I have worked with Arabasco for many years now as anaircraft operator. I find them one of the best service providers in the MiddleEast, certainly the best in the KSA. I have also used them for maintenance andcharter and they do a good job. Maintenance really works with us to solve allof our issues.
Now I do have to say that Arabasco’s service is not up to EUor US standards. I do find that many pilots come over to the ME and expectservice that is beyond the FBOs capabilities due to the requirements of theairport, security and labor pool. Also keep in mind that ME FBOs do not havethe fuel contracts and that many of the services that are required by youraircraft are not in the direct control of the FBO. SO cut them some slack, theyare trying to make arrangements on your behalf.
I cannot speak to the treatment or pay for Arabasco’semployees but I know many of the ex-pats that have been there for years.