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Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jan 2024, 10:29
Replies: 22
Views: 8,640
Posted By flyer4life

Current FNC qualified A320 captain here, 20 years...

Current FNC qualified A320 captain here, 20 years on type. It looks to me like there was plenty of time to arrest the rate of descend earlier, especially considering the bounce was before the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Dec 2023, 19:39
Replies: 81
Views: 34,644
Posted By flyer4life

So still a real terms pay cut unfortunately. ...

So still a real terms pay cut unfortunately.

BoE inflation calculator shows total inflation of 22% from 2019 to now :uhoh:
Forum: North America
21st Aug 2023, 10:17
Replies: 392
Views: 230,966
Posted By flyer4life

Petition Denied

Well that's my EB2 NIW petition denied due to failing to prove my endeavors were in the national interest (prong 1) and that it is beneficial for US to waive labor certification requirement (prong...
Forum: North America
3rd Aug 2023, 16:43
Replies: 392
Views: 230,966
Posted By flyer4life

Hi, agreed but isn’t that regarding the EB2...

Hi, agreed but isn’t that regarding the EB2 requirements?

The three prongs of the NIW still need to be argued, particularly how to show that one’s own endeavours (not the aviation industry as a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jul 2023, 11:54
Replies: 230
Views: 206,759
Posted By flyer4life

Thanks so much, that works!

Thanks so much, that works!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jul 2023, 07:47
Replies: 230
Views: 206,759
Posted By flyer4life

Yesterday I received yet another email asking to...

Yesterday I received yet another email asking to update my application, after applying nearly two years ago. When clicking on the link for DEC just hours after receiving the email (because I was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Oct 2022, 15:15
Replies: 226
Views: 114,796
Posted By flyer4life

The salary is disappointing considering the cost...

The salary is disappointing considering the cost of living around LGW.

Any information about the pension on offer? Also, what kind of rosters could we expect? (Days off per month, typical...
Forum: Freight Dogs
31st Mar 2021, 19:32
Replies: 64
Views: 52,240
Posted By flyer4life

Many thanks for that. How would you say fatigue...

Many thanks for that. How would you say fatigue levels are among the crews?
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2021, 14:05
Replies: 75
Views: 44,176
Posted By flyer4life

lederhosen I would argue that fuel and noise...

lederhosen

I would argue that fuel and noise pollution are not considerations while we are in a pandemic.

Indeed, EASA released SIB 2020-02R5 which refers to recommended covid procedures, and...
Forum: Middle East
15th Oct 2020, 12:06
Replies: 1,246
Views: 1,254,886
Posted By flyer4life

NoodleDriver Actually that’s 0.014% :8

NoodleDriver

Actually that’s 0.014% :8
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jul 2020, 15:37
Replies: 2,033
Views: 1,650,509
Posted By flyer4life

Could someone kindly share the details of the...

Could someone kindly share the details of the Captain package for the Abu Dhabi base?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Jun 2020, 15:56
Replies: 298
Views: 174,541
Posted By flyer4life

That money and easy roster would be fairly...

That money and easy roster would be fairly typical at a US major airline. Work a bit harder and earn even more.

European pay is way behind unfortunately.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2020, 12:18
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,744
Posted By flyer4life

I’m familiar with the FARs but am unable to find...

I’m familiar with the FARs but am unable to find a definitive answer to whether 1000’s of hours PIC flying A320/B737 for say a European airline under EASA regs would count towards this requirement....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jan 2020, 15:18
Replies: 142
Views: 115,825
Posted By flyer4life

Thanks for that, got it now. Didn’t realise the...

Thanks for that, got it now. Didn’t realise the vacation months would still get 100hrs credit.

A UK easyJet captain of six years service like yourself would be grossing around £135000 plus a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jan 2020, 08:32
Replies: 142
Views: 115,825
Posted By flyer4life

Thanks for clarifying. I still can’t get to your...

Thanks for clarifying. I still can’t get to your salary figure of $495k. Using your example months, I see an annual 1038hrs x $352 gives $365k.

I’m curious as I’ve been considering immigration (a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jan 2020, 09:54
Replies: 142
Views: 115,825
Posted By flyer4life

Ah of course, my bad. I was thinking CA was...

Ah of course, my bad. I was thinking CA was California!

It still seems higher than I expected for $352/hr and no premium pay. But I’m not sure exactly what premium pay is, maybe it doesn’t mean...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jan 2020, 08:25
Replies: 142
Views: 115,825
Posted By flyer4life

Please explain how this is possible when the top...

Please explain how this is possible when the top FO rate on B787 is $240/hr according to airlinepilotcentral.com.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2019, 08:43
Replies: 211
Views: 155,135
Posted By flyer4life

Fair enough, in that case I’ve been told nonsense...

Fair enough, in that case I’ve been told nonsense from those who have friends at AF. They have consistently told me it’s a policy to get pax to destination ASAP, but I suppose it could be a case of...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Nov 2019, 09:33
Replies: 211
Views: 155,135
Posted By flyer4life

The policy at Air France (shorthaul at least) is...

The policy at Air France (shorthaul at least) is to fly maximum speed for minimum flight times. You can often hear them in French asking ATC to order the aircraft ahead of them to speed up. That’s an...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2019, 10:23
Replies: 142
Views: 63,883
Posted By flyer4life

Good analogy. This clip is about recent...

Good analogy.

This clip is about recent European airline bankruptcies. It shows how euro airlines have seasonality pressures on cash flow more than those in other world regions.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2019, 09:39
Replies: 142
Views: 63,883
Posted By flyer4life

Yes, seniority is very much like school. “I’ve...

Yes, seniority is very much like school. “I’ve been here longer than you so I am better”.

:E
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2019, 09:23
Replies: 142
Views: 63,883
Posted By flyer4life

Exactly NoelEvans, I was one who took “a dodgy...

Exactly NoelEvans, I was one who took “a dodgy upgrade” at Monarch, thinking I was comfortably at a career airline with the cushion of seniority.

And then I joined EZY as DEC where we have unions...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Oct 2019, 08:18
Replies: 142
Views: 63,883
Posted By flyer4life

Scaremongering. None of this happens at my...

Scaremongering. None of this happens at my non-seniority airline and any plans to introduce such nonsense could be easily stopped by a united workforce and a decent union. Also, such an airline would...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Oct 2019, 09:56
Replies: 142
Views: 63,883
Posted By flyer4life

TACHO just keeps beating down the seniority...

TACHO just keeps beating down the seniority arguments with rational counterpoints, great stuff!

I wonder how many of the pro-seniority pilots here have worked another career outside of aviation....
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Oct 2019, 10:09
Replies: 60
Views: 50,423
Posted By flyer4life

Sounds like you were on the beach fleet at Spotty...

Sounds like you were on the beach fleet at Spotty M. Good times 👍🏼
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jan 2018, 06:08
Replies: 56
Views: 21,841
Posted By flyer4life

Yes, this is true, US major airlines have some...

Yes, this is true, US major airlines have some great conditions. But European LCC flying is another world. Just for starters, an A320 captain at Delta with 12 years of service would be grossing...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jan 2018, 13:19
Replies: 56
Views: 21,841
Posted By flyer4life

Ten hour days but 4-5 sectors, 25-30 min turns...

Ten hour days but 4-5 sectors, 25-30 min turns and barely time to get out your seat and take a piss. Chuck in some fairly typical delays and you’re pushing 11-12 hours. Go home for min rest and do it...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jan 2018, 04:39
Replies: 56
Views: 21,841
Posted By flyer4life

If you think CX is bad, please consider that...

If you think CX is bad, please consider that everywhere else has got worse as the low cost rot sets in globally. Just as CX has worsened (from what I read here), so have many jobs in Europe.

Many...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Dec 2017, 08:13
Replies: 155
Views: 133,782
Posted By flyer4life

What the US airlines offer is way in excess of...

What the US airlines offer is way in excess of what a Brit can get moving back to Europe.

So what are the options for someone who has the right to work and live in Europe only?

Fly brutal low...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Oct 2017, 09:49
Replies: 833
Views: 685,483
Posted By flyer4life

So not great indeed, around 15% less than a UK...

So not great indeed, around 15% less than a UK orange base without considering pension, LOL, sick pay. I guess we're talking 25% less if you fund all the extra benefits yourself. 5/4 roster should be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Oct 2017, 08:59
Replies: 833
Views: 685,483
Posted By flyer4life

Can someone please detail the package on offer...

Can someone please detail the package on offer for line captains? I'd like to confirm my general despondency with the industry 😖
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th May 2017, 08:58
Replies: 32
Views: 23,732
Posted By flyer4life

Have any DECs come from EZY and, if so, how have...

Have any DECs come from EZY and, if so, how have you found the culture change, rosters, length of duty day, availability of leave and special days off etc...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd May 2017, 08:58
Replies: 55
Views: 61,730
Posted By flyer4life

Haha, if EZY's "work your ass off on regular...

Haha, if EZY's "work your ass off on regular 10/11 hour 4/5 sector days" is the best we can do in Europe, then we're in trouble.

What is the captain package at Aegeon then?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Apr 2012, 14:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,995
Posted By flyer4life

European A320 charter job advert -- who and where?

Can anyone spill the beans and tell us the company and location in this advert?

First Officer FD440 with Aeroprofessional Ltd | 1401338162...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Feb 2011, 20:02
Replies: 115
Views: 91,052
Posted By flyer4life

Thanks jb, application going in...

Thanks jb, application going in...
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