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LION 01 - Seems you and Earl are the only ones not talking total shiit on this thread. (apologies to other non-shiit talkers not mentioned)
Perhaps you can confirm a rumour heard in Bournemouth that the first B744, and perhaps the 2d, will be activated end of March. If so, Midex will obviously need to requal the current Classic crews rather sharpish.
Are there any plans to hire new Classic guys? I assume the UAE frowns on maintaining currency on 2 different types concurrently.
It is my understanding that the -400's are delay until the economy improves. So, the airlines is not recruiting for the 747 fleet at this time. We are starting to pick up more flights and business is improving. I will put a post out when it looks like we will be hiring again.
I wish there was better news but look at the rest on the industry.
Storpikk,
If you worked for Midex and was screwed over then post it but you don't work for Midex.
Why get your panties all tied up in a knot and complain about a company you know little about?
Or maybe its PMS, been a month since your last post about Midex!!!!!
Give it a break!
Geeze... I leave here for 2 months because I can't believe the Dribble spouted by the few that know NOTHING of Midex Airlines and when I return, it's just more Dribble. Lion Man spends more time defending this company against the idiots who protray themselves as "Mides Info Gods".
As for 747Fanatic... seems you are loosing your touch. The only questions you ask now is: What't the plane doing? I thought you knew it all from your woosie friends that you had to do their talking for?
You all may not like Midex for what ever reason you have... and really we don't care. But to spout your trash on this thread makes no sense. We don't want to hear about how you feel about someone here. You don't work here, your opinion doesn't count. If you do work here and want to spout your trash... then be a MAN and don't hide behind your screen name. It won't take long to figure you out... as we have some already.
Midex is flying just fine, things are getting better day by day. Yes, it's been a long process but nobody has been laid off as of yet. Can't complain about that.
@tomjonesca,
Good spirits. Should always be looking at the positive end and striving hard to reach there.
Happy flying to all flying Midex and other pilots around,
CBAFIL
Happy Times to come in Al Ain if this email is accurate.
Names have been initialized to protect their feelings.
Extracted from MIdex........
To All A300 Crews & Captain M.:
Please see important message below from our Director of Operations.
Best regards,
D.M.
MIDEX AIRLINES
TO : A300 Crews
FROM : A.P.G.
RE : Discipline in A300 Pilots Group
=============================
It has come to our attention that discipline in the A300 Pilots Group is totally missing.
You have been informed by D.M on a number of occasions about this lack of discipline.
= Reporting on time for duty
= Smoking
= Drinking
= Missing Sim slots
Please be assured that whatever D.M. is writing to you is coming from me and is backed by Management in Dubai.
If this situation is not improving shortly, disciplinary measures will be put into place and you can be sure that this will be recorded in your file with MIDEX AIRLINES and any other employees you might find in the future.
You all have had a fairly easy time until now, your salaries have been paid and MIDEX has the most generous ON/OFF duty times in the entire industry.
We are looking at ways to change the ON/OFF duty times in the near future as in the current worldwide economic turmoil we have to find ways to keep the Company going.
I don't have to remind you how many flight crews and other personnel have been laid off by major companies, many times bigger than MIDEX.
A.P.G
If "I" worked for Midex, I would be shaking in my boots that "my" future "employees" would have a bad write up in a Midex file.
I can see the company might get miffed if people show up late for work, or blow off sim slots ..... but smoking and drinking in a cargo outfit? I didn't think quality Ganja was available in the UAE for non-locals.
Any comments on this one, Lion 01? Is the Climbto350 ad going to be edited to reflect this threat?
The President of Midex Airlines does not want anyone to smoke on his aircraft. Nor does he want any of his crewmembers showing up to work with unclear minds (if you know what I mean). Both above cases have occurred in the past several months.
If you look at the Midex Contract (since you know so much about this company) Article 10 that states: The employee will abide by the laws of any state in which he may be required to perform his duties. In addition, he will refrain from any grave misconduct or any conduct tendering to bring the Company into disrepute. He will not consume alcoholic beverages of any kind Ten (10) hours before and during a flight.
He will, if possible, refrain from smoking and participate in any Company sponsored program to help employees give up smoking.
Every candidate or possible employee is giving this contract to read and sign.
Also, last time I checked, Midex's aircraft were based in a Muslim country and if you are not aware this religion does not allow drinking. The UAE has a more liberal and tolerant policy and allows drinking in moderation.
So, the bottom line is, all the crewmembers working here must understand that this in not like the country they originate from. Their world, their rules.
Hi everyone,
Well hows A300 flying going on. Is it true that it is not flying these days due to no load factor. Also Heard A300's starting KHI, BOM, Chennai(or Madras) soon. How true is it?
CBAFIL
A.P.G. has certainly been true to his word (email threat), if not to the letter of the contract, it seems.
"You all have had a fairly easy time until now, your salaries have been paid and MIDEX has the most generous ON/OFF duty times in the entire industry.
We are looking at ways to change the ON/OFF duty times in the near future as in the current worldwide economic turmoil we have to find ways to keep the Company going.
I don't have to remind you how many flight crews and other personnel have been laid off by major companies, many times bigger than MIDEX."
ON/OFF rotations have just been unilaterally changed from 5 weeks On, 3 weeks OFF to 11 weeks ON, 2 weeks OFF. Take it or Leave (it) !!!!!! This is typical of the region, where contracts are only good for wiping cleft things.
A word of caution to those currently employed at MIDEX, check with your friends on the breadlines, before you kick that job into touch !!!!!
Wow, a greater than 60% decrease in time off. Is there any vacation burried in there? If it keeps the company going in these times, a small price to pay, or is it too much? I assume, your travel time home is included in the two weeks. Is this for the 747 crews as well? Their not very busy. A lot of sitting.
It seems as if these clowns think the flight crews are like many of the workers in the UAE, i.e.: slaves who are beholden to their company (masters) for everything and who have no chance of other employment back in their home countries, with the alternative being abject poverty. MIDEX and our little Lebanese friend think they are dealing with non-educated, non-professionals who have no knowledge of how a company should be run, no knowledge of contract law, and no means (financial or force of will) to stand up for themselves. Sadly, I feel they will see very soon how the crews feel about this change. Job or no job (flying-wise, anyway) back at home or elsewhere in the world, they are going to lose a LOT of the flight crews in short order and then they will see just how much money they are "saving" with their latest "generous offer." The ministry of labor will also be interested in the Dr. and his minions.
I think you summed it up 100% Midex will loose thier chance to be a respected company and join the long list of 3rd rate companys with nothing to offer but lies.
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