Originally Posted by
Eclan
Dashunder, you and FMT AB have made a significant number of posts on this topic, a number which goes beyond a casual disappointment with the contract development process. You say it's not due to missing out on a job; so what is your real motivation in denigrating this operation at every turn? It's hard to believe it's a case of tax-payer anger and not a personal grudge.
Why are you so affected and bothered by Cobham's SAR contract that you look for every possible sign of underperformance or failure?
Be honest.
Maybe I can answer your question.
80+ people lost their jobs. Good people. An Australian company got kicked to the kerb by another multinational. I do understand that there is a degree of uncertainty that comes with this type of operation but the current contract has serious flaws. Cracks are appearing and word is getting out. Cobham selected only a handful of personnel and many did not even apply as the pay and conditions were frankly insulting. Most have happily moved on. You're still going to get people asking the questions and sticking the knife in. There are many disappointed people, former, current crew and client feeling that this contract is becoming a total farce. Time will tell. So far it is not looking good and you can only drink the Kool-aid for so long.