2 incidents of fisticuffs and everyone is an expert on psychometric testing!

Mr Buzzy,as far...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jul 2005, 00:14
Replies: 15
Views: 1,766
Posted By Scooter

Diving Duck. Just what desert are you from??...

Diving Duck.

Just what desert are you from??
Recently had drinks with a freighter pilot in HK thats ex EK.
If even half of what he said is true I wouldnt work there in a pink fit and wouldnt...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jun 2005, 09:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,803
Posted By Scooter

Longreach - agree with you about the increase in...

Longreach - agree with you about the increase in production schedule,but dont forget that Geoff Dixon really made the deal of the century ordering the 737-800 and 747-400ER just after 9/11 when all...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st May 2005, 07:33
Replies: 28
Views: 6,013
Posted By Scooter

404 Titan. I guess it all seems like so long...

404 Titan.
I guess it all seems like so long ago now - thanks for pointing out the numbers.

Makes me wonder though why they didnt go for more though - thats their style.
Fortunately other scalps...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th May 2005, 23:04
Replies: 28
Views: 6,013
Posted By Scooter

JetBlues I hope for your sake you are right but...

JetBlues I hope for your sake you are right but dont be fooled.
Dont expect Corrigan to be forthcoming with any gifts for a few years until VB is where he wants it to be.

As for Corrigan looking...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th May 2005, 23:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,637
Posted By Scooter

A company media release never tells the whole...

A company media release never tells the whole story such as who won all the other awards.
I'd say it's rigged because CX never got a mention.
Here it is anyhow:

VIRGIN Blue may have to think...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2005, 06:02
Replies: 27
Views: 3,509
Posted By Scooter

Chuckles post was borderline satire, yours was...

Chuckles post was borderline satire, yours was not, this thread has run its course.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2005, 05:58
Replies: 1
Views: 1,678
Posted By Scooter

So What's Going On with the QF Punchup in Tokyo?

Is it just my imagination or is it now deemed politically incorrect to talk about the QF Captain that apparently punched out some other aircrew.

Is the said pilot still gainfully employed?
Have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Apr 2005, 01:51
Replies: 24
Views: 3,991
Posted By Scooter

Fruitbatflyer. It seems to be the attitude...

Fruitbatflyer.

It seems to be the attitude on this website that just having an endorsement is enough to gain employment with Dragonair or Emirates.

The last time I looked, the last batch of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2004, 07:27
Replies: 71
Views: 6,692
Posted By Scooter

Remarkable that Brett Godfrey and Huttner are...

Remarkable that Brett Godfrey and Huttner are nowhere to be found.
I dare say that they are looking at who they can point the finger at and blame a fall-guy!
Lets see accountability and some...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Mar 2004, 04:08
Replies: 69
Views: 13,489
Posted By Scooter

Australian Airlines exodus of pilots to Dragonair

Heard recently that 3 confirmed and possibly 3 more F/O's with AA based Cairns are leaving for Dragonair HK.
Normally you wouldnt bat an eyelid but if 6 go then that is a significant percentage of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Sep 2003, 16:12
Replies: 53
Views: 14,159
Posted By Scooter

Things must be really bad according to a F/A...

Things must be really bad according to a F/A friend in VB.
Their current recruitment and training is barely keeping up with their rates of resignation.
Low cost may be one thing but flogging the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Sep 2003, 08:38
Replies: 53
Views: 14,159
Posted By Scooter

What the Hell's going on at Virgin Blue?

Just caught up with a few good mates at VB and it seems both they and also the F/A's are not happy campers at the moment.
Apparently the other day a very senior manager that likes to whinge in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th May 2003, 08:59
Replies: 10
Views: 3,872
Posted By Scooter

The issues here guys are quite complex but boil...

The issues here guys are quite complex but boil down to a one basic fact.

Although the company has cash reserves how long are they willing to commit for whilst those reserves dwindle away with no...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Feb 2003, 21:35
Replies: 14
Views: 4,427
Posted By Scooter

Having spent some time in PNG in many years gone...

Having spent some time in PNG in many years gone by I remember a senior pilot having a set of WAC charts for PNG.
They dated back to 1978 and apparently sometime after independence (as the story...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Feb 2003, 05:59
Replies: 21
Views: 3,139
Posted By Scooter

Axiom sounds like you carry somewhat of a chip on...

Axiom sounds like you carry somewhat of a chip on your shoulder old son!

Reackon your being a bit hard on Mr Tim here Axiom but like myself I used to think Aust Av was a publication that catered...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Feb 2003, 01:06
Replies: 8
Views: 2,463
Posted By Scooter

Well gee One Ball , you must be the only person...

Well gee One Ball , you must be the only person out of about 25 aircrew I have met that have said one decent thing about this individual.
Or did this guy pay you cash One Ball to stick up for him?
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Feb 2003, 21:19
Replies: 8
Views: 2,463
Posted By Scooter

Devil Speaking to the troops at both camps here in HK...

Speaking to the troops at both camps here in HK it became apparent very quickly that this sad individual carried not one positive comment from any existing pilots in both airlines who have been...
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