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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Aug 2023, 00:49
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

The hectic rate of training/recruiting at VA is...

The hectic rate of training/recruiting at VA is slowing.

Forecasting only 80 new FOs and 27 command upgrades in 12 months. In addition to jobs announced and Fokker transfers. Fleet will plateau...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th May 2023, 10:12
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

It's not optional. No trip dumping system now nor...

It's not optional. No trip dumping system now nor anticipated. The only way is Roster Adjustment Days. Sadly necessary sometimes.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Feb 2023, 01:35
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

​​​​​​​Yes

​​​​​​​Yes
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Oct 2022, 22:53
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Because externals will be needed soon, and a hold...

Because externals will be needed soon, and a hold file needs to built up. They'll start Q2 or Q3 of 2023. VA is concerned by inactive pilots biding their time and not coming back (as is the pilots'...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Oct 2022, 02:02
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

The flow of inactive pilots will reduce to a...

The flow of inactive pilots will reduce to a trickle by the middle of 2023. New hires will join at the bottom of a very long (and unknowable) list, behind any inactive pilot who comes back before...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2020, 10:36
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

If you want a VA job: get on the list ASAP. ...

If you want a VA job: get on the list ASAP.

Simple.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2019, 06:40
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Jimnhorace, I would keep in mind that, for...

Jimnhorace,

I would keep in mind that, for pilots seeking a career in VA, joining Tiger is joining Virgin. It just may be your first (and likely third) position in the group, and just as valid...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2018, 00:28
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Yup, once you've done your time, which AFAIK is 3...

Yup, once you've done your time, which AFAIK is 3 years in position, you can bid to VA or TT or VARA or VAINZ window seat. If you've kept your nose reasonably clean and (here's the kicker) they're...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Aug 2018, 01:52
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

JB has indicated that he one announcement left,...

JB has indicated that he one announcement left, on the same scale as the BNE-ASP and HBA-PER route plans so don't expect anything as big as a widebody order. Max10 will replace 332 on transcon.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jul 2018, 01:00
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Guess how many widebody jobs VA is forecasting...

Guess how many widebody jobs VA is forecasting for the 12 months Jul 2018 to Jul 2019?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2018, 01:43
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Bereal I disagree, the only way for bunghole to...

Bereal I disagree, the only way for bunghole to show VA's (admittedly terrible) HR department the errors of their ways is to boycott. They'll come crawling back in no time, probably with a 777...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd May 2018, 01:03
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Good strategy, bunghole, you show them. The...

Good strategy, bunghole, you show them. The grapes are probably sour anyway.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th May 2018, 01:38
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

I also heard rumours that the first batch of...

I also heard rumours that the first batch of advanced cadets were going to 737 Aus FO, but they're all ATR FOs or 777SOs.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th May 2018, 01:27
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

I don't believe the post above to be correct....

I don't believe the post above to be correct. Cadets DEFO on Aus 737 unlikely. Most are eartagged to 777 SO seats. Some to ATR. The 777 does have the training capacity that Inceptheading rightly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th May 2018, 07:02
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

there's a steady trickle out. Retirements are...

there's a steady trickle out. Retirements are likely to increase now that retirees can enjoy (!) staff travel. A few young 'uns are going to Qantas.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Mar 2018, 03:26
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Under the 2018 EBA (yet to be ratified by FWA) ...

Under the 2018 EBA (yet to be ratified by FWA)

$15,000 less than Level 1 FO for first year
$15,000 bond over 36 months, reducing pro rata.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Feb 2018, 08:12
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

The likelihood is close to 100%... but the...

The likelihood is close to 100%... but the timeframe is a little hazy. 2-4 years??
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2018, 10:23
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

It makes no sense to me but the ranks of training...

It makes no sense to me but the ranks of training captains are swelling.

TCs leaving? Pilots leaving? Recruitment surge? I dunno, mate, I just work here.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2018, 23:21
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

The "cadets to Aus 737" plan is on.. off... on......

The "cadets to Aus 737" plan is on.. off... on... off...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2018, 01:28
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

For those following from home: the Virgin...

For those following from home: the Virgin Australia narrowbody pilot EBA was voted up, 73/27 with a very high participation rate. The document will be available on the Fair Work website soon.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2018, 01:04
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Rosa: yes. Perpetually.

Rosa: yes. Perpetually.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jan 2018, 04:37
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Mostly ATR/VANZ/777 SO jobs but also some 737 FO...

Mostly ATR/VANZ/777 SO jobs but also some 737 FO positions.

Keep in mind that ATR pilots who stayed on ATRs and passed up on SO/NZ 737 positions to wait for Aus 737 FO jobs will still be climbing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2018, 01:01
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

I would certainly expect VA to take another 100...

I would certainly expect VA to take another 100 pilots. I could believe 150.

Plenty of greybeard retirements coming up, a few SOs and younger FOs see a brighter future at QF, and many of us...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Oct 2017, 11:49
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

That's the standard way of integrating seniority...

That's the standard way of integrating seniority lists worldwide.

VA are added to the end of VARA's list, VARA are added to the end of VA's list. Anyone joining after that is at the bottom of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Aug 2017, 01:42
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

"Consistent" isn't really a word many of us...

"Consistent" isn't really a word many of us associate with the flow of pilot recruitments, FRT.

It's more stop, stop, GO GO!

Kind of like being on a bus with a driver who plants all their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Aug 2017, 07:13
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

NZ based VA pilots are now starting to leave NZ...

NZ based VA pilots are now starting to leave NZ for VA Aus based positions, not just Air NZ.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jul 2017, 03:13
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Has no-one considered that the stock vanilla...

Has no-one considered that the stock vanilla questions aren't to find out about the candidates' career/desires but maybe it's about their abilities to communicate, verbally and non verbally?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jun 2017, 01:38
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

which is the majority of the VA group.

which is the majority of the VA group.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jun 2017, 03:48
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

...and one F100 capt moving to 737 FO.

...and one F100 capt moving to 737 FO.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th May 2017, 10:33
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

Is it just me who thinks that the discussion...

Is it just me who thinks that the discussion around paying ATR pilots 737 wages because they can't fly 737s YET but would like to is ludicrous? I'd like to fly an A330, but I don't demand A330 pay...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th May 2017, 00:01
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

I stand behind the 150-180 figure. That's just...

I stand behind the 150-180 figure. That's just 737 FOs. Some of which will come from ATR, some from 777, a few from NZ, then when those ranks have been exhausted, some from off the street.

If you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th May 2017, 02:18
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

True, Open Descent, but at VA the pain of waiting...

True, Open Descent, but at VA the pain of waiting on your turboprop job is salved by the GDOJ list. From what I understand QLink DH8 pilots don't progress up the Qantas list like ATR/F100 pilots...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th May 2017, 02:16
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

How do you recruit the 150-180 737 FOs needed...

How do you recruit the 150-180 737 FOs needed through a fleet of 6 turboprops?

There will be enough 737 jobs for the existing ATR pilots, and promotion/basing opportunities will come up earlier...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th May 2017, 06:34
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

206g... how is recruiting "over the top" of...

206g... how is recruiting "over the top" of current crew. You join today, you're at the end of the list, your mate joins tomorrow, she's after you. Regardless of SO/FO, regardless of base or type.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th May 2017, 04:34
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,072
Posted By Goat Whisperer

It's a process that has begun but will be a huge...

It's a process that has begun but will be a huge one. And little/no account is meaning made of the fact that attrition from both ends of the list will continue and accelerate.

At least someone...
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