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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th May 2024, 20:57
Replies: 322
Views: 165,122
Posted By Red69

Seems interesting out there on the line that many...

Seems interesting out there on the line that many are disengaged/over the feds sales pitch. Many are also over all the noise in the chat groups. They may share the sentiment of those in the chat...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Feb 2024, 23:37
Replies: 322
Views: 165,122
Posted By Red69

Definitely management or someone who has no idea...

Definitely management or someone who has no idea how PE works. What incentive does a company have in declaring a profit in Australia without our ridiculous tax rates? I don’t doubt they made well...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Feb 2024, 21:56
Replies: 322
Views: 165,122
Posted By Red69

Nope and not a chance that will get a yes vote....

Nope and not a chance that will get a yes vote. The starting point is 300/200. Any less than that and the company will find they’ll be heading down the path of Network. Unless they miraculously find...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2024, 07:13
Replies: 1,549
Views: 536,518
Posted By Red69

Keep up the good work lads. It’s a tough fight...

Keep up the good work lads. It’s a tough fight but you guys are showing how it’s done. Would be great to see other groups end up in PIA soon. Having multiple qf groups going PIA is going to hurt them...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2024, 02:20
Replies: 24
Views: 10,121
Posted By Red69

I know of a reasonable number of people either...

I know of a reasonable number of people either leaving or looking at leaving VA to go to JQ. I don’t know of anyone looking to leave JQ to join VA. This may help with your decision…
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jan 2024, 22:37
Replies: 1,549
Views: 536,518
Posted By Red69

Keep up the good fight lads/gals. Shut them down...

Keep up the good fight lads/gals. Shut them down again if you have to. It’s about time the aviation unions harden up and become more like unions of other industries in this country. Just have a look...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2023, 22:53
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,035
Posted By Red69

Incoherent? What parts would you like me to...

Incoherent? What parts would you like me to clarify? If you think I’m rambling, go and talk to any VA pilot and ask for their genuine thoughts. Morale at VA has never been lower for many reason.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2023, 22:51
Replies: 1,092
Views: 812,126
Posted By Red69

Depends on the base you want and your hours....

Depends on the base you want and your hours. Conservatively running at under 5 years for most bases with the exception of Brisbane and Gold Coast which is 8-10 years. Sydney probably closer to 2-3...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Dec 2023, 10:02
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,035
Posted By Red69

And in more news, VA just applied to fly adl per...

And in more news, VA just applied to fly adl per dps and ool per dps. No idea where they’re going to get the pilots to fly those routes when they can’t even manage their current schedule. Don’t think...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Dec 2023, 04:39
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,035
Posted By Red69

Think long and hard before joining this mob. If...

Think long and hard before joining this mob. If you want career progression, a supportive training environment and good pay and rosters, this isn’t the place for you. Consider any other jet operator...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2023, 12:27
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,035
Posted By Red69

They actually said 27 commands for the next 12...

They actually said 27 commands for the next 12 months. All this while demand has supposedly peaked. There is no progression (or lifestyle) at VA, especially for new joiners. Hence the reference to it...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2023, 03:51
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,035
Posted By Red69

VA is becoming Australia’s Ryan Air (from a...

VA is becoming Australia’s Ryan Air (from a flight crew perspective). People are turning up to get some quick jet time or to get current then move onto a place that treats them with respect and pays...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2023, 23:27
Replies: 322
Views: 165,122
Posted By Red69

You’re bang on! Why would anyone want to join...

You’re bang on! Why would anyone want to join this industry now when you can work elsewhere with 4 day weeks, WFH, weekends/public holidays off and be able to manage your personal/family life....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Aug 2023, 02:06
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,035
Posted By Red69

Compared to the 3 major airlines people aspire to...

Compared to the 3 major airlines people aspire to work for in this country - QF, JQ and VA. The former now pay better, have better career progression, better base options and better fleet options.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Aug 2023, 07:43
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,035
Posted By Red69

I am genuinely intrigued to know why people are...

I am genuinely intrigued to know why people are considering joining this place.

The resignation rate is sky high, morale is piss poor and terms and conditions amongst the worst in the country....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2023, 04:58
Replies: 295
Views: 99,076
Posted By Red69

Yep but those professions have stability and...

Yep but those professions have stability and UPWARDS pressure on terms and conditions. Mining pay, rosters and living conditions have continually improved. They also have job security and and can...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2023, 04:24
Replies: 295
Views: 99,076
Posted By Red69

This attitude right here is what is wrong with...

This attitude right here is what is wrong with pilots and our EBA’s. While office workers get the flexibility to wfh, take annual leave when they want, sleep in their own bed when they want, get job...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jul 2023, 23:57
Replies: 295
Views: 99,076
Posted By Red69

The engineers have the right idea. They realise...

The engineers have the right idea. They realise they're trying to sell an airline so PIA is going to hurt them. At least they all stand together and take action. Just hoping the pilots will too....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2023, 06:14
Replies: 159
Views: 71,668
Posted By Red69

Back to VA. With the latest news around CAE being...

Back to VA. With the latest news around CAE being ‘paused’, why are pilots not walking off the job for this massive breach of the current eba? It seems like the company doesn’t have to uphold their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2023, 11:10
Replies: 159
Views: 71,668
Posted By Red69

While short haul is predicted to shrink, will...

While short haul is predicted to shrink, will long haul continue to expand and grow?

Atm it seems like a new joiner would have a faster command at QF than VA. Especially with 500+ pilots on the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2023, 05:27
Replies: 159
Views: 71,668
Posted By Red69

So over the road at QF, they have just had 2017...

So over the road at QF, they have just had 2017 joiners awarded wide body FO slots. They have also had 2022 joiners awarded any narrow body base they want. There is progression and opportunity out...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th May 2023, 08:20
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,035
Posted By Red69

You’ll find most that are returning to the...

You’ll find most that are returning to the company have no loyalty anymore. It’s a means to an end. Simply a stepping stone to get current then move on. They are extremely short of crew yet they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2023, 01:13
Replies: 159
Views: 71,668
Posted By Red69

That's all well and good but doing 4 sector days,...

That's all well and good but doing 4 sector days, 4 days in a row on some of the worst pay in the industry isn't going help retain the troops. They've got bigger issues at play that I'm sure any...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2023, 01:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,904
Posted By Red69

I understand everyone's circumstance is...

I understand everyone's circumstance is different, but why the move back to Australia? JQ morale is piss poor as is VA, Network, Alliance and the rest of them. QF mainline seems to be the only half...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2023, 05:43
Replies: 159
Views: 71,668
Posted By Red69

They can stick to a 737 fleet however that will...

They can stick to a 737 fleet however that will cause a revolving door of crew. There will be minimal career progression on offer and minimal variety in types of flying. Guys will go to the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Apr 2023, 22:31
Replies: 4,450
Views: 3,716,145
Posted By Red69

If QF have FO slots for new joiners in BNE,...

If QF have FO slots for new joiners in BNE, they’ll have 100’s of experienced/rated 737 drivers from VA apply. VA is full of unhappy commuters with the only slots on offer there Syd/Mel/Adl. QF...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Feb 2023, 11:00
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,035
Posted By Red69

I understand that every airline has their issues,...

I understand that every airline has their issues, however VA is the bottom of the pit imo. If you join now, you are at the bottom of an ever long list where you won’t know where you truely stand...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Feb 2023, 01:36
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,035
Posted By Red69

I can’t for the life of me understand why anyone...

I can’t for the life of me understand why anyone would be applying to VA at the moment. It’s the worst airline job in the country. There is no progression, staff are on some of the worst t&c’s,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2023, 22:32
Replies: 4,450
Views: 3,716,145
Posted By Red69

Fact. VA is now a ‘stepping stone’ airline. There...

Fact. VA is now a ‘stepping stone’ airline. There are many reasons why people are leaving VA for QF, QQ and now Bonza. Of course many are also leaving for the USA or Middle East. They will be hiring...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jan 2023, 08:40
Replies: 3
Views: 2,095
Posted By Red69

Alternatives for Brisbane commuter

Hi all,

Has anyone got suggestions for jobs out of Brisbane? I am currently commuting with the airline I was once loyal to (and previously held a Brisbane base with) however since returning, the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2022, 20:45
Replies: 20
Views: 8,868
Posted By Red69

40+ cancellations for the last 3 days running....

40+ cancellations for the last 3 days running. Mainly due to crew (or lack of). But don’t worry, everything is wonderful.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2022, 10:20
Replies: 1,071
Views: 680,298
Posted By Red69

I reckon you’d be silly to vote in an agreement...

I reckon you’d be silly to vote in an agreement before labours multi employer bargaining kicks in. The airlines are fearful of this change as there is a huge shift in power. Go PIA, let the process...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Oct 2022, 07:42
Replies: 24
Views: 9,433
Posted By Red69

That would be a great solution to the issue. ...

That would be a great solution to the issue.

However it seems like the company are content with letting crew leave and instead deal with an increase in the training burden (and cost). They save...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Oct 2022, 11:57
Replies: 24
Views: 9,433
Posted By Red69

Rex Havock ordinarily I would agree with you....

Rex Havock ordinarily I would agree with you. However OP states that he/she is returning to a previous employer after a forced break during COVID. This implies a return to VA.

Many at VA lost...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Oct 2022, 08:41
Replies: 24
Views: 9,433
Posted By Red69

I would personally be looking for another job....

I would personally be looking for another job. Commuting is fatigue and stressful, both personally and for your family. VA aren’t doing anything to assist commuters and will probably roster you day...
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