Glad to see that this thread has developed into another techies vs movers vs aircrew slanging match
The important thing to take away is that irrespective of trade we are all suffering from under manning. Working hours have increased to support ops with aircraft that are becoming increasingly tired.
Our most important asset, airmen and women, are being asked to do far too much with little or no training or supervision.
I for one feel that the airbridge is a sterling effort, given the antiquated airframes and lack of support personnel.
Rather than slagging each other off we should be supporting and assiting our comrades. I have worked with a very small bunch of specialist movers over the last 5 years and through their hard work and commitment I have been able to achieve effective operational output
If the Tristars are suffering we will have to find other ways and means to continue the airbridge - and that will mean people actually maintaing professional courtesy and supporting the hard-pressed AT fleet and it's support staff in the UK and overseas.
Rant off
