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Forum: Middle East
25th Mar 2019, 15:42
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Have you seen the number of Saudi Nationals that...

Have you seen the number of Saudi Nationals that are newly released or currently in trg?

30+ KSA national RUH based FO's are on their way to 330 transition.

The writing was on the wall for the...
Forum: Middle East
12th Mar 2019, 02:04
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

That is the one I heard... uncomfirmed...

That is the one I heard...



uncomfirmed LOL
Forum: Middle East
11th Mar 2019, 12:55
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

I am not 100% sure that this is currently...

I am not 100% sure that this is currently accurate. I heard talk of a recent recruitment drive in CAI for SVA. This is an unconfirmed rumour.
Forum: Middle East
21st Aug 2018, 14:14
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Gotta raise the BS flag on this one. They...

Gotta raise the BS flag on this one.

They have not hired expats for almost two years, so no change there.

As for salary reduction, they are short on all equipment. Highly unlikely to reduce...
Forum: Middle East
31st May 2018, 04:24
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Thanks Mutt, I stand corrected, I now recall a...

Thanks Mutt, I stand corrected, I now recall a handful of folks remaining back then.
Forum: Middle East
27th May 2018, 00:26
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Actually, all the Expat FOs got kicked sometime...

Actually, all the Expat FOs got kicked sometime between 1999-2002. (maybe a bit earlier)...

None were brought back until 2006
Forum: Middle East
27th Jan 2018, 08:37
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Chocks - Good point, I forgot about that spot....

Chocks - Good point, I forgot about that spot. Will try and look next time through.
Forum: Middle East
25th Jan 2018, 11:30
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Pretty dificult to hide an action like that when...

Pretty dificult to hide an action like that when we are taxiing past the maintenance hangers literally every single day.

There is no area 51
Forum: Middle East
25th Jan 2018, 11:26
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

The 777F and 747-8F were parked years back for...

The 777F and 747-8F were parked years back for business decisions not for lack of crew.

140 expat departures are rumour. I personally, have not met one that has submitted a resignation. Of course...
Forum: Middle East
17th Dec 2017, 01:43
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Whats the seniority (year) of the most senior? ...

Whats the seniority (year) of the most senior?

Got it... around seniority 11012xxx
Forum: Middle East
6th Nov 2017, 06:39
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Zero impact.... Zero Turmoil.

Zero impact.... Zero Turmoil.
Forum: Middle East
30th Oct 2017, 12:54
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Sorry, I should have added, no one know for sure...

Sorry, I should have added, no one know for sure yet. The 320 folks are more worried on there not being enough 20/10 lines. Everything is rumour at this point, no one is particularly happy.
Forum: Middle East
30th Oct 2017, 11:40
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Not true for 320 fleet.

Not true for 320 fleet.
Forum: Middle East
20th Oct 2017, 08:25
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Yes... It is strange,

Yes... It is strange,
Forum: Middle East
19th Oct 2017, 23:37
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Jack, they cover the 20/10 schedule using accrued...

Jack, they cover the 20/10 schedule using accrued vacation days. People taking the 20/10 don't get an annual 30 day vacation. That leave is basically broken up and distributed on a monthly basis to...
Forum: Middle East
19th Oct 2017, 05:45
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

To be fair, it is brand new base this November,...

To be fair, it is brand new base this November, there are a grand total of 9 lines in RUH for 330.
Forum: Middle East
19th Oct 2017, 05:42
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Bid sheet information page, point #8 says -...

Bid sheet information page, point #8 says - "(10/20) Lifestyle to be bid by non Saudi only".

320 has these lines still.

Very little confirmation on how many people are actually being forced to...
Forum: Middle East
1st Sep 2017, 12:26
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Vamy, 1) Definitely correct, cost base is...

Vamy,

1) Definitely correct, cost base is ridiculous.

2) As for the other guy, this is more than "skeletons in the closet", a DUI, job termination or a violation. This particular guy is accused...
Forum: Middle East
11th Aug 2017, 15:06
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Term Pass is GOLD it almost makes up for all the...

Term Pass is GOLD it almost makes up for all the years put in. I gave up on ACM the last few years before term pass kicked in.
Forum: Middle East
5th Aug 2017, 15:04
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

On the 320: 90-95 if it was scheduled...

On the 320:

90-95 if it was scheduled incredibly efficiently.

I am guessing they will be doing minimum guarantee at least with a few hours of OT.

No shortage of domestic round trips out of...
Forum: Middle East
8th Jul 2017, 22:11
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

That my friend is evident in all aspects of the...

That my friend is evident in all aspects of the operation. It is readily apparent by the way we are starting to be treated by all walks of employees. I think many must have lost a nut during their...
Forum: Middle East
1st Jul 2017, 07:09
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

When I first arrived, Westerners were not allowed...

When I first arrived, Westerners were not allowed to rent on the free market, except in compounds with proper "security". This was shortly after the Al Khobar incident. The allowance at that time was...
Forum: Middle East
16th May 2017, 09:19
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

One of the brothers was my supervisor when I...

One of the brothers was my supervisor when I first started here, great guy.
Forum: Middle East
15th May 2017, 21:02
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Pepsi going back into the fridge, European CEO...

Pepsi going back into the fridge, European CEO still in place as far as i can tell.
Forum: Middle East
14th May 2017, 18:41
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

I like my "TEA" with diet pepsi. Chief...

I like my "TEA" with diet pepsi. Chief transformation officer MR. M.B. has had his resignation accepted along with a few others effective today.
Forum: Middle East
29th Apr 2017, 21:42
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Agreed. But.... Which will the masses choose

Agreed.

But.... Which will the masses choose
Forum: Middle East
28th Apr 2017, 20:13
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Vamy, surprisingly close timing on this article...

Vamy, surprisingly close timing on this article to help make my point:
...
Forum: Middle East
13th Apr 2017, 06:25
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Vamy, Your pedigree is certainly...

Vamy,

Your pedigree is certainly formidable.

The initial information you post is also very accurate.

I have issues with the conclusions that you draw. I believe you to be wrong on many...
Forum: Middle East
5th Apr 2017, 11:02
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

In addition.... If you have been around as long...

In addition.... If you have been around as long as you say, you should know that without a doubt, GM's, VP's and EVP's get changed around on average every 2 years like clock work. The EVP position...
Forum: Middle East
5th Apr 2017, 10:25
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Vamy, We shall see..... Seems like open...

Vamy,

We shall see..... Seems like open rebellion against the new CEO. If you think that a low cost airline guy from Europe is going to remain standing, then you Sir, need to pull your head of...
Forum: Middle East
4th Apr 2017, 16:58
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

I wish the new CEO better luck with his next...

I wish the new CEO better luck with his next employment endeavour.

Is what anyone that knows how SVA works internally will be saying shortly.
Forum: Middle East
18th Mar 2017, 23:47
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Oh. I don't doubt for a minute a changing of the...

Oh. I don't doubt for a minute a changing of the guard. My only point was that the office would be filled with someone else almost immediately.
Forum: Middle East
18th Mar 2017, 13:45
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

It is a mandatory position, if he was sacked they...

It is a mandatory position, if he was sacked they will have an acting GM in place almost immediately. They would not have sacked un-prepared. I think this about the 7th or 8th GM I have seen.
Forum: Middle East
12th Mar 2017, 17:15
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Top Gun, agreed, but your original post made it...

Top Gun, agreed, but your original post made it seem much more stratified than it actually is. KSA and SVA do have preferences as to who they invite to work, that is their right, we are not dealing...
Forum: Middle East
11th Mar 2017, 07:37
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,048
Posted By metro301

Capts get 45 days and rarely take it altogether...

Capts get 45 days and rarely take it altogether at once, so how well did you really "know of a US expat" ?
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