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Originally Posted by Basicsteve
(Post 11616193)
Supposedly Instagram star pilot of Virgin is going to Global when it opens ……
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Originally Posted by HeadUpTheTailpipe
(Post 11616868)
As a member of the LGBTQ+LMNOP community myself, the way things are going at Virgin irks the hell out of me. All this virtue signalling by the woke lot, and the resulting media campaign doesn't help at all, in fact, it will backfire spectacularly. I've heard similar stories to the above regarding exasperated VS crew. We just want to get on with life, not to be used as poster boys/girls, whatever you want to call yourself.
This wanton virtue signalling is resulting in the inevitable hard pendulum swing to the right across the world, in every aspect, and Virgin will find itself on the wrong side of the pendulum, resulting in blow back from customers, and a generous portion of egg on it's face. HUTT - a proud gay pilot looking forward to a return to normality. Let's just get on with life shall we? There's enough bollocks to deal with. Yet in the other threads, you claim to have applied to RIA in Saudi and looked for Korean Air…so a member of LGBTQ+ community who talks like that and wants to work in countries where homosexuality is forbidden or frowned upon? 😂In my country we have a proverb that translates; “you can catch a liar faster than a cripple”. |
Originally Posted by HeadUpTheTailpipe
(Post 11616868)
As a member of the LGBTQ+LMNOP community myself, the way things are going at Virgin irks the hell out of me.
Look if you don’t like it then so be it but Virgin are advertising they are inclusive and making a big thing about it…. And you know what that’s fine, as a captain at VAA that didn’t bother me one bit. But if you’re going to advertise it you need to follow through and this is where Virgin drop the ball again. As is all so common here it’s style over substance and they don’t back it up. |
Are people still resigning to leave VA or has the out flow now finished?
did the union pay rises come through? |
Originally Posted by bonzy
(Post 11616957)
Are people still resigning to leave VA or has the out flow now finished?
did the union pay rises come through? Pay review… still ongoing but company just announced a rise for ground staff and extra long service day off. |
Originally Posted by Ohfeck
(Post 11616794)
Hit the nail on the head with that.
I’ve heard the same from crew. Some FO’s and crews are speaking of being bullied by “new” captains drunk on power and who wouldn’t have passed command a few years ago. That’s becoming a regular conversation now from crews and FO’s. Some are scared to fly with a few and it’s the same names that crop up. Some so tired they fall asleep in jump seats on landing. And then the rank misogyny in the form of sleazy individuals trying it on. Maybe fleet specific, but that isn’t a generalisation that I recognise (or have even heard of). Lots of new skippers around, but on the whole they are a breath of fresh air and trying hard to do a good job after years of waiting for the seat. Yes I’m sure there will be a few bad eggs around but that will be the same in every airline and seniority level. As far as the DEI stuff is concerned, we all have our opinion on it but unless it’s something you feel strongly about for whatever reason, it isn’t something that affects you on a daily basis. Lots of things wrong with the company and management, but it’s still possible to turn up, do a professional job and have a nice time downroute with the crew. Good luck in the new venture |
Originally Posted by zero/zero
(Post 11616994)
Lots of things wrong with the company and management, but it’s still possible to turn up, do a professional job and have a nice time downroute with the crew. |
Originally Posted by zero/zero
(Post 11616994)
I’m sure there will be a few bad eggs around but that will be the same in every airline and seniority level.
Good luck in the new venture Thanks for the well wishes, I’m looking forward to the new opportunity and to slow down a little as I approach retirement. Last few years in a slightly different role from just line flying is I hope a nice way to bring my career to a close. |
Originally Posted by Ohfeck
(Post 11616960)
I don’t know about the first, still the same talk of leaving by many how many actually are leaving and have places like I have is another matter.
Pay review… still ongoing but company just announced a rise for ground staff and extra long service day off. |
Any tips for the psychometric testing? Yet to receive the email, but I’m looking for practice tests. Thanks.
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Virgin still losing money, albeit less. Everyone else reported robust trading/profits. Last reported a profit in 2016.
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Maybe Rylan can sort it out
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Any ideas as to what the pay rise numbers are in the offer negotiated by VACC thats going to vote?
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30% by Jan 26 and 20% this year, new scheduling protections, all sorts of policies redundancy etc but VS pilots have all said they will vote this down. Apparently it takes a new joiner start salary to £100k and top trainer TRE £270k.
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Originally Posted by oxymoron666
(Post 11643196)
30% by Jan 26 and 20% this year, new scheduling protections, all sorts of policies redundancy etc but VS pilots have all said they will vote this down. Apparently it takes a new joiner start salary to £100k and top trainer TRE £270k.
It must be cheaper to retain your crew with substantial salaries, than paying out huge sums of Overtime, and buying back Leave. As is regularly happening now. |
Originally Posted by oxymoron666
(Post 11643196)
30% by Jan 26 and 20% this year, new scheduling protections, all sorts of policies redundancy etc but VS pilots have all said they will vote this down. Apparently it takes a new joiner start salary to £100k and top trainer TRE £270k.
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Originally Posted by Maxfli
(Post 11643360)
:ugh: That would be an extraordinary decision.
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Originally Posted by zero/zero
(Post 11643369)
It isn't if you know the details of the offer. And it isn't about the money
Some individuals are so bitter about the past they refuse to look forward. Pity really as the new T&C’s look pretty good. Lots of protections and eye watering pay rise but some feel they’ve got to make a stance! |
Hi, Is the new T and C advertised on pilot jobs network for virgin accurate for the new rumoured package? also how likely is the new deal to be accepted or rejected?
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Originally Posted by MCT SET
(Post 11649700)
Hi, Is the new T and C advertised on pilot jobs network for virgin accurate for the new rumoured package? also how likely is the new deal to be accepted or rejected?
difficult to say which way it’ll go. |
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