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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Feb 2015, 16:41
Replies: 360
Views: 145,526
Posted By james brown

Horatio Thats a very interesting point. ...

Horatio

Thats a very interesting point.

However it doesn't hide the fact the place has been mismanaged. And with no change in ownership or management will continue to be thus. Any contracts...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Feb 2015, 18:46
Replies: 360
Views: 145,526
Posted By james brown

Just read the link to the interview. So the...

Just read the link to the interview.

So the big boys did it and ran away :ugh:

He sounds inept at best, with every excuse under the sun for his mismanagement of the airport.

The fact is no...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Feb 2015, 18:59
Replies: 2
Views: 2,580
Posted By james brown

Northolt Handling

Hi

Been a while since I've been, but am in the vicinity next week. Equidistant with Oxford and Northolt. Normally use Oxford but in my own way I disapprove of the whole pathetic Oxford attempt to...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Dec 2014, 22:27
Replies: 27
Views: 25,471
Posted By james brown

Hmmmm

Flybe quote:

""At no time was the safety and well-being of passengers compromised"

Surely a contender for most preposterous quote from the PR dept of 2014 award. Yes we all train for all sorts...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Nov 2014, 15:51
Replies: 109
Views: 53,144
Posted By james brown

The sense of indignation and entitlement is...

The sense of indignation and entitlement is amazing. Easyjet is not a seniority airline. Never has been. Why should a FO who has only ever flown one type with one airline who has just turned 3000 hrs...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Mar 2014, 22:54
Replies: 425
Views: 206,115
Posted By james brown

Ah how predictable. Anytime anyone dares to...

Ah how predictable. Anytime anyone dares to question his beloved Easyjet, our rodent friend comes out shouting about how much he earns.

I think I've yet to meet a Ryanair Captain who complained...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Oct 2013, 12:07
Replies: 6
Views: 2,484
Posted By james brown

Hmmmmm EC held a meeting yesterday, came to...

Hmmmmm

EC held a meeting yesterday, came to a decision that day. then the CAA stopped everything and wrote to you the same day and then posted it FIRST class so you received it today.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2013, 07:22
Replies: 2,003
Views: 1,460,195
Posted By james brown

Wo Ping Very kind of you to post. However I...

Wo Ping

Very kind of you to post. However I will query some points, even though you won't reply.



Is this how your airline justifies the vast amount of cheap inexperience it employs? I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2013, 17:48
Replies: 2,003
Views: 1,460,195
Posted By james brown

A lot of ifs buts and maybes here folks. If EZY...

A lot of ifs buts and maybes here folks. If EZY don't move the goalposts you may get these big salaries if you get a command in a decent timeframe. Given that the biggest shareholder is lobbying for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2013, 08:57
Replies: 2,003
Views: 1,460,195
Posted By james brown

Pitotheat I think you're talking...

Pitotheat



I think you're talking rubbish there. It is because they would have to pay the going rate to type rated guys, with no bond. This way they make a profit on the course, and pay them...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Jan 2012, 21:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,858
Posted By james brown

From experience they seem to operate as an...

From experience they seem to operate as an operator but without the added nicety of that slight technicality called an AOC.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2011, 19:07
Replies: 67
Views: 16,251
Posted By james brown

There is only one aircraft missing from your...

There is only one aircraft missing from your shortlist which I don't understand the reason for. The Bonanza. For a family tourer I can't think of a better aircraft.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Apr 2011, 18:43
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,925
Posted By james brown

All this talk about public perception,...

All this talk about public perception, comparisons with BA and 'PR battles' is a bit self indulgent. There is no similarity whatsoever.
BA going on strike affects a lot of people. It disrupts...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Mar 2011, 16:19
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,925
Posted By james brown

One has to ask. Would BA or EZY have stood for...

One has to ask. Would BA or EZY have stood for this if it's true?!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Mar 2011, 21:58
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,925
Posted By james brown

Interesting!!

Interesting!!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2011, 19:43
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,925
Posted By james brown

Thats the first grounded non emotional post you...

Thats the first grounded non emotional post you have made here and I agree 100%.
We may have to agree to disagree on my view that everyone joined in full posession of the facts and terms as they...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2011, 17:38
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,925
Posted By james brown

Yes but one would argue that just because it was...

Yes but one would argue that just because it was the only airline recruiting two years ago people shouldn't have joined expecting a vast salary increase down the line. If they could have earned more...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2011, 17:02
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,925
Posted By james brown

It was said tongue in cheek wingo. However I do...

It was said tongue in cheek wingo. However I do maintain that taking home £2k is a decent salary. Paying for training included. Go to EZY and fork out over £24k of salary for the TR. That's got to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2011, 16:14
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,925
Posted By james brown

I agree with a lot of what you all say. there is...

I agree with a lot of what you all say. there is no doubt you are underpaid.

But as I say to anyone who talks about industrial action with the exception of the BACX guys:

Did you know the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Mar 2011, 10:25
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,925
Posted By james brown

Ballsout, that's a good point, and Flybe working...

Ballsout, that's a good point, and Flybe working practices have been a real wake up for those from a proper airline ie citiexpress.




Do tell what exactly you are going to leave for then? Are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Mar 2011, 13:59
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,925
Posted By james brown

Oh woe is me. You're hardly on the breadline...

Oh woe is me. You're hardly on the breadline guys. Underpaid yes, no doubt. But still it's not that bad. And why only sleeping 2 hours? Surely you are working within FTL schemes? And you have a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2011, 12:35
Replies: 147
Views: 94,231
Posted By james brown

I'm sorry but that is utter rubbish. If you...

I'm sorry but that is utter rubbish.

If you arrogantly assume civil flying entails following magenta lines you are very misinformed.
What does someone flying a C-17 from the Middle east to the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
26th Jan 2011, 03:58
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By james brown

Not that anything from Tag is cheap but give them...

Not that anything from Tag is cheap but give them a try. Other than that I know people who have attended courses at other airlines for a reasonable fee.
Ask your local Airport fire service if they...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jan 2011, 03:51
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,925
Posted By james brown

I'm curious as to what you thought you would earn...

I'm curious as to what you thought you would earn straight out of flying school?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Nov 2010, 12:49
Replies: 220
Views: 84,092
Posted By james brown

I was at the airport this morning attempting to...

I was at the airport this morning attempting to get to LGW. Imagine my surprise when I'm told we aren't going because the Handling Agents don't have any de-ice fluid left!!!! Unbelievable. Last year...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Oct 2010, 17:36
Replies: 87
Views: 20,603
Posted By james brown

Apologies Phil, I didn't think I was being irate....

Apologies Phil, I didn't think I was being irate. To the point perhaps but not irate.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Oct 2010, 16:51
Replies: 87
Views: 20,603
Posted By james brown

Flynow: I haven't once insinuated that Ambeo...

Flynow: I haven't once insinuated that Ambeo aren't up to the job.

was what I said. There may be aspects of their operation I don't agree with, primarily the auctioning off of the RHS, but I'm...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Sep 2010, 20:42
Replies: 87
Views: 20,603
Posted By james brown

Fair point suitcaseman. It's just that the...

Fair point suitcaseman. It's just that the original poster asked a more involved question than normal so I responded with issues that are current and relevant. Apologies if the list is extensive....
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Sep 2010, 19:19
Replies: 143
Views: 78,114
Posted By james brown

Best wishes :D

Best wishes :D
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Sep 2010, 19:10
Replies: 87
Views: 20,603
Posted By james brown

Disagree. I get very bored reading comments such...

Disagree. I get very bored reading comments such as:



Phil is banging away on his drum crusading against anyone he percieves to be infringing on his territory - rightly or wrongly. Therefore if...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th Sep 2010, 15:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,309
Posted By james brown

Were you on it? Clearly not so why so concerned....

Were you on it? Clearly not so why so concerned. I see you mention this on two threads. You do seem to spend a fair amount of time minding other peoples business.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jan 2010, 15:30
Replies: 123
Views: 38,383
Posted By james brown

Alternatively one may choose to view the fact...

Alternatively one may choose to view the fact that Highland withdrew the reservation function whilst it appeared they were in trouble as an entirely honourable action.
As a consumer I think that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jan 2010, 10:53
Replies: 220
Views: 84,092
Posted By james brown

Inverness Incompetence

I do understand that the weather in Inverness has been poor. However the sheer incompetence of the airport in dealing with the conditions amazes me. Closed for the past two days, still not open yet...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Dec 2009, 23:55
Replies: 4
Views: 2,030
Posted By james brown

New EZY CC

Copied from Rumours and news:

EasyJet have arranged for CTC to offer some of their flexicrew pilots jobs as cabin crew in January prior to starting again as pilots in February. These are pilots...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Nov 2009, 12:05
Replies: 2,599
Views: 507,257
Posted By james brown

J41 getting on for 15 years plus if my memory...

J41 getting on for 15 years plus if my memory serves correctly. Saab 340 pushing 25 years old.
Don't judge the capability of an aircraft by how many were built. The most impressive turboprop I have...
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