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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jan 2021, 01:30
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Two. I can't remember if they're among the half...

Two. I can't remember if they're among the half dozen refurb'ed or not.

That's probably closer to the mark.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2021, 03:17
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Only if the overall costs vs. benefit outcome is...

Only if the overall costs vs. benefit outcome is a dollar or more better than any other aircraft in the fleet…..
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jan 2021, 21:01
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Whilst we've rarely had the flu vaccine the past,...

Whilst we've rarely had the flu vaccine the past, in order to enter the retirement facility where my Mother-in-Law resides, we were required to show proof of having had the flu vaccine. Three of us...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jan 2021, 20:41
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

I may well be wrong but not all of those 76 sites...

I may well be wrong but not all of those 76 sites offer free testing. Brisbane's major public hospital, RBWH, had long queues on Saturday (when people were sent away at 9:00pm) and Sunday, however...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Dec 2020, 07:04
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

In an interview about job losses recently, Alan...

In an interview about job losses recently, Alan told the interviewer he felt a particularly personal loss as he had known many of these redundant staff for 20 years or more. Remind again how long...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Nov 2020, 04:53
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

…..even those of us that didn't……:rolleyes: ...

…..even those of us that didn't……:rolleyes:
Avagoodweegend Mr. Rangor.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Nov 2020, 01:45
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

I'm sure those in the tourism industry who've...

I'm sure those in the tourism industry who've been shafted by the pre-election policies of Queen P will be delighted to hear of your subsequent support. :ouch:
Unfortunately (if you see it that way)...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 00:51
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

17 are 59 or under as of today. Of those less...

17 are 59 or under as of today. Of those less than 10 are 57 or under and a few of them did take the VR offered.


Assuming of course, that there are positions available on those fleets. Depending...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Nov 2020, 20:52
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

That 50-odd A380 Captains didn't take VR/ER does...

That 50-odd A380 Captains didn't take VR/ER does surprise me.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Nov 2020, 05:31
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Yes, I did the outbound leg of my last trip as...

Yes, I did the outbound leg of my last trip as the F/O was going on leave and requested the homeward sector to maximise his chances of maintaining recency at the end of his leave.
Little did we know...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2020, 03:09
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

It doesn't actually. The same was often said of...

It doesn't actually. The same was often said of the 767 when there were only 2 aircraft; that and the 744.
Very few longhaul pilots would hold the same opinion as Gazza as most would have flown...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2020, 23:44
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

However it owes Qantas little financially unlike...

However it owes Qantas little financially unlike the 787s. Why else would they have kept the 744s for so long? At the end of the day it will or won't be returned to service on a total cost basis, not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2020, 23:36
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

They did, almost three months ago and it's yet to...

They did, almost three months ago and it's yet to be finalised with roughly 190 putting their hand up. This has been widely discussed earlier in this thread. I'd be surprised if they don't offer the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2020, 02:54
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

He did? I must have misheard him. That's not to...

He did? I must have misheard him. That's not to say you'll eventually be right or wrong but I don't believe he said or even implied that in the show.
Either way, I'm sure I've done my last 380...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2020, 21:50
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Imagine for a moment the Federal Government had...

Imagine for a moment the Federal Government had not introduced Jobkeeper or any other assistance payment directly linked to stood-down employees; for example an extension of the 'dole' for those not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Oct 2020, 22:05
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

And it will be a question for the genuine legal...

And it will be a question for the genuine legal eagles unless Qantas decide to magnanimously stand-up all pilots at that time.
I suspect it will be taken to court to determine if Qantas has any...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2020, 05:22
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

I have no doubt that FIFO is here to stay, but...

I have no doubt that FIFO is here to stay, but from the wa.gov.au:

The categories of "exempt traveller" are set out in detail in the Directions. It is important that any person who is seeking to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2020, 02:44
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Because…..

Because…..
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Sep 2020, 02:42
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

A cynic (what!, on Pprune?) might suggest that...

A cynic (what!, on Pprune?) might suggest that the company has followed the requirements of EA10 15.10.1:

Subject to this Agreement, the Company will manage all necessary pilot reductions in a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Sep 2020, 08:33
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Second quote first. A close colleague spoke...

Second quote first.
A close colleague spoke with a manager in the last few days. It seems the hold-up in processing the VR is not with the older cohort's claim but with a particular group who...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Sep 2020, 23:18
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Could it be that those who are 65+ can't be...

Could it be that those who are 65+ can't be forced into retirement due to the rostering limitations brought about by another country's regulations regarding operating over age 65, when there...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Aug 2020, 22:05
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

For what it's worth I was advised by one who's...

For what it's worth I was advised by one who's among the group, that 47 pilots commenced with Qantas between the end of August last year and March 2020 (ie: now have 12 months service) and further 80...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2020, 07:22
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Not certain about retirements. 188 have applied...

Not certain about retirements.
188 have applied for VR but as yet no-one has been advised if they were successful. I suspect most will be…..
As for 'Early retirement'. Who knows given the fairly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Aug 2020, 03:17
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Probably, but the difficulty is that neither the...

Probably, but the difficulty is that neither the EA or Fair Work place any defined time limit on stand-downs, so it comes down to an argument over what constitutes conditions beyond the employer’s...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Aug 2020, 00:00
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Except for one small matter. Redundancy...

Except for one small matter.
Redundancy involves payouts.
Indefinite stand-down costs nothing other than leave accrual.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Aug 2020, 07:31
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Maybe not if the A380 doesn't return and the 330...

Maybe not if the A380 doesn't return and the 330 fleet is reduced significantly. They've now got a wage and conditions agreement significantly more favourable than they would otherwise have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2020, 04:42
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Why sad? They are effectively in retirement, can...

Why sad? They are effectively in retirement, can access their Super and have the added benefit of accruing leave without having to expend any effort whilst stood-down. There's not that many...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Aug 2020, 02:58
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

There's a reason for that. Both the EA and FW...

There's a reason for that. Both the EA and FW have quite non-specific phraseology with regard to stand-down. In effect they state that a company can leave staff stood-down whilst there is no work for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2020, 00:19
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

If that's from 'official' sources then it's...

If that's from 'official' sources then it's probably because most are still evaluating the estimate with their accountants and the like. Two weeks is not a long time to evaluate the package if your...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2020, 22:16
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

The quid pro quo will be "We're offering you...

The quid pro quo will be "We're offering you additional chances to do some flying and earn at least half of your normal income." Whilst the number of pilots who benefit from that outnumber the pilots...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jul 2020, 21:51
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

I have no idea of the actual numbers but I doubt...

I have no idea of the actual numbers but I doubt they will be underwhelmed from the Pilot ranks. Many of my colleagues are showing very definite interest.
Remember too, the actual estimate was only...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2020, 21:31
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Didn't the government subsidies cease a few weeks...

Didn't the government subsidies cease a few weeks ago?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2020, 23:44
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Again I hope you're right but the company will...

Again I hope you're right but the company will argue that demand has collapsed because of C-19 and thus they "cannot be held responsible".
The opening of borders may not be the trigger to relax...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2020, 03:06
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

Not that it matters, but actually he's not a LH...

Not that it matters, but actually he's not a LH Captain but a 744 F/O with a severely disabled son who was (obviously inadvisedly) voicing his concerns at the plight he has found himself in. If you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2020, 08:27
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,279
Posted By C441

As one of those staring at conceivably 3 years of...

As one of those staring at conceivably 3 years of stand-down I hope you're right, but one thing I am sure of is that Qantas demonstrated during the EA negotiations that they are far from a benevolent...
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