Four (4) new Beech 360 King Air's for RFDS Nth Queensland
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Four (4) new Beech 360 King Air's for RFDS Nth Queensland
Ch 7 news reports that RFDS has purchased four new Beech 360 Super King Airs.
Interview with local manager suggests two this year and two in 2022.
Additions to fleet; not replacements.
Interview with local manager suggests two this year and two in 2022.
Additions to fleet; not replacements.
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“The autothrottle automatically manages engine power from the take-off roll, through the climb, cruise, descent, go-around and landing phases of flight. This enhancement reduces pilot workload and supports them to prevent over-speed or under-speed, over-temp and over-torque conditions,” he said.
“Another update in the cockpit is the new digital pressurisation controller, which automatically schedules cabin pressurisation during both climb and descent, reducing pilot workload and increasing overall patient comfort.”
“Another update in the cockpit is the new digital pressurisation controller, which automatically schedules cabin pressurisation during both climb and descent, reducing pilot workload and increasing overall patient comfort.”
They should do what Ford and other manufactures did under their bonnet and colour the things that you are allowed to touch, in yellow.
Oh, I think those comments were tongue in cheek.. you know, dry Aussie wit and all that. Besides I think those two hark from the original monochrome era.... including what was laughingly called weather radar
Does anyone know if the 360 is available ex-factory with the -67 engines, 5 blade props and HGW option (I think it was 15,900 lbs) as the 350 was.
I hear MT are soon to certify a 7 blade prop as they have done for the PC12.
I hear MT are soon to certify a 7 blade prop as they have done for the PC12.
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The QLD 360’s are coming from the factory with all of that and are 16500lbs MTOW just like the current 350’s they have now. The -67 will add a decent time to climb and a little speed compared to the -60.
Care to support that with some evidence? Particularly given that RFDSQ pay well in excess of the 'award' and were doing so way before the last EBA which was in 03/2019 BTW. Last year RFDSQ pilots were one of the very few groups anywhere to get a pay rise.
Care to support that with some evidence? Particularly given that RFDSQ pay well in excess of the 'award' and were doing so way before the last EBA which was in 03/2019 BTW. Last year RFDSQ pilots were one of the very few groups anywhere to get a pay rise.
RFDS feeling effects of global pilot shortage
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The 360 so airline jockeys can fly them! Auto everything and all.
(yes a little tongue in cheek).
(yes a little tongue in cheek).
What's the difference between a 360 and a 360ER. The ER gas a 1900lb higher MTOW according to the website specs 16,900 v 15,000, extra tanks and a gear mod that gives the MTOW. So am I reading it that you can get a straight 360 with the mods of the ER but without the nacelle tanks?
Do not know where you folks are getting your info but here is the actual RFDS Qld numbers
Aeromedical Pilot: Base Rate effective 1 July 2018 $119,946.52
increases per year x WPI to and including 2021
Retention Tiers - In addition to the Role Base Rate applicable to the Employee's classification, the Employee will receive the Retention Loading for completion of 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 years' Continuous Service with the Employer, as set out in the table below:
2 years 4%
4 years 11%
6 years 12%
8 years 13%
10 years 14%
Additional allowances for Remote Area $10k gratuity, ~$10k accommodation, Refuelling allowance ca $900, LoL $2K, and vehicle allowances. Superannuation at 12.5%, 6 weeks annual leave, personal leave, study leave, URTI leave, annual medical expenses, Salary Packaging to GUV $30K, FRMS approved roster so basically 2 days, 1-2 nights, Grey day and 4 days off.
Far above the Award and actually pretty good on any terms of comparison.
Aeromedical Pilot: Base Rate effective 1 July 2018 $119,946.52
increases per year x WPI to and including 2021
Retention Tiers - In addition to the Role Base Rate applicable to the Employee's classification, the Employee will receive the Retention Loading for completion of 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 years' Continuous Service with the Employer, as set out in the table below:
2 years 4%
4 years 11%
6 years 12%
8 years 13%
10 years 14%
Additional allowances for Remote Area $10k gratuity, ~$10k accommodation, Refuelling allowance ca $900, LoL $2K, and vehicle allowances. Superannuation at 12.5%, 6 weeks annual leave, personal leave, study leave, URTI leave, annual medical expenses, Salary Packaging to GUV $30K, FRMS approved roster so basically 2 days, 1-2 nights, Grey day and 4 days off.
Far above the Award and actually pretty good on any terms of comparison.