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Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Mar 2010, 11:45
Replies: 164
Views: 38,615
Posted By Scottie

What I said was constructive:}

What I said was constructive:}
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Mar 2010, 06:28
Replies: 164
Views: 38,615
Posted By Scottie

How do you know they are members? You don't....

How do you know they are members? You don't. Therefore your stupid poll is worthless.



Excellent, I'll enjoy reading your manifesto when you stand for election.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Oct 2009, 16:10
Replies: 28
Views: 6,468
Posted By Scottie

Got to say my glass is half full, got to laugh at...

Got to say my glass is half full, got to laugh at some of the comments. Having worked in other industries and a wife who works in finance/construction/taxation I look at some of these comments in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2007, 08:31
Replies: 29
Views: 12,773
Posted By Scottie

How does taking command put extra strain on...

How does taking command put extra strain on marriage?
In EZY taking a command will often mean relocating to another base. This is normally temporary but could be in a different country.

If...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Mar 2007, 16:07
Replies: 160
Views: 27,612
Posted By Scottie

For the Loco's it's just not going to happen. ...

For the Loco's it's just not going to happen.

Loco's don't like sector lengths of greater than 4 hours, the more sectors per day the more money they generate. The margin on economy trade across...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Mar 2007, 17:00
Replies: 46
Views: 13,769
Posted By Scottie

All depends on your outlook on life. There are...

All depends on your outlook on life. There are always a hardcore of vociferous whingers in any company. Here's a place for some of them to congregate. ;)

There is no perfect job in any industry.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Feb 2007, 19:19
Replies: 390
Views: 84,623
Posted By Scottie

BermudaTriangle. Not wanting to hijack a...

BermudaTriangle.

Not wanting to hijack a thread but am interested by your comment:

there is gross over capacity

Can you qualify this statement with some facts?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2007, 00:59
Replies: 7
Views: 4,032
Posted By Scottie

I went British Midland Commuter to bmi mainline...

I went British Midland Commuter to bmi mainline in 2000 so who says it can't be done?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jan 2007, 17:50
Replies: 40
Views: 9,301
Posted By Scottie

Gwyn, you really shouldn't throw big words that...

Gwyn, you really shouldn't throw big words that you don't know the meaning of into your posts :rolleyes:

Bigot eh? := What precisely is a bigot then Gwyn? Personally I thought a bigot involved...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jan 2007, 13:30
Replies: 40
Views: 9,301
Posted By Scottie

Indeed welcome to the 3rd world country that is...

Indeed welcome to the 3rd world country that is offering you a job. The country that is sooo bad it's providing you with employment, cos let's face it you're here cos you don't like living in your...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jan 2007, 03:35
Replies: 40
Views: 9,301
Posted By Scottie

Gee that sound just like our experience of...

Gee that sound just like our experience of Brussels :}

Citibank is the way to go. Excellent exchange rates, great online banking, presence back in mainland Europe.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jan 2007, 16:28
Replies: 19
Views: 3,989
Posted By Scottie

But then CDG is five to six times as big. ...

But then CDG is five to six times as big.

Doh.:ugh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2007, 11:26
Replies: 84
Views: 25,693
Posted By Scottie

OMB, First off BALPA costs 1% of your basic...

OMB,

First off BALPA costs 1% of your basic salary. However there is now tax relief on that 1%. If you're new to BALPA then membership is 0.5% for two years (I think). Perhaps someone could...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jan 2007, 09:25
Replies: 84
Views: 25,693
Posted By Scottie

On-MarkBob, The same arguments you've stated...

On-MarkBob,
The same arguments you've stated were used by many in easyJet as an excuse not to join BALPA.

However BALPA is only as good as its members because the company council is comprised of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jan 2007, 07:54
Replies: 84
Views: 25,693
Posted By Scottie

This time last year all was fantastic in the GSM...

This time last year all was fantastic in the GSM camp.....what happened?

Forget the TGWU, forget IPF. Only BALPA has the know how to sort your problems out.

If it's that bad dip into your...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jan 2007, 12:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
Posted By Scottie

You'll need to get your skates on as the 4th...

You'll need to get your skates on as the 4th aircraft arrives in April. However I suspect people are already slotted into the FO positions already.

However if you can't get in immediately then the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jan 2007, 07:39
Replies: 53
Views: 9,732
Posted By Scottie

Not sure about FO's but for Captains I know of 19...

Not sure about FO's but for Captains I know of 19 on the waiting list. So there will be a waiting list. How big I don't know.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jan 2007, 20:51
Replies: 53
Views: 9,732
Posted By Scottie

Boeing - LTN, BFS & NCL Airbus - STN, LGW,...

Boeing - LTN, BFS & NCL

Airbus - STN, LGW, BRS, LPL, EMA, LPL, GLA, EDI, ORY, DTM, SXF, MXP, MAD.

Not sure if you'd get on the airbus as they appear to be short of Captains on the Boeing....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jan 2007, 20:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By Scottie

Not at the moment. We have just signed a new deal...

Not at the moment. We have just signed a new deal for 5/3/5/4 which takes us through the summer.

5/4/4/3 wouldn't work as there are an equal number of earlies & lates.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jan 2007, 19:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
Posted By Scottie

As Kraut says we do 5 earlies/3 off/5 lates/4...

As Kraut says we do 5 earlies/3 off/5 lates/4 off.
At the Scottish bases we max out on duty time way before flight time due to the short sectors. Although we work as hard as other bases, in terms of...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2007, 17:42
Replies: 54
Views: 19,864
Posted By Scottie

Yes I believe I can make it to retirement. ...

Yes I believe I can make it to retirement.

There are 55 (according to eJ newsletter) low cost airlines operating in Europe. All will schedule differently and have different workloads so to...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2007, 22:42
Replies: 15
Views: 4,611
Posted By Scottie

Not sure I quite agree with you Sunnysmmith!

Not sure I quite agree with you Sunnysmmith!
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2007, 21:30
Replies: 15
Views: 4,611
Posted By Scottie

Why not fly it the way your company wants it...

Why not fly it the way your company wants it flown? The Airbus FCTM we have recommends autothrust engaged in windy/turbulent weather.

If it all goes wrong you have something to fall back on! We're...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Dec 2006, 23:04
Replies: 50
Views: 19,984
Posted By Scottie

Thumbs up I don't know! Haven't had to use it yet but it is...

I don't know! Haven't had to use it yet but it is nice to know we have the option. :)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Dec 2006, 21:37
Replies: 50
Views: 19,984
Posted By Scottie

Spinnaker, careful who you tar with that...

Spinnaker, careful who you tar with that statement. Not all Loco's are the same. I too am happy with my renumeration and my workload.

From the EZY rostering and crewing agreement:
When a pilot...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Dec 2006, 08:37
Replies: 90
Views: 23,222
Posted By Scottie

easyjet currently contibutes 7-9% of your salary...

easyjet currently contibutes 7-9% of your salary (your choice) into the company pension scheme on your behalf.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Dec 2006, 07:03
Replies: 64
Views: 15,115
Posted By Scottie

As far as I know DEC's were never displacing...

As far as I know DEC's were never displacing SFO's who wanted upgrades. There were only so many SFO's eligible for command and any DEC's were "top ups". Certainly SFO's were told anyone who is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Nov 2006, 19:07
Replies: 55
Views: 12,602
Posted By Scottie

Absolutely Coppi. However most people are in the...

Absolutely Coppi. However most people are in the regions for lifestyle purposes so getting there as an FO and then having to leave after a couple of years to go to another base for a couple of years...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Nov 2006, 17:49
Replies: 55
Views: 12,602
Posted By Scottie

As there are quite a few SFO's upgrading to...

As there are quite a few SFO's upgrading to Captain at EDI/GLA the waiting times to get into the bases will not be long. Last time I checked (a couple of months ago) there were no FO's waiting to get...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Nov 2006, 10:37
Replies: 10
Views: 3,324
Posted By Scottie

As a former inmate of Car Park "X"-ray I can...

As a former inmate of Car Park "X"-ray I can sympathise. It is a right pain in the a$$. Not walkable and if you're in the North Terminal it's going to be an awfully long addition to the working day.
Forum: Questions
22nd Oct 2006, 16:28
Replies: 18
Views: 5,369
Posted By Scottie

Dunno about England. Is this an English policy?...

Dunno about England. Is this an English policy? Presumably it's not a problem at Welsh, Northern Irish or Scottish Airports.
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Oct 2006, 21:23
Replies: 28
Views: 5,626
Posted By Scottie

You'd be surprised how useful it is in the...

You'd be surprised how useful it is in the cockpit.

On the classic 737's we had to identify all the nav beacons/aids we were going to use. After all if you want to take an aircraft down to 50ft...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Oct 2006, 14:14
Replies: 61
Views: 15,334
Posted By Scottie

It's worth asking them but I have to say that at...

It's worth asking them but I have to say that at the moment there are no shortage of applicants so they would be unlikely to say yes regarding the sim check.

Once you have the JAR ATPL then with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2006, 16:17
Replies: 29
Views: 6,236
Posted By Scottie

Rosco, congrats on getting in. We'll be able to...

Rosco, congrats on getting in. We'll be able to reminisce about about life in Servisair whilst in the cruise! :ugh: Slick et al ;)

Norman, what you need is a dose of Menzies at LGW. We were sad...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2006, 11:39
Replies: 29
Views: 6,236
Posted By Scottie

Rosco, no FO's on the waiting list for GLA so if...

Rosco, no FO's on the waiting list for GLA so if they get a 5th aircraft expect to be in fairly sharpish.
As for EDI well rumours of a 4th aircraft circulate but nothing confirmed. However get into...
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