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Forum: Questions
19th Oct 2017, 16:56
Replies: 9
Views: 2,491
Posted By Looker

US / Canadian METAR rmks

I’m trying to decode some of the rmks in US Canadian METARS.

I’ve made some progress with AO1/2, SLP.

But I’ve hit a brick wall with SF1SC7AC1 & PRESFR

Anyone have a good reference for a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Dec 2014, 13:20
Replies: 1,225
Views: 980,690
Posted By Looker

Thinking of joining Norwegian?

This may be of interest to you before you make up your mind;

Dear Pilots,

We have spoken and mailed with very many of you regarding your concern over the contract offer from OSM and the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Nov 2013, 12:27
Replies: 296
Views: 179,174
Posted By Looker

Sympathies to all you Flybe crew going through...

Sympathies to all you Flybe crew going through the wringer at the moment.

I faced a similar situation at bmi Baby a year or so ago. I survived several rounds of redundancy only to be caught by Mr...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Nov 2013, 11:40
Replies: 1,225
Views: 980,690
Posted By Looker

Command prospects at Norwegian

To add to SR71's post.

There are at least a couple of FO's now actually undertaking command line training at LGW and I believe 4 of the FO's who recently passed the command evaluation will start...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Oct 2013, 16:01
Replies: 16
Views: 10,105
Posted By Looker

NAS company restructures

Looks like NAS are not paying too much attention to the pilot union and forging ahead with restructuring the company.
It would appear that there will be a Norwegian company established in Finland...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jan 2013, 10:02
Replies: 1,225
Views: 980,690
Posted By Looker

Experienced FOs

On my ground school course approx 40% were experienced FOs, the rest were DECs. We met some of the cadets doing the full type rating whilst at the Oslo sim.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jan 2013, 18:35
Replies: 1,225
Views: 980,690
Posted By Looker

NAS recruitment

I'm a recent joiner with only Classic experience.
My observations so far are:
1. Recruitment was somewhat chaotic. Like many I had no acknowledgement to my application and it took a 'recommend'...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Nov 2012, 06:18
Replies: 1,416
Views: 652,579
Posted By Looker

I think Firestorm has it spot on, Jet2 tried...

I think Firestorm has it spot on,

Jet2 tried to be too cute with the 60 - 70 Baby pilots they interviewed. Whilst the compass testing didn't endear the Company to most, being told "congratulations...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Oct 2012, 12:39
Replies: 15
Views: 8,506
Posted By Looker

Just email Chris White at Storm McGinley and ask...

Just email Chris White at Storm McGinley and ask for a draft contract - why waste time going through unreliable 3rd parties?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2012, 18:25
Replies: 134
Views: 88,945
Posted By Looker

Virgin

So long as you havent received a PFO email you're still in the game.

I understand that people should start hearing by the end of the month.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2012, 18:21
Replies: 964
Views: 562,530
Posted By Looker

Hidden message

Yes the message is not the easiest to open - for those having trouble it reads;

Dear Applicant

Thank you for completing the online application for First Officer positions.

I am pleased to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jul 2012, 09:34
Replies: 106
Views: 38,943
Posted By Looker

As one of the Baby pilots facing redundancy in 8...

As one of the Baby pilots facing redundancy in 8 weeks time - perhaps I might be permitted to share some thoughts.

The Baby business model wasn't flawed per se, it was just starved of investment....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st May 2012, 13:45
Replies: 52
Views: 15,342
Posted By Looker

I further understand that the aircraft leases...

I further understand that the aircraft leases were paid up by Lufthansa - so BA are effectively getting 12 aircraft for free.

When you consider the timing of the Flybe announcement of starting...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st May 2012, 13:31
Replies: 52
Views: 15,342
Posted By Looker

I understand that BA plan to take 12 of the Baby...

I understand that BA plan to take 12 of the Baby B737s as they are in better nick than the BA B737s at LGW.

So why are the Baby pilots being discarded by BA? It doesn't seem to make sense given...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd May 2012, 14:17
Replies: 644
Views: 267,015
Posted By Looker

Well we've been waiting for some unambiguous news...

Well we've been waiting for some unambiguous news since October - looks like we might get some tomorrow.

My gut feeling is that it's not going to be positive 😡 otherwise we would have heard the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2011, 13:52
Replies: 2,984
BMI
Views: 1,030,175
Posted By Looker

Whilst Baby is far from being out of the woods it...

Whilst Baby is far from being out of the woods it certainly isn't as gloomy as some would have you believe.

Baby is on target to make a small operating profit this year - which is a much better...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jun 2011, 15:09
Replies: 1,654
Views: 517,117
Posted By Looker

As an employee of Baby I take a less pessimistic...

As an employee of Baby I take a less pessimistic view of the future than a certain poster.

Since DLH took over all the dead wood at senior management level has been eradicated and we now have a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2010, 07:50
Replies: 32
Views: 5,514
Posted By Looker

UNITE were briefly looked at as an alternative to...

UNITE were briefly looked at as an alternative to BALPA at bmi Baby - but they were clearly not interested in representing a body of pilots.

I know others at Baby who are UNITE members and, as...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2010, 07:38
Replies: 55
Views: 10,864
Posted By Looker

Roomparty

That is a pretty accurate precis of recent events and why Baby pilots are resigning from BALPA en masse.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Mar 2010, 20:33
Replies: 55
Views: 10,864
Posted By Looker

Numbers on the website show support is 60+%

Numbers on the website show support is 60+%
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Mar 2010, 16:29
Replies: 55
Views: 10,864
Posted By Looker

Will anyone notice when he's gone? He...

Will anyone notice when he's gone?

He perfected the role of the grey man - anonymous to the core.

The DLH broom being put to good use.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Mar 2010, 21:47
Replies: 55
Views: 10,864
Posted By Looker

bn1

Firstly welcome to PPRuNE - we're glad to welcome 1st timers to the debating chamber.

You make a valid point about the complexities of GDOJ v BDOJ. When Baby was expanding quickly then GDOJ was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Mar 2010, 21:15
Replies: 55
Views: 10,864
Posted By Looker

SR71

I think the number of disgruntled pilots at Baby must be close to 100%, nobody I speak to in the crewrooms thinks that life is perfect at the moment.

If your comment is aimed at the people who had...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Mar 2010, 19:18
Replies: 55
Views: 10,864
Posted By Looker

Ipa / Ipf

Whilst I can understand your viewpoint about divided union representation I don't think that is likely at Baby now.

BALPA membership has plummeted in recent months/weeks due to the inept...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Feb 2010, 08:50
Replies: 35
Views: 5,465
Posted By Looker

My Company makes holiday payments to the CAs...

My Company makes holiday payments to the CAs based on average on board sales commission. This holiday pay is then spread over the year and paid as a monthly addition to basic pay - for a SCM this...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Feb 2010, 09:17
Replies: 99
Views: 18,979
Posted By Looker

BALPA member resigned. Whilst all the...

BALPA member resigned.

Whilst all the ancillary persuits of BALPA are noble and right what I really wanted from BALPA was a bit more pit bull attitude towards defending my terms and conditions.
...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Feb 2010, 12:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,632
Posted By Looker

Old geezer You would do well (and we would...

Old geezer

You would do well (and we would benefit) if you were to follow your own advice - please make all future PPRUNE contributions by hand written letter only.

By all means continue with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Feb 2010, 08:42
Replies: 30
Views: 6,386
Posted By Looker

Maat Life's too short to spoon feed everyone...

Maat

Life's too short to spoon feed everyone who is too lazy to use the search function.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Feb 2010, 11:22
Replies: 30
Views: 6,386
Posted By Looker

I agree with Unablereqnavperf I've just...

I agree with Unablereqnavperf

I've just resigned from BALPA after 12 or so years of being a member. When I needed them to back me against a clear breach of contract by my employer all I got was...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jan 2010, 08:52
Replies: 85
Views: 20,461
Posted By Looker

Just my tuppence worth but....... For all...

Just my tuppence worth but.......

For all flight crew based in the UK who are able to prove their history of residence/employment/education and pass a high level security screening why not have a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Dec 2009, 20:47
Replies: 1,654
Views: 517,117
Posted By Looker

Stansdead Thanks for your advice - I'm sure...

Stansdead

Thanks for your advice - I'm sure your one size fits all approach to life will be a surefire winner in every situation for everyone.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Dec 2009, 11:55
Replies: 1,654
Views: 517,117
Posted By Looker

Facelookbovvered I recall she said yes at...

Facelookbovvered

I recall she said yes at the appropriate part of the marriage ceremony.

And Mrs Looker is a looker :0)

Top tip - don't try and tell my wife 'flying is more than a job, it's...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Dec 2009, 22:34
Replies: 1,654
Views: 517,117
Posted By Looker

Anoxic Can't agree with your statement...

Anoxic

Can't agree with your statement 'never,ever turn down a command'.

Turning your world upside down, living away from home, seeing your wife/children just on your days off are simply not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Dec 2009, 19:37
Replies: 1,654
Views: 517,117
Posted By Looker

Whilst in general I would agree with your...

Whilst in general I would agree with your sentiments about securing a command position as it presents itself there are other considerations that enter the mix.

Ryanair are not everyone's cup of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Dec 2009, 18:23
Replies: 1,654
Views: 517,117
Posted By Looker

Whether it is £1700 p.a or not, there is another...

Whether it is £1700 p.a or not, there is another part of the equation that FO's will need to consider.

Moving from LHS to RHS will also almost certainly entail a move from a secure FO position on...
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