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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2012, 12:24
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Seems like a course every month or so. Where...

Seems like a course every month or so.
Where you go will depend on where Virgin recruit from :E.
However they do have 3 aircraft arriving sometime this year so that's at least 30 or so pilots this...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2012, 00:09
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Sunstate and Eastern are 2 different companies...

Sunstate and Eastern are 2 different companies both with separate EBAs. If you want to work in QLD you are on the Sunstate EBA. For WA, NSW and VIC you are on the Eastern EBA. Both EBAs have all...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2012, 22:49
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Yes, in 2008.

Yes, in 2008.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2012, 00:58
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Once you are in the company they go out of their...

Once you are in the company they go out of their way to help you pass the endorsement and training. The system in the EBA is followed, however you can expect additional training if you need it....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jan 2012, 21:32
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

My estimate would put that at 5-8 years. Even an...

My estimate would put that at 5-8 years. Even an FO spot in Mel can take 1-2 years.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2012, 02:39
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Doubt it, unless VA starting recruiting heavily...

Doubt it, unless VA starting recruiting heavily again. Plenty of FOs about to tick over the command requirements for East Coast bases both North and South of the boarder.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2011, 23:08
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

With 3 X Q400 due to be delivered in 2012...

With 3 X Q400 due to be delivered in 2012 (http://www.qantas.com.au/infodetail/about/investors/qantas-strategy-day-presentation-2011.pdf, Pg 117)
They will need to be recruiting throughout next year.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Dec 2011, 21:06
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Could be where you lost it. It costs a lot of...

Could be where you lost it. It costs a lot of money to train a pilot, and they want a return on their investment. Yes you are bonded and they will get some of the cash back if you leave early, but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Dec 2011, 01:12
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

I doubt it will be stopping any time soon, there...

I doubt it will be stopping any time soon, there was a large influx just recently due to the starting of WA ops, however all those spots should be filled by now. As pilots move on (mostly to Virgin...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2011, 12:06
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Course every 6 or so weeks, most if not all FOs...

Course every 6 or so weeks, most if not all FOs going to Sunstate, however with the last lot of commands that just occurred in Eastern there could be a few FO positions in Sydney in the not to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Dec 2010, 23:34
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

I doubt that very much, the Dash requires a lot...

I doubt that very much, the Dash requires a lot of trim movement when you adjust power in order to keep in balance, the sim even more so than the real thing. So you should associate any power change...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2010, 22:44
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

No you don't, you just need to look harder. ...

No you don't, you just need to look harder.
QantasLink Recruitment: Attention (http://qantaslink.bfound.net/det-entry.aspx?jobid=30950&CoId=189&rq=2)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Oct 2010, 09:15
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Must be a northern thing with all those long...

Must be a northern thing with all those long sectors, I would find it very hard to pull 90hrs a roster without first running out of duty.

Lee86 I think those numbers were for pilots not Cabin...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Sep 2010, 23:59
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Its a bit easier for the Sunstate guys to log big...

Its a bit easier for the Sunstate guys to log big stick time, after all a lot of their sectors are over twice the Distance of Eastern.
For me to Log 80 Stick a month I would be doing 80+ sectors.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Aug 2010, 06:13
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

I doubt the Q400 issue is going to effect...

I doubt the Q400 issue is going to effect recruitment, the aircraft are only temporarily down. With 7 more toys on the way next year recruitment should remain consistent for a while.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Aug 2010, 03:21
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

All into Sunstate, with the option of applying to...

All into Sunstate, with the option of applying to Eastern as soon as you are in. I think on average guys are moving across to the Southern states just after they check to line.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jul 2010, 09:15
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

The hours I posted are just an indication of what...

The hours I posted are just an indication of what is getting through at the moment. people with those hrs are applying, once they dry up they will get pilots with less time.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2010, 13:25
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

As a rough guide only: Currently looking at...

As a rough guide only:
Currently looking at 2000hrs with an ATPL and 500 or so Multi for Direct Entry
Looking for the minimum direct entry requirement less the multi for the traineeships.
Company...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2010, 06:29
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

I found it was exactly opposite of this, 2 guys...

I found it was exactly opposite of this, 2 guys yes, but they explained who they were and what they did, also they encouraged me to ask them questions about the company to clear up any doubts I may...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Feb 2010, 00:07
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

A: Sim on the Q400 unless it is busy otherwise...

A: Sim on the Q400 unless it is busy otherwise 767. They will send you an information pack with all the applicable power settings and attitudes for each stage of the sim flight.
1: Most starts are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Feb 2010, 04:11
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

If you have an ATPL then all you need for command...

If you have an ATPL then all you need for command is 2000hrs Aeronautical exp, 700hrs aeronautical on type, and 1 year in the company. No multi time even mentioned. And all the above can be dropped...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2010, 10:02
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

You are going to love the sim centre.... :E

You are going to love the sim centre.... :E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Nov 2009, 03:40
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Yep Ground school in Dec. Good luck! ;):ok:

Yep Ground school in Dec. Good luck! ;):ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Feb 2009, 08:08
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

What was available for pilots with the...

What was available for pilots with the Traineeship was a one off opportunity for pilots to skip GA and jump straight to an airline. It really was a dream come true for some, some got in with 200hrs...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2009, 09:59
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

Yes it was done at QCC. If they are asking for it...

Yes it was done at QCC. If they are asking for it online now then I can only assume its going to be the same test as the Traineeship.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2009, 07:26
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

DE FO with QL tests 1 year ago where the same as...

DE FO with QL tests 1 year ago where the same as the Mainline tests. Cubes where in it.
The Trainee test was different.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Oct 2008, 08:37
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

There is still a back log of line training to be...

There is still a back log of line training to be done, especially in Sunnies. I would suggest that could be the cause of the delays.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Aug 2008, 05:06
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

That would have to be the best phrase I can think...

That would have to be the best phrase I can think of to summarise pprune. :}:E:ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Apr 2008, 10:50
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

If anything I imagine they are after the older...

If anything I imagine they are after the older guys. Less likely to jump ship after 6 months.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Apr 2008, 12:04
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,545
Posted By rmcdonal

767 was in used when I went for a ride. The...

767 was in used when I went for a ride. The reason I got was that the Dash8 was too busy. Besides it doesnt matter what aircraft you do the sim in. They are not looking to see if you can fly a 767...
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