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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Sep 2022, 12:07
Replies: 255
Views: 134,970
Posted By MonsterC01

The reason the company has started to accept...

The reason the company has started to accept external applications is because the last bid import before this one went so low on the list. The last inactive pilot on that import was only about 70-80...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th May 2020, 02:25
Replies: 164
Views: 70,880
Posted By MonsterC01

HAHAHA, LOVE IT!!! As a 10 year FO with...

HAHAHA, LOVE IT!!!

As a 10 year FO with Virgin I can tell you that I’ve never made 190k. I’d need to work 70% of my days off to bank that kind of scratch.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Apr 2020, 11:10
Replies: 223
Views: 90,505
Posted By MonsterC01

The problem with voluntary Administration Ollie...

The problem with voluntary Administration Ollie is that the board (ie the major share holders) have to agree to it. By agreeing to it you are essentially agreeing to reducing your equity value in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2020, 18:23
Replies: 457
Views: 268,060
Posted By MonsterC01

Quick question. Under my EBA we can’t be...

Quick question. Under my EBA we can’t be displaced from our Fleet, base or rank by any person who has lost their position as the result of a fleet decommissioning. Regardless of that persons...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Mar 2019, 01:53
Replies: 167
Views: 157,525
Posted By MonsterC01

Actually if we’re going to get specific the...

Actually if we’re going to get specific the Virgin Blue / Virgin Australia 737 operation has always made money. The B737 has always been an accountants aircraft. And the VO, VB, VU aircraft which...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2019, 11:30
Replies: 167
Views: 157,525
Posted By MonsterC01

SouthWest ring any bells!

SouthWest ring any bells!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Feb 2019, 17:10
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,332,104
Posted By MonsterC01

the conditions of an EBA remain in force even...

the conditions of an EBA remain in force even after it expires until replaced by another one.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2018, 15:21
Replies: 17
Views: 4,790
Posted By MonsterC01

It’s rare to use RWY 32 for arrivals even on the...

It’s rare to use RWY 32 for arrivals even on the odd occasion there is a favourable wind. Believe it has to do with the fact ATC can’t actually increase the movement rate that much as the approach...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2018, 17:55
Replies: 103
Views: 50,890
Posted By MonsterC01

That’s 17 resignations across the group, not just...

That’s 17 resignations across the group, not just in NZ. Most of those 17 are SO’s off the 777 heading over to the red rat.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Oct 2018, 08:11
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,332,104
Posted By MonsterC01

Given historical retirement / leaving rates at...

Given historical retirement / leaving rates at Virgin without taking into account any fleet growth or reduction you could probably work on the following time line for B737 Commands.

NZ: 8-10 yrs...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2018, 12:54
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,332,104
Posted By MonsterC01

My understanding is that the cadets going to the...

My understanding is that the cadets going to the 737 in the future has more to do with CASA than Virgin. CASA are worried that standards and experience within the ATR training department are...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Mar 2015, 13:17
Replies: 309
Views: 370,856
Posted By MonsterC01

Basings

Don't know if it's changed in the few years since I was there but back then the only basings(reverse rostering) available was in Anchorage or L.A. There were no bases in Europe.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2015, 11:18
Replies: 1,450
Views: 629,812
Posted By MonsterC01

Well there is a reason there were no internal...

Well there is a reason there were no internal applicants for the VAINZ First Officer positions. But if your standing on the outside looking in, it gets you on the bottom rung of the ladder. After...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2012, 23:46
Replies: 22
Views: 8,756
Posted By MonsterC01

Future Look of the Virgin Group

Wouldn't be surprised if VH-FNP finds its way over to tiger after the sale is finalised.

My tip is Sky West ( Soon to be VAWA ) will operate all the ATR's and F100/Ejets on regional and FIFO...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jul 2012, 13:28
Replies: 24
Views: 7,842
Posted By MonsterC01

"their finances would not have improved enough...

"their finances would not have improved enough yet to gain financial approval for such a large number of jets."

Yeah, I bet Boeing was just giving away those 23 737 MAX. :ugh:

It's called...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jul 2012, 16:46
Replies: 49
Views: 13,487
Posted By MonsterC01

"That must be why we see so many of them in...

"That must be why we see so many of them in operation around the traps. I have not flown the MD11 but have heard lots of people talk about its "interesting" handling in the flare and landing.

...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jul 2012, 20:58
Replies: 49
Views: 13,487
Posted By MonsterC01

"What is wrong with the flight deck of the...

"What is wrong with the flight deck of the 737NG?"

Seriously unseen. You fly one and you have to ask this question!!!

I can only assume from your post that the 737 is the first and only jet ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jul 2012, 15:09
Replies: 31
Views: 6,027
Posted By MonsterC01

The answer to your question seabreeze is we'll...

The answer to your question seabreeze is we'll never find out. thank god!

If any airline pilot in this country tried to hand fly an instrument approach in solid IMC conditions, in the aircraft...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Mar 2012, 14:47
Replies: 1,450
Views: 629,812
Posted By MonsterC01

My understanding of the Perth base for 73's is...

My understanding of the Perth base for 73's is that it will pretty much be filled entirely by our much under utilized brothers from the e-jet. With no plan to replace the drivers who go as there is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2012, 15:42
Replies: 1,450
Views: 629,812
Posted By MonsterC01

Yeah Virgin HR is all over this system change. ...

Yeah Virgin HR is all over this system change.

Had to laugh this arvo when i got an e-mail from recruitment telling me that my application on the old system they use is being removed, and if i...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Dec 2011, 14:26
Replies: 9
Views: 3,026
Posted By MonsterC01

Very much a man cut from the same cloth as the...

Very much a man cut from the same cloth as the Japan Airlines CEO. Who pays himself less than his pilots ( with no stock options ) and catches the bus to work. Unfortunately these two men are the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2011, 14:46
Replies: 96
Views: 16,532
Posted By MonsterC01

AIPA President Drops the ball on Lateline 31/10/2011

No disrespect to Captain Jackson, as he strikes me as a dedicated leader of the AIPA. I must say though, that after watching his performance tonight on Lateline (31/10/2011), I have to wonder...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2011, 14:08
Replies: 13
Views: 2,197
Posted By MonsterC01

What a surprise, that 2 of the 3 liberal states...

What a surprise, that 2 of the 3 liberal states in Australia are calling for government intervention in an industrial dispute. Isn't that the job of Fair Work Australia to mediate and promote...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2011, 13:07
Replies: 50
Views: 10,425
Posted By MonsterC01

There's always one Muppet that can't proffer or...

There's always one Muppet that can't proffer or articulate their position on an issue so they'll come out with the usual nugget of stupidity like " run home to mummy", just in case we needed them to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2011, 12:05
Replies: 50
Views: 10,425
Posted By MonsterC01

Dam right SS, I've already contacted my...

Dam right SS,

I've already contacted my union about this and let them know I'm definitely not a fan of this option. And every Virgin Australia pilot should do the same.

Surely if we need the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Oct 2011, 13:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,907
Posted By MonsterC01

If that was true Mr Joyce. Pax would be paying...

If that was true Mr Joyce. Pax would be paying 40% less every time they stepped aboard a Jitconnect flight. After all your happy to pay those pilots 40% less than Qantas mainline.

Pretty sure...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Oct 2011, 15:21
Replies: 7
Views: 4,197
Posted By MonsterC01

He's already answered that squark. He said he's...

He's already answered that squark. He said he's happy for his kids to become airline pilots. Isn't that the same thing! :E
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Oct 2011, 11:38
Replies: 507
Views: 252,618
Posted By MonsterC01

Not just for the ATR operation. Cadets thru...

Not just for the ATR operation.

Cadets thru this program will be for the ATR, and the back seat of the 777. Maybe even straight into a window seat on the jungle jet. That's the rumor from on top...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2011, 16:46
Replies: 7
Views: 3,697
Posted By MonsterC01

Yes Higs, loads of 777 slots. That's why...

Yes Higs, loads of 777 slots.

That's why when they posted the ad, they cunningly titled it A330 jobs, Australia bases!:ugh:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2011, 14:55
Replies: 376
Views: 122,764
Posted By MonsterC01

When the ATR landed in Brissie the other night it...

When the ATR landed in Brissie the other night it was using the call sign "Southern Cross XXXX".
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Aug 2011, 14:58
Replies: 32
Views: 11,473
Posted By MonsterC01

Also goes a long way toward refuting REX's...

Also goes a long way toward refuting REX's assertion that pilots only want to go and fly big shiny jets so why bother trying to pay to retain current crew.:ugh:

Here we have a sizable number of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2011, 15:35
Replies: 23
Views: 6,176
Posted By MonsterC01

Norm, no problem with your point of view. ...

Norm, no problem with your point of view.

It's the manner in which you delivered it that makes you a tosser.

The Monster:E
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2011, 15:19
Replies: 23
Views: 6,176
Posted By MonsterC01

NORM you definitely got your age...

NORM you definitely got your age right............... tosser!

Having worked for a Chinese carrier for 4 years on a commuting roster (and that's what this is, don't kid yourself) and having moved...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Aug 2011, 12:33
Replies: 41
Views: 11,815
Posted By MonsterC01

You can forget your pie in the sky dreaming of a...

You can forget your pie in the sky dreaming of a middle eastern carrier basing pilots in Australia.........EVER!

They'd just about rather close the airline down than loosen the rains of control...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2011, 03:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,241
Posted By MonsterC01

Probably looking at setting up shop in NZ so they...

Probably looking at setting up shop in NZ so they can ship all their Australian Defence Force work over there on the cheap. Along with their Onestar cadets, trans-tasman pilots, cabin crew and...
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