Monty-
"Competent bosses and sound finances"
These same competent bosses that try to rule by school boy bully tactics.
These same bosses who do not WANT to listen to their professionally qualified staff.
These same bosses who treat their employees like second class citizens when it comes to conditions at work.
These same bosses who cannot be approached with any sort of problem.
These same bosses who implemented such ridiculous pay changes that instructors had to find a second job to help with bills.
And as far as sound finances- where were these sound finances when it came to the 4 day working week. If they were that sound then why cut the week down to four days and suggest the instructors come in on the 5th day at their own expense to try to meet targets.
Conditions when working at Cabair could include;
A crew room no bigger than the average family bathroom.
The rule that no kettles are allowed in the crew rooms.
Hot or spicy food is not to be eaten on the premises (even in the crew room).
A drinks machine that is always breaking down or has run out of water.(nice on a hot summer afternoon when you've just been talking your bo**ocks off and need a drink) I remember one of those water dispensers being delivered one day.The chief cod Thiefcote saw it, went ape*hit and sent it back even before it was plugged in.The customers would abuse it he thought.Well how about putting it in the crew room so employees can use it.No such chance.
A flying programme that allows no breaks for food or rest.Its up to the instructor to make time.But on most days its impossible because of students needs.So you would find yourself gulping down a sandwich as your next student is walking in the door.
When not flying because of weather you could be used by anyone for any tasks,ie driving to the bank, driving to pick up spares,(if using your own car a few bob could be made) putting brochures in envelopes, and a favourite of the exbinman director was to put the aircraft in registration order on the apron??????ARSE
When the wx is crap being told by a jumped up short-a*se a*se wipe who can and who cannot go to Maccy D's.(you know who you are)
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[This message has been edited by Honest Frank (edited 20 May 2001).]