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Old 22nd Sep 2007, 04:25
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Outtahere
 
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Check the 'Resignations at KA" thread on Fragrant harbour.

In short-

1) KA's future is in China, as unattractive as that is.
2) The KA pay scale works for those who are young & single only. Others tread water or get marginally ahead through property & shares. Health declines. Management at KA & its the parent company are not participating in the demand driven salary increases seen in the ME & elsewhere in Asia, instead relying upon their former reputations as world class carriers to draw pilots. This has seen a lowering of entry standards but has a finite end point.
3) Anyone's guess. 7 years is quoted.
4) A poor standard of management & ruling by fear/ intimidation. Fortunately that culture has not permeated into the flight deck- a good bunch of guys in front of the cockpit door. Very little mix with cabin crew.

One must ask why there have been 28 resignations over the last twelve months (from First Officers to B744 Capts) & why the pilots have been in contract compliance for over 2 years. Take the time to read the 'Resignations' thread & good luck in the ME, Cheers.
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