How do you make them pay what is yours
Ok Fellows, a serious issue for a change.
I am working for a Saudi-flight department flying their B727's.
Since last September a less than ideal situation has prevailed. Lets put it in simple terms. I or the other crew has not been paid our expences or perdiems.
Salary is a month behind more often than I would like to think. It can be in the bank as early as around the 10th but as late as the 24th or even later like last summer when they where 2 months behind.
We have tried all the nice and polite ways in order to get paid, but all we get is excuses. Yes leaning the airplane has been considered but is not doable due to the ownership and front-companies.
I am not likely to leave the company as I do not have a secured contract or position elsewhere. Also as the amount owed is substantial ( 27000 USD by the end of the month )it is very unlikely that I am just going to walk away.
If you have any suggestions as to handle this situation or you can recommend a aviation lawyer ( Barrister ) please Email me.
Also I am more that interesed if there are other people around with similar experiences.
JJ