Now then, how about expanding the SERCO movements workforce at the Oxfordshire 'superbase'? In essence when the fleets settle down, all the strategic side of the house (A330) could be totally handled by civvies at Brize with regard to pax/bags & frt. The tactical 130/400's would become the core trade for the service movers. The pax terminal and Cargo/plt build centre can also operate in a civilian manner. SERCO movers are already gaining training in CAA DG operations and service logistics managements IT sytems. SERCO movers are also engaged on building explosive pallets in the 'dump', loading/restraining flat floor loads into C17's and effecting role changes etc.
Does the RAF really need to have a WO/DAMO on (c40K?) with all their management experience meeting and departing every acft? Civvies do this with guys and gals with a months training at LHR etc - dispatchers. What is the difference in jobs?
The movements trade does a sterling job, but also a diverse one to the point that their training is so broad that they cannot keep current with their skill sets. Brize SERCO 'movers' recieve 3 days training and then join a traffic or cargo team, this is very similar to trg times at civvy airport for ramp operatives.
Accidents still happen at the civvy airports, however with airlines being run from a commercial standpoint the operation doesnt 'slip' that often, it simply can't. The RAF however will sit and wait waiting for elusive bespoke spares to be traced and shipped worlwide. You get the idea..........