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Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Apr 2024, 06:43
Replies: 19
Views: 5,704
Posted By A321drvr

In my experience and that of my network, the most...

In my experience and that of my network, the most content narrow body pilots are who live at base with some stability rosterwise
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2024, 10:23
Replies: 132
Views: 72,529
Posted By A321drvr

Presumably we're all professionals, so no, I...

Presumably we're all professionals, so no, I disagree. Matter of fact I believe that financial incentive in one's fuel planning is a safer way to go than being bullied or pointed out on...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2024, 04:07
Replies: 871
Views: 503,943
Posted By A321drvr

There's always one of those. In my time it was an...

There's always one of those. In my time it was an allegedly "ex-Lufwaffe, fmr-been there done that everything, don't need to be a wannabe coz i got the t-shirt while teaching the birds to fly"....
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2024, 03:59
Replies: 132
Views: 72,529
Posted By A321drvr

Ideally dispatch should calculate fuel with the...

Ideally dispatch should calculate fuel with the longest trackmile option between dep and dest. Same should go for alternate planning. Secondly crew should be paid fuel saving bonus (taking...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2024, 07:56
Replies: 35
Views: 10,539
Posted By A321drvr

If you're heading to Asia get your logbooks...

If you're heading to Asia get your logbooks stamped. If all else fails, get stamps made with logos of airlines you worked for and sign underneath with different pens.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2024, 04:44
Replies: 36
Views: 7,688
Posted By A321drvr

https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpub...

https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/atc_html/chap10_section_1.html#:~:text=A%20pilot%20who%20encounters%20a,used%20in%20the%20same%20manner.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Jan 2024, 09:01
Replies: 30
Views: 11,948
Posted By A321drvr

I heard about this first time about 10 years ago....

I heard about this first time about 10 years ago. Nothing solid, just rumors. Never bothered following it up, but now kinda curious again.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Dec 2023, 02:44
Replies: 871
Views: 503,943
Posted By A321drvr

Hear! Hear! In Wizz your employment contract and...

Hear! Hear! In Wizz your employment contract and your t&c-s are two completely different things. The latter is published in fancy magenta pdf-s and can be changed or entirely revoked overnight. Your...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Dec 2023, 07:00
Replies: 871
Views: 503,943
Posted By A321drvr

Couldn't have said it better.

Couldn't have said it better.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Dec 2023, 00:38
Replies: 871
Views: 503,943
Posted By A321drvr

I can see "Operation Bad Apples 2.0" coming...

I can see "Operation Bad Apples 2.0" coming soon...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Dec 2023, 10:27
Replies: 11
Views: 4,628
Posted By A321drvr

I was getting just over 3k EUR worth (no kids,...

I was getting just over 3k EUR worth (no kids, unmarried) in local currency years ago in one of the nordic countries when my fmr. company went bust. Granted after 3 months it would've been reduced...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Dec 2023, 05:22
Replies: 11
Views: 4,628
Posted By A321drvr

Yea. Thing about Avion and the other baltic...

Yea. Thing about Avion and the other baltic ACMI-s is that although payments to that scale are achievable into a Dubai bank account but it'd be a completely different story receiving it into your...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Dec 2023, 04:23
Replies: 18
Views: 3,394
Posted By A321drvr

Couldn't agree more. I remember at some point...

Couldn't agree more. I remember at some point having a chat with someone from HR who was at the time vetting applications before presenting them for the team responsible for calling individuals for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Dec 2023, 11:53
Replies: 18
Views: 3,394
Posted By A321drvr

I can only second the posts made above. Got out...

I can only second the posts made above. Got out of the TP game just in time. Some colleagues felt cushy, didn't make the change when i did, for various reasons: giving up left seat, sched and just...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2023, 06:52
Replies: 871
Views: 503,943
Posted By A321drvr

Plenty of fancy magenta presentations on expected...

Plenty of fancy magenta presentations on expected salary, roster and basing to lure in candidates.

Reality check is needed however: granted some of the pilots already on property are seeing...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jul 2023, 11:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,647
Posted By A321drvr

I'm all for LinkedIn. You'll get yourself heard...

I'm all for LinkedIn. You'll get yourself heard in the industry if it's through the right people.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jun 2023, 08:58
Replies: 871
Views: 503,943
Posted By A321drvr

Sign-on (10k) and retention (40k) bonuses...

Sign-on (10k) and retention (40k) bonuses announced for the less desirable bases: SKP, IAS, SCV and KUT. Not sure on the FO figures.
Forum: North America
11th Jun 2023, 02:22
Replies: 392
Views: 231,049
Posted By A321drvr

I'm not sure of anyone is willing to share tips...

I'm not sure of anyone is willing to share tips with you as most pay top dollar and/or putting their time into research which could worth equivalent top dollar. In any case here's one who didn't make...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jun 2023, 22:10
Replies: 871
Views: 503,943
Posted By A321drvr

I'm not trying to be the devil's advocate, far...

I'm not trying to be the devil's advocate, far from it, really. Can't think of a reason to go back, however their massive attrition could be mitigated with very little to no financial impact, if...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd May 2023, 07:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,168
Posted By A321drvr

Hi, Lot of variables, really: depending on...

Hi,

Lot of variables, really: depending on your current company/country vs. the ones you are looking at. Generally speaking you should be more marketable with at least 1500 hrs PIC in your type. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Apr 2023, 07:20
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,842
Posted By A321drvr

South Africa?

South Africa?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Apr 2023, 11:27
Replies: 16
Views: 3,600
Posted By A321drvr

Ha-ha, had something similar on the Saab: CBT-s...

Ha-ha, had something similar on the Saab: CBT-s came on a CD and the software was compatible up to Windows XP. God, i feel old.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Apr 2023, 14:44
Replies: 16
Views: 3,600
Posted By A321drvr

I guess it depends on the company. My company...

I guess it depends on the company. My company pays anything between 0.5-2.0 credit hrs for each CBT completed. I agree, most of it is BS, though.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Mar 2023, 05:59
Replies: 64
Views: 29,792
Posted By A321drvr

You can only compare gross salaries as individual...

You can only compare gross salaries as individual situations vary: number and age of children, spouse's income, extra income, current residency, etc. Everyone has to make the educated calculation...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2023, 09:18
Replies: 871
Views: 503,943
Posted By A321drvr

Not the kind of people who'd own their past...

Not the kind of people who'd own their past mistakes. In fact the same faces are being reshuffled in BUD. New positions being created, old ones cancelled then recreated in a few years time just to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Mar 2023, 12:13
Replies: 17
Views: 6,936
Posted By A321drvr

I was lucky enough to keep my job with almost...

I was lucky enough to keep my job with almost none to little loss of pay during the pandemic however i personally feel that the whole business model of LCC-s is not something I could longer support....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Mar 2023, 01:20
Replies: 17
Views: 6,936
Posted By A321drvr

Look, I'm 40 and i would gladly give up my left...

Look, I'm 40 and i would gladly give up my left hand seat position (over 10 years in various LCC-s in Europe and Asia) for a right hand seat at a decent legacy in Europe.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Mar 2023, 10:39
Replies: 64
Views: 29,792
Posted By A321drvr

I don't see any pressure on Euro airlines due to...

I don't see any pressure on Euro airlines due to the fact that 200hr pilots can and are occupying right hand seats, getting upgraded with just a little over 3000hrs. Most of the LCC-s are even...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Feb 2023, 00:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,645
Posted By A321drvr

Jetstar and Peach managed to get it down to...

Jetstar and Peach managed to get it down to around 6 months for type rated non-JCAB captains. The reasons for length is not as much burocracy, but course and exam availability. Airlaw exams in...
Forum: North America
20th Oct 2022, 03:31
Replies: 392
Views: 231,049
Posted By A321drvr

The only thing they've shared with me that it...

The only thing they've shared with me that it cost them a penny as well as non disclosures had to be signed. The paperwork needed was pretty extensive nevertheless. Can't provide any more details I'm...
Forum: North America
20th Oct 2022, 03:12
Replies: 392
Views: 231,049
Posted By A321drvr

I personally know 2 guys. Both EU nationals. One...

I personally know 2 guys. Both EU nationals. One is with an ACMI operator and another one is with an LCC. Both took the EB2-NIW way through a lawfirm. Took them over a year.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Oct 2022, 09:16
Replies: 735
Views: 413,284
Posted By A321drvr

Wizz UK needs to up their training capacity to...

Wizz UK needs to up their training capacity to cater for Jet2's A32F expansion!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2022, 09:14
Replies: 335
Views: 86,292
Posted By A321drvr

William Forbes-Sempill comes to mind.

William Forbes-Sempill comes to mind.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Sep 2022, 11:11
Replies: 29
Views: 18,322
Posted By A321drvr

Regardless the T&C-s and weak ISK one should...

Regardless the T&C-s and weak ISK one should definitely budget in the initial costs of moving to Iceland: have a look at the rental market (triple what you find as most landlords will want 2 months...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jul 2022, 15:22
Replies: 104
Views: 68,004
Posted By A321drvr

As far as i know, direct contract, or at least...

As far as i know, direct contract, or at least that's the case according to some ex-wzz guys.
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