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Forum: Middle East
28th Feb 2018, 06:37
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Old Boeing - yes additional to the above one plus...

Old Boeing - yes additional to the above one plus a few others in 2017 and many other incidents... wheels falling off A330's... the list goes on. Yes SG and just watch the insurance premium climb as...
Forum: Middle East
26th Jan 2018, 23:35
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

"140 resignations..." It's likely more now but...

"140 resignations..."
It's likely more now but is true. I heard it directly from HR and saw all the paperwork cluttering the desks to go with it. That was over a 3 month period back before Christmas...
Forum: Middle East
1st Nov 2017, 09:05
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Many have, are about to or are planning to! Not...

Many have, are about to or are planning to!
Not many contract renewals taken up for the non-disclosed; unclear & ambiguous "new contract". Those that have are fully utilising the 2 months notice...
Forum: Middle East
12th Jul 2017, 00:09
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Renos? The going rate for one of the "Adnan...

Renos?
The going rate for one of the "Adnan Specials" was 1 mill' SAR, walk away, no more to pay, on road, fitted out, key in hand 😁 (2 story 3 bdr townhouse). Many fingers in the pie at that price...
Forum: Middle East
6th Jan 2017, 09:00
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

I think you miss VANY's point. We are self...

I think you miss VANY's point.
We are self funding those extra days you mention (from 5/7 to 10) by taking our own Annual Leave days and spreading them throughout the year.
It's a "revenue neutral"...
Forum: Middle East
4th Jan 2017, 11:50
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

VAMY - Your third paragraph is bang on / correct!...

VAMY - Your third paragraph is bang on / correct!
Contract renewal letters are now not being seen as acceptable if you specify a Base & Type. It must be "open-ended" and at the behest of Saudia...
Forum: Middle East
18th Nov 2016, 09:27
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

There's no "fast track command" at QR. You join...

There's no "fast track command" at QR. You join the queue of many others who joined earlier and have the company mins already, Yes they need a lot of crew, so does EY as you say and EK (& Ethiopian,...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Oct 2016, 10:20
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Yes I'm aware of the "reasoning" behind the A33R...

Yes I'm aware of the "reasoning" behind the A33R Alloha, in that it gave them immediate access to wide body Airbuses (huge queue for them) to put on the local and regional routes, in replacement of...
Forum: Middle East
1st Oct 2016, 19:02
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Relax, they will. There'll be more than enough...

Relax, they will.
There'll be more than enough flying if you have a look at the Winter schedule... many increases in rotations, which only means shorter layovers. :sad:
Pity they're trying to grow...
Forum: Middle East
30th May 2016, 22:19
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Big base wanted for A320 and smaller B777 one. ...

Big base wanted for A320 and smaller B777 one.
Not sure if new recruit contracts are to be there but I know some contract renewals are.
It changes daily anyway ;)

Happy Landings:ok:
Forum: Middle East
2nd May 2016, 14:04
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Arrrh... just a few more airframes than that...

Arrrh... just a few more airframes than that Flyboy SG:
10 B773's; 10 A330R's and 4 A320neo's by end of year.
So you can see why they're not happy at the failure rates and no-shows by the ex-MAS...
Forum: Middle East
26th Mar 2016, 13:11
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

"Got news from some locals that there is some...

"Got news from some locals that there is some fuss about a possible SV ban over EU's space because of FTLs violations or something. "

Unavailable, I heard that also this week.
I'm told it's to do...
Forum: Middle East
28th Feb 2016, 06:26
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Thanks Asianeagle, sorry I was referring to their...

Thanks Asianeagle, sorry I was referring to their outstations and time off down route.
Forum: Middle East
13th Feb 2016, 01:47
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Yes a big pity Alloha, as they could have fixed...

Yes a big pity Alloha, as they could have fixed their crewing issues for the next 4 years, with a 20/10 roster... there would have be a flood of guys from EK/EY and all others in the region for such...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2016, 15:04
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Eleven 773's coming this year Alloha, all but one...

Eleven 773's coming this year Alloha, all but one arriving from July onwards.
Positions on those all taken courtesy of MAS (their 777 fleet doing a David Copperfield from Feb!) and SV internal...
Forum: Middle East
15th Dec 2015, 10:16
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Alloha - I don't know. I do know the MAS 777...

Alloha - I don't know. I do know the MAS 777 fleet is being canned and that 460 of them have completed medicals here and being processed.
Housing? Yes lets see :) What's the status of this new...
Forum: Middle East
12th Dec 2015, 23:43
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Correct Mutt & Alloha. Wrong engines chosen for...

Correct Mutt & Alloha.
Wrong engines chosen for 787 & range not long enough for Totonto & CAN etc.
Three Seniour management sackings/forced resignations too it seems, prob in part to this.
A...
Forum: Middle East
20th Aug 2015, 10:35
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Copied that RAK :ok: Well there you go... so...

Copied that RAK :ok:
Well there you go... so much talk and rumours in the air but that's what's happening... I won't even start with the new destinations we're hearing of :}

Happy Landings:ok:
Forum: Middle East
12th Aug 2015, 01:10
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Apparently no EMB/320 crew for the 787 sorry Mutt...

Apparently no EMB/320 crew for the 787 sorry Mutt as a few of us have heard GACA have stated that wide body experienced crew are req'd for this "new type" (from internal 747 / 777 / 330 fleets). Who...
Forum: Middle East
19th Jul 2015, 14:32
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Ok copied that Mutt but I specifically heard...

Ok copied that Mutt but I specifically heard "Profit Share" to be distributed at the end of Financial Year, not the Ramadan bonus. You may be able to shed some light?
:ok:
Forum: Middle East
18th Jul 2015, 19:38
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Mmm yes and reliably informed that a generous...

Mmm yes and reliably informed that a generous Profit Share bonus has been signed off on last month too.
Exciting times, in the race for experienced crew :}
Forum: Middle East
16th Jul 2015, 18:35
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

I'll third that motion boys:ok: Motion passed! ...

I'll third that motion boys:ok:
Motion passed!
By the way (yuh) 'Goose, your lack of research has shown up as the A320/21 is not the most junior equipment.
Forum: Middle East
6th Jul 2015, 10:17
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Where can you get "the complete set of the latest...

Where can you get "the complete set of the latest rules?"
Try the Burgis Centre Mall level 4, shop 18e, he's got it on floppy disk, hard drives or can print out for you. Failing that try Mustafa...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jul 2015, 09:15
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Word around the water bubbler, is that the 787...

Word around the water bubbler, is that the 787 order has fattened up and the A330 one might also. 787 options confirmed (+8) with 4 more available frames added = 20. Last week after the Paris Airshow...
Forum: Middle East
30th Apr 2015, 15:02
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Yes interesting moves on the chess board...

Yes interesting moves on the chess board currently, mutt.
Two moves I have heard "around the water bubbler" are;
-AAI's days (& other chtrs) are numbered as they wish to bring all Saudia tail...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Apr 2015, 18:26
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Yes mutt it was in the UAE -Abu Dhabi Reem Island...

Yes mutt it was in the UAE -Abu Dhabi Reem Island in fact.

Reem Island murder accused sent for psychological tests - Culture & Society - ArabianBusiness.com...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Apr 2015, 18:26
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

EK mutt, not SV. :ok:

EK mutt, not SV. :ok:
Forum: Middle East
2nd Apr 2015, 11:36
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

In fear of "haemorrhaging"... The past tense...

In fear of "haemorrhaging"...
The past tense term "haemorrhaged" would be more apt I believe. They are 400 pilots down from last year already, before considering further employment for growth. Hence...
Forum: Middle East
31st Mar 2015, 23:40
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

:ugh: Looks like he's a typical Singaporean... ...

:ugh:
Looks like he's a typical Singaporean...
:ugh:
Forum: Middle East
5th Mar 2015, 13:11
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

'Sushi - no 747 but yes to all other fleets,...

'Sushi - no 747 but yes to all other fleets, depending on your type experience.
(Ditto, on the comments regarding Mr Belal)
Forum: Middle East
22nd Feb 2015, 16:07
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

25% of basic pay deducted monthly from day of...

25% of basic pay deducted monthly from day of being checked to line, for 2 years or up to R100,000 for non type rated left & right seat. Returned to you after 2 years.
Type rated? No bond deducted....
Forum: Middle East
3rd Feb 2015, 18:05
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

Not totally wrong info Alloha, just December was...

Not totally wrong info Alloha, just December was "a good vintage" ...the exception to the rule and showed a high standard.
Happy landings:ok:
Forum: Middle East
29th Jan 2015, 16:48
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,029
Posted By Chocks Away

May be getting things abit mixed up there I think...

May be getting things abit mixed up there I think possibly.

Yes the failure rate is high, only 50% of those interviewed are passing stage 1 (Cairo) but first of all, the offers to attend Cairo...
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