Payday at Arik Air
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Latest addition to the fleet.
Obviously you guys are not current, latest news is that Arik chairman, is teaming up with Sir R. Branson of VS and with the blessing of president Obama, NASA has agreed to resurrect space shuttle Challenger and dry lease to Arik for their LOS - JFK route.
At 17,000 mph, it must be the dream of any time conscious pax as they will get to destination in record time.
I,m desperately polishing up my CV, cos even though the training bond is tor a lifetime, the experience will surely be worth every dime.
PS
They've also taken out an option on leasing space shuttle Columbia for the up coming far eastern routes.
At 17,000 mph, it must be the dream of any time conscious pax as they will get to destination in record time.
I,m desperately polishing up my CV, cos even though the training bond is tor a lifetime, the experience will surely be worth every dime.
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They've also taken out an option on leasing space shuttle Columbia for the up coming far eastern routes.
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NASA has agreed to resurrect space shuttle Challenger and dry lease to Arik
Report: Arik B737 at Southend on Nov 21st 2010, takeoff with too low a thrust
... great performance by two commanders last year out of Southend!
... great performance by two commanders last year out of Southend!
I just read that report as well as was wondering if I should post it here. Looks like the issue was resolved with a change of SOP's etc, with no damage to aircraft or crew just a slight miscalculation that went noticed.Another report states Arik's suspension from IATA due to billing issueshttp://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/10/iata-suspends-arik-air-over-billing-settlement-plan/
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This thread is getting boring, it was boring half a century ago when it started! Seriously? You guys are STILL moaning about not getting paid by Arik when they have never, ever paid you on time before? Why the fusk do you bother staying on? Flipping burgers in a McDonalds has more job security! If you are stupid enough to work there, fine. But stop moaning about it! Time for the mods to can this thread!
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Do carry on!
I was griping about Arik back when it was just getting going, before the wheels had come off, because it was backed by a gang of documented shady types. (Go read 'Saharareporters,' and don't listen to me.)
Lots of guys are suckered in with fancy promises, thinking, 'Hey, how bad can it be?' I remember meeting some Barnax expats in Port Harcourt who told me how they planned to strike if not paid. One guy said, 'What are they going to do, throw us in jail?' All I could think was that he was sort of new to Nigeria. A few months later, they were in jail! Not for very long, but on the other hand, I don't think they ever did get paid, nor did the lessor get paid.
Pilots are notoriously self-centered. When some of our brethren have troubles, those of us who are working AND getting paid just think, 'Muppets!'
Reading about this stuff is fun and informative, so good luck and keep us informed!
(Me, it helps ever so much against a slight feeling of Heimweh.)
Lots of guys are suckered in with fancy promises, thinking, 'Hey, how bad can it be?' I remember meeting some Barnax expats in Port Harcourt who told me how they planned to strike if not paid. One guy said, 'What are they going to do, throw us in jail?' All I could think was that he was sort of new to Nigeria. A few months later, they were in jail! Not for very long, but on the other hand, I don't think they ever did get paid, nor did the lessor get paid.
Pilots are notoriously self-centered. When some of our brethren have troubles, those of us who are working AND getting paid just think, 'Muppets!'
Reading about this stuff is fun and informative, so good luck and keep us informed!
(Me, it helps ever so much against a slight feeling of Heimweh.)
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story doing the rounds that Arik suspended by IATA from the clearing house
www.vanguardngr.com/2011/10/iata-suspends-arik-air-over-billing-settlement-plan
not another money issue, surely not ???
Love the spokseman suggesting IATA was acting mischieviously, naughty, naughty IATA !!!
www.vanguardngr.com/2011/10/iata-suspends-arik-air-over-billing-settlement-plan
not another money issue, surely not ???
Love the spokseman suggesting IATA was acting mischieviously, naughty, naughty IATA !!!
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Mr. Smith,
As you are aware, the turn over of pilots at Arik Air is huge. If there are constantly new bodies walking in the door, it takes a while for them to become "disillusioned".
Those who leave offer the best complaint and response to Arik; the lack of their services.
To my knowledge, none of my contemporaries, circa early 2009, are still at Arik. The leopard has not changed its spots, to be sure; pilots will keep coming no matter how bad the conditions could be, and Arik will keep hiring because pilots leave.
As you are aware, the turn over of pilots at Arik Air is huge. If there are constantly new bodies walking in the door, it takes a while for them to become "disillusioned".
Those who leave offer the best complaint and response to Arik; the lack of their services.
To my knowledge, none of my contemporaries, circa early 2009, are still at Arik. The leopard has not changed its spots, to be sure; pilots will keep coming no matter how bad the conditions could be, and Arik will keep hiring because pilots leave.
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probably all the a/c parked up on maintenance, don't need the crews ! when is the A345 back from hibernation, those guys is Abu Dhabi can't wait for that brand new shiny a/c to arrive