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Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2021, 18:50
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,922,149
Posted By highfive

So the remaining guys are on 80 hours a month,...

So the remaining guys are on 80 hours a month, flying a full roster. How galling must this be to all those Airbus guys who were let go .

Who among those released will return once recruitment...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Nov 2020, 07:33
Replies: 68
Views: 39,834
Posted By highfive

Historically, global crisis have hit the pilot...

Historically, global crisis have hit the pilot community hard. I remember the first gulf war, AirEurope going bust and the end of several smaller uk airlines. Then, you went on the dole, spent toms...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Jun 2020, 12:51
Replies: 58
Views: 47,588
Posted By highfive

As I understand it, contracts are not being...

As I understand it, contracts are not being renewed. It doesn’t matter if you’re on 20 years of service as an expat or on a first time contract, if its up for renewal, the company are not currently...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Oct 2019, 16:53
Replies: 241
Views: 376,446
Posted By highfive

Cool Strobe, fair points you make. I would add there...

Strobe, fair points you make. I would add there is a post earlier who says they've been in the pool for a long while, a year? I would not hold out too much if this was me.

The TC guys are all...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Oct 2019, 20:29
Replies: 241
Views: 376,446
Posted By highfive

In 2016 I posted this re Thomas Cook. ...

In 2016 I posted this re Thomas Cook.

https://www.pprune.org/images/statusicon/post_old.gif 26th Jul 2016, 03:23
#23 (https://www.pprune.org/9452099-post23.html) (permalink...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Oct 2019, 20:14
Replies: 241
Views: 376,446
Posted By highfive

[QUOTE=strobelighton;10583449]Ignore the above. ...

[QUOTE=strobelighton;10583449]Ignore the above.


So if the pool is such a great place to be, why would Jet2’s fwd thinking regds the failure thomas cook make the slightest bit of difference? It...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2019, 17:01
Replies: 241
Views: 376,446
Posted By highfive

Its normal companies prioratise those...

Its normal companies prioratise those newapplicants. If you are still in the hold pool after more than 6 months, I feel you won’t be selected. The pool is for those who are not selected after...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Sep 2019, 08:22
Replies: 241
Views: 376,446
Posted By highfive

Passing the assessment day is the minimum...

Passing the assessment day is the minimum requirement. Flight ops management then asses the applicants in order of suitability. Based on rated/ none rated, current experience , uk licence , currency...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Sep 2019, 16:54
Replies: 241
Views: 376,446
Posted By highfive

“ Pending a final descision” doesn’t sound like...

“ Pending a final descision” doesn’t sound like you have passed everytheng then? J2 did alot of recruitment assessment days this year, and are still recruiting, for all seats, both none & rated....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2019, 10:53
Replies: 1
Views: 1,764
Posted By highfive

Are they recruiting only in France due Brexit? ...

Are they recruiting only in France due Brexit?
I understand nothing available in the UK anymore due uncertainty and oversupply of qualifying candidates?

What difference a year makes !!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Mar 2019, 21:35
Replies: 1,224
Views: 977,065
Posted By highfive

Everyones looking at the increasingly dire...

Everyones looking at the increasingly dire situation @ Norwegian , but what about Jet2 ‘s financial state? Heavily indebbted to its creditors , and huge orders for 737s 800s . Maybe this type will...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Mar 2019, 21:32
Replies: 27
Views: 8,489
Posted By highfive

Virgin crew are given a cash card , to allow...

Virgin crew are given a cash card , to allow purchase or cash withdrawal globally .inc a uk ATM. Its like free cash , and most crews certainly enjoy taking a little extra tax free cash home in their...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Dec 2018, 00:59
Replies: 833
Views: 685,175
Posted By highfive

So its basically 6:3 then, with occasional 5:4?...

So its basically 6:3 then, with occasional 5:4? Or does the employee have the option to reject the "flexible" option?

Seems disingenuous to say 5:4, and then to say, oh by the way, we've got...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Nov 2018, 23:14
Replies: 2,003
Views: 1,449,008
Posted By highfive

Not much will happen for none type rated until...

Not much will happen for none type rated until Brexit is sorted out. All companies holding back on base commitments until they know the lay of the land.

Type rated guys continue to get start...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Nov 2018, 13:40
Replies: 2,003
Views: 1,449,008
Posted By highfive

Strange that they would advertise for UK bases...

Strange that they would advertise for UK bases and ask to convert your licence to a german or Austrian one prior to joining?
i know the legalities for UK AOC, but Brexit turmoil and companies...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2018, 07:16
Replies: 57
Views: 17,233
Posted By highfive

Allegedly: Ryanair belittle crew. Ryanair...

Allegedly:
Ryanair belittle crew.
Ryanair assist crew into demeaning themselves.
Ryanair belittle customers
Ryanair despise and disparage its employees.

Regrettably, professional trained...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2018, 02:16
Replies: 97
Views: 83,701
Posted By highfive

Alot of experienced skippers have,in the past,...

Alot of experienced skippers have,in the past, applied to BA and no doubt been through the BA recruitment process. Why would they wish to submit themselves to the BA process again, just to fly for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Sep 2018, 04:18
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,112,582
Posted By highfive

They clearly getting desperate . Interesting...

They clearly getting desperate . Interesting times .
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Sep 2018, 14:48
Replies: 50
Views: 33,971
Posted By highfive

A friend of mine just interviewd for a german...

A friend of mine just interviewd for a german based job. He holds a UK issued easa licence . Seems the feedback was that , reading between the lines, they are interviewing UK licence holders, but the...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2018, 18:46
Replies: 719
Views: 566,849
Posted By highfive

If you have UK issued EASA licence, and are...

If you have UK issued EASA licence, and are trying to get employment with a european airline, you may find that the job offers are few and far between.

Most european registered airlines are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Aug 2018, 04:51
Replies: 234
Views: 205,211
Posted By highfive

Yep, re mortgage the maisonette, sell the porsche...

Yep, re mortgage the maisonette, sell the porsche or just dont have kids. Sad really that pilots will move heaven and earth to get themselves into , potentially, more debt . For what? I cant think of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Apr 2018, 01:54
Replies: 469
Views: 377,800
Posted By highfive

Latest Update £1 = 5.9 THY. Basic Captain...

Latest Update £1 = 5.9 THY.

Basic Captain B777-300 £5400.

OMG, how & why do you guys do it? And theres no respite in sight for the plunging lira.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Apr 2018, 01:42
Replies: 11
Views: 7,188
Posted By highfive

Really, guys would leave a LHS B 777 in EK and go...

Really, guys would leave a LHS B 777 in EK and go fly 4-5 sector days with another abusive employer?

There are few options. Globally, airline employers are hostile to their pilots. Degrading their...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2018, 12:38
Replies: 469
Views: 377,800
Posted By highfive

The expected pay for a B777 captain just dropped...

The expected pay for a B777 captain just dropped significantly, in in real world terms.

The Turkish lira dropped over 30% to the GBP in the last week alone.

Was £1 = 4.3 THY
Now £1 = 5.6 THY...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Feb 2018, 13:23
Replies: 8
Views: 3,054
Posted By highfive

Good luck with this , recruitment generally call...

Good luck with this , recruitment generally call the shots , and the free flow of information is strictly off limits!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2018, 21:47
Replies: 234
Views: 205,211
Posted By highfive

And a take home pay of £5500 to £6000 for UK tax...

And a take home pay of £5500 to £6000 for UK tax payer ?

With my school fees running at £2500 per month , im not sure how Norwegian , in the a long term , will enable pilots to better their...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2018, 01:06
Replies: 234
Views: 205,211
Posted By highfive

Nice try. Sorry to disappoint you, but it wasn't...

Nice try. Sorry to disappoint you, but it wasn't for me . But hey, shoot the messenger, right?

What part is not correct? This is the reality, not a criticism!

Basic Pay GBP `7600
Allowances...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2018, 00:56
Replies: 833
Views: 685,175
Posted By highfive

This fact is the primary reason UK airline pay...

This fact is the primary reason UK airline pay and conditions have plummeted compared to the 80s. The UK CAA Licence was the bees knees , and was a desired qualification. As was the queens english :E
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Feb 2018, 10:54
Replies: 234
Views: 205,211
Posted By highfive

£7600/ month for skippers ( full tax for uk...

£7600/ month for skippers ( full tax for uk resident) would be a pay cut for 90% of guys who meet the lhs requirments. Even THY pay more haha.

21 - 22 days away as I understood it, has been...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Feb 2018, 12:18
Replies: 234
Views: 205,211
Posted By highfive

I did the above , received no reply, despite...

I did the above , received no reply, despite using my Rishworth login account .

Direct Bondi provide factual info . His input is useful. Dont shoot the messenger.

Most pilots in NLH consider...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2018, 13:55
Replies: 30
Views: 24,146
Posted By highfive

If the BBC writer is male, then perhaps so !

If the BBC writer is male, then perhaps so !
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2018, 13:49
Replies: 40
Views: 19,725
Posted By highfive

So have I got this correct : Ryanair take £...

So have I got this correct : Ryanair take £ 25,000 from your salary over 5 years?( or £15000 over 3years )
Is it a bond or a pay for a type rating ?
What happens if you leave after 2 years, they...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jan 2018, 22:37
Replies: 469
Views: 377,800
Posted By highfive

Hows the 5.4 lira to the pound working out for...

Hows the 5.4 lira to the pound working out for you guys?
I do remember not so long ago when it was 2.5. Thats a huge hit, even after brexit , the lira still lost against the pound.

I can’t...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Nov 2017, 05:35
Replies: 58
Views: 41,854
Posted By highfive

Think of your colleagues who have yet to be...

Think of your colleagues who have yet to be offered a job. You post reeks of triumphalism and lack of sensitivity. Boast boast , im in VAA . Well do have fun.

Ps many A330 rated guys were in the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2017, 15:12
Replies: 399
Views: 402,003
Posted By highfive

Is it really 850 hours a year ? Alot in a TP....

Is it really 850 hours a year ?
Alot in a TP. I’ll be deaf !
( or should I say deafer lol)
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