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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2023, 23:11
Replies: 322
Views: 166,131
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Genuine Answer—I can assure you that 7 hours in a...

Genuine Answer—I can assure you that 7 hours in a B787 or A350 is nothing like 7 hours in a Chieftain.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2023, 08:27
Replies: 322
Views: 166,131
Posted By WillieTheWimp

In the words of Pauline…please explain!

In the words of Pauline…please explain!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jul 2023, 00:14
Replies: 130
Views: 52,939
Posted By WillieTheWimp

As far as T&Cs go, overall it is a % decrease....

As far as T&Cs go, overall it is a % decrease. The pay is identical; however, lifestyle provision are reduced or removed. Management like to call it “strategic imperative”—40 percent of the pilots...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jul 2023, 13:47
Replies: 295
Views: 99,138
Posted By WillieTheWimp

If their intention is to go overseas, then there...

If their intention is to go overseas, then there is absolutely no point in waiting for the A220. All the US operators will accept 717 time. I can’t think of a single job where an A220 type rating is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2023, 11:42
Replies: 295
Views: 99,138
Posted By WillieTheWimp

I get that the NJS guys are frothin for this A220...

I get that the NJS guys are frothin for this A220 rating but you have to understand that it’s as useless as a B717 rating. The Airbus name is purely marketing; it’s about as Airbus as the 717 is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2023, 01:09
Replies: 1,092
Views: 812,317
Posted By WillieTheWimp

The only 2 worth working for in that list are JQ...

The only 2 worth working for in that list are JQ or VA.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th May 2023, 04:08
Replies: 39
Views: 11,670
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Ahh yes, a 5k bonus for signing a pay freeze. Too...

Ahh yes, a 5k bonus for signing a pay freeze. Too bad that the two year pay freeze probably equates to 350K in lost earnings over a 25-year career. Assuming the pay freeze is not clawed back at some...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Apr 2023, 22:16
Replies: 4,450
Views: 3,718,061
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Curious why it is a tough pill to swallow. The...

Curious why it is a tough pill to swallow. The Second Officer is all care and no responsibility. Get a hobby and go to work as little as possible. Lifestyle will ultimately outweigh which seat you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jan 2023, 09:35
Replies: 185
Views: 91,465
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Wouldn’t that mean the hourly rate and trip RIGs...

Wouldn’t that mean the hourly rate and trip RIGs are the important metrics? What’s the point of having a high base pay if it means you’re flogged for it? If you’re not currently flogged for it, you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2022, 19:54
Replies: 104
Views: 44,387
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Really...who? Do they also have a command failure...

Really...who? Do they also have a command failure rate in excess of 70 percent with 4000 total hour DECs on their way?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Oct 2022, 20:52
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,410
Posted By WillieTheWimp

AJ & Co’s public perception would have to be at...

AJ & Co’s public perception would have to be at the most unfavourable level since their inception. Why would JQ pilots waste this opportunity to vote in favour of a substandard agreement? The last...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2022, 11:15
Replies: 167
Views: 56,543
Posted By WillieTheWimp

I couldn't agree more. I don't dismiss the SOs...

I couldn't agree more. I don't dismiss the SOs who enjoy the Life of Riley. It's merely a humorous observation that is peculiar to Qantas. I put it down to the transition of Qantas from a legacy...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2022, 10:56
Replies: 167
Views: 56,543
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Hahaha...yeah normally. I never said that a cadet...

Hahaha...yeah normally. I never said that a cadet could not go straight to the RHS. I think cadets can make just fine FOs with an appropriate amount of training.

Tell me, does Easy Jet, Ryanair or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2022, 07:40
Replies: 167
Views: 56,543
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Normally you would put cadets in the backseat and...

Normally you would put cadets in the backseat and let them use a radio here and there. Then after a couple years send them to a subsidiary to get some real experience. Then after 5+ years of regional...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2022, 22:28
Replies: 104
Views: 44,387
Posted By WillieTheWimp

False—Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin, and even NJS don't...

False—Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin, and even NJS don't require 500 multi as part of their min experience for command.

I am yet to fly a jet that is mix up, pitch up, power up, gear up, flap up.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2022, 02:21
Replies: 104
Views: 44,387
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Would having pilots fly the aeroplanes be...

Would having pilots fly the aeroplanes be considered a strategic imperative?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Aug 2022, 21:58
Replies: 104
Views: 44,387
Posted By WillieTheWimp

GA with jets.

GA with jets.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2022, 23:59
Replies: 907
Views: 356,661
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Similarly, if the pilot on the 56 hr contract...

Similarly, if the pilot on the 56 hr contract flies 75 hrs, they will be paid more!

They're referring to the hourly rate. If Jetstar's agreement were only guaranteed 56 hrs, the base salary would...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jun 2022, 23:52
Replies: 217
Views: 80,692
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Just go off the 717 contract. The base pay is the...

Just go off the 717 contract. The base pay is the same, but frozen until July 2023. After which it's 2%. Then take out any lifestyle protection and that is what you will end up with. It represents...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jun 2022, 10:41
Replies: 217
Views: 80,692
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Not sure where you get that figure from but it...

Not sure where you get that figure from but it would be substantially more than that
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jun 2022, 02:35
Replies: 217
Views: 80,692
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Hahah, not by the sounds of things at NJS. Pilots...

Hahah, not by the sounds of things at NJS. Pilots are off signing up for pay freezes, while others are buying $20m houses...go figure!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2022, 01:42
Replies: 4,450
Views: 3,718,061
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Can you really put a price on a set of aviators...

Can you really put a price on a set of aviators and an IG story? #pilotlife
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th May 2022, 11:41
Replies: 90
Views: 32,331
Posted By WillieTheWimp

The re-employment clause was in all the...

The re-employment clause was in all the agreements before COVID. It was never a secret.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Apr 2022, 11:20
Replies: 132
Views: 35,244
Posted By WillieTheWimp

I'd like to dovetail on that deep dive before we...

I'd like to dovetail on that deep dive before we circle back!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2022, 08:46
Replies: 59
Views: 19,239
Posted By WillieTheWimp

I think you will find its more to do with...

I think you will find its more to do with compressibility. Flap and gear will have limiting mach numbers. Not sure on the specifics of the q400 but I think you will find that its Vlo will crossover...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2022, 23:00
Replies: 463
Views: 473,435
Posted By WillieTheWimp

AJ has a STEM degree and he gets paid more than...

AJ has a STEM degree and he gets paid more than me...I think!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2022, 22:18
Replies: 4,450
Views: 3,718,061
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Basing a major career decision on the last 2...

Basing a major career decision on the last 2 years and being influenced by which group fared best would be a big mistake. Having pandemics on the scale of Covid-19 is NOT the new normal. I will be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2021, 11:39
Replies: 1,092
Views: 812,317
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Nothing safe about a hold file.

Nothing safe about a hold file.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Apr 2021, 11:32
Replies: 3,097
Views: 1,283,395
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Is that last paragraph because of some legal...

Is that last paragraph because of some legal requirements?

Doesn't make a lot of sense otherwise when they could get type rated with significant experience on type rather than 500 hours RJ
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2021, 03:11
Replies: 179
Views: 80,360
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Getting paid 40% to do "sweet f all flying"...

Getting paid 40% to do "sweet f all flying" sounds pretty fair to me.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2021, 08:02
Replies: 35
Views: 15,219
Posted By WillieTheWimp

That's wishful thinking.

That's wishful thinking.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2021, 05:13
Replies: 22
Views: 6,757
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Doesn’t the doctor issue a Dame revalidated...

Doesn’t the doctor issue a Dame revalidated certificate with 2 months on it? I don’t see a 30 day delay from Casa causing any problems.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2021, 04:52
Replies: 689
Views: 218,075
Posted By WillieTheWimp

I think VA’s mouth is writing cheques its fleet...

I think VA’s mouth is writing cheques its fleet can’t cash and Rex plans to bring a knife to a gunfight.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2021, 23:08
Replies: 689
Views: 218,075
Posted By WillieTheWimp

Yes but Covid is here for the next 10+ years....

Yes but Covid is here for the next 10+ years. From October onwards things will be about as good as it gets. Australians will eventually get over it unless they want to live in a life of perpetual...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2021, 09:29
Replies: 126
Views: 62,327
Posted By WillieTheWimp

It is a design feature in Part 61, the same as...

It is a design feature in Part 61, the same as the retractable undercarriage, etc.
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