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Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Sep 2020, 10:01
Replies: 112
Views: 44,159
Posted By six-sixty

Hi Noel, we work for the same operator but I'm...

Hi Noel, we work for the same operator but I'm wondering if your very fortunate circumstances might (at least partly) be same ones which are attracting the red light beam to my forehead! After a 30y...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2019, 20:17
Replies: 40
Views: 28,579
Posted By six-sixty

Come to the Old World: Paris Charles De Gaulle on...

Come to the Old World: Paris Charles De Gaulle on switching to tower at 9 miles "...you are number 3 for 26L cleared to land"
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2019, 09:22
Replies: 8
Views: 13,392
Posted By six-sixty

Just wow. If the "late stage capitalism" the...

Just wow. If the "late stage capitalism" the author mentions was on trial, the case for the prosecution would rest here and conviction would be in the bag. It's actually quite a horrifying read and...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Aug 2019, 11:06
Replies: 281
Views: 246,098
Posted By six-sixty

Agreed. I swallowed the "upgrade" fee despite...

Agreed. I swallowed the "upgrade" fee despite having a lifetime license for the previous version which I suspect they broke deliberately to force people to cough up. I've wasted hours essentially...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2019, 13:56
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,991,966
Posted By six-sixty

None of this will be a surprise to anyone who...

None of this will be a surprise to anyone who worked there on the front line in recent years. Unfortunately the management there have never had a clue and seem to think that good business skills...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2018, 10:39
Replies: 6
Views: 3,167
Posted By six-sixty

I did exactly what you're proposing, left the LHS...

I did exactly what you're proposing, left the LHS of a jet for a TP to get a base move home. Hated it so got another jet position locally with another employer quite quickly. My short stint back on...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Aug 2018, 09:29
Replies: 101
Views: 32,052
Posted By six-sixty

I think we work for the same company. You must...

I think we work for the same company. You must fly it a lot more efficiently than me! Having flown both our types I'd be shocked to see +4-500kg up even on the turboprop from min plog fuel let alone...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2018, 10:52
Replies: 399
Views: 401,970
Posted By six-sixty

It feels so undercrewed at the moment we could...

It feels so undercrewed at the moment we could probably lose at least 5 dash 8’s before we even start to have what could look like excessive standby cover! It’s a different story depending on fleet...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Apr 2018, 08:50
Replies: 245
Views: 232,893
Posted By six-sixty

I’d be interested too, but are you talking about...

I’d be interested too, but are you talking about the EAT LEJ operation, or being LEJ based for DHL UK? From what I understand they’re separate companies/contracts is that correct?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Apr 2018, 10:29
Replies: 146
Views: 77,215
Posted By six-sixty

Me too. Booked my slot for early next week with...

Me too. Booked my slot for early next week with interest. Gutted really, as NJ was my original target when I got into commercial aviation >12y ago but before I had the hours to apply! With 000's of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Apr 2018, 10:13
Replies: 399
Views: 401,970
Posted By six-sixty

Losing pilots at a very high rate currently and...

Losing pilots at a very high rate currently and given the current market it’s not going to slow down any time soon, so I’d be shocked if there wasn’t very active recruitment and I believe also DEC on...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Mar 2018, 18:39
Replies: 399
Views: 401,970
Posted By six-sixty

and this time round, I won't ask for Mrs Sixty's...

and this time round, I won't ask for Mrs Sixty's permission before taking VR if it's offered. Best opportunity I never took.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Feb 2018, 07:57
Replies: 8
Views: 7,908
Posted By six-sixty

Given the current rate of resignations I wouldn’t...

Given the current rate of resignations I wouldn’t bet on that!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Oct 2017, 18:35
Replies: 399
Views: 401,970
Posted By six-sixty

Yes we do definitely, not just the classic near...

Yes we do definitely, not just the classic near retirement guys wanting to move closer to home near retirement but many other situations too. Your experience would most definitely be considered...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Oct 2017, 20:19
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,224,469
Posted By six-sixty

I love this, especially the song at the end, and...

I love this, especially the song at the end, and I genuinely can't tell if this is one of TF's impressions or not!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7VYWr2View
Forum: Tech Log
30th Aug 2017, 07:59
Replies: 12
Views: 3,149
Posted By six-sixty

It's best to only think of these creatures as...

It's best to only think of these creatures as "aircraft" only in a very technical sense as in practical terms they're just boats that "float" out of the water until they "land"!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Aug 2017, 18:39
Replies: 399
Views: 401,970
Posted By six-sixty

It's been a story of extremes. Up until 2y or so...

It's been a story of extremes. Up until 2y or so ago guys were RHS Dash for 6-7y with no sniff of RHS jet. 18 months ago we couldn't give away spaces on some jet conversion courses, because of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th May 2017, 12:21
Replies: 1,355
Views: 867,898
Posted By six-sixty

We're living the capitalist dream here. Morale...

We're living the capitalist dream here. Morale is how you'd expect after years of working longer harder punitive rosters for less and less reward and with fewer resources while watching a merry go...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Apr 2017, 06:36
Replies: 399
Views: 401,970
Posted By six-sixty

Indeed, and the fact they're not supposed to do...

Indeed, and the fact they're not supposed to do it any more is only because a few years ago the pilots went the brink with the company and they blinked. So we're supposed to have a minimum of 60hrs...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2016, 12:43
Replies: 399
Views: 401,970
Posted By six-sixty

Lots and lots of guys and gals going LHS Q400 to...

Lots and lots of guys and gals going LHS Q400 to LHS E195/175 here with no problems at all, some me included with no jet experience prior. I know the Ejet has a rep as "easy" but is a 737 considered...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd May 2016, 18:42
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,530
Posted By six-sixty

I've no dog in this fight whatsoever, but I've...

I've no dog in this fight whatsoever, but I've certainly heard different feedback from that! Here's an example, if the formula for VAquaplaning is something I should be using day to day and not have...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th May 2016, 10:54
Replies: 399
Views: 401,970
Posted By six-sixty

Now I might not be able to pass BA's verbal...

Now I might not be able to pass BA's verbal reasoning, but I think we can knock this one on the head right now can't we?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Mar 2016, 14:07
Replies: 399
Views: 401,970
Posted By six-sixty

Its a completely separate setup, the flight crew...

Its a completely separate setup, the flight crew are all employed through a contract agency. Interestingly they have just fought for and won some better terms and conditions. Some useful background...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2015, 18:27
Replies: 237
Views: 127,474
Posted By six-sixty

Sad to see the Stockholm Syndrome taken root so...

Sad to see the Stockholm Syndrome taken root so much here that a permanent contract for experienced professionals with "some" element of job security and not paying over the odds for training is now...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Sep 2015, 17:19
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,530
Posted By six-sixty

PFO here. Well over 5000 hrs mostly command TP,...

PFO here. Well over 5000 hrs mostly command TP, no jet. Too near 50? Too many TP hours? ?(the Zimbabwean $ of flying experience; current rate 1 trillion TP / 1 jet). Maybe I they just didn't like...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Jan 2015, 11:15
Replies: 71
Views: 29,866
Posted By six-sixty

Just to clarify no one will be based at LCY...

Just to clarify no one will be based at LCY because there is no LCY base at Flybe.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Jan 2015, 16:47
Replies: 71
Views: 29,866
Posted By six-sixty

There are very many people who have used Flybe as...

There are very many people who have used Flybe as a great entry point into the industry, but there are fewer and fewer each year. Guys and gals used to be snapped up by the charters etc after a good...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Apr 2013, 06:55
Replies: 296
Views: 178,840
Posted By six-sixty

You don't have to dig too far back through this...

You don't have to dig too far back through this dudes posts to see how credible his "gospel" source is... In November he confirmed we would be merging with Virgin. Leave it with you!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Apr 2013, 17:01
Replies: 296
Views: 178,840
Posted By six-sixty

Leg, whoever you are: Even if you DO have inside...

Leg, whoever you are: Even if you DO have inside knowledge on what's going to happen, did you think for one second about the distress your remarks might be causing to those who think they are at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2013, 06:28
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,905
Posted By six-sixty

Excellent post Guern. I suspect there may be one...

Excellent post Guern. I suspect there may be one or two smug gits on here, who were maybe at risk and now heading off with for a better life but who get a kick out of a bit of schadenfreude. Good...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2013, 14:34
Replies: 296
Views: 178,840
Posted By six-sixty

I can think of how £350k per year could be saved...

I can think of how £350k per year could be saved immediately...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jan 2013, 18:01
Replies: 296
Views: 178,840
Posted By six-sixty

I agree, recent joiners are very likely to be...

I agree, recent joiners are very likely to be young, which in itself is probably the result of age-discriminatory criteria in selection for these junior boys and girls on the mentored/part sponsored...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Sep 2011, 06:08
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,473
Posted By six-sixty

Some people have had an email saying they will be...

Some people have had an email saying they will be invited to an interview, but there aren't any dates yet. I think that's where the confusion lies.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Sep 2011, 07:52
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,473
Posted By six-sixty

I logged on to the BA recruitment site Friday eve...

I logged on to the BA recruitment site Friday eve to check based on a previous post, and there were a bunch of oct dates. Didn't get an email though.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Aug 2011, 18:11
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,473
Posted By six-sixty

Hey thanks for all the input and tips guys keep...

Hey thanks for all the input and tips guys keep em coming, I love this sense of shared purpose. Hope you all made it! Good luck, SS
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