Nationwide Suspending operations?
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To all NTW crews,
I would like to wish you guys all the best and hope you find good employment soon. Vernon did not deserve your dedication and professionalism.
ps. Is there any way that he has structured the training bond in such a way that it is still liable? ie. A 'loan' from NTW CHARTER that would still be owed if NTW AIRLINES ceases operations? That would be criminal.
I would like to wish you guys all the best and hope you find good employment soon. Vernon did not deserve your dedication and professionalism.
ps. Is there any way that he has structured the training bond in such a way that it is still liable? ie. A 'loan' from NTW CHARTER that would still be owed if NTW AIRLINES ceases operations? That would be criminal.
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This sucks big time guys
I know everyone says there are other companies looking and that having a 737 on your licence you should have no probs.... what if you one of the poor buggers who is still busy with the 737 rating but its now not on your licence.... back to turboprops or what? well thats were i am anyways so its definately a hard pill to swallow!!!
Cheers guys
Cheers guys
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''Exactly what am I going to do with 16hrs on a 732 sim but no actual rating.''
That's why VB has been labled as a ''evil person''.........he feels nothing to have put you into financial difficulty and then just walk away from the mess he has created !!
That's why VB has been labled as a ''evil person''.........he feels nothing to have put you into financial difficulty and then just walk away from the mess he has created !!
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Dreadful, but not surprising news. A great shame for the Airline industry in SA. Have a lot of friends involved there - wish them and all the other Crew all the best - if I could help, I would!
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actually...
11 737-200
ZS-OIV
ZS-OEZ
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ZS-OOC
ZS-OOD
ZS-OVE
ZS-OVF
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ZS-PIU
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3 727-200
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2 737-500
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11 737-200
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ZS-OOD
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Paxing All Over The World
There were too many carriers in ZA. From the moment that 1T and Mango joined the party - it was only a matter of time before one of them went. There will be another - either outright closure or merger. That will be dictated by the price of oil over the next 12 months and the continuing credit crunch.
A relative of mine that is a pilot in ZA (ATPL for 12 years) has warned me for over 8 years not to fly with Nationwide as he did not trust their maintenance. On my visits, I did not use them and warned others not to. Is that fair? Well, poor maintenance was one of the main reasons for their closure.
Terrible of all those involved and, from all that I have heard, VB will do OK out of this. If any court action takes place - that is where it should be aimed.
A relative of mine that is a pilot in ZA (ATPL for 12 years) has warned me for over 8 years not to fly with Nationwide as he did not trust their maintenance. On my visits, I did not use them and warned others not to. Is that fair? Well, poor maintenance was one of the main reasons for their closure.
Terrible of all those involved and, from all that I have heard, VB will do OK out of this. If any court action takes place - that is where it should be aimed.
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Well i would like to say that none of they Guys and Gals there deserve this, but when one door closes another may just open, I AM A FIRM BELIEVER THAT EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON, and you will all look back on this in time to come and say that it was a blessing!!!
I wish you all the best and hope that the grass is greener on the other side, I am sure it will be.
I also dont see you guys being jobless, look what happened with Rossair, everyone was soaked up rather quickly. Comair, Sax, Emirates,SAA, Cathay are just to short of crew right now!!!
I hope you all come right and that Vernon doesn't get a cent out of you guys, cause you all put up with way to much crap!!!
I wish you all the best and hope that the grass is greener on the other side, I am sure it will be.
I also dont see you guys being jobless, look what happened with Rossair, everyone was soaked up rather quickly. Comair, Sax, Emirates,SAA, Cathay are just to short of crew right now!!!
I hope you all come right and that Vernon doesn't get a cent out of you guys, cause you all put up with way to much crap!!!
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Those Porshe's must have quite a mileage between SA and Gatwick. I seem to remember one being shipped out in December!
Working for Nationwide seems good until you leave it. Dreadful company but fantastic colleagues. Good luck everyone.
Working for Nationwide seems good until you leave it. Dreadful company but fantastic colleagues. Good luck everyone.
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Those Porshe's must have quite a mileage between SA and Gatwick. I seem to remember one being shipped out in December!
Working for Nationwide seems good until you leave it. Dreadful company but fantastic colleagues. Good luck everyone.
Working for Nationwide seems good until you leave it. Dreadful company but fantastic colleagues. Good luck everyone.
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And didn't NTW just recently (about a month ago) settle "out-of-court" with SAA regarding the competitions board fine about the travel agents incentive fee.
Rumoured to be in the MILLIONS....where did this money go....?
Rumoured to be in the MILLIONS....where did this money go....?
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Jade Cargo
Dear fellow pilots, I am sorry to hear about Nationwide. Please spread the word, Jade is looking for pilots. Send them your cv or just make contact. The VP flight ops said that if there is enough interest, they will arrange a roadshow in SA.
Regards,
Jan Laas
Regards,
Jan Laas
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Romeo E.T. , I was wondering when that will come up........
An undisclosed amount, running into a couple of millions.
Now, knowing the wonderfull character that's VB, he must have thought it a great waste to use that money on the airline. And NEVER on his people's well being!
It's part of the assets that he moved over the last couple of months.
While my thoughts have been with all the good people that was Nationwide Airline, it is also with a great sense of relief that VB will not be around any more to exploit, use, threaten and fire&hire anymore.
Guys & gals, you can always get another job.
Believe me, it WILL be a BETTER job at that!
P.S. I'm sure ALPA SA will now come through for all the subs you paid over the years.
An undisclosed amount, running into a couple of millions.
Now, knowing the wonderfull character that's VB, he must have thought it a great waste to use that money on the airline. And NEVER on his people's well being!
It's part of the assets that he moved over the last couple of months.
While my thoughts have been with all the good people that was Nationwide Airline, it is also with a great sense of relief that VB will not be around any more to exploit, use, threaten and fire&hire anymore.
Guys & gals, you can always get another job.
Believe me, it WILL be a BETTER job at that!
P.S. I'm sure ALPA SA will now come through for all the subs you paid over the years.