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Sources tell me they were bound for 18, but instead took the line for 18A which is for wide bodies AND only when bay 19 is vacant. Turns...

No camera. But the same aerobridge can accommodate multiple aircraft types. For instance, when VA had the A330 parked on the end of T2...

It helps if you follow the correct line. The nose in guidance system only starts working from 30m out. As for the ground crew…no comment.

I use the flight plan, most times, it's pretty much all it's good for.

There’s 2 on each side but they’re out of shot. The first one sits just behind where the headset is sitting in the picture and the...

At least they spelt “brakes” correctly in your version.

I’d say that’s accurate. This helped me with my type rating.

I don’t know if an FAA certificate is enough to get you through. You can only try and apply with the airline/s you want to work for...

Yes. Flight dispatch is the official term and from what I’ve read is what the OP is after. It’s a 24/7 role that also will be our eyes...

Not quite. The flight dispatcher in this instance will build the flight plan for us, along with the weather and NOTAM (notice to...

Yesterday, Sydney airport closed to arrivals and departures due to a fire alarm that went off in the old tower. Aircraft holding were...

In my time there were no crew lanes domestically. I think the geniuses in charge intentionally put crew through with the passengers, so...

You definitely get used to each port’s intricacies. It’s the constant pat down and having to remove parts of clothing that gets most...

Why the instructor chose not to teach students about carby heat application is beyond me. When things turn south you need to rely on...