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Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2018, 21:34
Replies: 40
Views: 19,089
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Not BA specific. I am ex military AAC. Almost 20...

Not BA specific. I am ex military AAC. Almost 20 years in civil aviation.

I appreciate the age difference but l really struggle with the newest new joiners. Too many are self involved and haven't...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Nov 2017, 23:47
Replies: 14
Views: 4,993
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Have checked first log book. Stamped Johannesburg...

Have checked first log book. Stamped Johannesburg school of flying. Names flown with Hannes Young, G Viljoen, E McVicker. Orpheus Panayiotou. Seem to recall Orpheus's wife (Christella?) ran the...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Nov 2017, 20:27
Replies: 14
Views: 4,993
Posted By JosuaNkomo

I did my ppl there in 1985. Orpheus Panayioto,...

I did my ppl there in 1985. Orpheus Panayioto, Earl McVicker and Hannes ( young Afrikaans instructor, tragically killed in an aircraft accident). Good times had.

Ended up working there as a...
Forum: Middle East
14th Oct 2017, 00:43
Replies: 34
Views: 35,803
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Allah forbid he accidentally brushed his...

Allah forbid he accidentally brushed his colleagues hip or knee with his hand at the same time. 🤔🤔
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2017, 17:54
Replies: 82
Views: 28,947
Posted By JosuaNkomo

9LC Interesting, I must say l didn't get that...

9LC
Interesting, I must say l didn't get that impression. I thought the Vets interviewed came across well and l was impressed that conscripts and volunteers on the whole put up with their lot with...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2017, 14:50
Replies: 82
Views: 28,947
Posted By JosuaNkomo

No spoiler hopefully. As an ex infantry soldier...

No spoiler hopefully. As an ex infantry soldier and helicopter pilot ( On different continents and less dangerous theatres) what really got to me was the M16 took over 4 years and a congressional...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2017, 10:53
Replies: 82
Views: 28,947
Posted By JosuaNkomo

The Vietnam War

Have been engrossed by the series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novice now showing on telly. Well worth a watch. Some very good aviation footage as well.

Seems to tell the story from both sides,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Aug 2017, 23:40
Replies: 55
Views: 44,017
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Nil further. What a load of :mad:

Nil further. What a load of :mad:
Forum: Questions
8th Feb 2017, 08:48
Replies: 90
Views: 40,576
Posted By JosuaNkomo

a. Correct either or. Make sure does not turn...

a. Correct either or. Make sure does not turn wrong way.
b. Reducing speed is dependent on GW and selected/managed speed and S speed and F speed. To many variations.

I prefer the PF to call FMA's...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Jan 2017, 11:08
Replies: 51
Views: 15,801
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Given how hard it is to terminate employment this...

Given how hard it is to terminate employment this must have been the "excuse" easyjet were looking for. While most of the crew are hard working there are several at all bases who are carried for...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2017, 07:00
Replies: 54
Views: 12,483
Posted By JosuaNkomo

But where would that leave Dr Rupa Huq. She and...

But where would that leave Dr Rupa Huq. She and labour need those houses filled with grateful multicultural benefit recipients whose votes can be cast by the "block" to ensure the right person gets...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jan 2017, 19:06
Replies: 40
Views: 7,575
Posted By JosuaNkomo

"So a fair bit of publicity for Ez and all of it...

"So a fair bit of publicity for Ez and all of it negative, perhaps if they paid their staff properly and did not treat them with contempt-see comments about crew food maybe pilfering would drop...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Dec 2016, 11:20
Replies: 127
Views: 76,008
Posted By JosuaNkomo

If you could get DEC with easyJet it is worth...

If you could get DEC with easyJet it is worth consideration. LGW is hard work but the regional bases are good.

Hope the family are able to support the decision you need to make.

Good luck
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Aug 2016, 13:55
Replies: 42
Views: 23,434
Posted By JosuaNkomo

KLM/AF must be laughing their socks off.

KLM/AF must be laughing their socks off.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Aug 2016, 14:14
Replies: 42
Views: 23,434
Posted By JosuaNkomo

I would say work in accordance with the contract...

I would say work in accordance with the contract you signed and the labour laws applicable.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Jul 2016, 08:52
Replies: 53
Views: 41,066
Posted By JosuaNkomo

"Not only that but they have a new Chief Pilot...

"Not only that but they have a new Chief Pilot who is not a TRE, you'd imagine it at Wizz Air but not at easy. How does he keep getting these jobs? The amount of people who left Wizz Air under his...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jun 2016, 12:22
Replies: 53
Views: 41,066
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Shades of 2010

Shades of 2010
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jun 2016, 17:44
Replies: 39
Views: 25,924
Posted By JosuaNkomo

It is relevant that they decided that reduced...

It is relevant that they decided that reduced terms and conditions were an acceptable compromise to go back to their home country as an airbus captain.

I find it unacceptable that this union...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jun 2016, 07:22
Replies: 39
Views: 25,924
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Nobody forced the AMS based crews to sign the...

Nobody forced the AMS based crews to sign the contract.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jun 2016, 20:56
Replies: 69
Views: 8,963
Posted By JosuaNkomo

I am all for exemptions for pilots. The fact of...

I am all for exemptions for pilots. The fact of the matter is those technicians, ATCO's, cleaners, rangers, psa's, dispatchers and security people can ;shift permitting; go landside and fill their...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jun 2016, 18:01
Replies: 69
Views: 8,963
Posted By JosuaNkomo

I agree. Lift the ban for crew. Although we...

I agree. Lift the ban for crew.

Although we get crew food which is " tasty " it is tasty because it is very high in salt, sugar, bad fats and e numbers.

I gave it up years ago and take salads...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Apr 2016, 07:22
Replies: 4,715
Views: 3,519,357
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Opening bases in PMI and BCN. I think the move is...

Opening bases in PMI and BCN. I think the move is on to close expensive UK bases. NCL looks vulnerable. The only domestic route flown by NCL based AC is BFS. Increased competition from VEULING on...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Feb 2016, 06:49
Replies: 118
Views: 33,043
Posted By JosuaNkomo

How long will the EU last in the event of Brexit...

How long will the EU last in the event of Brexit given the following "threats"

1. Migration and open borders.
2. Economic disparity between Germany and Italy,Spain,Portugal not to mention the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Feb 2016, 10:49
Replies: 118
Views: 33,043
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Article from CAPA Centre for Aviation. The...

Article from CAPA Centre for Aviation.

The EU has a liberalised (http://centreforaviation.com/profiles/hot-issues/liberalisation-and-open-skies) aviation market
The biggest source of benefits...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Dec 2015, 20:39
Replies: 40
Views: 17,421
Posted By JosuaNkomo

"Flight control protections kicked in and tried...

"Flight control protections kicked in and tried to force the nose of the aircraft upward as designed to exit the overspeed condition, but in this unique set of circumstances led toward a stall...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Dec 2015, 17:16
Replies: 40
Views: 17,421
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Airplane thinks it is going much faster than it...

Airplane thinks it is going much faster than it actually is. As the speed erroneously goes too high the overspeed protection activates.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Dec 2015, 16:08
Replies: 40
Views: 17,421
Posted By JosuaNkomo

PUD SOD Pitot blocked speed under reads in...

PUD SOD

Pitot blocked speed under reads in the descent. Thus over reads in climb. So the higher you climb the greater the over speed error until the Airbus normal law over speed corrections kick...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Dec 2015, 05:46
Replies: 237
Views: 127,398
Posted By JosuaNkomo

When EasyJet and ryanair reach critical mass and ...

When EasyJet and ryanair reach critical mass and there is no expansion planned there will be no more requirement for cheap replacements. By that time the new joiners will be time barred on poor...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Dec 2015, 08:01
Replies: 237
Views: 127,398
Posted By JosuaNkomo

Gecko my Saurian friend. What you need to...

Gecko my Saurian friend. What you need to appreciate is that all new joiners in all companies are disadvantaged. In BA the whole concept of date of joining seniority and bidline for trips could be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2015, 21:57
Replies: 237
Views: 127,398
Posted By JosuaNkomo

HMB. I don't mean to be rude but as the...

HMB.

I don't mean to be rude but as the count says there are a stream of low hour wannabes who are willing to accept a job at the expense of initial contractual terms. What is changing is the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2015, 15:14
Replies: 237
Views: 127,398
Posted By JosuaNkomo

"Anyone joining will likely have to do 12 months+...

"Anyone joining will likely have to do 12 months+ flexi, 12 months+ NEC and have to wait two years minimum from joining an EZY contract before they're ellegible for any bonus or performance share...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Oct 2015, 17:19
Replies: 39
Views: 15,645
Posted By JosuaNkomo

"If you can find the terms and conditions from...

"If you can find the terms and conditions from early and late 2003, you'll see how the BALPA CC at EZY sold out before. Notably the £14k gross pay cut to FOs, the loss of two weeks leave, the new...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Oct 2015, 22:05
Replies: 39
Views: 15,645
Posted By JosuaNkomo

BALPA needs to address its pricing and its...

BALPA needs to address its pricing and its relevance. I read the LOG on the flight deck and I can say that none of the articles were of interest. I am 40 to 50 and lord knows what the new generation...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Oct 2015, 08:44
Replies: 237
Views: 127,398
Posted By JosuaNkomo

To provide perspective. If you are based outside...

To provide perspective. If you are based outside the shambles that is LGW easyjet is a good prospect. Good roster stability. Pay is OK. 5453 is workable.

Why easyjet thought they could enforce a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Jun 2015, 11:07
Replies: 2
Views: 4,353
Posted By JosuaNkomo

It acceptable to be disruptive if you are a celebrity

Bryony Gordon of the Telegraph thinks its cool for Kate Moss to "grow old disgracefully".


It turns out that the 41-year old was a little inebriated, having hidden alcohol in her carry-on...
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