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so whats the latest out of mk? Anything new? any new departures? same old story? any news on the choice of aircraft?

UAU242,
The latest is there's nothing new, no new aircraft, no improvement in conditions and more people resigning.
One ATR captain, who had been on the ATR for 4 years was offered a 319 f/o position but starting at year 1, no credit for the last 4 years and would actually have been on lower pay. He declined their kind offer and has now left for a better jet job elsewhere.
That is the thanks you get for 4 years of service.

any news on the december 2004 air mauritius ab-initio scheme , is it on hold?

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hello


it is possible to know the roster organisation and salary as F/O on A340?

Do you really need a permission to leave the island to go on holiday?

Do you get a bond for a transition from A320 to A340?

thanks a lot for reply

Any news on the requirements for low houred pilots ?

Dream on Jinks - you clearly don't have the quals for this position - I'm not trying to stifle your enthusiasm but get real and stop clogging this thread.

4HP

Sorry Mr Moderator, consider thread unclogged! :)

4HP - Maybe you should contemplate the idea behind PPrune.com again. If this is how you moderate forums, I'm embarrassed to be contributing on this site.

I think you owe Jinkster an apology.

Then carry on being embarrassed my man - I'll send you a refund of your membership fees. My task is not an easy one but when a guy who lists his qualifications as indicative of just having completed his commercial licence, with his heaviest type a Piper Seminole then it is a little ambitious for him to be aspiring to an airline that historically requires thousands of hours of experience, specifically so from expatriate pilots.

If you're not happy with my moderation please send your thoughts to [email protected]

Now can we get on with this thread please? 4HP

Air Mauritius News
 

Who can give us some fresh news about that company...
It seemed recently that the conditions were dropping badly and as a consequence that most of the pilots were leaving the ship...
who can confirm that?:sad:

ATRCapt and A319 F/O earn 110 000 Rs/months all included, no medical insurance, no loss of licence insurance, no retirement scheme, no seniority, no respect from management and the Euro going up to 40 Rs from 32 Rs 10 months ago...that gives you an idea.
The morale is really very low among pilots due to a bunch of stupid managers (with an average of 27h/months on ATR they say the fleet is short of crews!!! can you believe that?). All pilots with the good ratings and experience are now willing to leave although most of them love living in Mauritius...but one needs to feed one's family!
Good luck.:uhoh:

Sorry to hread that.... Cheers to JB anyhow, from an ancient from KHALIFA .
and hope you will have better time soon.

Good luck with JVJ
 

Heard Johan Van Jaarsveld is now with Air Mauritius. If ever there was a pilot hater, that's your man. He was kicked out of SAA management for empire building. The rumour is that he was escorted off SAA's premises on the day he was "fired". He's nothing more than an ex-Railways manager, and with the appropriate mentality. Watch your backs!!

bye bye JVJ
 

True Story, flew with some cabin crew the other day who witnessed him being escorted out the building by the scorpions........still no idea why, hoping time will tell, sorry to you guys in Mauritius, you could not have got a worse man on your team, get rid of that A...hole ASAP the man has obviousley done something illegal/immoral and the whole thing has been covered up.

In that case he'll fit in perfectly with the Air Mauritius management !.

I see in the latest Flight Int., in the back, Air Mauritius has it's two B767-200ER's FOR SALE, and to contact a number at MK Head Office in Port Louis, Mauritius.
So, what's happening and what going to happen to the present crew?

The expat pilot contracts state that if one's fleet ends then one's job ends too. Easy to downsize a cie with such contracts no? But presently at MK, employees prefer to whisper behind their boss, weep on the net and ultimately die in silence!!!
Its a real shame to see what's happening down there but one gets what one deserves...:ouch:

The announcement of the new aircraft was due to be made today sometime, co-incident with the decleration of the annual profits.

As per the Air Mauritius web site this afternoon.........

Air Mauritius (MK) has announced its intention to acquire three new A340-300E (Enhanced) Airbus aircraft for a total value of USD 540M at current list prices, on conditions to be finalised and agreed upon between MK and Airbus. The announcement was made following the meeting of the board of directors on May 3, 2005.

The first two aircraft will be delivered end of October 2006 while the third one in October 2007, as initially scheduled. The national carrier reserves the right to choose a fourth aircraft in October 2009 and eventually a fifth one. The decision enables Air Mauritius to consider all options open while waiting for the commercialisation of the new generation aircraft currently under development by the two manufacturers.

The choice of the A340-300E was justified by technical, technological, operational, financial and commercial considerations allowing considerable economies of scale. With these new acquisitions, MK privileges the commonality benefits by optimising its existing Airbus infrastructure. It has already in its midst trained teams, spare parts and replacement engines as well as the tools necessary for the operation of the fleet already made up of five A340-300 aircraft.

The exercise of evaluation and selection was performed entirely by an in-house team for the first time. During the whole process the board of directors and the government were kept informed at all stages, because of the impact on the national economy. Following this decision and in accordance with the preliminary conditions, the selected supplier must now engage in an off-set program with the government of Mauritius.

This acquisition will allow MK to offer a brand new product, thus meeting the expectations of passengers. These new aircraft, with two class configuration, will be equipped with state-of-the-art seats and in-flight entertainment systems. This upgrading will also be extended to the existing models of the fleet.

The exercise takes account of the new strategic orientations of Air Mauritius which has, on one hand, rationalised its European routes and, in addition, redeployed its fleet for a more efficient operation.

Air Mauritius undertook a more ambitious task by carrying out long term projections in order to reconcile its needs with the market prospects. Indeed, not only the new technologies proposed today by the manufacturers were taken into account, but special consideration was given to the models currently being developed by the manufacturers. Thus the fleet renewal program was re-scheduled, keeping options open for a possible planned migration towards new technologies in the long term.

The national carrier of Mauritius contributes approximately up to 60% of tourist arrivals on the island. Air Mauritius customers consist of nearly 80% of foreign travelers, of which a majority of Europeans. With the inclusion of the three A340-300 Enhanced aircraft, Air Mauritius will increase its seat capacity on long haul by 30% while the cargo capacity will increase by 40%. With the rapid expansion of the hotel park and the growth recorded on its markets, Air Mauritius prepares itself to provide more capacity and to contribute even more actively to the economic development of the tourism value chain which depends to a large extent on Air Mauritius.

My Word.....NEW a340`s.....the ENHANCED version noggal !!!!
I think by enhanced version, they mean the ones designed specifically for SINGLE PILOT OPERATION.......MUST BE !!!!!......there certainly arn`t going to be enough crew to operate this EXPANDING fleet in the forseeable future with the crew they have left.....never mind EXTRA planes !

Although the "winds of change" on this little speck in the middle of the Indian Ocean have a sweeter smell these days.....I hear RUMOURS that the HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES was told to "take a hike"....or suddenly saw fit to resign just the other day.

WHAT NEXT ?????

A pay hike maybe ???????:E