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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Apr 2024, 02:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,241
Posted By controlledrest

It depends. Ask the authority where you want to...

It depends. Ask the authority where you want to get the ATPL. Different countries have different rules.

SO duties....make bunks, get the worst rest, radio work, watch whatever flying skills you...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Mar 2024, 08:32
Replies: 281
Views: 186,232
Posted By controlledrest

The Cabin Crew on HKD9000 / month are the most...

The Cabin Crew on HKD9000 / month are the most pissed off that the profit share is 7.2 x eligible salary. If they have a bad day at work they could be injured in turbulence or die violently. An...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Mar 2024, 01:03
Replies: 281
Views: 186,232
Posted By controlledrest

Yes and No. Nice to get some extra cash, but...

Yes and No. Nice to get some extra cash, but still a kick in the nuts. Flight Crew (pilots and cabin) get 7 weeks x (base salary + a bit of flight duty pay). Everyone else gets 7 weeks of their...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Mar 2024, 07:50
Replies: 6
Views: 3,103
Posted By controlledrest

SOs log time in seat in their HKG logbook. If one...

SOs log time in seat in their HKG logbook. If one keeps a logbook for another country, check with the aviation authority in that country. Chances are one can log total block time. This can make a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Feb 2024, 07:01
Replies: 25
Views: 12,123
Posted By controlledrest

Many other airlines will accept P2X times, pays...

Many other airlines will accept P2X times, pays to check with the regulator in the country you want to work in how you should log flight time (most have all crew log total block time, not just the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Feb 2024, 06:54
Replies: 73
Views: 27,540
Posted By controlledrest

Not if that airline was CX and they had hedged.

Not if that airline was CX and they had hedged.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Feb 2024, 03:50
Replies: 32
Views: 11,908
Posted By controlledrest

The reason it matters is that the managers are...

The reason it matters is that the managers are lying about the reasons for cancelled flights. They are blaming the pilots.

It also matters that innocent passengers are having their holidays ruined...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Feb 2024, 01:26
Replies: 32
Views: 11,908
Posted By controlledrest

The mis-Managers are ****ting themselves. If...

The mis-Managers are ****ting themselves. If there are canceled flights over CNY there may be a real investigation. The lie that the aircrew have been going sick will be revealed, as will the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Dec 2023, 06:11
Replies: 40
Views: 18,053
Posted By controlledrest

If CX can't cover seasonal illness then it isn't...

If CX can't cover seasonal illness then it isn't a crew illness problem, it is a lack of pilots problem (caused by Mis-Management) to cover what naturally occurs.

They have given up on direct...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Nov 2023, 00:32
Replies: 25
Views: 11,102
Posted By controlledrest

Not true. Email the aviation regulator in the...

Not true. Email the aviation regulator in the country you want to work, explain the situation ask them how to record the flight time in their logbook. An email should get you a written response. Ask...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Oct 2023, 22:55
Replies: 28
Views: 19,459
Posted By controlledrest

Are you on the Bus? Did you see the spin from the...

Are you on the Bus? Did you see the spin from the fleet office that some 330s LG was damaged by runway undulations? If you believe that, I have a bridge for sale.

Two 330s suffered damage to their...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Oct 2023, 11:34
Replies: 28
Views: 19,459
Posted By controlledrest

Recruitment demand has been slightly reduced, as...

Recruitment demand has been slightly reduced, as they have written an aircraft off from a heavy landing. It is parked by HAECO without engines. Spar bent. Never to fly again.

This on top of the 2...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Oct 2023, 11:22
Replies: 32
Views: 19,339
Posted By controlledrest

Spot on post (except I include the London suicide...

Spot on post (except I include the London suicide of a sacked CX pilot), so from what I understand it is 4 suicides at CX.

In the carpet case they could blame the staff and sack them, nice and...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Oct 2023, 04:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By controlledrest

We are also throwing money at HK Airlines to use...

We are also throwing money at HK Airlines to use their 350 sim.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Oct 2023, 04:51
Replies: 31
Views: 10,005
Posted By controlledrest

Everything is going to plan. According to Jack...

Everything is going to plan. According to Jack Bastard, GMA, all flights are crewed.

And we are rebuilding, even though total pilot numbers are virtually unchanged.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Sep 2023, 05:13
Replies: 11
Views: 6,432
Posted By controlledrest

Agreed. Treat us the same as the office workers....

Agreed. Treat us the same as the office workers. Can't work due typhoon - full pay.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Sep 2023, 05:12
Replies: 11
Views: 6,432
Posted By controlledrest

Because those in the queue have so little...

Because those in the queue have so little experience or such a bad reputation elsewhere that CX is a good option for them. Peoples Department filling seats. This combined with cut training standards...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Sep 2023, 21:07
Replies: 32
Views: 19,339
Posted By controlledrest

Fourth loss I am aware of. I blame GMAs and...

Fourth loss I am aware of.

I blame GMAs and the Board. COS18 and Rostering are unsafe and unacceptable.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Sep 2023, 05:21
Replies: 1
Views: 2,725
Posted By controlledrest

G Day call out now double

Post typhoon Crew Ops were offering 2 X G Day call without prompting.

Over recent days Airbus Captains on G days are getting multiple calls being offered trips. If everyone says 2 x Call Out, that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Sep 2023, 06:29
Replies: 28
Views: 19,459
Posted By controlledrest

The CX SOs whom have asked to transfer to HKE are...

The CX SOs whom have asked to transfer to HKE are doing it to log some front seat time. Once they have a chunk they are out of here. Another dumb idea from CX which wont work as planned.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Sep 2023, 06:26
Replies: 37
Views: 12,655
Posted By controlledrest

Its worse than you think. Those sacked on the...

Its worse than you think. Those sacked on the bases and now returning come back as new joiners. No sick leave. No FOCs. No seniority. Fare enough if you quit, but the based crew without RP should...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Sep 2023, 12:08
Replies: 37
Views: 12,655
Posted By controlledrest

If people '..like it/are happy' they lack the...

If people '..like it/are happy' they lack the intelligence or experience to know that COS18 is a dangerous way to work. Pilots are working when they are unfit to do so, just to pay to live another...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Sep 2023, 13:13
Replies: 37
Views: 12,655
Posted By controlledrest

My post wasn't an attack on the office workers....

My post wasn't an attack on the office workers. It was to highlight how little respect flight crew (front and rear) are treated with.

And I am NOT answering my phone - ………
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Sep 2023, 12:27
Replies: 37
Views: 12,655
Posted By controlledrest

T8 full pay or no pay

With the T8 the Hello Kitty crowd get the day(s) off on full pay, doing even less than an office day.

Flight Crew get their income slashed if their flight was canned, or have to fly risking all.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Jul 2023, 05:50
Replies: 8
Views: 4,167
Posted By controlledrest

Think very carefully before coming to this sh*tshow

A few things to consider:

POS18 is not an employment contract which would be legal anywhere but HKG (and maybe mainland China). Everything is company policy, subject to change at the company's...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Jun 2023, 10:16
Replies: 86
Views: 35,722
Posted By controlledrest

They should have pushed on. GMA forced POS18 onto...

They should have pushed on. GMA forced POS18 onto us. These guys lost approx HKD100,00 by not completing the pattern + $ for lost patterns as they are stood down. Safety is a long way down the list...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jun 2023, 00:23
Replies: 274
Views: 146,601
Posted By controlledrest

For all the recruitment, the total number of...

For all the recruitment, the total number of pilots remains the same. We had 3800. End of COVID 2410. Currently 2410.

SOs coming off CPL course doing baggage handling and check-in at the airport....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Jun 2023, 05:38
Replies: 29
Views: 14,916
Posted By controlledrest

Sure have. Never been called to the office to...

Sure have. Never been called to the office to explain myself either. I keep my call to Crw Ops short and factual: "I have been unable to get adequate rest, I can't safely operate this flight due to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Jun 2023, 01:52
Replies: 29
Views: 14,916
Posted By controlledrest

Grow a pair. Like all other duties, if you are...

Grow a pair. Like all other duties, if you are not fit for duty, don't operate. Their problem.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Jun 2023, 00:49
Replies: 29
Views: 14,916
Posted By controlledrest

Reserve on layovers

Now we are to be on reserve on layovers: stay in your room, able to leave at a moments notice, unable to plan anything. They can just get f**ked.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th May 2023, 23:51
Replies: 59
Views: 25,591
Posted By controlledrest

What has PR got to do with anything? If you have...

What has PR got to do with anything? If you have the right to work in HKG you have the right to work in HKG.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th May 2023, 23:49
Replies: 59
Views: 25,591
Posted By controlledrest

The Dragon pilots are on FO1 pay. The company...

The Dragon pilots are on FO1 pay. The company doesn't recognize their hours for the pay bands, but does recognize their hours for promotion to RQ or command.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th May 2023, 03:45
Replies: 59
Views: 25,591
Posted By controlledrest

The ex-Dragon pilots are being put on hold again,...

The ex-Dragon pilots are being put on hold again, instead local SOs are being pushed through as the mis-managers now calculate that the SOs are so inexperienced that they will be reaching command...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th May 2023, 01:28
Replies: 23
Views: 14,587
Posted By controlledrest

Outrage

HKG CEO and CX CEO express outrage at the 'disrespect' some cabin crew apparently showed towards a pax asking for carpet.

Where was the outrage when pilots were committing suicide in response to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st May 2023, 06:49
Replies: 114
Views: 47,817
Posted By controlledrest

We don't actually have a contract. COS18 is all...

We don't actually have a contract. COS18 is all company policy, which the company can change whenever they like to whatever they like.
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