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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Oct 2020, 08:21
Replies: 134
Views: 80,388
Posted By Bo Wing

100%

I couldn’t agree more Gretzky, this is only the first wave and all those on the non flying fleet should be concerned for when the next wave hits. This is far from over, the 500 million savings this...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th May 2020, 05:35
Replies: 122
Views: 82,302
Posted By Bo Wing

Looking for the bright side!

Yes, we have some very capable FO’s, without question. The reason that commanders often leave those FO’s in charge through the ITCZ is not only as a result of their capabilities but due to fatigue...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th May 2020, 13:39
Replies: 122
Views: 82,302
Posted By Bo Wing

Dream On

I assume that you assume, that all of those “many capable senior FO’s” that you speak of, will all pass their command courses? 😳 You’ve either not been here very long or you forget for whom you work!...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Mar 2020, 23:56
Replies: 15
Views: 15,762
Posted By Bo Wing

Lead from the front

From the article...



C’mon Augustus, you can do it! Show the other CX managers how and lead from the front :ok:
Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong has gone further, taking a 15 per cent...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Sep 2019, 03:10
Replies: 25
Views: 15,304
Posted By Bo Wing

Is that an easy enough option Papa Golf? My Mrs...

Is that an easy enough option Papa Golf? My Mrs will want to work too but not sure of the legalities of that? Is she tied to your work permit?

Cheers
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Aug 2019, 01:41
Replies: 25
Views: 21,851
Posted By Bo Wing

Really?

Your point is acknowledged, however, the original intent behind the free taxi ride home was never one of money but one of safety.

In the early days of CLK, public transport was not as prevalent...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Aug 2019, 01:18
Replies: 22
Views: 10,369
Posted By Bo Wing

Because....

Because SA and SAA along with it, is fast going down the tubes with high levels of cronyism, nepotism, ineptitude and pure outright theft. Also, the Africans will wake up one day and realise they...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jul 2019, 04:20
Replies: 160
Views: 143,138
Posted By Bo Wing

Really?

Interesting interpretation STW. I interpret that FCN in that we have a dysfunctional and antiquated leave system and that our inept management completely dropped the ball when they released a wholly...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Mar 2019, 05:15
Replies: 20
Views: 11,434
Posted By Bo Wing

RETI

I believe it’s an aviation term and from a pilot’s perspective means, Remuneration Equals Total Involvement, or so I’m told 😀
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Aug 2018, 04:33
Replies: 12
Views: 4,645
Posted By Bo Wing

There you have it, all bollocks! I have no doubt...

There you have it, all bollocks! I have no doubt that our overlords tried it on however and were told, "cannot"! :uhoh:
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Aug 2018, 01:29
Replies: 12
Views: 4,645
Posted By Bo Wing

No more AL’s

Heard an interesting rumour on the line the other day that AL’s are to become a thing of the past, apparently, to reduce the burden on the training system and on those trainers remaining in it. The...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Jul 2018, 01:46
Replies: 55
Views: 25,121
Posted By Bo Wing

What you fail to mention MC, with said Chinese...

What you fail to mention MC, with said Chinese contract, you go there with a completely different mindset. You go as a contract pilot, a mercenary if you will, with zero emotional investment in the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jul 2018, 04:16
Replies: 20
Views: 10,909
Posted By Bo Wing

Ex GMA

I remember a previous GMA who staked his career on getting “the f*$@ing pilots to tow the line”, he even shut the CDG base with scant regard for the pilots on that base and look how well that turned...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th May 2018, 12:41
Replies: 71
Views: 31,391
Posted By Bo Wing

Expect more SAFFA's

South African CAA has just grounded regional airline, SA Express



CX couldn't get the SAA pilots to come but they might well have their pick, if SA Express doesn't get their AOC back quickly....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Apr 2018, 07:58
Replies: 10
Views: 5,608
Posted By Bo Wing

AT - Take Note!

Southwest Airlines jet engine 'explosion' leaves woman dead - BBC News

Southwest Airlines jet engine 'explosion' leaves woman dead - BBC News (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43803340)
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Apr 2018, 02:24
Replies: 42
Views: 22,341
Posted By Bo Wing

Apparently, obsequiousness goes a long way in...

Apparently, obsequiousness goes a long way in today’s Cathay Pacific. The larrikin of yesteryear is no longer welcome. :rolleyes:
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Mar 2018, 01:12
Replies: 79
Views: 45,650
Posted By Bo Wing

How would SAAPA respond?

While I feel for the plight of those SAA pilots that may be retrenched/furloughed, there has been plenty of opportunity over the years for these pilots to leave and carve out a career at another...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Dec 2017, 00:08
Replies: 35
Views: 14,835
Posted By Bo Wing

I really appreciate your rallying cry to arms...

I really appreciate your rallying cry to arms Traf, keep up the good work Eventually, even the most complacent amongst our ranks will eventually see the light and have to rise up to the cause.

I...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Dec 2017, 23:58
Replies: 12
Views: 4,990
Posted By Bo Wing

Fine. Then let’s all grow a f*ucking pair and for...

Fine. Then let’s all grow a f*ucking pair and for the first time in cx history, let’s go on an all out strike! Then, let the chips fall where they may.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Nov 2017, 08:09
Replies: 49
Views: 33,286
Posted By Bo Wing

The real SLIDO

SLIDO = Swire Lies In Descending Order
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Apr 2017, 13:29
Replies: 13
Views: 6,358
Posted By Bo Wing

9 Bad Manager Mistakes That Make Good People Quit

An interesting read, sums up our sorry bunch quite well. Sadly though, I don't see any change coming from them, not in the time I have left here, at least. :suspect:

9 Bad Manager Mistakes That...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Feb 2017, 01:52
Replies: 7
Views: 5,692
Posted By Bo Wing

RWY36 - Clearly, you misunderstand the concept of...

RWY36 - Clearly, you misunderstand the concept of a rumour and the premiss around which this site exists!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Feb 2017, 01:33
Replies: 9
Views: 6,803
Posted By Bo Wing

This might be true Anotherday but every single...

This might be true Anotherday but every single recipient of HKPA joined after we helped the company with SLS and 25 year ARAPA was promised and agreed to! I get the numbers game, (55% HKPA or so) but...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jul 2016, 01:18
Replies: 2
Views: 3,502
Posted By Bo Wing

Don't do it!

This place is like a cancer that slowly erodes your enthusiasm and passion for aviation, leaving you somewhat weary and bitter. So, if you love to fly, don't come here!

Flight Ops is run by...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jun 2016, 13:02
Replies: 96
Views: 45,638
Posted By Bo Wing

I agree with Trafalgar on this, my integrity and...

I agree with Trafalgar on this, my integrity and value as a skilled professional is worth more than this so called deal.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Feb 2016, 01:33
Replies: 36
Views: 21,593
Posted By Bo Wing

With an 1146 FLT TM, how do you complete this...

With an 1146 FLT TM, how do you complete this flight with 3 crew, P1 rated or not? No matter how I "twist" the figures, I still can't make them legally work. :confused:
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Feb 2016, 00:31
Replies: 1
Views: 2,317
Posted By Bo Wing

Mind the Dog

Are we being trained out of our ability to actually fly the plane? After reading the Boeing CP's latest newsletter, one can't help but feel we are ever closer to that flight deck of the future of "a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Nov 2015, 02:27
Replies: 16
Views: 9,056
Posted By Bo Wing

They even have the FRMS Committee now trying to...

They even have the FRMS Committee now trying to undermine CC. Did you read this little gem from the latest FRMS Bulletin?

"While crew have the right to uncontactable periods, actively checking...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Oct 2015, 11:31
Replies: 41
Views: 16,595
Posted By Bo Wing

Yawn! More of the same BS. She waffles on and so...

Yawn! More of the same BS. She waffles on and so typically of that position, offers nothing of substance nor value. I'm not buying it, it's all smoke and mirrors, as usual. If only someone will...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Oct 2015, 06:03
Replies: 22
Views: 13,680
Posted By Bo Wing

GMO's Response to ACARS Roster Changes

So, let me see if I've got this right, the AOA writes to the DFO about roster changes being sent to the crew via ACARS and the inherent threat to flight safety, she has no idea, so passes the buck to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Aug 2015, 02:34
Replies: 7
Views: 6,220
Posted By Bo Wing

Have anything particular in mind? Here's an...

Have anything particular in mind?

Here's an interesting read, maybe one could glean some ideas from this article?

https://libcom.org/library/how-sack-your-boss-workers-guide-direct-action
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Mar 2015, 06:43
Replies: 9
Views: 7,112
Posted By Bo Wing

What He Said

Good post SMOC, I couldn't agree more. :ok: We, as pilots, are being disadvantaged by a seniority system (industry wide) that was originally put in place to protect and reward us. Time for a paradigm...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Nov 2014, 01:09
Replies: 4
Views: 4,751
Posted By Bo Wing

Raven, I think you're missing the point, this is...

Raven, I think you're missing the point, this is no longer about percentages or money but rather about power. These swire mis-managers would rather ruin this airline than be seen to have conceded...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Nov 2014, 03:44
Replies: 9
Views: 6,697
Posted By Bo Wing

You can't make this stuff up!

From a recent letter the DFO wrote to the AOA.

"However if in the course of his duties as an employee of HKAOA you should require your General Secretary to comment on sections of the Operations...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Nov 2014, 03:47
Replies: 30
Views: 11,771
Posted By Bo Wing

DFO is Deluded

"There is great awareness that the last pay deal for the flight crew community expired in May 2013. It is certainly not our desire to still be in pay discussions in November 2014"

This is the same...
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