I don't know if the 'Doc' views these threads,but I'm sure someone close to him does.
Here is an open letter from some of his engineers, maybe those in the know can bring it to is attention.
Dr. Al-Anizi,
We would like to, respectfully, express our concerns over the future of MK Airlines and, ultimately, our livelihoods.
During the period of administration we have offered our unwavering support to the company. We have appreciated your input and efforts in keeping the company in business.
We have been subjected to many promises including new aircraft (747-8F), third party work on various aircraft types and improvements in terms and conditions to mention a few. Many of these we hoped would be honoured.
It was put to us at a meeting called by Mike Kruger at 18.00 hrs on the Friday before the bank holiday, that the company needed a gesture from the workforce to ensure your continued support. It was suggested that an effective pay cut in the form of a 'Performance Related Pay Scheme' would be the way forward. We were told that this would be a voluntary agreement to be entered into on an individual basis. No hard and fast proposal was put forward and no measure of our co-operation taken.
You are, no doubt, aware of the dismay and severe financial hardship that the unannounced imposition of this action is causing to company members.
We are aware of the current world recession, and are further aware that no one owes us a living. We would be behind the efforts that you and your team are putting into saving the company, and understand the need for tight fiscal control, were we consulted.
During a recent meeting with senior managers, many questions were asked about the future of the company and the need for these drastic measures. Answers were not, and are not, forthcoming.
Our fears, and those of other company members, would be allayed if were to have an offical statement from either yourself or Mr. David Tattum giving your assurances for our futures and the direction the company can look forward to taking in the short, medium and long term.
Respectfully yours,
NBandR