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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2021, 10:01
Replies: 232
Views: 61,148
Posted By clamchowder

Hadn't realised we were such a subjective bunch....

Hadn't realised we were such a subjective bunch. I thought the 757-200 was nicer than the 767-300ER. More trim dependant but such a sweet jet. 76 felt a bit too twitchy in roll and pitch, but I am...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Apr 2021, 13:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,985
Posted By clamchowder

I agree with above. You have life skills which...

I agree with above. You have life skills which will show in a job interview and you have flying experience better than most fresh face cadets. It's always worth a try to every airline.
I owe a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2021, 16:53
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,852,633
Posted By clamchowder

My understanding from the numerous emails sent...

My understanding from the numerous emails sent out by the union and company was that the 350/787 folk saved did not push the line up. This was explicitly explained so many times it was boring. They...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Sep 2020, 11:00
Replies: 15
Views: 4,915
Posted By clamchowder

MonarchOrBust Thank you. The professionals...

MonarchOrBust

Thank you.
The professionals and colleagues I work with and respect that still don't get this drives me crazy.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Apr 2020, 11:17
Replies: 605
Views: 553,917
Posted By clamchowder

Viable businesses can go to banks for money. Why...

Viable businesses can go to banks for money. Why can't VA do this?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Oct 2019, 10:26
Replies: 1,003
Views: 975,233
Posted By clamchowder

DEC is not fair. TUI seniority is like clown...

DEC is not fair. TUI seniority is like clown seniority these days. First they lock everyone on the 756 fleet and open the gates to less senior 737 pilots to move to 787 now they take DEC. All in the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th May 2019, 14:34
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,283
Posted By clamchowder

I'm sure there is an obvious reason, but why...

I'm sure there is an obvious reason, but why haven't BA adopted this style? Company reduces costs + pilots make more = winwin?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Jan 2019, 10:45
Replies: 1
Views: 878
Posted By clamchowder

A friend used to do recruitment sim checks with...

A friend used to do recruitment sim checks with DHL. One of them was certainly in the Gatwick area and the other was, I think, in Manchester.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Dec 2018, 10:26
Replies: 22
Views: 10,081
Posted By clamchowder

I overheard crewing speak to a member of cabin...

I overheard crewing speak to a member of cabin crew and I was shocked, it was bullying. For this reason, I don't agree we get zero respect because it can be worse!

Maybe time will prove me...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Dec 2018, 15:45
Replies: 25
Views: 17,233
Posted By clamchowder

Every year I see another airline circumvent a...

Every year I see another airline circumvent a stubborn union and startup a new AOC with contract pilots... that's WITH a trained pilot shortage!!
I'm sure we can ride out this madness brought on by...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Nov 2018, 10:56
Replies: 399
Views: 402,694
Posted By clamchowder

totally agree, they could make a great go of it!!...

totally agree, they could make a great go of it!! All the best flybe'ers!
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2018, 23:29
Replies: 71
Views: 41,824
Posted By clamchowder

On sky news a few months back they claimed the UK...

On sky news a few months back they claimed the UK CAA provides almost 60% of whatever it is EASA does.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Mar 2018, 21:25
Replies: 30
Views: 14,183
Posted By clamchowder

So, pilotless, you'll save us all by putting...

So, pilotless, you'll save us all by putting yourself forward for the CC at your respective airline with that tag line. I wonder how many will tell you you're insane?
If we are redundant in 10-15...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Feb 2018, 21:58
Replies: 30
Views: 14,183
Posted By clamchowder

I understand VS have a pay deal for the next 2 or...

I understand VS have a pay deal for the next 2 or 3 years. Don't know the % if someone would like to add?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Feb 2018, 20:20
Replies: 4
Views: 2,399
Posted By clamchowder

I would second the choice of airline prep. I owe...

I would second the choice of airline prep. I owe both of my flying jobs to their course.
I did the group prep and it was good to learn from others mistakes, but 1:1 will be, obviously, ALL about...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Feb 2018, 10:53
Replies: 38
Views: 16,577
Posted By clamchowder

I would wager that half, if not a majority of...

I would wager that half, if not a majority of cadets joining airlines on jets will be from an integrated route that costs big bucks and, in the majority of cases, are bank of mum and dad funded.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2018, 22:05
Replies: 92
Views: 165,384
Posted By clamchowder

1) UK Holiday/ Charter Airline 2) FO 3)...

1) UK Holiday/ Charter Airline
2) FO
3) Boeing
4) <1 year of service
5) 180 days a year (guess)
6) 2 night stops per month
7) 750 hours annually would be a high estimate
8) £83k (with duty...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2018, 21:57
Replies: 30
Views: 24,182
Posted By clamchowder

A friend works in banking, city of London. He...

A friend works in banking, city of London. He works 12+ hours a day 5+ days a week. 3% pension. I worked for 2 airlines, the worse of which was more than double his 3% pension. Not to mention the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2018, 10:03
Replies: 75
Views: 31,805
Posted By clamchowder

Chris, Another idea... Becoming cabin crew for...

Chris,
Another idea... Becoming cabin crew for easyJet you can apply for an FO position internally. I know 2 people that have. Not sure if the rating is paid for in cash that way or if it's a bond...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jan 2018, 08:20
Replies: 75
Views: 31,805
Posted By clamchowder

Try Ryanair. There is an Irish JOC/ MCC Course...

Try Ryanair. There is an Irish JOC/ MCC Course that apparently has links with Ryanair, know a few guys who trained at flying clubs who got in quite quick after doing it.
Took me nearly 3 years to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2017, 15:34
Replies: 107
Views: 79,189
Posted By clamchowder

FYI Ryanair and EasyJet are in the top 5 largest...

FYI Ryanair and EasyJet are in the top 5 largest airlines in Europe and have had great increase in Ts and Cs this year - take home pay mainly. I understand Jet2 has just been given some very nice...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Dec 2017, 01:12
Replies: 107
Views: 79,189
Posted By clamchowder

WoW, Aer Lingus, SAS Ireland, Norwegian LH and...

WoW, Aer Lingus, SAS Ireland, Norwegian LH and SH, DHL, TUI, EZ, Wizz, Ryanair, Virgin, Flybe?, Titan, Jet2, Level, ASL, Turkish... and others all recruiting in the last few months or ongoing. I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Dec 2017, 00:55
Replies: 107
Views: 79,189
Posted By clamchowder

The problem gets worse with less and less jumbos...

The problem gets worse with less and less jumbos in the air. Slightly smaller twins means more aircraft (and pilots) to take up the slack.
I say push the unions to fight better Ts and Cs while we...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Jan 2017, 11:32
Replies: 53
Views: 22,214
Posted By clamchowder

A lot of rubbish flying around on this thread....

A lot of rubbish flying around on this thread. Oxford is a good choice to get a job and fund your passion.
95+% of airline pilots I fly with went to CTC or Oxford, not phil's flying school at a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Oct 2016, 00:53
Replies: 4,329
Views: 2,712,408
Posted By clamchowder

I agree completely, pabloc. Just look at the...

I agree completely, pabloc. Just look at the other posts on pprune from them. Says it all.

We already established Monarch's bookings are up on a time when the image was that of financial...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2016, 23:40
Replies: 213
Views: 135,425
Posted By clamchowder

AKAAB, I think that is a good idea. If enough of...

AKAAB, I think that is a good idea. If enough of us declare we've stopped listening to 121.5 over ATC freq it could cause congestion. Perhaps once it starts causing ATC problems they will make the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jun 2016, 14:11
Replies: 7
Views: 4,950
Posted By clamchowder

Ryanair seem to do a lot of recruiting your...

Ryanair seem to do a lot of recruiting your experience level.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th May 2016, 10:56
Replies: 72
Views: 53,337
Posted By clamchowder

Interesting about all the leasing being...

Interesting about all the leasing being mentioned. I'm aware of a few FR NGs being leased out to another operator with a few UK bases in <1 year.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2016, 10:35
Replies: 213
Views: 135,425
Posted By clamchowder

Last week was the worst I've ever heard entering...

Last week was the worst I've ever heard entering London. 121.5 has 2/3 idiots competing who could play the more ridiculous music over freq for about 5 minutes.
I then heard a transmission for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Apr 2016, 12:05
Replies: 28
Views: 25,878
Posted By clamchowder

I heard Stelios didn't want anything to do with...

I heard Stelios didn't want anything to do with Monarch? ^^
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Apr 2016, 10:32
Replies: 28
Views: 18,727
Posted By clamchowder

The only reason they accept NTR in Portugal is...

The only reason they accept NTR in Portugal is because the contract is so bad nobody wants to work there. Permanent cabin crew in the UK earn more than FO in Portugal. I was told this by a Porto FO!!!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Apr 2016, 22:29
Replies: 18
Views: 10,142
Posted By clamchowder

Well said Thad. The services offered by BALPA...

Well said Thad.
The services offered by BALPA are comprehensive to say the least.
I know many that have benefitted from their negotiations with my employer, unfortunately my colleagues don't always...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Mar 2016, 16:09
Replies: 10
Views: 7,226
Posted By clamchowder

To your original question - Recruitment is...

To your original question - Recruitment is booming right now, if you don't get CTC go to CAE and start asap! You don't want to miss the boom and finish in a period of low recruitment.

I can...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Feb 2016, 11:11
Replies: 16
Views: 12,323
Posted By clamchowder

Just saw CAE advertising for command positions at...

Just saw CAE advertising for command positions at Small Planet... So soon!
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Feb 2016, 16:07
Replies: 16
Views: 12,323
Posted By clamchowder

They took taxiway/ runway exit 'A' and turning to...

They took taxiway/ runway exit 'A' and turning to the parallel (90 degree right), it looks like, they over cooked it on the wet surface - skid marks lead the way.
Aircraft is leaning due to unlevel...
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