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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Apr 2017, 02:28
Replies: 63
Views: 27,037
Posted By Will fly for Cash

If you interviewed in NYC 10 years ago, then...

If you interviewed in NYC 10 years ago, then presumably you are a US citizen? If so, considering the giant hiring wave and upswing in contracts in the USA, why even consider CX?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Mar 2016, 06:19
Replies: 27
Views: 14,760
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Agree with the above. If you can apply to a US...

Agree with the above. If you can apply to a US airline (citizenship, etc), then don't even think about coming to CX.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Mar 2016, 09:51
Replies: 28
Views: 10,139
Posted By Will fly for Cash

PLEASE apply to CX. I would MUCH prefer to sit...

PLEASE apply to CX. I would MUCH prefer to sit next to you for 6 hours, rather than babysit the kid I had to this week. You have ACTUAL previous flight time (gasp)! And I'll bet you ALSO have...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Mar 2016, 09:32
Replies: 23
Views: 18,502
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Perhaps one difference today vs. a few years ago....

Perhaps one difference today vs. a few years ago. It appears today that just about everyone despises working here, with the possible exception of the newly hired SO or the crusty Captain that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Jan 2016, 04:00
Replies: 18
Views: 8,112
Posted By Will fly for Cash

CX comedians. Now there's an oxymoron!

CX comedians. Now there's an oxymoron!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Jan 2016, 05:12
Replies: 18
Views: 8,112
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Dammit, MrDid beat me to it!!!:mad::mad:

Dammit, MrDid beat me to it!!!:mad::mad:
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Jan 2016, 05:09
Replies: 18
Views: 8,112
Posted By Will fly for Cash

All the above responses are false. The culprit...

All the above responses are false. The culprit was the fetzer valve. It was fixed with 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads. And about 10 quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone. No, make that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Jul 2015, 04:53
Replies: 16
Views: 6,686
Posted By Will fly for Cash

From Zero to Less Than Zero. Which was a great...

From Zero to Less Than Zero. Which was a great movie BTW.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Jun 2015, 05:06
Replies: 77
Views: 30,411
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Personally, I welcome minimum rest. I'm rostered...

Personally, I welcome minimum rest. I'm rostered to be home 9 days (and nights) this month, largely due to extended "rest" elsewhere. Since our sh!tty COS doesn't give us any credit/rigs for TAFB,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Apr 2015, 05:36
Replies: 87
Views: 37,306
Posted By Will fly for Cash

It doesn't matter if it's a US or foreign...

It doesn't matter if it's a US or foreign company. Obviously all US companies have to comply with USERRA (the law that applies here), but any foreign company with a brick and mortar presence in the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Feb 2015, 11:26
Replies: 57
Views: 28,108
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Care to explain further Pucka? It's not...

Care to explain further Pucka?

It's not simply the pay scales - the CX pay scale is at least within spitting distance of many quality NA carriers. It's the contract and work rules that are, by...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Dec 2014, 04:20
Replies: 60
Views: 23,860
Posted By Will fly for Cash

It's a standard quote at many NA airline...

It's a standard quote at many NA airline interviews. I'm not sure of the purpose. Is it supposed to be motivational? Threatening? I suppose at least it gives the HR pukes some kind of 'tagline'...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Dec 2014, 12:54
Replies: 10
Views: 6,261
Posted By Will fly for Cash

And really ties the room together.

And really ties the room together.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Nov 2014, 03:59
Replies: 17
Views: 9,315
Posted By Will fly for Cash

I love, in advance, how the next "management...

I love, in advance, how the next "management update" (or whatever it's called) will state how all these poor souls had to endure a delayed flight because of "crew sickness". It couldn't POSSIBLY be...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Oct 2014, 04:20
Replies: 87
Views: 38,536
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Q: "How many CX pilots does it take to change a...

Q: "How many CX pilots does it take to change a lightbulb"?

A: "One - he holds it in position and the world revolves around him"
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Sep 2014, 05:22
Replies: 16
Views: 6,621
Posted By Will fly for Cash

BringBackThe80's: Yes, 250 hours (or less) to...

BringBackThe80's:
Yes, 250 hours (or less) to solo a fast jet. You're also on a tight leash at that point, and have no one else onboard to kill but yourself (and possibly an unfortunate soul or two...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Sep 2014, 10:09
Replies: 106
Views: 27,624
Posted By Will fly for Cash

As Blowback alluded to, the timing is perfect for...

As Blowback alluded to, the timing is perfect for the company. Summer peak is over, and winter holidays are a few months away. If membership happens to accept the offer, good for the company. If...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Aug 2014, 09:56
Replies: 11
Views: 4,738
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Interesting one the other day. After blocks in...

Interesting one the other day. After blocks in HKG, the SO calls 8929 while still on the airplane. No messages. The other 3 of us rock up to check in at the Headland 30 minutes later, and one of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Aug 2014, 09:40
Replies: 41
Views: 15,853
Posted By Will fly for Cash

G'burg, How about UNcontrolled rest? A number...

G'burg,
How about UNcontrolled rest? A number of rosters, after multiple changes etc, seem to lend themselves to that.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Mar 2014, 04:18
Replies: 32
Views: 13,765
Posted By Will fly for Cash

"LOTS of people with a lot more experience than...

"LOTS of people with a lot more experience than you have joined Cathay via the SO track"

Not in many years, I'll bet....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Nov 2013, 05:32
Replies: 119
Views: 47,572
Posted By Will fly for Cash

"Speed window is open at plus 1 knot, so we can...

"Speed window is open at plus 1 knot, so we can clean up the flaps".

"Happy?"
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Nov 2013, 06:37
Replies: 19
Views: 6,262
Posted By Will fly for Cash

I wouldn't. 84 hours a month in that bucket of...

I wouldn't. 84 hours a month in that bucket of bolts? Shoot me now......
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Oct 2013, 05:00
Replies: 27
Views: 10,413
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Brilliant. Yes, rather than encourage the small...

Brilliant. Yes, rather than encourage the small number of folks at CX who actually have an idea how a "regular" airline contract exists to stay and perhaps attempt to improve our lot (or at least...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Oct 2013, 04:33
Replies: 19
Views: 8,136
Posted By Will fly for Cash

cxorcist and boxjockey have it. Trip...

cxorcist and boxjockey have it.

Trip cancelled? No problem, either go home (with pay) to spend time with the family or pick up an open trip for extra cash.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Sep 2013, 02:45
Replies: 31
Views: 11,441
Posted By Will fly for Cash

You're putting money in your pocket, don't...

You're putting money in your pocket, don't complain.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Sep 2013, 04:59
Replies: 23
Views: 7,853
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Regarding arrivals, the "descend via" clearance...

Regarding arrivals, the "descend via" clearance works very well in other parts of the world. No confusion.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Aug 2013, 04:08
Replies: 9
Views: 5,411
Posted By Will fly for Cash

If ATC doesn't like your speed, they'll assign...

If ATC doesn't like your speed, they'll assign another....simple.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Aug 2013, 05:16
Replies: 10
Views: 6,261
Posted By Will fly for Cash

So how do you keep the wheels turning in...

So how do you keep the wheels turning in flight??? http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/evil.gif

Easy - I fly with the gear down! Lower barber pole = longer...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Aug 2013, 04:07
Replies: 10
Views: 6,261
Posted By Will fly for Cash

You only get paid when the wheels turn. I'm...

You only get paid when the wheels turn. I'm always happy to see a long lineup holding short. I'm consistently surprised by the number of folks here who don't feel the same.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Jun 2013, 05:00
Replies: 18
Views: 5,242
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Which is why wide bodies are awarded to the more...

Which is why wide bodies are awarded to the more senior folks eligible to bid, and allow the schedule and time off associated with that seniority.

oh, wait, I forgot where I work.....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Mar 2013, 06:50
Replies: 3
Views: 2,222
Posted By Will fly for Cash

If you're not a member, email the AOA anyway and...

If you're not a member, email the AOA anyway and tell them that you wish to BECOME a member.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Dec 2012, 01:00
Replies: 25
Views: 18,265
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Hey, cut the guy some slack on a potentially...

Hey, cut the guy some slack on a potentially confusing issue. At least his question didn't make the fleet newsletter, unlike some dumb@ss who wants to know "what we're supposed to say when we check...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Dec 2012, 00:54
Replies: 7
Views: 3,107
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Now we know the inspiration behind the character...

Now we know the inspiration behind the character Cartman...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Nov 2012, 05:24
Replies: 62
Views: 20,384
Posted By Will fly for Cash

It's all about cost. If a certain arbitrary...

It's all about cost. If a certain arbitrary percentage of pilots can perform to standard during a one day PC, then the next logical step for the company will be to lobby for elimination of the RT...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Oct 2012, 05:25
Replies: 3
Views: 3,464
Posted By Will fly for Cash

Best buildings? If the roof on my house leaked...

Best buildings? If the roof on my house leaked as badly as the one on the simulator building, I'd have done something about long ago (putting buckets and orange cones on the floor does NOT fix the...
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