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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2024, 21:21
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

The SO rate was also reduced to try and stem the...

The SO rate was also reduced to try and stem the flow of the subsidiaries into mainline.

Almost poetic - the lower SO pay is directly due to the growth of the subsidiaries as Beer Baron explained,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Feb 2024, 03:13
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Worth it for most people. Sitting as an SO is a...

Worth it for most people. Sitting as an SO is a cruisy job, no doubt, but for those who want some satisfaction from their work you can’t beat a window seat.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Nov 2023, 21:14
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Don’t be put off - if it’s what you really want,...

Don’t be put off - if it’s what you really want, try again when you can.
Unfortunately QF have always been able to be ultra picky..
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2023, 10:07
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Which group airline did you start with?

Which group airline did you start with?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Oct 2023, 07:43
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

That’s not necessarily true. Statistics and lies..

That’s not necessarily true. Statistics and lies..
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Oct 2023, 23:55
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

For clarity the days in [square brackets] is for...

For clarity the days in [square brackets] is for 28 day rosters…
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2023, 06:39
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

You would think so - but you should see some of...

You would think so - but you should
see some of the ones coming through lately.. if I wasn’t sitting next to them I wouldn’t have believed it. :ugh:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2023, 12:27
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Absolutely no guilt here - what the C suite does...

Absolutely no guilt here - what the C suite does is their business. I just fly the jets and smile wider every fortnight.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Aug 2023, 23:49
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Totally agree - SH hours in the 65-75 hour range...

Totally agree - SH hours in the 65-75 hour range seem to be most popular. Good balance between days worked and pay.

By that metric the $300K/350K+ figures are more akin to the Capt rate.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Aug 2023, 23:43
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Agreed - a fairer comparison would be “average...

Agreed - a fairer comparison would be “average hours” over the pay period multiplied by the rate. More indicative of what the average Jane would be paid.. Minimim rates have their place, but isn’t...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2023, 00:26
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Haha, this sounds like the first tranch of...

Haha, this sounds like the first tranch of announcements. More to come, slowly, so as not to spook the market.
For the first time in a long time I’m seeing a positive outlook for mainline, despite...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2023, 00:22
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

I get it - I’m also cynical after the last decade...

I get it - I’m also cynical after the last decade or so of promises, but am remaining cautiously optimistic on this one. Times may be slowly changing. We will see..
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2023, 23:43
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Well todays order announcement is good news -...

Well todays order announcement is good news - don’t care what they paid for them!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Aug 2023, 04:14
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Have heard the 380s around until 2033’ish and the...

Have heard the 380s around until 2033’ish and the numbers of training slots are eye watering for the next 5-10yrs.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jun 2023, 06:51
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Makiko - you obviously don’t work at QF. We have...

Makiko - you obviously don’t work at QF. We have certainly taken pay freezes in mainline.

Stop with your rubbish. It’s ill informed or worse, intentional BS.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd May 2023, 00:35
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

[QUOTE=maverick4442;11438826] What’s this...

[QUOTE=maverick4442;11438826]

What’s this idea of “should be” or “fair”?
There is only what you have negotiated. The rest is moot.
Work for the low cost arm of a legacy - generally lower pay....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th May 2023, 02:14
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

And they were including their Div 6 Super in...

And they were including their Div 6 Super in those calcs..

Makiko is trying badly to troll or does't understand maths.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th May 2023, 22:01
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Wasted 10 years? Not at all - I’m assuming you...

Wasted 10 years? Not at all - I’m assuming you have enjoyed your time and life wherever you are. If now you want something new, go ahead and apply - your experience is valuable. Just don’t make the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th May 2023, 06:19
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Lots of the new hires have plenty of turboprop...

Lots of the new hires have plenty of turboprop time or time on smaller jets. Some have been Capt previously. Others are out of GA with no multi crew experience.

Most turn up with a good attitude...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th May 2023, 05:55
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

These days, I’d say doing well in the assessment...

These days, I’d say doing well in the assessment is the key. The interview used to be good at weeding out the weirdos but now it’s just standard HR fluff.

The minimum requirements are just that,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th May 2023, 02:54
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Most new hires have historically been direct...

Most new hires have historically been direct entry.
The subsidiaries historically have not had much luck in coming across to mainline.
Recently the subsidiaries (internals) are making up the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th May 2023, 20:13
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

You’re right, it should be different. Sadly it’s...

You’re right, it should be different. Sadly it’s not. The subsidiaries role in QFs eyes are to provide an IR wedge, nothing more.

Jetstar was the first, but as we are seeing, won’t be the last...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2023, 00:10
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

A position on the hold file has never guaranteed...

A position on the hold file has never guaranteed a start date. As better candidates are placed in the hold file, you may find they are offered start dates ahead of you.

5yrs may be a sign they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2023, 08:58
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Going to be a busy training year. :ok:

Going to be a busy training year. :ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2023, 04:25
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Given the choice of why something happens at QF -...

Given the choice of why something happens at QF - F@#k Up vs conspiracy - I’d pick the first every time!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Apr 2023, 10:44
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Nah, it’s still a great job. :ok: We’re...

Nah, it’s still a great job. :ok:

We’re still getting plenty of subsidiaries Captains still coming over as SOs - that speaks volumes.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2023, 23:31
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Choice is a wonderful luxury. Plenty of new hires...

Choice is a wonderful luxury. Plenty of new hires going straight to FO on the 737.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2023, 04:40
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Sadly, still the best gig going in Aus. And they...

Sadly, still the best gig going in Aus. And they know it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2023, 09:49
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

And a new bogey man for us all to fear! :rolleyes:

And a new bogey man for us all to fear! :rolleyes:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2023, 09:04
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Most new SO’s will end up 330/350 or 787 in SYD /...

Most new SO’s will end up 330/350 or 787 in SYD / MEL / PER.

The base will be approx $125K plus allowances of around $20K - $30K depending on trips.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2023, 06:25
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Should kick off properly in May I've been told.

Should kick off properly in May I've been told.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2023, 23:09
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Flown with a few of them - they’re happy to trade...

Flown with a few of them - they’re happy to trade the $$ for the chunks of time at home.

Thankfully, not everyone is driven by the dollar.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2023, 04:43
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Haha, not likely. Dr Dre is on the money..

Haha, not likely.

Dr Dre is on the money..
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2023, 03:48
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Ollie I’m sure you’re a decent person, and would...

Ollie I’m sure you’re a decent person, and would go out of your way to help every other group pilot, however saying stuff like that is why the IR strategy of divide and conquer works so well against...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Sep 2022, 08:22
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,689,081
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

You do the entire 56 day roster as a “blank line”...

You do the entire 56 day roster as a “blank line” as opposed to the normal “pattern line”.

This will be made up of days off and available days. If you are called on an available day it will...
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