All this has come about because the criteria for REX's maintenance program is dependent on all flight logs being recieved at the end of each days flying! My question is, how does QFlink and the others do it? I'll bet there's no spy camera in their crew room.
Nearly 2 years ago the delays to flights because REX F/O's were required to walk unreasonable distances back and forth from the A/C to the trim room, were starting to impact on OTP. The obvious solution was to employ/retrain several CSO's to act as Load controllers. Just like all the other airlines. For this to occur the CSO's required that they be paid the appropriate rate. Just like all the other airlines. For 6-8 CSO's, this would have cost approx $80k P/A. What, pay more money!!! Not a chance. So what does REX do? They roll out some idiotic PC tablet and printer system so that it can all be done from the flight deck. Sounds logical? Only problem is, it doesn't work, Engineering hate it, and there are all sorts of problems with systems intergration, network coverage and the safety/legalities of using a mobile phone service during refueling! More than 18 months ago the REX Chief Pilot proudly displays his new toy. "These will all be up and operational within 3-6 months"! The Trial of these gizmos has been taking place on and off on different aircraft ever since. Recently it was suspended indefinitely! The cost so far, wait for it... In excess of $600K!
As usual REX management are merely reacting to a situation rather than taking responsibility for it. This latest insult is just another example of that mindset.
Good one REX!