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Hi. Just wanted to know what you guys think about the chances of RBA sending an orang putih to Cabair (or wherever they do their ATPL training these days) who's been a long term resident of BSB. Pretty slim or non-existent? From what I've read on this thread it seems as though RBA are going to be pretty desperate for pilots as more and more keep leaving.
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Well there has ceretainly never been a better time to apply. I cant answer all of your question but if you dont apply you will never know. Have a go why dont you.
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Cowpat you need no spies to know what is going on. From what I hear it is worse than when we all left for Dubai few years ago. Never looked back since, and we all have commands now. The only way to bring change is walk out the door, and no need to turn out the light, one bill nobody paid.
Well another piece of history occured today, the slingsby is no longer part of RBA. It is with great sadness that I take my final SID/STAR with RBA, i now have to work for real....!!!
To a few colleagues I give the followng messages
AB - keepfloating don't bounce
MB - cruncher
HB - don't disconnect at 100ft again and mind the race track at BKI
MA - chill babes
DW - keep it zipped
SK - keep up the excess baggage
RP - love it
AH/JW - thanks for the heads up
DL - keep going cos pompey won't
To the many others that have kept the clean end of the flights cosy and superb, I thank you again and wish you clear horizons.
yours forever (next time 123.45)
slingsby
To a few colleagues I give the followng messages
AB - keepfloating don't bounce
MB - cruncher
HB - don't disconnect at 100ft again and mind the race track at BKI
MA - chill babes
DW - keep it zipped
SK - keep up the excess baggage
RP - love it
AH/JW - thanks for the heads up
DL - keep going cos pompey won't
To the many others that have kept the clean end of the flights cosy and superb, I thank you again and wish you clear horizons.
yours forever (next time 123.45)
slingsby
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you see the different between the british and their colony and the american policy, their mind about underestimated different race are still strong, look at Cathay or Gulf Air they only look at to CAA license, no bright mind lhaa, that's why they protect themself with funny reason which is, the license fly the aircraft and thet think CAA license the only can fly
you see the different between the british and their colony and the american policy, their mind about underestimated different race are still strong, look at Cathay or Gulf Air they only look at to CAA license, no bright mind lhaa, that's why they protect themself with funny reason which is, the license fly the aircraft and thet think CAA license the only can fly
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Gday all,
I'm looking to get in contact with "Mr Phones".
If you see this post mate,PM me. I'm looking at heading your way in the new year. Hope your well mate.
If anyone has a contact for C.R (aka Mr Phones ) could you please PM me.
Cheers,
I'm gone!
I'm looking to get in contact with "Mr Phones".
If you see this post mate,PM me. I'm looking at heading your way in the new year. Hope your well mate.
If anyone has a contact for C.R (aka Mr Phones ) could you please PM me.
Cheers,
I'm gone!
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Due to the poor exchange rate I hear that the chaps who have just transferred from the one year Rishworth contract to the full RBA contract are actually worse off as they are now paid in Brunei $ rather than NZ $.
And with no increments, no pay rise and no prospect of an improvement to the exchange rate for quite a while, just what is the attraction of an RBA contract?
And with no increments, no pay rise and no prospect of an improvement to the exchange rate for quite a while, just what is the attraction of an RBA contract?
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Cant argue with that.
Its amazing that RBA can't see that as well. Or perhaps they can and just dont care. Either way its no place to stay anymore. Just a stepping stone to greener pastures or somewhere to grit your teeth and hold on for those last couple of years to retirement.
Have you seen the latest management gem trying to "persuade" locals to volunteer for A319.
Well, I think thats my last post on the subject as I am voting with my feet in Jan.
Good luck to those that remain.
Its amazing that RBA can't see that as well. Or perhaps they can and just dont care. Either way its no place to stay anymore. Just a stepping stone to greener pastures or somewhere to grit your teeth and hold on for those last couple of years to retirement.
Have you seen the latest management gem trying to "persuade" locals to volunteer for A319.
Well, I think thats my last post on the subject as I am voting with my feet in Jan.
Good luck to those that remain.
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Well done TA. I knew it was coming but wasn't sure when. So thats another experienced captain gone, to be replaced by a local newbie who will no doubt be leaned on to forget about the discretion report etc.
Are you going to share the secret and tell us all where you are going. Good luck anyway, you deserve it more than most.
Are you going to share the secret and tell us all where you are going. Good luck anyway, you deserve it more than most.
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Another One Bites The Dust
Arrived back to the Abode to find the BN$ has hit 1.34 to the Oz $. Sadly YET ANOTHER senior Captain has had to chuck it in and vote with his feet. Good luck mate, you hung on for long enough hoping that management would notice. And you told them, seems the more we shout the more wool they put in their ears.
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Hypothetical Question(?)
So, 14u, the value of the Brunei $ has dropped by approximately 40% in the last few years. Here's the question.
Would a merit related pay rise of UP TO 3% on BASIC salary be enough to stop pilots leaving or would it be an insult?
Purely hypothetical of course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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How many who were wavering over their EK offers will now be resigning in February to take up their offer?
Would a merit related pay rise of UP TO 3% on BASIC salary be enough to stop pilots leaving or would it be an insult?
Purely hypothetical of course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edited for spellin
How many who were wavering over their EK offers will now be resigning in February to take up their offer?
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4 more have accepted offers from other airlines and will be giving notice over the next few months. These are in addition to however many opt for EK.
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When you apply to join another airline, one of the forms you are often required to complete is a medical check, that has to be filled in by your aviation examiner of airmen. Speaking to one such examiner recently, I was advised that he is now very familiar with these forms.
To recruit and retain, requires respect for the person by the company. That respect in turn engenders in the employee respect and loyalty to the company. It's a two way street.
Respect includes but is not limited to, remuneration.
How do you know if you respect someone if you don't listen to them. If they don't listen to you, are they in turn worthy of your respect ?
If a company respects you, they will listen to your comments and suggestions and act upon them. If the company does not respect you, they will have someone visit the Flight Deck, or sit in an office and listen to you, then forget everything you have said the minute you part (paying lip service), or just churn out notice after notice telling you what are doing wrong, that you are all naughty boys and must do better.
A bit of respect would go a long way in the current climate here.
Oh, and before the scathing comments come flying in, how about we restrict the feedback to people who are actually employed by RBA at this point in time ?
Cheers
To recruit and retain, requires respect for the person by the company. That respect in turn engenders in the employee respect and loyalty to the company. It's a two way street.
Respect includes but is not limited to, remuneration.
How do you know if you respect someone if you don't listen to them. If they don't listen to you, are they in turn worthy of your respect ?
If a company respects you, they will listen to your comments and suggestions and act upon them. If the company does not respect you, they will have someone visit the Flight Deck, or sit in an office and listen to you, then forget everything you have said the minute you part (paying lip service), or just churn out notice after notice telling you what are doing wrong, that you are all naughty boys and must do better.
A bit of respect would go a long way in the current climate here.
Oh, and before the scathing comments come flying in, how about we restrict the feedback to people who are actually employed by RBA at this point in time ?
Cheers
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Hello MC,
Some of us hung around because there are aspects of life in Brunei that almost made the steady degradation to terms and conditions bearable, education allowance being a major factor. Now even that is no longer true and it is time to go.
The answer to your question is that I am going, and soon.
Some of us hung around because there are aspects of life in Brunei that almost made the steady degradation to terms and conditions bearable, education allowance being a major factor. Now even that is no longer true and it is time to go.
The answer to your question is that I am going, and soon.
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Cowpat,
I went on RBA website but theres no application form or anything relating to job offers..just local cadet scheme.
Are they looking for pilots or not?how to apply?
I have JAA ATPL,2680TT,mostly turboprop.
Cheers,
M.85
I went on RBA website but theres no application form or anything relating to job offers..just local cadet scheme.
Are they looking for pilots or not?how to apply?
I have JAA ATPL,2680TT,mostly turboprop.
Cheers,
M.85