View Full Version : OMAN AIR PILOTS ON STRIKE
CRUIZE
26th Aug 2011, 13:07
Oman air pilots are on strike demanding same payscale as expert pilots.
Good for you guys we all support you.:D
expert pilots or expat pilots??? (or both;???):cool:
kotakota
26th Aug 2011, 14:49
Get your facts right Cruize , its NOT Omanair pilots on strike , its Omani pilots ( and not all of them I might add ) who have taken a collective sickie , mainly on the 330 fleet . There are many issues here , the Flight Pay Allowance scheme has not been adjusted to reflect the longhaul element which is relatively new to Omanair . It is still Flight Duty Time based , rather than away-from-base , so there is the rather ridiculous situation where the short-haul crew earn more . Anybody with seniority who left 737 for 330 has taken a hit , and is not home very often ! ( Personally , I have always reckoned that all fleets should enjoy the same pay and conditions . The Widebody Theory has always been b*****ks , BA have always got this right so their pilots can bid for a lifestyle that suits them and not be financially penalised ).
Sadly , the management were happy to meet most of the pilots demands , but other elements have conspired to scupper any progress - mostly the ' pilots are overpaid and I am not at all jealous ' ( NOT ) brigade .
I think this sickie will be shortlived and that the game is not over yet , for sure.
CRUIZE
26th Aug 2011, 21:12
SOPS which one is you?
Kotakota seems you in the company ,hope they match your demands
Plank Cap
29th Aug 2011, 12:47
Well done chaps.........
Shaman
6th Sep 2011, 08:51
Could this be the reason why Parc is looking for B737NG captains (and not able to find any?)
A300Man
10th Sep 2011, 09:47
Flew with Oman Air recently, for the first time in many many years. And what a total shock it was. It was a stunning flight: impeccable aircraft, service, hardware and software. Lomg may it continue. J class is like F class on other airlines.
Alessandra
25th Sep 2011, 14:07
roster 5days late and counting, incorrect payrolls...is there anything the people in offices can do right??? just as well pilots don't turn up for work 5-6days late for work due to "unforseen circumstances" and "certain problems"
yomama
26th Sep 2011, 18:05
No roster, no flight or duty pay, no retro housing allowance, too much rent deducted. What else? No annual leave.
Alessandra
27th Sep 2011, 10:29
no refund for unused tickets ;) theres absolutely nothing they can do right. time to go and never look back at the time spent in this sandhole
Rocketmann
27th Sep 2011, 11:39
At least the Kaz would listen to you, eh Patrick?
dac787
28th Sep 2011, 13:38
Dont forget mate...
New pilot Comittee :ooh::E
But they said Ali Suleiman will change things :E
Auto Pilot
28th Sep 2011, 15:25
I dont think Ali Suleiman will change, its all about the poor top managements, the company is going down .. the AC are full and the profit is zero .. last year 87Millon OMR their losses .
No Recommendation for this **** company
CRUIZE
28th Sep 2011, 19:02
This year up to last month 128 $ million
kotakota
29th Sep 2011, 16:53
And the Leave system is the pits , not allowed to have a week here or there , got to have 23 days in a row , but it's ok , it's approved by the man in the office.
yomama
30th Sep 2011, 00:59
No leave granted on one fleet.
CRUIZE
30th Sep 2011, 19:39
J M The guy who does your roster resigned 3 months notice
dac787
1st Oct 2011, 08:24
happy to hear that mate...:D:D
Alessandra
24th Oct 2011, 11:23
no roster again... guess should not expect any better :o)