WARNING
All of Max's 744 pilots have escaped during the night! Max are now in contact with several recruitment firms in an attempt to find crews for a two month contract. This type of arrangement has caused many pay problems in the past. When the pay doesn't arrive on time Max blames the contract company and the contract company blames Max. In the end, it is the pilot who will lose. Late pay or missing pay.....same as always.
Not all of the Western pilots have escaped this year......only the competent ones! There are a couple of dangerous American pilots still remaining on the 743.......because nobody else is foolish enough to give these guys a flying job.
No disrespect intended to any of the South African pilots or any of the Flight Engineers at Max. I have a great deal of respect for you guys and I hope you all survive the Hajj. I fear it's going to be a very bad year!