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Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jan 2011, 07:04
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Mr Angry: Long time, no speak. Hope you're well....

Mr Angry: Long time, no speak. Hope you're well. No pay cut from VAA FO to current Captain salary. Especially not if you add in the extra jobs I get paid for now:ok:

Busbar: good luck, I hope you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jan 2011, 20:17
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Change of management. Over time, yes. Change...

Change of management. Over time, yes.

Change of stops. You bet.

Opportunities. None.

Deterioration of terms. Yes.

Fatigue. Yes.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Dec 2010, 19:23
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Dreams. Nightmares. Same thing.

Dreams. Nightmares. Same thing.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2010, 16:58
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Vsflight

Only by chance. Honestly.

I really do honestly think that for the right person, the job at VAA is hard to beat.

I never felt that I was that person. So, I never really felt happy. I couldn't...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2010, 16:11
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Holer Moler: I don't really think that VAA...

Holer Moler:

I don't really think that VAA would go to the bother of inviting people to an extended assessment just to reject them for no reason. If they didn't have any interest, I would have...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2010, 10:46
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Likewise

I joined in 2006 and left in 2009 under voluntary redundancy. I was asked if I'd like to reapply for my old job (mistakenly, I thought I'd just be told "hi, how are you? how was that management...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Nov 2010, 20:25
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

I think it's an HR led, touchy feely, lovefest....

I think it's an HR led, touchy feely, lovefest. Without the love.

VAA used to be cool.

Not anymore I suspect.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Nov 2010, 19:51
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Down 3 Greens.

What!?!?!?!?

With the legions of P2F wannabees and the constant erosion of terms and conditions within our industry, why on earth would anyone not think employment by VAA is at least a reasonable...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Oct 2010, 06:27
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Duty bound?

I think any redundees will have to re-apply, in fact I know they will.

What kind of process they then go through is anyone's guess however.

For sure though, Virgin will comply with UK law when...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Oct 2010, 12:58
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Why would you want to know the redundancy policy?...

Why would you want to know the redundancy policy?

They're hiring, not firing.

Essentially though, it's LIFO with various other measures, performance, sickness, disciplinary etc. thrown in to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Oct 2010, 18:29
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Unusual that: they made people redundant, either...

Unusual that: they made people redundant, either voluntarily or compulsorily but they have not received an invitation back.

Therefore meeting the type rated AND experienced requirement.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Aug 2010, 13:02
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Northern Boy

I just got lucky. Dunno quite how, but I struck early and there were raised eyebrows!!

We will need more knackered old pilots very soon. I am certain of that. Will PM you as the fall out occurs...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Aug 2010, 10:17
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Holy Grail?

It's not a holy grail. That's for sure.

If you're happy with permanent long haul and can stay awake a LOT at night, then this is the job for you.

As an FO, you can expect a LONG, LONG, LONG...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2010, 13:45
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Thumbs up :ok:If that link is correct - i.e. not out of...

:ok:If that link is correct - i.e. not out of date, but still on the website then I am amazed, but gladdened by it.

However, VS have:

A) A significant number of Pilots on Sabbatical waiting to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2010, 02:28
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

At least another 18 months to 24 months.

At least another 18 months to 24 months.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Mar 2010, 20:03
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

I've tried saying the same, but other people tell...

I've tried saying the same, but other people tell me I'm wrong.

Oh well, never mind. I was the one on the spot, but obviously I had no idea what I was on about.

All that glitters is not...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Mar 2010, 10:42
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Swedes out Swedes out Swedes out..... British...

Swedes out Swedes out Swedes out..... British jobs for British workers!!!

What a load of nonsense.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Mar 2010, 13:33
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Eyes off the ball. I did my bit by taking a...

Eyes off the ball.

I did my bit by taking a sabbatical. I then got offered VSS which I took.

I enjoy my low cost Command. It's different to VS, and yes, I'd like to get nearer home, or use my...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Mar 2010, 11:15
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

Autobrake Low I am a low cost Captain now,...

Autobrake Low

I am a low cost Captain now, and my lifestyle and fatigue levels are far better now than when I worked for VS.

I was permanently jet lagged.

And 15 years is realistic. No...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Mar 2010, 06:42
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,260,099
Posted By stansdead

I left VS last year. Voluntary redundancy. I...

I left VS last year. Voluntary redundancy. I couldn't see a future as an FO. I was 100 up from the bottom, 3 years in and looking at another 12 years to Command.

With BA/AA tie up, VS are very...
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