Originally Posted by
falconeasydriver
...the true crewing crisis is beginning to filter upstairs beyond a few protected individuals who have up until very recently dismissed all suggestions of shortages as temporary.
It has even got to the point I’m told of finger pointing and in one case a screaming match that caused alarm on the floor it took place on.
... personally I can’t see any admission of an error anytime soon.
I had it confirmed, by an insider, that things are rocking up there, 6th and 7th floor.
What they are ready to do about it: Prop up recruitment. Lower requirements are already in place.
Problems forecasted with that mindset:
* It is obvious to ANYONE that the extra cash used in recruitment and training is a waste compared to retention (not to mention inexperience risks and costs)
* More guys failing their initial course. Who can blame a Dash8 guy thrown mercylessly into the 777 grinder machine.
* Big gap in the upgrade timeframes, when the low hour guys already recruited do not meet the upgrade criteria. No one to upgrade within 4 years. And more fails.
Forum already took place. I was told Mr H laughed visibly when reminded that if steps had been followed we would have a 18% higher salary.
They still do not acknowledge there is a problem. And they won't.
There are jobs out there. Guys going to China (China!!!), Korea, LCC, Turkish, or even jobless taking a break and getting a job later. And there is no problem.
Couple of carriers went bust lately. No one joined here. And there is no problem.
Makes one wonder. Who will be blamed when we cancel more flights due to crewing issues. How long until it reaches TC or ShA.
Even then, what are they going to do? A 1% salary increase for all Flight Deck is roughly 16 million AED. I don't see anyone taking the chance of being fired for mentioning the big boss a 10% increase.
So keep rowing. There is no problem.