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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2023, 04:28
Replies: 50
Views: 11,530
Posted By Lapon

Cheers Framer and Elzilcho, puts a bit of...

Cheers Framer and Elzilcho, puts a bit of perspective into the mix for a change (must admit the Air NZ thread also has good breakdowns) rather that the usual throwing around of abitary numbers.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2023, 23:05
Replies: 50
Views: 11,530
Posted By Lapon

The tangent stems from an observation that QF...

The tangent stems from an observation that QF short haul pay in particular seems to have FOs at 250-300k while comparing other operators bare base salary alone.

Either marke a comparison of both...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2023, 11:45
Replies: 50
Views: 11,530
Posted By Lapon

So.... whats guaranteed? If 53 hrs is guaranteed...

So.... whats guaranteed? If 53 hrs is guaranteed thats what I'd be planning my base/worst case scenario on.
If someone wants to rely on overtime and allowances to make ends meet then kudos to them....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2023, 11:28
Replies: 50
Views: 11,530
Posted By Lapon

Not really unless you choose how many hours you...

Not really unless you choose how many hours you fly.
I rarely fly more than 40hrs per month (despite an overtime threshold in the mid 60s), while others in the same rank on type will do nearly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2023, 07:02
Replies: 50
Views: 11,530
Posted By Lapon

The problem is that most people need to know what...

The problem is that most people need to know what they can be at least guaranteed to make, not what they could potentially make in X Y Z scenarios - particularly where those extras are outside ones...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2023, 06:30
Replies: 50
Views: 11,530
Posted By Lapon

I have noticed over the years that for some...

I have noticed over the years that for some reason QF mainline pay has to be quoted inclusive of allowances, salary, overtime etc etc (that someones mate once got etc) rather that just spitting out a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2023, 06:23
Replies: 170
Views: 56,439
Posted By Lapon

I think it was a tongue in cheek comment...

I think it was a tongue in cheek comment suggesting that at least some 330s will be replaced by an eventual order of 321XLRs instead of widebodies.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2023, 22:59
Replies: 184
Views: 77,800
Posted By Lapon

Brisbane is probably the most sought after basing...

Brisbane is probably the most sought after basing in Australia.
For Perth Network's your easiest bet, for Brissy it would be Alliance, for anyone else you will joining the back of a long queue to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2023, 03:11
Replies: 673
Views: 317,620
Posted By Lapon

The A220-500 is not even 'a thing'. It's a...

The A220-500 is not even 'a thing'. It's a thought piece stemming from some airlines indicating a desire for an even larger version of the -300.

Airbus have have clearly said they have no...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2023, 08:55
Replies: 16
Views: 1,730
Posted By Lapon

Ah I see, I would have simply expected it would...

Ah I see, I would have simply expected it would contain a 'from' port if everything else had been listed.
Perhaps the arduous task of doing the same info request from overseas jurisdictions if you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2023, 06:14
Replies: 16
Views: 1,730
Posted By Lapon

The National Archives can give you all your post...

The National Archives can give you all your post 1924 travel records which will have this info.
https://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/international-movement-records
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2023, 03:42
Replies: 53
Views: 12,757
Posted By Lapon

That may (or may not have been) the orginal...

That may (or may not have been) the orginal intent, but if an existing eba merely stimulates a six week annual leave entitlement it will be a moot point.

At a minimum I'd expect to see penalty...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2023, 00:10
Replies: 300
Views: 53,604
Posted By Lapon

That idea worked in years past, the reality at...

That idea worked in years past, the reality at many airlines now is that (cabin) crew are trained to a minimum standard and any discretion they once had has gone.
They must follow the script... or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2023, 21:29
Replies: 300
Views: 53,604
Posted By Lapon

Can't speak for JQ, but my outfit requires...

Can't speak for JQ, but my outfit requires passengers to remain in thier allocated seat until after takeoff.

The intent is to prevent a scramble for the out of zone empty seats, but the intent of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2023, 02:21
Replies: 300
Views: 53,604
Posted By Lapon

I cant believe people here are standing up for...

I cant believe people here are standing up for this passenger.

He doesn't need an explanation of what the problem is in order to follow instructions.
I think most of us could put our individual...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2023, 23:56
Replies: 227
Views: 112,238
Posted By Lapon

If true it will be a curious test of mainline...

If true it will be a curious test of mainline pilots mettle in the face of the 'subsidiary expansion at mainline expense' theme.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2023, 06:39
Replies: 300
Views: 53,604
Posted By Lapon

He was tasered for failing to follow a direction...

He was tasered for failing to follow a direction from the coppers, not for wanting to swap seats.

It was his inability to follow directions in the first place that led to the cops turning up.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2023, 19:48
Replies: 32
Views: 9,021
Posted By Lapon

Thats the result of anything Qantas touches it...

Thats the result of anything Qantas touches it seems, operated by the pre-Qantas NJS they were fine.

To answer the OP, currently a search on for ferry pilots to deliver the aircraft to the US...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Nov 2022, 00:55
Replies: 227
Views: 112,238
Posted By Lapon

It sounds like things have been getting...

It sounds like things have been getting progressively worse ever since Qantas took them over and began 'aligning' NJS with the group'.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2022, 05:01
Replies: 1,107
Views: 1,210,182
Posted By Lapon

I think you'll find it's the management...

I think you'll find it's the management themselves that will be at risk of being cut loose.

lf a rumour to the contrary is circling the rank and file as you imply, then it's safe to say some in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Oct 2022, 10:56
Replies: 3,634
Views: 3,071,978
Posted By Lapon

Of course if Airbus go ahead with the A220-500...

Of course if Airbus go ahead with the A220-500 variant that could change things again.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Sep 2022, 02:11
Replies: 29
Views: 7,977
Posted By Lapon

Regardless of whether one can/should operate...

Regardless of whether one can/should operate TIBA, is anyone in Australia paid enough to think 'this airspace is normally required to be controlled, but since ATC are short staffed I'll wear the risk...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Aug 2022, 01:57
Replies: 128
Views: 21,024
Posted By Lapon

Enough faith to have purchased on market, or were...

Enough faith to have purchased on market, or were they simply given to him?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Aug 2022, 03:17
Replies: 290
Views: 138,599
Posted By Lapon

No. Apparently it was between SH Qantas and NJS...

No. Apparently it was between SH Qantas and NJS but NJS were always going to get the 220 as the 717 replacement because despite the fear mongering, why not?
The Alliance takeover (full) is only a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Aug 2022, 23:56
Replies: 30
Views: 9,125
Posted By Lapon

You might have misunderstood my sacrastic tone....

You might have misunderstood my sacrastic tone. Im all for seniorty for the reason that it provides transparency.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Aug 2022, 12:50
Replies: 30
Views: 9,125
Posted By Lapon

Except its actaully the junior pilots that miss...

Except its actaully the junior pilots that miss out as the 'mates and mercenary brigade' take all of the senior/command positions.

Imagine a 'merit based' promotion system being transparent and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Aug 2022, 00:57
Replies: 3,634
Views: 3,071,978
Posted By Lapon

I don't work there either but I personally know a...

I don't work there either but I personally know a new hire who has just done exactly that (but in the reverse to what you mention).
The individual I know had not actually started training for the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Aug 2022, 00:50
Replies: 19
Views: 6,124
Posted By Lapon

I heard this question asked recently and the...

I heard this question asked recently and the response was along the lines of 'its very secretive and we cannot discuss it yet'.
I took that as being they didn't actually have a clue, but perhaps...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Aug 2022, 23:58
Replies: 147
Views: 30,920
Posted By Lapon

Are you sure? I live operate in a country where...

Are you sure?
I live operate in a country where they cant even make a proper rule set after years of trying.

That aside, are you telling me that as a pilot you have never had to decide on a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Aug 2022, 01:05
Replies: 3,634
Views: 3,071,978
Posted By Lapon

Is 30hrs above MGH the same as 30 hours overtime...

Is 30hrs above MGH the same as 30 hours overtime in other EBA currencies?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Aug 2022, 01:00
Replies: 147
Views: 30,920
Posted By Lapon

Those figures would look very impressive im...

Those figures would look very impressive im sure.... until you compare them to every expense item on an airlines books.

Thats why alternative fuels are the bigger prize and the focus, not the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Aug 2022, 07:36
Replies: 147
Views: 30,920
Posted By Lapon

I think you'll find that the delevopment of...

I think you'll find that the delevopment of alternative fuels is a far higher priority than pilotless aircraft for airlines (and therefore manufacturers).

The financial rewards are just that much...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Aug 2022, 09:41
Replies: 3,634
Views: 3,071,978
Posted By Lapon

What is the short haul FO base pay? Genuine...

What is the short haul FO base pay? Genuine question.
I only ever get answers of what could be earnt with various inclusions and assumptions, but never bare bones - I dont want to work hard - basic...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Aug 2022, 09:35
Replies: 30
Views: 17,040
Posted By Lapon

Probably because it is all roses compared to the...

Probably because it is all roses compared to the offerings in Australia.
Compared to the offerings for those with an unrestricted ability to live and work in the US there might be even better...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Aug 2022, 09:31
Replies: 147
Views: 30,920
Posted By Lapon

So what is the benefit of pilotless airliners...

So what is the benefit of pilotless airliners exaclty? In the big scheme of the operation the pilots wages are insignificant anyway.

Next is the question of who is going to put thier money on the...
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