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Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jul 2022, 13:24
Replies: 34
Views: 21,984
Posted By skaterboi

Tubby and Two Sugars, thank you for explaining...

Tubby and Two Sugars, thank you for explaining the intricacies of the 'Delta' and also some of the current frustrations.

I was one of the ~250 made redundant from BA in September 2020, being too...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Oct 2021, 16:49
Replies: 226
Views: 115,722
Posted By skaterboi

BAreject, as a fully paid up member of the PRP, I...

BAreject, as a fully paid up member of the PRP, I share your anger and frustration and I’m as pissed off about the whole situation now as I was a year ago.

That said, your anger towards all our...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Apr 2019, 11:50
Replies: 39
Views: 30,603
Posted By skaterboi

Having just made the jump from the RAF (ME...

Having just made the jump from the RAF (ME background) to BA, I'll chip in a few bits of advice, some of which have already been mentioned.

Get you licence or at the very least get it started....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Jan 2019, 08:51
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,149,349
Posted By skaterboi

I've just heard I've been successful in my Sim...

I've just heard I've been successful in my Sim Assessment and have a start date in the Spring. I'm coming to BA from the military and of all of my friends and colleagues who have also got in, not one...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Dec 2018, 08:07
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,149,349
Posted By skaterboi

Pickled, do you know what maximum commute time BA...

Pickled, do you know what maximum commute time BA have decided on?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Nov 2018, 16:01
Replies: 112
Views: 59,209
Posted By skaterboi

Thanks Buzz, much appreciated.

Thanks Buzz, much appreciated.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Nov 2018, 11:49
Replies: 112
Views: 59,209
Posted By skaterboi

Could any UK based NJE pilots please confirm the...

Could any UK based NJE pilots please confirm the tax arrangements? I was under the impression that zero tax was paid in Portugal and the ONLY tax paid was UK income tax and NI.

Secondly, time to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Oct 2018, 15:28
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,149,349
Posted By skaterboi

Ladies and Gents, speaking as someone who is in...

Ladies and Gents, speaking as someone who is in the current DEP recruiting round, I'd like to say thanks for the all the posted info, even if it does make for slightly depressing reading. I'm early...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2018, 19:02
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,149,349
Posted By skaterboi

For those of us that may be successful over the...

For those of us that may be successful over the next few months and early in to next year, which fleets are most likely? Is it all SH from LGW first and LHR second or are there LH slots available...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2016, 19:48
Replies: 91
Views: 39,354
Posted By skaterboi

Since the other thread on the 'current PVR rate'...

Since the other thread on the 'current PVR rate' has degenerated in to a slanging match and arguably isn't on the same subject (as retention covers people leaving at Option Points, Exit Points as...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2016, 18:32
Replies: 72
Views: 34,290
Posted By skaterboi

and sum it up beautifully. As I've...

and



sum it up beautifully. As I've said a few times on this forum, this is the crux of the issue. It's not a difficult concept to grasp, it's actually very simple. Aircrew are leaving as...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2015, 20:56
Replies: 11
Views: 3,855
Posted By skaterboi

Any rumours concerning changes for PAS in all...

Any rumours concerning changes for PAS in all this?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2015, 12:13
Replies: 20
Views: 5,424
Posted By skaterboi

Wholly predictable unfortunately, in fact I'm...

Wholly predictable unfortunately, in fact I'm surprised it's taken this long. We left too early when 'the job' wasn't finished. Not that I ever want to go back mind, I've spent far too much time...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2015, 07:58
Replies: 77
Views: 19,571
Posted By skaterboi

Nokia 6310i? Nokia 6310i?? A Nokia 6310i is...

Nokia 6310i? Nokia 6310i??

A Nokia 6310i is simply NOT an officer's mobile telecommunications device. OK for old ladies or as a play thing for a toddler, but simply not done for aircrew....
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2015, 18:23
Replies: 20
Views: 6,401
Posted By skaterboi

All of which are true. The sad truth is that...

All of which are true. The sad truth is that although an FRI would be great for my mortgage, it doesn't fix the major issues I have with the RAF, none of which are straight forward to sort out.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2015, 13:35
Replies: 37
Views: 13,942
Posted By skaterboi

^ All good, but I wonder how they'll play it for...

^ All good, but I wonder how they'll play it for the likes of those (such as myself) who are long established on Front Line ME Sqns and coming up to exit points in 2-3 years?

I think we all agree...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2014, 08:03
Replies: 38
Views: 9,172
Posted By skaterboi

Biggus, fair enough, I just did what the rather...

Biggus, fair enough, I just did what the rather shouty lady at HMRC told me to do! I wonder why she never mentioned that form? Still, as long as the money gets refunded I'm happy :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2014, 07:30
Replies: 38
Views: 9,172
Posted By skaterboi

If you've done any duty mileage that you've...

If you've done any duty mileage that you've claimed back on JPA, you can claim back part of it as Tiger_mate explains. I've just done this on the SA form for the 12-13 tax year; it's not much but...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2013, 07:24
Replies: 40
Views: 7,823
Posted By skaterboi

Any rumours on FRIs?

Has anyone heard any rumours on whether the FRIs for Flt Lt and Sqn Ldr pilots will be continued? I know the uptake of PAS this year and last wasn't exactly high; might this have an impact?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2013, 19:16
Replies: 108
Views: 23,621
Posted By skaterboi

As someone who starts on PAS terms in May next...

As someone who starts on PAS terms in May next year (having accepted it last year) I find the fact you can't put a future PAS start date in deeply annoying :*
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2012, 08:07
Replies: 37
Views: 10,034
Posted By skaterboi

Chaps, many thanks, much appreciated :ok:

Chaps, many thanks, much appreciated :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2012, 18:41
Replies: 37
Views: 10,034
Posted By skaterboi

Al R, forgive me for asking you a direct...

Al R,

forgive me for asking you a direct question! I printed the document and read it through on the train this morning and it is still a little unclear due to PAS terms being completely omitted....
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2011, 17:18
Replies: 34
Views: 10,717
Posted By skaterboi

At the risk of dragging up more questions than...

At the risk of dragging up more questions than answers in this thread, I'd be grateful for some advice on how to proceed with my current situation.

I've completed 1520 hrs P1 of which 890 are P1...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2011, 18:22
Replies: 629
Views: 179,858
Posted By skaterboi

Yes but those 170 pilots were in the training...

Yes but those 170 pilots were in the training system and the FRI is supposed to target experienced peeps approaching IPP.

Saying that I still don't think £150K or more will happen.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2011, 17:26
Replies: 29
Views: 8,068
Posted By skaterboi

Arty, what issue is this? Can you elaborate...

Arty, what issue is this? Can you elaborate please?
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2011, 08:59
Replies: 629
Views: 179,858
Posted By skaterboi

Thanks :) So, if promoted at 36, two years...

Thanks :)

So, if promoted at 36, two years to amortise and I can leave at my original 16/38 point with a Sqn Ldr pension. I guess the only fly in the ointment is a new type OCU will demand a 3...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2011, 07:45
Replies: 629
Views: 179,858
Posted By skaterboi

Slightly off topic but relevant question....if...

Slightly off topic but relevant question....if you accept promotion to Sqn Ldr at age 36 does your 16/38 option point cease to exist and become a 44 option point? If so, and you still want to leave...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2011, 18:02
Replies: 24
Views: 11,531
Posted By skaterboi

A terribly sad loss. RIP Si, your...

A terribly sad loss.

RIP Si, your infectious enthusiasm for flying and life in general will be sorely missed.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2011, 13:50
Replies: 185
Views: 51,351
Posted By skaterboi

I might know someone who is presently in a ground...

I might know someone who is presently in a ground tour which is due to end March 2012, has a lapsed IR, and is presently doing the mil bridging package (4+1 exams).

Bearing in mind they are not...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2010, 20:11
Replies: 54
Views: 9,050
Posted By skaterboi

http://www.smiley-faces.org/smiley-faces/smiley-fa...

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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2010, 21:29
Replies: 149
Views: 37,406
Posted By skaterboi

The end of Hercules route operations as used to...

The end of Hercules route operations as used to be, stopped around about 2003. Whilst the very occasional route may come up now, the days of hotacing around the world are pretty much over.

I for...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2010, 18:24
Replies: 240
Views: 46,838
Posted By skaterboi

Fair enough, good points and yes we all know by...

Fair enough, good points and yes we all know by now that no fleet is sacred.

Personally (and I've been at Lyneham for 10 years now) I'm almost past caring. Yes it's a rubbish decision, yes the...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2010, 15:31
Replies: 240
Views: 46,838
Posted By skaterboi

Okaaaay....we all know that SDSR decisions have...

Okaaaay....we all know that SDSR decisions have supposedly not been made yet and this is a rumour site but where has this come from?

Everything right now hinges on Afg. We can't get out...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2010, 18:35
Replies: 240
Views: 46,838
Posted By skaterboi

SS, personally I feel that the K's chances of...

SS, personally I feel that the K's chances of flying post SDR are nil.

More importantly though, I thought we were going to operate the A400 in a 'Strat plus' role rather than a full Tac role?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2010, 17:12
Replies: 36
Views: 9,887
Posted By skaterboi

I doubt that very much Vin. I know that...

I doubt that very much Vin.

I know that things are DIRE and that 2 fleets per role is the aspiration from on high, but I cannot see the Herc J Fleet getting dumped post SDSR (The K's are another...
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