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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Feb 2024, 01:42
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,273,954
Posted By LostWanderer

Majors are still hiring it appears, at a reduced...

Majors are still hiring it appears, at a reduced rate without question. What is dead and buried is the E3 program basically everywhere. Sadly the ship has sailed on that one. Hope the current Aussies...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jan 2024, 19:23
Replies: 30
Views: 10,266
Posted By LostWanderer

Boeing installs the plug. Its an option based on...

Boeing installs the plug. Its an option based on the airlines layout - high or low density config. It is done at Everett before they deliver the airplane.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Dec 2023, 17:01
Replies: 83
Views: 18,621
Posted By LostWanderer

"mY AiRlinE DoEs LiTes BeTtEr ThAn YoUrZ LOL"...

"mY AiRlinE DoEs LiTes BeTtEr ThAn YoUrZ LOL" Sometimes makes you wonder about the mental stability of some pilots.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2023, 00:57
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,273,954
Posted By LostWanderer

cold emails from third parties promising things...

cold emails from third parties promising things such as pathways to green cards should be pursued with extreme caution. Wasn’t that long ago a number of folks got shafted big time by a similar...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2023, 05:03
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,331,118
Posted By LostWanderer

Where are they going exactly? Jetstar is just a...

Where are they going exactly? Jetstar is just a lateral move. Rex/Bonza isn't even on the same playing field and QF only take a small number of people...I mean there is the US but 99% of them are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2023, 20:57
Replies: 65
Views: 29,729
Posted By LostWanderer

If job security is important I would say Bonza...

If job security is important I would say Bonza could probably be taken out of the running
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2023, 17:24
Replies: 25
Views: 5,127
Posted By LostWanderer

Qantas absolutely WAS the true flag carrier at...

Qantas absolutely WAS the true flag carrier at one stage in its life, I would find it hard to say they are these days. Now its more of a general term used by the good folks over in marketing to swell...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2023, 20:40
Replies: 13
Views: 6,807
Posted By LostWanderer

Commuting to the US to work for Atlas? Wow. I...

Commuting to the US to work for Atlas? Wow. I can't believe anyone would even think about doing that. Probably not the most stable job out there either as cargo demand continues to decline as fast as...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2023, 17:03
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,687,938
Posted By LostWanderer

Thats really great and all but UA/DL/AA are also...

Thats really great and all but UA/DL/AA are also very, very quick to pull the furlough trigger and take major contract concessions when the economy hits a speed bump. You could very easily end up...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2023, 17:54
Replies: 947
Views: 362,908
Posted By LostWanderer

I’ll eat my RMs the day I see a 777/787 in Rex...

I’ll eat my RMs the day I see a 777/787 in Rex paint scheme. I assume this is a fantasy post by a Rex pilot somewhere.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2023, 02:58
Replies: 947
Views: 362,908
Posted By LostWanderer

Guarantee you through their existence they have...

Guarantee you through their existence they have always had significantly more infrastructure than Bonza is working with.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jul 2023, 07:31
Replies: 947
Views: 362,908
Posted By LostWanderer

RyanAir have an actual website, an established...

RyanAir have an actual website, an established brand and more than a handful of airframes to work with though
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd May 2023, 02:48
Replies: 9
Views: 3,209
Posted By LostWanderer

I assume this is sarcasm? I hope you don't...

I assume this is sarcasm? I hope you don't genuinely think this guy will help anything. He has presided over one of the worst run and unhappiest group of staff at an airline in recent memory. Good...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2023, 23:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By LostWanderer

The vast majority of temporary visa pilots in the...

The vast majority of temporary visa pilots in the US will never qualify for a major there short of gaining a green card or the like. Jetstar/VA is most likely a decent step up from flying a clapped...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2023, 13:31
Replies: 947
Views: 362,908
Posted By LostWanderer

I have a sneaking suspicion that the pain to...

I have a sneaking suspicion that the pain to come, not just for Bonza but all airlines will be much worse than a lot seem to be expecting. The post covid music is about to stop, make sure you have a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2023, 20:35
Replies: 225
Views: 123,685
Posted By LostWanderer

There will be plenty of expats wanting to come...

There will be plenty of expats wanting to come home. The majority will never have a shot at the majors over there unless they win the green card lottery. The Visas they are employed on lock them to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2023, 01:20
Replies: 294
Views: 149,022
Posted By LostWanderer

If they can squeeze a contract out of them, which...

If they can squeeze a contract out of them, which I bet you they will, you better believe they will be airborne and flying for Q or someone.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Feb 2023, 03:33
Replies: 32
Views: 10,520
Posted By LostWanderer

Absolutely 0% chance of that unfortunately. The...

Absolutely 0% chance of that unfortunately. The majors aren’t anywhere near needing that and probably never will be. As others said, ALPA would have a meltdown if they even broached the idea
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2023, 06:36
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,331,118
Posted By LostWanderer

I think you’ll find a bunch of the now jet rated...

I think you’ll find a bunch of the now jet rated and experienced Aussies who left for a US stint (and aren’t able to move on to a major there for immigration reasons) may come back and fill a number...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2023, 23:42
Replies: 23
Views: 12,993
Posted By LostWanderer

Nadi - Honolulu on the Max? ouch. That is a bit...

Nadi - Honolulu on the Max? ouch. That is a bit excessive.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Dec 2022, 23:35
Replies: 255
Views: 134,881
Posted By LostWanderer

Wonder how JQ/QF will respond. If I were a...

Wonder how JQ/QF will respond. If I were a gambler I would bet this doesn't last long.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Sep 2022, 20:25
Replies: 172
Views: 39,791
Posted By LostWanderer

What part do you think is incorrect? I think it’s...

What part do you think is incorrect? I think it’s sadly very accurate.
Forum: North America
31st Aug 2022, 03:04
Replies: 26
Views: 6,870
Posted By LostWanderer

The chance of any major/legacy airline in the US...

The chance of any major/legacy airline in the US hiring a temporary Visa pilot is not 0%...its about negative 1000. No chance unless people stop wanting to go to majors which will never happen. They...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Aug 2022, 06:53
Replies: 104
Views: 44,200
Posted By LostWanderer

Unfortunately could not agree more. From my time...

Unfortunately could not agree more. From my time operating overseas I was stunned how true the myth of the Austronaut really was. It's embarrassing how superior some of these kids think they are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Aug 2022, 23:10
Replies: 14
Views: 3,615
Posted By LostWanderer

I can 100% assure you they don't care in the...

I can 100% assure you they don't care in the slightest. Maybe 10 years ago Q may have used it to narrow down the field occasionally, a friend of mine many moons ago told me they asked for a copy of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Aug 2022, 20:24
Replies: 52
Views: 35,404
Posted By LostWanderer

Commuting is probably doable. Should you though?...

Commuting is probably doable. Should you though? Probably not if you value your health, sanity, lifestyle, relationships etc...Can't speak on the rest but there is a reason they need to hire so many...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jul 2022, 07:38
Replies: 93
Views: 34,176
Posted By LostWanderer

Qantas used to be the one and only dream...

Qantas used to be the one and only dream destination for pilots and FAs, it has been on a wild downhill ride for a long time now. I wouldn’t feel proud to tell anyone I was a Qantas pilot anymore. As...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2022, 02:42
Replies: 217
Views: 80,317
Posted By LostWanderer

Have heard from buddies over there now that there...

Have heard from buddies over there now that there are indeed a number of QF S/Os jumping from the rat to a few different US regionals, I guess they like to actually fly airplanes. Wouldn't be shocked...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2022, 01:38
Replies: 907
Views: 354,925
Posted By LostWanderer

Cant speak for their timeline on flying readiness...

Cant speak for their timeline on flying readiness but the simple fact is the Australian market is already over saturated with airlines, we don't have the demand/population other countries have. The...
Forum: North America
2nd Jun 2022, 12:46
Replies: 4
Views: 2,330
Posted By LostWanderer

nope…they don’t. Only US citizens and perm...

nope…they don’t. Only US citizens and perm residents and mostly guys with ties to the islands where they can.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st May 2022, 06:44
Replies: 46
Views: 22,131
Posted By LostWanderer

There have been a few fatal jet accidents due to...

There have been a few fatal jet accidents due to tape left on ports of passenger jets and missed in the walk around. This is piloting 101...no excuse. Overseas aviation authorities would be out for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th May 2022, 04:24
Replies: 255
Views: 134,881
Posted By LostWanderer

Presumably in not the greatest mechanical shape...

Presumably in not the greatest mechanical shape after its long sit given it flew to Nadi at 25000 feet and I assume Hawaii at a similar altitude.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd May 2022, 22:52
Replies: 2,839
Views: 1,098,097
Posted By LostWanderer

It isn't a big deal and that is the problem. It...

It isn't a big deal and that is the problem. It won't do anything to change the position Rex is in right now. I guarantee you there are very very few Delta passengers who are likely to be wanting to...
Forum: North America
15th Mar 2022, 12:20
Replies: 7
Views: 6,367
Posted By LostWanderer

I’ve been told the US is coming down hard on...

I’ve been told the US is coming down hard on pilots trying to get permanent residency with bare qualifications and no degrees and denials are high. Especially for the E3 Aussies trying to switch from...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Feb 2022, 09:07
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,273,954
Posted By LostWanderer

Hang on to your hats folks. The US becoming...

Hang on to your hats folks. The US becoming embroiled in international conflict, oil prices dramatically rising, inflation at record highs, a long long overdue market crash and an economic downturn...
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