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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2024, 10:28
Replies: 2,863
Views: 1,113,241
Posted By hawk_eye

More of the same….and tendering for the Antarctic...

More of the same….and tendering for the Antarctic contract and putting in EOIs for the Border Force contract.

So many hands in so many pies - meanwhile no one is minding the shop!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Feb 2024, 11:43
Replies: 320
Views: 163,931
Posted By hawk_eye

Chris, As someone who isn’t a member of a...

Chris,

As someone who isn’t a member of a union, you’re extremely critical of those that volunteer their time.

Given what you’re advocating for in your persistent ranting, and the fact that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2024, 02:38
Replies: 24
Views: 10,091
Posted By hawk_eye

I think this post is spot on. I will add the...

I think this post is spot on. I will add the following having been at VA for coming on 15 years.

- The time to command has to be a significant factor. It’s still close to 15 years in Virgin and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Oct 2023, 01:15
Replies: 1,578
Views: 497,612
Posted By hawk_eye

Spot on. Because of course they aren’t sorry. Why...

Spot on. Because of course they aren’t sorry. Why do you think every times there’s an apology for the 1700 people sacked, that their is always the caveat ‘But the courts found we had sound commercial...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Oct 2023, 09:06
Replies: 127
Views: 45,352
Posted By hawk_eye

Haven’t seen it mentioned elsewhere in the Aus...

Haven’t seen it mentioned elsewhere in the Aus and NZ forum ….but speaking of close calls:

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/09/atsb-investigates-as-two-planes-overrun-melbourne-runway/
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Oct 2023, 09:55
Replies: 1,578
Views: 497,612
Posted By hawk_eye

Without having to go into vast details to explain...

Without having to go into vast details to explain unity, unionism or collectivism…..Every time
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Oct 2023, 07:00
Replies: 2,863
Views: 1,113,241
Posted By hawk_eye

Isn’t there an issue with opening up all unsold...

Isn’t there an issue with opening up all unsold seats within 48 hours of departure to be booked at the lowest frequent flyer fare? Within 48 hours of departure time should be your higher yielding...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Sep 2023, 06:24
Replies: 1,578
Views: 497,612
Posted By hawk_eye

What will be interesting is that if this does end...

What will be interesting is that if this does end up down the path of an intractable bargaining order, and the commissioner determines that wage increases above 3% are to be awarded, how this would...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Sep 2023, 10:38
Replies: 1,578
Views: 497,612
Posted By hawk_eye

It’s on! Ladies and gents - well done and keep up...

It’s on! Ladies and gents - well done and keep up the good fight!

https://apple.news/A_lA_f5ypTRynqGnXQPOxPw

Qantas pilots who operate passenger, charter and fly-in-fly-out (Fifo) services in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Sep 2023, 23:29
Replies: 320
Views: 163,931
Posted By hawk_eye

Alright Chris (because everyone here that works...

Alright Chris (because everyone here that works at Virgin knows who you are),

Given that you’re not a member of a union, if the time comes down the track to take PIA, you won’t be lawfully allowed...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Oct 2020, 23:01
Replies: 2,863
Views: 1,113,241
Posted By hawk_eye

Hearing on the grapevine a number of VA 737 FOs...

Hearing on the grapevine a number of VA 737 FOs looking at the Rex option. Is this a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire with a lot of uncertainty about the operation or its longevity -...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Oct 2020, 08:22
Replies: 2,863
Views: 1,113,241
Posted By hawk_eye

Boeing have a 737 sim in Brisbane - and have...

Boeing have a 737 sim in Brisbane - and have today announced that they will be ceasing Operations at the end of the year.

Might be an opportunity to purchase that one...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Aug 2020, 04:03
Replies: 2,863
Views: 1,113,241
Posted By hawk_eye

If it is ‘full service’ as they have suggested it...

If it is ‘full service’ as they have suggested it would be, I actually can’t see QF or VA being able to do it cheaper than Rex.

You would have to think they would have got a very good price on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2020, 01:08
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,084,996
Posted By hawk_eye

From an outsiders perspective I certainly don’t...

From an outsiders perspective I certainly don’t envy the position QF pilots have been put in with the proposed offer.

I will suggest this though - an EA negotiation is just that. It’s a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2020, 22:15
Replies: 86
Views: 25,091
Posted By hawk_eye

‘Scotty from Marketings’ handling of the bushfire...

‘Scotty from Marketings’ handling of the bushfire crisis gives you an indication of how this issue will be handled - head in the sand, nothing to see here.....until it’s far too late.

Nothing of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2020, 07:55
Replies: 86
Views: 25,091
Posted By hawk_eye

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51292590 BA...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51292590

BA have now cancelled all flights to mainland China. This is starting to escalate quickly.

How long until QF make the same move?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jan 2020, 14:43
Replies: 63
Views: 20,871
Posted By hawk_eye

And this is a reasonable point - if ATC want you...

And this is a reasonable point - if ATC want you to turn before the MAPT they can issue you a visual heading to turn on to....

’QF123 Traffic Alert, turn right immediately heading 090 Visual,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jan 2020, 02:45
Replies: 63
Views: 20,871
Posted By hawk_eye

The AIP is quite clear - you climb to the missed...

The AIP is quite clear - you climb to the missed approach point and then follow the missed approach instructions. If I were issued a go around at 1000’, I would be continuing to the MAP (roughly .5nm...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2020, 09:30
Replies: 77
Views: 24,936
Posted By hawk_eye

That’s a really great insight Sunfish - thanks...

That’s a really great insight Sunfish - thanks for sharing that with us.

​​​​​​​And thanks for your efforts in helping fight these fires (and to everyone else here volunteering their time).
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Dec 2019, 19:48
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,257
Posted By hawk_eye

And this is the point - Pilots do not want this...

And this is the point - Pilots do not want this going to arbitration.

It’s worth remembering that it’s the government of the day that appoints Fair Work Commissioners who will ultimately be the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2019, 23:46
Replies: 242
Views: 111,635
Posted By hawk_eye

Don’t the RAAF have a Search and Rescue...

Don’t the RAAF have a Search and Rescue helicopter at NTL for when the fighters are doing training over water?

It appears as though the jet was sent to NTL last...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jul 2019, 04:22
Replies: 63
Views: 50,541
Posted By hawk_eye

That’s a pretty accurate post. And the last...

That’s a pretty accurate post. And the last sentence sums it up nicely - it was never about money. It was about control of the Industrial agenda - control that worked for close to 8 years with very...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2019, 20:11
Replies: 80
Views: 27,098
Posted By hawk_eye

Several years ago I was involved in writing a...

Several years ago I was involved in writing a Part 142 Expositon for a medium sized flying school. There was much back and forth with the CASA FOI as I tried to meet each of the 450 tick box items he...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2019, 05:16
Replies: 33
Views: 13,080
Posted By hawk_eye

It certainly will be an interesting time for Paul...

It certainly will be an interesting time for Paul Scurrah.

In my opinion the foundation is there for VA to be a great airline. Love him or hate him, JB has put in place a base to be built on. The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jan 2019, 20:10
Replies: 25
Views: 10,544
Posted By hawk_eye

Whilst this may may indeed be the case,...

Whilst this may may indeed be the case, especially given the new 48.1(2019) proposed rule set, I hope that everyone can put in the time to respond the 48.1 consultation process. There were only 26...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jan 2019, 19:28
Replies: 167
Views: 157,948
Posted By hawk_eye

Because any other VA Group pilot taking any form...

Because any other VA Group pilot taking any form of action (Secondary Boycott) could find themselves in a bit of strife for taking Unprotected (illegal) Industrial Action.

Guys and girls I speak...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jan 2019, 20:30
Replies: 34
Views: 12,432
Posted By hawk_eye

This can’t be considered unprofessional at all,...

This can’t be considered unprofessional at all, and to call it Union Flu is totally disingenuous.

The fact of the matter is that there are times when multiple people can call sick on any day, and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Dec 2018, 08:33
Replies: 283
Views: 121,183
Posted By hawk_eye

And isn’t the last post the whole point - if you...

And isn’t the last post the whole point - if you need an RFDS aircraft anywhere north of a line YPLM - YBAS, surely the jet would be better off coming from Broome rather than Jandakot.

I guess a...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2018, 04:18
Replies: 23
Views: 12,190
Posted By hawk_eye

Thanks Skyjob :ok:

Thanks Skyjob :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
25th Nov 2018, 20:36
Replies: 23
Views: 12,190
Posted By hawk_eye

Thanks for some of your replies - a couple...

Thanks for some of your replies - a couple helpful, others not so much.

Allow me to give some context to the question. I work for an operator of the 737 in Australia - we fly the 738 to a number...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Nov 2018, 06:01
Replies: 23
Views: 12,190
Posted By hawk_eye

737 Autobrake

I am aware that the different auto brake settings on the 737 target specific deceleration rates. I am wondering though if specific operators can determine what those deceleration rates are, or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Nov 2018, 10:49
Replies: 26
Views: 9,629
Posted By hawk_eye

The prospect of both the Virgin and QANTAS pilot...

The prospect of both the Virgin and QANTAS pilot training academies are certainly quite interesting, especially considering that the locations seem to be in regional cities.

The plus side for the...
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