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Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jul 2013, 21:25
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,204,578
Posted By ShockWave

This aircraft is a different model from the BA...

This aircraft is a different model from the BA incident with different engines. It was a shorter flight, not winter, not Polar and therefore the fuel temperature could not have been a factor.
Most...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2013, 08:48
Replies: 3
Views: 4,570
Posted By ShockWave

A couple of blades damaged and a stator needed a...

A couple of blades damaged and a stator needed a technical tap, No idea what caused it though.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Feb 2012, 00:29
Replies: 136
Views: 37,254
Posted By ShockWave

The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence!

If you absolutely hate your job at QF and can see no future there for yourself then it can be a fun, challenging, beneficial, career move to head elsewhere.

If you are not absolutely sure then...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jul 2011, 10:31
Replies: 24
Views: 9,294
Posted By ShockWave

There is only one main similarity between the 89...

There is only one main similarity between the 89 dispute and the current situation, and that is the fact that both pilot groups were/are being forced into taking action by the companies involved....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Aug 2010, 12:22
Replies: 37
Views: 8,135
Posted By ShockWave

My reference to politics, is just that! There are...

My reference to politics, is just that! There are some factions within the pilot group, union backed or not and ex pilots who now work as government inspectors that try to make a point or influence...
Forum: Middle East
4th Aug 2010, 02:23
Replies: 77
Views: 185,077
Posted By ShockWave

After being out of the sand pit for some time, I...

After being out of the sand pit for some time, I still find it staggering that an airline that has accomplished so much, can't manage to weed out the idiots from within their management. Are they...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Aug 2010, 21:09
Replies: 37
Views: 8,135
Posted By ShockWave

I am with Kal on the 777. It is a job, they pay...

I am with Kal on the 777. It is a job, they pay me money to do it and I sigh hugely on the way home on the freedom flight each month. You will do a hard months work in under 18 days. The rest between...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Aug 2010, 20:32
Replies: 44
Views: 8,279
Posted By ShockWave

If anyone can now remember what this thread is...

If anyone can now remember what this thread is supposed to be about??????

There could well be problems regarding pilots, their experience, and supposed qualifications, especially with the rapid...
Forum: Middle East
7th Dec 2009, 01:49
Replies: 67
Views: 27,462
Posted By ShockWave

As nolimitholdem said above, the EK accommodation...

As nolimitholdem said above, the EK accommodation department is run by people from the sub continent. 8 people living in a 1 room hovel is perfectly normal for them. Do not expect understanding or...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Nov 2009, 09:11
Replies: 26
Views: 6,902
Posted By ShockWave

I am yet to meet any 777 f/o trainees, but have...

I am yet to meet any 777 f/o trainees, but have heard they will be here soon.
So not sure really.
You will not be a threat to anyones eventual upgrade so do not see many problems with the job. The...
Forum: Middle East
25th Nov 2009, 08:49
Replies: 443
Views: 155,266
Posted By ShockWave

Gee would that be a bit of a chip on the shoulder...

Gee would that be a bit of a chip on the shoulder mate. Chill......and try to get some more sleep!
3 man crew, all can use the first class seat.
4 man crew, Captain first class, and F/Os have a...
Forum: Middle East
25th Nov 2009, 08:36
Replies: 24
Views: 9,769
Posted By ShockWave

Sandhound.... the accidents were more like...

Sandhound....
the accidents were more like 10-20 years ago and all involved locals.
There have been instances in the past where expats have misrepresented their qualifications here, which is why...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Nov 2009, 14:03
Replies: 26
Views: 6,902
Posted By ShockWave

Mactor re the KAL failure rate....the following...

Mactor re the KAL failure rate....the following is pasted from what I wrote on another thread because I am to lazy to start again.

An OIC attitude will be much better than a confrontational one,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Nov 2009, 13:57
Replies: 26
Views: 6,902
Posted By ShockWave

Howdy BW, KAL is way different than EK to fly...

Howdy BW,
KAL is way different than EK to fly for. Professionally I found EK much better, but in the end life in the UAE with EK forced me to jump to KAL. Commuting to OZ is working well but it is...
Forum: Middle East
24th Nov 2009, 13:28
Replies: 24
Views: 9,769
Posted By ShockWave

Nabkin you are making an oversimplification of a...

Nabkin you are making an oversimplification of a complex problem.
An OIC attitude will be much better than a confrontational one, but is absolutely no guarantee of a problem free existence thru line...
Forum: Middle East
24th Nov 2009, 03:29
Replies: 443
Views: 155,266
Posted By ShockWave

Hey guys, I have to say that after 18 months...

Hey guys,
I have to say that after 18 months of not working for EK I have a much better understanding of how close to the dangerous level I was with EK.
I now fly my 900 hours a year plus another...
Forum: Middle East
24th Nov 2009, 02:54
Replies: 24
Views: 9,769
Posted By ShockWave

Guys, Kal will only get 5 A380 aircraft and there...

Guys, Kal will only get 5 A380 aircraft and there are more than enough locals who want the job. Even if the CEO says he wants expats to help crew it the Kal union check captains will never pass any...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jun 2009, 14:22
Replies: 298
Views: 168,041
Posted By ShockWave

Scheduling an airline flight into Moroni at night...

Scheduling an airline flight into Moroni at night is a very dangerous thing to do. The risks involved are too high and the services available are very minimal. The non-precision app at night is a...
Forum: Middle East
1st Feb 2009, 10:49
Replies: 136
Views: 21,741
Posted By ShockWave

sobering thoughts on reality

Hi guys, I am still well aware of how frustrating the above ongoing issues with Ek were and obviously still are but for those of you thinking of jumping ship be very sure of your options first.
I...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2009, 17:31
Replies: 127
Views: 17,725
Posted By ShockWave

DAE also set up a university in Dubai which they...

DAE also set up a university in Dubai which they then closed down last year because it could not generate a return on their investment fast enough. Be careful where you spend your money and make sure...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2009, 17:15
Replies: 21
Views: 5,655
Posted By ShockWave

Go to Doha and get your 777 rating. If you can...

Go to Doha and get your 777 rating. If you can stomach staying there for a while, get your command and a few LH seat hours then you can go anywhere.
If you don't like Doha leave once your bond is...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Nov 2008, 01:19
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By ShockWave

Vibes, I am not currently flying the A345 and...

Vibes,
I am not currently flying the A345 and have no manuals for it now, but did instruct on it for a while.
"it states that to increase the rotation rate, further rapid and large aft movement of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2008, 19:38
Replies: 42
Views: 6,388
Posted By ShockWave

Any one who is not confident to be able to...

Any one who is not confident to be able to perform their duties should not report for duty. Whether it is due to sickness or any other reason? If you belive you don't have the necessary skills to...
Forum: Middle East
5th Jul 2008, 09:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,778
Posted By ShockWave

Hey Camber, that A310 course was without doubt...

Hey Camber,
that A310 course was without doubt the toughest transition I have ever had to do. Boeing to A310 was like having to undergo a frontal lobotomy and learn a new language at the same time....
Forum: Middle East
4th Jul 2008, 07:36
Replies: 14
Views: 3,778
Posted By ShockWave

Hey, I remember watching your moves on the dance...

Hey, I remember watching your moves on the dance floor at insomnia!
Cheers.
Forum: Middle East
4th Jul 2008, 03:24
Replies: 14
Views: 3,778
Posted By ShockWave

Sorry guys, not much net time, while dodging...

Sorry guys, not much net time, while dodging boxes.

Contract flying out of OZ is the plan after a few months of settling Sundowner into her new home(the yacht) not the wife.

Also exploring...
Forum: Middle East
1st Jul 2008, 10:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,839
Posted By ShockWave

The only way they would save money would be if...

The only way they would save money would be if they now have too many trainers. Which is kind of hard to believe.
Each trainer would do less training, so they would need more trainers which means...
Forum: Middle East
1st Jul 2008, 04:25
Replies: 14
Views: 3,778
Posted By ShockWave

So long sand pit!

Well, the removal guys will be arriving shortly and the end of my sand pit adventure will be realized.

In reflection, my time here with EK has been more demanding, challenging and professionally...
Forum: Middle East
1st Jul 2008, 03:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,092
Posted By ShockWave

No direct experience, but you will both be...

No direct experience, but you will both be working so hard that you will be lucky to be at home together more than a few days a month-if that.
The rotating bidding systems are run separately for...
Forum: Middle East
19th Jun 2008, 13:55
Replies: 51
Views: 6,668
Posted By ShockWave

Sounds like Rabbitwear will fit right in at...

Sounds like Rabbitwear will fit right in at Jetstar! They deserve each other.
Six months of being treated as one of their pilots and I'd bet he'll be back on the net posting his cv out to all. ...
Forum: Middle East
15th Jun 2008, 12:01
Replies: 16
Views: 2,600
Posted By ShockWave

No wide body airline flights should operate into...

No wide body airline flights should operate into that Sh_thole. It is simply not safe. Several souvenirs of that aircraft accident were just removed from a B777 aircraft (along with the tires) that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2008, 09:06
Replies: 30
Views: 3,578
Posted By ShockWave

They would also need to improve the taxiway...

They would also need to improve the taxiway lighting and guidance system for CatIII ops. They would also need some ATC management system for control of aircraft on the ground. It is easy enough to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th May 2008, 13:04
Replies: 260
Views: 42,493
Posted By ShockWave

Captain Basil Brush..... You and your un-united...

Captain Basil Brush..... You and your un-united colleagues are to blame for your f_cked up conditions, not the few expats who may return home and take up a position. If they paid more money, many...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Apr 2008, 02:44
Replies: 143
Views: 54,245
Posted By ShockWave

Are we talking about all 777 courses or just the...

Are we talking about all 777 courses or just the full transition courses? How many, if any of the failed guys were previously endorsed with time on the aircraft?
Forum: Middle East
21st Apr 2008, 07:01
Replies: 125
Views: 25,247
Posted By ShockWave

Mutley... Leroy made the effort each year to get...

Mutley... Leroy made the effort each year to get us passes, when he left no one in the office even tried on our behalf. If a few guys have done the wrong thing in the past, it was never mentioned to...
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