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14th Nov 2020, 19:25
Replies: 107
Views: 46,285
Posted By dontgive2FACs

I tend to think that the big-hub carriers (Gulf +...

I tend to think that the big-hub carriers (Gulf + Singapore and Hong Kong) might have their business model changed by the way in which people chose to travel for the next 5 years.

Possibly many...
12th Nov 2020, 20:19
Replies: 16
Views: 6,922
Posted By dontgive2FACs

As you wish. Having written papers, I’d be weary...

As you wish. Having written papers, I’d be weary about quoting ‘PPRUNE’ as your source of data. This is a ‘rumour site.

Sometimes the haven of those who are fishing for info....

Making a quick...
12th Nov 2020, 16:16
Replies: 16
Views: 6,922
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Suggest talk to the pilot unions (AFAP, AIPA and...

Suggest talk to the pilot unions (AFAP, AIPA and TWU) to gauge more accurate numbers.
3rd Oct 2020, 21:10
Replies: 107
Views: 46,285
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Are cadet pilot programmes extinct for the...

Are cadet pilot programmes extinct for the foreseeable future?

Put simply, Yes.
16th Sep 2020, 23:03
Replies: 113
Views: 34,850
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Does sound a lot like you’re frustrated which is...

Does sound a lot like you’re frustrated which is very understandable given the uncertainty of the industry (and life generally at the moment!).

Many good points have been made here already So no...
8th Sep 2020, 22:06
Replies: 18
Views: 5,188
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Holy cow. I was only saying yesterday how I feel...

Holy cow. I was only saying yesterday how I feel for those in your shoes. It goes without saying that there is going to be a surplus of pilots. This troughs if the industry will test you in many...
3rd Aug 2020, 19:17
Replies: 85
Views: 32,898
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Yep

pretty much hit the nail on the head.
26th Jul 2020, 22:34
Replies: 85
Views: 32,898
Posted By dontgive2FACs

All valid points above. It seems certain to me...

All valid points above. It seems certain to me that given the volatility of the job, many will see the already high initial-outlay to be a big roadblock.

Whatever rank/position you hold now,...
30th Jun 2020, 20:30
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,043,650
Posted By dontgive2FACs

I too reiterate these sentiments. Be careful what...

I too reiterate these sentiments. Be careful what you say and do - it will be your legacy.
25th Jun 2020, 22:33
Replies: 1,145
Views: 422,987
Posted By dontgive2FACs

And it appears they have. Cyrus has pulled the...

And it appears they have. Cyrus has pulled the bid.
13th Jun 2020, 22:06
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,043,650
Posted By dontgive2FACs

True that redundancy has a terrible effect on...

True that redundancy has a terrible effect on someone’s mental health.

It’s happened to me twice before, once in 90s and another time as a knock-on from Ansett.

Both times it was just myself...
9th Jun 2020, 09:47
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,043,650
Posted By dontgive2FACs

I have had a few friends head to QF in the last...

I have had a few friends head to QF in the last year. Would anyone have an idea; of the junior most 300 on seniority list, how many would be Long Haul / SO’s please?
20th Apr 2020, 09:46
Replies: 1,266
Views: 557,758
Posted By dontgive2FACs

*** PLEASE TAKE CARE ALL *** All the guys...

*** PLEASE TAKE CARE ALL ***

All the guys and girls at VA please take care. This is a volatile time and things just went up a notch. Please, please, please reach-out to someone if you’re feeling...
18th Apr 2020, 20:57
Replies: 152
Views: 78,105
Posted By dontgive2FACs

:8 That is the funniest thing I’ve read here in...

:8 That is the funniest thing I’ve read here in months.
18th Apr 2020, 02:38
Replies: 1,266
Views: 557,758
Posted By dontgive2FACs

I certainly mean no disrespect to VA colleagues...

I certainly mean no disrespect to VA colleagues at this troubled time, but any taxpayer money sent to VA is a mistake.

In it’s current form, it appears the business has been dealt a fatal blow...
16th Apr 2020, 11:02
Replies: 1,266
Views: 557,758
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Something for everyone to collective high-5 about.

Something for everyone to collective high-5 about.
15th Apr 2020, 17:17
Replies: 1,266
Views: 557,758
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Gives me an idea for an airline... Leather-bound...

Gives me an idea for an airline... Leather-bound crew with stilettos and on board poker machines!

Talk about force multiplier! :hmm:
13th Apr 2020, 11:15
Replies: 1,266
Views: 557,758
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Serious question here as I don’t understand the...

Serious question here as I don’t understand the business processes completely but very interested.

I thought SIA were already about 20% shareholder in VAH. Why would SIA then invest more money...
13th Apr 2020, 08:43
Replies: 129
Views: 66,367
Posted By dontgive2FACs

I suppose that’s going to be tricky. Many...

I suppose that’s going to be tricky. Many competing interests. Same as taking Industrial actions I suppose.

Will self-preserving behaviours of humans have changed after this?
11th Apr 2020, 20:34
Replies: 80
Views: 57,123
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Sadly, given the average age of your LCC Captain...

Sadly, given the average age of your LCC Captain and the surplus of pilots, a post COVID LCC Command just went to 20+.
11th Apr 2020, 11:38
Replies: 179
Views: 79,427
Posted By dontgive2FACs

If Virgin fall over (unfortunately, looking...

If Virgin fall over (unfortunately, looking possible), I can see a period with Qantas holding a monopoly until the end of COVID.

Thereafter, I can imagine the space being filled with a...
4th Apr 2020, 03:32
Replies: 1,266
Views: 557,758
Posted By dontgive2FACs

I don’t think anyone is intentionally wanting to...

I don’t think anyone is intentionally wanting to see Virgin go into administration but yes, sadly perhaps it is inevitable. The cause probably doesn’t matter now. Perhaps some decisions would be made...
2nd Apr 2020, 04:27
Replies: 1,266
Views: 557,758
Posted By dontgive2FACs

VA

Just wanted to send best wishes to everyone at VA in this very difficult time.

I understand the premise of why the government can’t prop-up VAH.

It’s bad enough with COVID-19, without having to...
23rd Mar 2020, 05:17
Replies: 127
Views: 57,273
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Certainly mean no ill for VA guys but I believe...

Certainly mean no ill for VA guys but I believe the premise of investing in the industry (ie both carriers) is completely fair.

Disregard the fact this is aviation for a moment. In these times, I...
24th Feb 2020, 05:20
Replies: 17
Views: 9,725
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Trying to make a name for himself as some sort of...

Trying to make a name for himself as some sort of go-to guy for the media. yawnnn.
4th Feb 2020, 20:29
Replies: 69
Views: 102,477
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Can anyone comment on likely future the...

Can anyone comment on likely future the Surveillance branch?

What impact does technology (ie Satellites/UAVs) have on the future of maritime surveillance in Australia?
10th Jan 2020, 08:34
Replies: 60
Views: 31,222
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Some very good points in here. Good food for...

Some very good points in here. Good food for thought.

Despite the aeroplanes sitting idle and orders, it’s going to be interesting to see what success this aeroplane has after its shaky start.
...
8th Jan 2020, 19:51
Replies: 1,027
Views: 774,726
Posted By dontgive2FACs

The airline talking of redundancies due...

The airline talking of redundancies due industrial dispute. Most likely means there will not be any recruiting for a while.
27th Dec 2019, 02:20
Replies: 10
Views: 5,884
Posted By dontgive2FACs

RIP Greg. Met him many years ago in mid 90s when...

RIP Greg. Met him many years ago in mid 90s when dropping into EN on training sorties from country VIC.

A go-to man for any supplies you needed and all round nice guy. I’m sure the aviation...
9th Nov 2019, 01:44
Replies: 156
Views: 97,458
Posted By dontgive2FACs

I see it as a trade off between $$ vs fulfilment...

I see it as a trade off between $$ vs fulfilment (lifestyle). The answer is different for every person.

Supply and demand will eventually drive the price (in this case, Salary).

With airlines...
2nd Nov 2019, 03:16
Replies: 9
Views: 5,934
Posted By dontgive2FACs

There can be no doubt that Boeing’s reputation...

There can be no doubt that Boeing’s reputation has taken a beating.

It will be interesting to see what will become of the MAX. It’s most likely going to be returned to the skies at some point....
1st Sep 2019, 11:07
Replies: 62
Views: 102,262
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Alpha Floor

Sorry for slight drift here but I’m astounded by the number of incidents of non-normal situations ending up in Aloha Floor on the Bus.

Airbus family FBW logic is great technology but it...
28th Apr 2019, 21:31
Replies: 157
Views: 173,287
Posted By dontgive2FACs

PR

Regardless of the fix/how/when/retraining pathways, there has been significant damage done to the brand of the aeroplane.

When the aircraft is returned to service, I’m interested to see how...
16th Jan 2019, 11:19
Replies: 142
Views: 60,417
Posted By dontgive2FACs

I flew (as 19 year old wannabe pilot) in jump...

I flew (as 19 year old wannabe pilot) in jump seat on last revenue service for Ansett B727 PER MEL back in 1995/6.

As the circles of aviation go, the very witty F/E on that flight now works with...
18th Dec 2018, 08:08
Replies: 11
Views: 4,270
Posted By dontgive2FACs

Hard to comment without actually being present in...

Hard to comment without actually being present in the moment but I can imagine in most cases that would be an easy decision to offload!

Whether they were joking, plain-stupid, drunk or otherwise...
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