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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Mar 2024, 08:11
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,692,346
Posted By JPJP

The answer to your question is self evident....

The answer to your question is self evident. Qantas mainline is the proverbial one eyed man in the land of the blind. A big fish in a tiny monopoly, masquerading as an airline industry. A pilot group...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jan 2024, 22:43
Replies: 306
Views: 152,268
Posted By JPJP

Sure. I’ll even use the same industry, flying the...

Sure. I’ll even use the same industry, flying the same aircraft.

Southwest Airlines new EA - A 5th year 737 FO will make $350K (Australian dollars). Company contribution to retirement account is...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2024, 22:16
Replies: 704
Views: 195,901
Posted By JPJP

The Wall Street Journal (accidentally) examined...

The Wall Street Journal (accidentally) examined the leadership habits of Boeings absentee executive class. The only way they could be further from the shop floor would be by firing themselves into a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Dec 2023, 08:15
Replies: 20
Views: 4,934
Posted By JPJP

Excellent idea. May I suggest the hairless wombat...

Excellent idea. May I suggest the hairless wombat ? In homage to the dearly departed Alan Joyce. There’s a definite physical resemblance, and ‘eats, roots and leaves’ is a great description of his...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2023, 21:30
Replies: 1,578
Views: 494,878
Posted By JPJP

The FAA has the opposite approach. They designate...

The FAA has the opposite approach. They designate airlines as distressed carriers under certain conditions. The operators safety, FRMS and operational performance receive increased surveillance....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2023, 20:57
Replies: 966
Views: 328,596
Posted By JPJP

In his earlier life ? He’s been writing that...

In his earlier life ? He’s been writing that column since he was 28. Methinks he wasn’t controlling the Qantas media image as a small child. On the other hand; leaving the Qantas corporate cess pit...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Oct 2023, 22:04
Replies: 966
Views: 328,596
Posted By JPJP

Ridiculous ! I’m offended on Patrick’s behalf....

Ridiculous ! I’m offended on Patrick’s behalf. His skin care regime is legendary. Bateman wouldn’t look that ghoulish at age ninety. Finch looks like Max Schecks Nosferatu after a big night on the...
Forum: Middle East
26th Sep 2023, 21:29
Replies: 560
Views: 534,269
Posted By JPJP

Great stuff. User name checks out. Regarding your...

Great stuff. User name checks out. Regarding your post on progressive societal change and the amazing future - will a bone saw be part of the minimum equipment list on RIA aircraft ? Or will it be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Aug 2023, 22:43
Replies: 295
Views: 98,564
Posted By JPJP

Interesting metric. Safe to assume that there...

Interesting metric. Safe to assume that there aren’t any first year 787 first officers and zero fourth year 787 Captains at Qantas ? For the sake of the argument let’s assume 12- 15 years to 787 FO...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2023, 00:13
Replies: 295
Views: 98,564
Posted By JPJP

Seems like the perfect opportunity really - Short...

Seems like the perfect opportunity really - Short haul slow rolls bargaining for nine months until the long haul agreement is due. Then PIA begins at both. It would be amusing to see the new CEO...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jul 2023, 21:48
Replies: 122
Views: 46,587
Posted By JPJP

Alan Joyce should be honored as he slithers...

Alan Joyce should be honored as he slithers quietly out the door.


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Admittedly,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jul 2023, 19:37
Replies: 2,839
Views: 1,100,000
Posted By JPJP

Consider the source. That $450K number came from...

Consider the source. That $450K number came from Robert Isom’s (CEO of American Airlines) letter to the media. He was negotiating in public. He was also including everything but the kitchen sink, not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2023, 19:43
Replies: 159
Views: 71,439
Posted By JPJP

I predict Alan will reprise his threat to...

I predict Alan will reprise his threat to outsource QF flying. This time it will be with shorthaul, with a spicy twist on his way out the door. His plan involves an all female group of Congolese Aka...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jun 2023, 07:07
Replies: 52
Views: 16,773
Posted By JPJP

Other more personal accommodations may be...

Other more personal accommodations may be required whist living in the ‘cheaper living option’ (they’re cheaper for a reason) - I’d start with a mullet, or perhaps a rat tail. With some prison ink to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2023, 05:14
Replies: 81
Views: 36,347
Posted By JPJP

You’re right. Delta, American and United all use...

You’re right. Delta, American and United all use Captains and FO’s on four pilot crew. Delta use two of each on a heavy crew. Their combined pay rate would make Joyce’s head pop off.



I agree...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2023, 18:04
Replies: 159
Views: 71,439
Posted By JPJP

With regard to the former; apocryphal at best....

With regard to the former; apocryphal at best. It’s seniority, scope, money and time off. The ‘company’ is long gone. With regard to the latter; it’s British/Euro pilot low wage desperation, combined...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2023, 22:37
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,780
Posted By JPJP

True, kinda. If an applicants work requires...

True, kinda.

If an applicants work requires travel during processing, they may apply for advance parole. Essentially a piece of paper that allows them to get back into the U.S. without violating...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Mar 2023, 19:54
Replies: 29
Views: 6,863
Posted By JPJP

How to demonstrate you’re not a pilot without...

How to demonstrate you’re not a pilot without saying it. Why would the 02 masks deploy for smoke in the cabin ?

US airlines fly to Cuba. And have done so for years. The location in your profile...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2023, 21:11
Replies: 144
Views: 40,821
Posted By JPJP

- United Airlines pilots voted no on their...

- United Airlines pilots voted no on their contract in 2022.

- Delta Air Lines pilots voted no on their contract in 2015.

- Southwest Airlines pilots vote no on their contract in 2015.

N.B....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2023, 20:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,761
Posted By JPJP

Luge Lessons

Alan has a passion for many things; outsourcing, a handheld magnifying glass and crawling insects, eighties hair gel, and an airline with no scope agreement. But what gets him really excited ? A B...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jan 2023, 03:55
Replies: 148
Views: 56,811
Posted By JPJP

Negative. But you’re close. The origins of the...

Negative. But you’re close. The origins of the word are in fact French - From ‘Pain au Chocolat’. First used inflight in the late 1600s. Transmitted by an irate French first officer bickering over a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jan 2023, 21:34
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,780
Posted By JPJP

I kinda disagree. Short term (first six to...

I kinda disagree.

Short term (first six to twelve months) I’d agree. Conditions in the first three months for new hires at Spirit are poor. Going forward Spirits pay is ~ 22% higher and their...
Forum: North America
13th Jan 2023, 18:28
Replies: 392
Views: 231,014
Posted By JPJP

I’m not a lawyer, but I’ll give it a shot. ...

I’m not a lawyer, but I’ll give it a shot.

1. There is currently a shortage of qualified pilots in the U.S. aviation industry. The shortage of well qualified, experienced pilots required by the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2021, 17:40
Replies: 1,596
Views: 356,099
Posted By JPJP

Meh. You say Falklands, I say Etendard carrying...

Meh. You say Falklands, I say Etendard carrying Excocet. Or that brilliant helicopter named Tiger. Or the vapourware French Submarine. At least we know this one will work as advertised.

France is...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2021, 18:31
Replies: 58
Views: 29,928
Posted By JPJP

Interesting point. In general I agree. But in...

Interesting point. In general I agree. But in this specific situation, maybe not. Some Units consider every nail to need a hammer. Importantly; It appears they behaved more than admirably in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jul 2021, 22:41
Replies: 18
Views: 4,862
Posted By JPJP

Its infuriating. A country that’s done so well...

Its infuriating. A country that’s done so well protecting its population is now paralysed, economically stunted and isolated through incompetence. Do they even realise there’s a vaccine for this...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2021, 22:17
Replies: 121
Views: 27,545
Posted By JPJP

True. You have me on a technicality. Not quite...

True. You have me on a technicality. Not quite the same as plunging a plane load of passengers from 35K feet. But still, there was a single fatality, and metal was bent.

Dr. Dres penchant for...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2021, 21:56
Replies: 19
Views: 6,021
Posted By JPJP

Indeed. On the rare occasion a French officer is...

Indeed. On the rare occasion a French officer is leading the charge, they can pivot quickly towards the rear. As they run back towards their men, they are easily identifiable. And so it begins.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Apr 2021, 19:48
Replies: 121
Views: 27,545
Posted By JPJP

Name the fatal crash Southwest has had. Caused by...

Name the fatal crash Southwest has had. Caused by pilot error, or any other cause. In any century. I’ll wait.

Muppet.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Feb 2021, 21:41
Replies: 288
Views: 262,329
Posted By JPJP

I’m curious about your statement above. Do you...

I’m curious about your statement above. Do you have some form of reference, from anywhere ? I’ve never heard of it, and it doesn’t make much sense. Caveat - I don’t know everything and I haven’t...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2021, 20:39
Replies: 21
Views: 7,069
Posted By JPJP

Meh. You’ve all lost ‘the edge’. • downwind...

Meh. You’ve all lost ‘the edge’.

• downwind clean at 200kts.
• when you see 8 on the Descent page -
• scream “landing gear down, flap 10, bug ref”.
• kiss your giant Madonna medallion 3 times....
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2021, 22:02
Replies: 871
Views: 963,984
Posted By JPJP

The short answer is yes. It’s certainly legal in...

The short answer is yes. It’s certainly legal in many countries, and is common practice at numerous airlines. How easy it is to do depends on a number of factors. Experience and recency being the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2020, 21:34
Replies: 18
Views: 6,266
Posted By JPJP

😂 You really couldn’t make this stuff up....

😂

You really couldn’t make this stuff up. I’m going to give this a shot. How hard could it be ?



Anyone else want to try ? It’s not difficult.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2020, 22:30
Replies: 268
Views: 144,803
Posted By JPJP

😂 I’m shocked to find that many years later;...

😂

I’m shocked to find that many years later; you’re still in hot pursuit of a firm grasp of the irrelevant.

“Emergency“.

Nice job to the Herc crew.
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2020, 02:18
Replies: 60
Views: 40,176
Posted By JPJP

That’s a good question. But it’s safe to assume...

That’s a good question. But it’s safe to assume they were talking extensively to Flight Ops during the hold. There is no R1 on the FedEx 76 freighter, so the alternative is L1 inertial reel or the...
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