What workload? The A-checks are gone for now (bar 767).The foreign operators were good revenue for SIO. Now that they are gone it seems that SIO staff are not well utilised. The foreigners helped plug gaps in their workload whilst generating income to cover QF's operational costs. Sending them across to our side is just wasting time and resources and is achieving very little. They could very easily cope taking them back in. Our previous management knew this because they had line and servicing experience. But once again decisions are being made by people without experience in this business.
There have been rumors that some of the other operators are contemplating dumping our recip maint contracts overseas. Also that they are considering pulling all contracts with QF, (not just engineering support, but catering, check-in, ramp, freight that is). This will result in many upset managers as it amounts to some considerable revenue.
It seems that alot of people are growing very annoyed at the moment.