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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2024, 00:40
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,698,054
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

As a pilot, we focus on the sim. As a HR self...

As a pilot, we focus on the sim. As a HR self licking ice cream driven process, the focus is on your non technical and interpersonal skills plus interview preparation.

I wouldn’t stress too much...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2024, 11:48
Replies: 100
Views: 30,939
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

So screw over your peers for a quick payout...

So screw over your peers for a quick payout before you move somewhere else?

Sound like great pilots to work with. Bet they shout the coffee too.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2024, 23:24
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Scope clauses was part of the log of claims in...

Scope clauses was part of the log of claims in 2011 when Alan woke up one morning and grounded the airline.
We can now see why he was deadset against it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2024, 12:29
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Not while we’ve got AIPA having high level...

Not while we’ve got AIPA having high level conversations discussing concepts rather than specifics.

I hear the wine is good if you take it on the other side though.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Mar 2024, 07:58
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

There’s a point where an ancient fleet and an...

There’s a point where an ancient fleet and an angry workforce will catch up with them. Right about now.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Mar 2024, 11:57
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

The IA does apply. Any Q pilot has an A and a Q...

The IA does apply. Any Q pilot has an A and a Q seniority number. The IA determines the relationship and transfer between the two.

A pilots prior to IA work a little differently due to some...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Mar 2024, 08:40
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

There’s no need to be a prick about it. You can...

There’s no need to be a prick about it. You can merely point out the relevant clause.

I wasn’t aware of the five year requirement. However the 18 month requirement won’t apply as you’re an FO.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Mar 2024, 07:12
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

There’s a way around it. Bid for the 737...

There’s a way around it.

Bid for the 737 day 1. Do the TR. Get checked out. Serve your probation.

Then use your golden bid to bid to longhaul as a second officer.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Mar 2024, 00:23
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

When mainline are threatening people with...

When mainline are threatening people with termination in their contract if they don’t bid for shorthaul on day 1, plus even JQ can’t fill per and syd commands. There is no hope for second tier...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2024, 09:04
Replies: 966
Views: 329,769
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

looks like the decor has been lifted straight out...

looks like the decor has been lifted straight out of the Qantas club.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2024, 03:57
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,698,054
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

However, if the ones who stepped out of the...

However, if the ones who stepped out of the Australian bubble were lucky enough to get a white hat, they wouldn’t be in the queue to take the excellent opportunities overseas.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Mar 2024, 03:52
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

The only thing in a bottle on ice you’ll find in...

The only thing in a bottle on ice you’ll find in the street is koolaid.

There’s plenty of it there.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Mar 2024, 09:36
Replies: 227
Views: 102,073
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Or they didn’t recognise, confirm and breathe.

Or they didn’t recognise, confirm and breathe.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Mar 2024, 07:58
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Most of us are fairly well versed in law from the...

Most of us are fairly well versed in law from the countless years of deciphering our unique regulatory environment and over complicated legislation.

IR pales in comparison to getting a simple...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2024, 22:44
Replies: 1,092
Views: 809,576
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

The MOU will not attract a single QF pilot. Every...

The MOU will not attract a single QF pilot. Every single one pre 2004 could have a 737 command, They won’t be going to JQ.

if JQ wants QF pilots, QF needs to offer LWOP and fixed term DECs. They...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2024, 05:42
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

They charge the same rate for a 737 that they do...

They charge the same rate for a 737 that they do for an A320.

Which is why they’re pretty keen to run A320s and some mining companies are now requesting 737s.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Mar 2024, 11:04
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

When you’re dealing with the players involved. A...

When you’re dealing with the players involved. A very healthy level of cynicism is probably not enough.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2024, 09:03
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Help us, we’re beached az?

Help us, we’re beached az?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2024, 07:45
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

I guess that’s why we have a pilot shortage at...

I guess that’s why we have a pilot shortage at every level of the industry then. And a lack of pilots electing to train.

Too many Pilots.

The reason for the terrible conditions in Australia...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2024, 06:13
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

I guess flying schools shouldn’t make money then...

I guess flying schools shouldn’t make money then and do it for the love.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Mar 2024, 00:41
Replies: 75
Views: 23,604
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

With company policy that you can’t turn off the...

With company policy that you can’t turn off the taxiway onto the gate without NIGs or marshalling, you’d have to assume the wrong nigs were activated or they were marshalled onto the wrong line.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2024, 23:57
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

I know this because it was the advice given via...

I know this because it was the advice given via messaging from each other when the hat was passed around.

There’s a risk that it could be construed by management as IA. So the easy solution is to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2024, 02:08
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

You will find the majority of the donations that...

You will find the majority of the donations that are anonymous are mainline pilots.

There are very strong feelings towards what the company has done over the last 20 years. Which will take more...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2024, 02:04
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,698,054
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Shorthaul spends more TAFB than longhaul. ...

Shorthaul spends more TAFB than longhaul.

Thanks to the ‘regional partners’ and low paid subsidiaries.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2024, 07:14
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

When Qantas HR has to threaten new hires who...

When Qantas HR has to threaten new hires who don’t bid for SH on day 1 with termination in their employment contract. New hires who’d rather take a B scale in long haul. Something is amiss and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Feb 2024, 00:46
Replies: 83
Views: 32,671
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

A guaranteed threesome with every encounter.

A guaranteed threesome with every encounter.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Feb 2024, 03:29
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Network promotion and expansion is dependant upon...

Network promotion and expansion is dependant upon replacing mainline pilots on many routes.

It’s a tough thing to watch. Network pilots are just taking a job and promotion in good faith. However...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2024, 03:43
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Qantas have really screwed up. The whole...

Qantas have really screwed up.

The whole purpose of netlink was to undercut mainline terms and conditions while having a more flexible working arrangement. It was all well and good during a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Feb 2024, 07:42
Replies: 1,540
Views: 527,648
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

The whole industry is watching you. And cheering...

The whole industry is watching you. And cheering for you.

Much respect.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Feb 2024, 11:06
Replies: 11
Views: 3,222
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

As Qantas are quickly finding out, when you’re a...

As Qantas are quickly finding out, when you’re a minnow and you need urgent maintenance, they’ll fit you in behind the larger fish. When they can.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2024, 05:36
Replies: 24
Views: 9,961
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Both are good training grounds to go elsewhere.

Both are good training grounds to go elsewhere.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2024, 21:47
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,082,985
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

You’re not factoring in the companies industry...

You’re not factoring in the companies industry leading flight planning software capability and its years of experience.

On a side note, they’ll probably make more money from Airbus not being able...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Dec 2023, 09:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,755
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Ditch the casa experiment and adopt the FARs.

Ditch the casa experiment and adopt the FARs.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Dec 2023, 08:01
Replies: 1,578
Views: 496,045
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

No not at all. TAA/Australia and Qantas...

No not at all.

TAA/Australia and Qantas were both wholly owned airlines of the Australian government. They were merged and floated. Hence why Qantas mainline have two EBAs. When you go to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Nov 2023, 08:56
Replies: 51
Views: 17,036
Posted By Big Silver Spoon

Oh yes. Aviation in Asia and parts of Europe are...

Oh yes. Aviation in Asia and parts of Europe are shining beacons of light for how to crew and operate aeroplanes.
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