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Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Aug 2023, 08:02
Replies: 36
Views: 26,769
Posted By RARA9

Dont worry you certainly are not the only one...

Dont worry you certainly are not the only one doing this. I made the move a few months ago now but was on the 777. In BA slightly less time than you by the sounds of it.

In short I’m very happy...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Aug 2023, 08:05
Replies: 22
Views: 13,993
Posted By RARA9

at easy it’s to do with how many hours you have ,...

at easy it’s to do with how many hours you have , he also states it’s his second career.
2 stripes / probably not allowed near a A321
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Aug 2023, 13:35
Replies: 82
Views: 48,311
Posted By RARA9

also may I add you can’t just stop an aircraft

also may I add you can’t just stop an aircraft
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2023, 08:58
Replies: 1,192
Views: 589,022
Posted By RARA9

I did about 4 years on the triple after my 5 year...

I did about 4 years on the triple after my 5 year freeze , and it wasn’t great . Never felt so tired ! Every flight we had some sort of MEL as the aircraft are really showing their age. Constantly...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Aug 2023, 19:26
Replies: 22
Views: 13,993
Posted By RARA9

that’s fair enough mate , I know it is funny at...

that’s fair enough mate , I know it is funny at easy . I’m ex BA it’s decent for variety etc….
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Aug 2023, 18:55
Replies: 22
Views: 13,993
Posted By RARA9

where are you now if you don’t mind me asking ?

where are you now if you don’t mind me asking ?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Aug 2023, 12:32
Replies: 892
Views: 515,183
Posted By RARA9

get a Divorce and you can pay it off faster by...

get a Divorce and you can pay it off faster by staying in the US . Jokes aside don’t do it please !
Or just take early retirement? Then move
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Aug 2023, 05:34
Replies: 82
Views: 48,311
Posted By RARA9

sounds like good old Monarch …..

sounds like good old Monarch …..
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Aug 2023, 05:43
Replies: 521
Views: 340,851
Posted By RARA9

Sounds like the management are as despicable as...

Sounds like the management are as despicable as BA ! Maybe more so . Didnt think that was possible
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Aug 2023, 12:57
Replies: 74
Views: 30,211
Posted By RARA9

Stripes are a very unclear way of determining...

Stripes are a very unclear way of determining experience , you could have 5000hrs of flight time and join BA for example and be a 2 striper as you don’t have “BA” experience….
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jul 2023, 08:53
Replies: 521
Views: 340,851
Posted By RARA9

people have VERY short memory’s , the way Virgin...

people have VERY short memory’s , the way Virgin and other certain airlines treated pilots during covid was terrible , I’m sure that amongst other reasons is a factor.
I feel if lots of airlines...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jul 2023, 08:25
Replies: 521
Views: 340,851
Posted By RARA9

I’m not trying to Shi# stir , but a friend of...

I’m not trying to Shi# stir , but a friend of mine in the company said that potential strike action is on the cards ?
me being nosey wanted to see if this is the case ?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jul 2023, 07:42
Replies: 230
Views: 208,203
Posted By RARA9

£130,000 for 850hrs for a LH Captain is indeed...

£130,000 for 850hrs for a LH Captain is indeed not great !
Balpa doing wonderful work again …….
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jul 2023, 07:32
Replies: 9
Views: 4,114
Posted By RARA9

Good idea ! Very beneficial for all ! word on...

Good idea ! Very beneficial for all !
word on the grape vine is a further 4% pay rise for Jet 2 in Autumn. Pay bonuses this month for all . Something like £20k after tax for a skipper , £15k for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jul 2023, 19:52
Replies: 738
Views: 418,854
Posted By RARA9

heard rumours of a further 4% rise in the Autumn....

heard rumours of a further 4% rise in the Autumn. Not concerned at all , have a huge amount of faith in the leadership team at Jet2 . Probably the best bunch I have seen in an airline ! The results...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jun 2023, 06:29
Replies: 107
Views: 57,231
Posted By RARA9

this comment is very accurate from my thoughts ,...

this comment is very accurate from my thoughts , most of my flying friends that are in Easy have been in the company for the majority of the career so have never experienced anything else really....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jun 2023, 08:03
Replies: 521
Views: 340,851
Posted By RARA9

I think it’s a very sensible thought process. ...

I think it’s a very sensible thought process.
I think no airline is “safe” but some obviously safer than others ….
Virgin supposedly a seniority based airline showed their true colours during...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jun 2023, 16:04
Replies: 107
Views: 57,231
Posted By RARA9

where did you fly before Easy ?

where did you fly before Easy ?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th May 2023, 19:02
Replies: 521
Views: 340,851
Posted By RARA9

Are you not worried about the future of Virgin ?

Are you not worried about the future of Virgin ?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st May 2023, 16:35
Replies: 738
Views: 418,854
Posted By RARA9

another pay rise?

another pay rise?
Forum: Rumours & News
17th May 2023, 06:44
Replies: 34
Views: 20,196
Posted By RARA9

If it’s not a trick in the eyes it could be...

If it’s not a trick in the eyes it could be Windshear escape . Toga and full backstick would look like that also not retracting the gear until out of shear.
Very common manoeuvre at that place
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th May 2023, 04:29
Replies: 1,192
Views: 589,022
Posted By RARA9

I will speak honestly . It’s VERY well run , the...

I will speak honestly . It’s VERY well run , the pay is excellent, love being at a regional base and it’s so nice that most are so up beat about everything compared to constant moaning etc…

Bad...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th May 2023, 13:45
Replies: 1,192
Views: 589,022
Posted By RARA9

I’m glad to see it ! Makes me sleep easy at night...

I’m glad to see it ! Makes me sleep easy at night after jumping from the sinking ship
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd May 2023, 08:00
Replies: 738
Views: 418,854
Posted By RARA9

I must admit this is a poor show by Jet2 I would...

I must admit this is a poor show by Jet2 I would expect better
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Apr 2023, 11:13
Replies: 738
Views: 418,854
Posted By RARA9

that’s one of the reasons I left BA ! Guys like...

that’s one of the reasons I left BA ! Guys like him stuck in a pipe dream and seniority bubble which HR absolutely love
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2023, 07:36
Replies: 50
Views: 27,987
Posted By RARA9

PLEASE don’t do it !!! Europe is going down the...

PLEASE don’t do it !!! Europe is going down the drain.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Apr 2023, 14:28
Replies: 50
Views: 27,987
Posted By RARA9

[QUOTE=pudoc;11418237]Command is 7/8 years at...

[QUOTE=pudoc;11418237]Command is 7/8 years at Virgin, not 15/20. I think that’s unbeatable for a wide body command. Certainly worth thinking about if you’re that way inclined. Horses for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Apr 2023, 13:59
Replies: 50
Views: 27,987
Posted By RARA9

AF would be ideal

AF would be ideal
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Apr 2023, 12:33
Replies: 50
Views: 27,987
Posted By RARA9

Pre Covid I would have to say the best gig was...

Pre Covid I would have to say the best gig was probably Virgin 787 , few of my mates had very nice lifestyles. They did only 750hrs max , which mixed with the engine problems meant around 3 trips per...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Apr 2023, 11:25
Replies: 50
Views: 27,987
Posted By RARA9

what he said

what he said
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Apr 2023, 07:47
Replies: 738
Views: 418,854
Posted By RARA9

yes sorry that didn’t really make sense , I think...

yes sorry that didn’t really make sense , I think I was trying to get at the fact of seniority scales . So you have a “senior FO” earning over 120k who is useless but is senior . That used to get at...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Mar 2023, 10:00
Replies: 40
Views: 24,006
Posted By RARA9

what are you on about ? I know loads of guys at...

what are you on about ? I know loads of guys at BA looking to leave . I took the jump a few months ago and haven’t looked back . Admittedly not a captain but a LH SFO .
BA just isn’t that great …..
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Mar 2023, 07:08
Replies: 738
Views: 418,854
Posted By RARA9

Jet2 is a meritocracy which isn’t popular to many...

Jet2 is a meritocracy which isn’t popular to many , but I think it’s a good thing ! You don’t get 15year FOs (like in my previous company) that are useless.
The company rewards guys and girls that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Mar 2023, 07:01
Replies: 64
Views: 29,930
Posted By RARA9

It’s the classic divide and conquer mentality. ...

It’s the classic divide and conquer mentality.
Take BA for example…. PP24 was the norm then they introduced PP34 . A huge difference for a career !!!
but once enough people are on the PP34 they...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2023, 06:47
Replies: 64
Views: 29,930
Posted By RARA9

BA :ok: good joke

BA :ok: good joke
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