No AOC for Skyairworld, delay for Solomon Airlines
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the problem gas chamber is that there is no where enroute to pick up extra fuel.
solomons have signed the open skies agreement, but for airlines to be given access to the route it has to be reciprocated, ie foreign carriers can only have the same amount of seats as the local operator. its the same in australia, ie qf and united share the direct route to the states.
solomons have signed the open skies agreement, but for airlines to be given access to the route it has to be reciprocated, ie foreign carriers can only have the same amount of seats as the local operator. its the same in australia, ie qf and united share the direct route to the states.
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22 November 2007
SkyAirCrewing is a leading Aviation Crewing Company supplying experienced personnel to the Aviation industry.
SkyAirCrewing, on behalf of their client are seeking endorsed flight crew for the following positions based in Australia:
ERJ-145
Check &/or Training Captains
Direct Entry Captains
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First Officers
To be successful you must hold an ERJ-145 endorsement. SkyAirCrewing would be particularly interested in meeting with you if you also hold project and/or Flight Operations experience.
Our client will be seeking successful applicants to be Team contributors who are self motivated with a fresh, enjoyable, personal approach whilst maintaining professional integrity. Our client is a flexible employer with a results-based outlook toward its staff. You will be working with highly-trained, highly-experienced professionals with vast experience in the aviation industry. Staff development is core to our clients' corporate culture and excellent vocational training opportunities can be expected.
Business sponsorship visas will be available for the right candidates as will a competitive remuneration package.
Looking at SAW's website you get the impression that it is a very small team led by Mr. Charlton (with smiling photos and seemingly solid resumes?). Not content with the mixed success of their current ERJ170 'project', here they go again with the above advertisement. It reads like the small little team is now morphing into an arms length crewing company (SKY AIR) to provide pilots and I suppose flight attendants for the EMB 145 'project'.
As the story unfolds SAW seems to be positioning itself with a latter day Impulse Airlines business model to contract third party crewing. The question needs to be asked as to why would you bother in such a small organisation - unless the principals need the security of 'arms length' detachment from contracted crews if/when things go pear shaped!!
SkyAirCrewing is a leading Aviation Crewing Company supplying experienced personnel to the Aviation industry.
SkyAirCrewing, on behalf of their client are seeking endorsed flight crew for the following positions based in Australia:
ERJ-145
Check &/or Training Captains
Direct Entry Captains
&
First Officers
To be successful you must hold an ERJ-145 endorsement. SkyAirCrewing would be particularly interested in meeting with you if you also hold project and/or Flight Operations experience.
Our client will be seeking successful applicants to be Team contributors who are self motivated with a fresh, enjoyable, personal approach whilst maintaining professional integrity. Our client is a flexible employer with a results-based outlook toward its staff. You will be working with highly-trained, highly-experienced professionals with vast experience in the aviation industry. Staff development is core to our clients' corporate culture and excellent vocational training opportunities can be expected.
Business sponsorship visas will be available for the right candidates as will a competitive remuneration package.
Looking at SAW's website you get the impression that it is a very small team led by Mr. Charlton (with smiling photos and seemingly solid resumes?). Not content with the mixed success of their current ERJ170 'project', here they go again with the above advertisement. It reads like the small little team is now morphing into an arms length crewing company (SKY AIR) to provide pilots and I suppose flight attendants for the EMB 145 'project'.
As the story unfolds SAW seems to be positioning itself with a latter day Impulse Airlines business model to contract third party crewing. The question needs to be asked as to why would you bother in such a small organisation - unless the principals need the security of 'arms length' detachment from contracted crews if/when things go pear shaped!!
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Sale-e, a 732 vs 757, now we are comparing apples with apples... 
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I don't think Solair would have much cash left after a month of leasing one of those.
BYW..how is Pixie going with theirs.
!!!! I don't think Solair would have much cash left after a month of leasing one of those.
BYW..how is Pixie going with theirs.
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From todays news.
Pacific Blue and SkyAirWorld get approval to serve SolomonsLeithen Francis, Singapore (21Nov07, 05:53 GMT, 268 words)
SkyAirWorld and Pacific Blue will both be competing on the Brisbane-Solomon Islands route thanks to a decision by Australia’s International Air Services Commission (IASC).
Australia has traffic rights for 850 seats per week on the route but Pacific Blue sought 720 seats and SkyAirWorld asked for 658 seats, says the IASC, adding that in its draft determination it has granted Pacific Blue 360 seats and SkyAirWorld 470 seats.
This is sufficient for Pacific Blue to have a twice-weekly service using its Boeing 737-800s and SkyAirWorld has enough rights to either have a six-times-weekly service using its 76-seat Embraer 170 or a five-times-weekly service using its Embraer 190.
The IASC says the two parties have to start operating on the route by 31 March 2008 and start fully utilising the traffic rights allocated by 31 October 2009.
In its application to the IASC, Pacific Blue said it planned to start serving the Brisbane-Honiara route in late 2007 with a twice-weekly service using a wet-leased 138-seat 737-300.
Later it would switch to using one of its 180-seat 737-800s and steadily increase frequency to four flights per week by next November, it said.
SkyAirWorld said in its application it planned to launch on the Brisbane-Honiara route by late January with a daily service using its 76-seat E-170 and in March next year, when it is due to receive two 94-seat E-190s, it would deploy the larger Embraer aircraft on the route. Honiara is the Solomon Islands’ capital.
Pacific Blue is the New Zealand-based international arm of Australia’s Virgin Blue while SkyAirWorld is a Brisbane-based carrier that started as a charter operator.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
Pacific Blue and SkyAirWorld get approval to serve SolomonsLeithen Francis, Singapore (21Nov07, 05:53 GMT, 268 words)
SkyAirWorld and Pacific Blue will both be competing on the Brisbane-Solomon Islands route thanks to a decision by Australia’s International Air Services Commission (IASC).
Australia has traffic rights for 850 seats per week on the route but Pacific Blue sought 720 seats and SkyAirWorld asked for 658 seats, says the IASC, adding that in its draft determination it has granted Pacific Blue 360 seats and SkyAirWorld 470 seats.
This is sufficient for Pacific Blue to have a twice-weekly service using its Boeing 737-800s and SkyAirWorld has enough rights to either have a six-times-weekly service using its 76-seat Embraer 170 or a five-times-weekly service using its Embraer 190.
The IASC says the two parties have to start operating on the route by 31 March 2008 and start fully utilising the traffic rights allocated by 31 October 2009.
In its application to the IASC, Pacific Blue said it planned to start serving the Brisbane-Honiara route in late 2007 with a twice-weekly service using a wet-leased 138-seat 737-300.
Later it would switch to using one of its 180-seat 737-800s and steadily increase frequency to four flights per week by next November, it said.
SkyAirWorld said in its application it planned to launch on the Brisbane-Honiara route by late January with a daily service using its 76-seat E-170 and in March next year, when it is due to receive two 94-seat E-190s, it would deploy the larger Embraer aircraft on the route. Honiara is the Solomon Islands’ capital.
Pacific Blue is the New Zealand-based international arm of Australia’s Virgin Blue while SkyAirWorld is a Brisbane-based carrier that started as a charter operator.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
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Coral Sea Express?????
Despite strong assurances from the management (whomever they are but allegedly not SAW), Coral Sea Express was not up and running at the end of November. This is also contrary also to the recent article in the local newspaper, the Solomon Star promising the same. Makes you wonder about the ability of anyone intending to operate in this part of the world with E170's to actually deliver on their promises.
Local concern is that the new operation, either as CSE or SAW will be just more of the same and the poor Solomonese will have been led down the garden path yet again.
Local concern is that the new operation, either as CSE or SAW will be just more of the same and the poor Solomonese will have been led down the garden path yet again.
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Solomon Island's new Government
Will the change of Government have any effect on future airline operations?
We are still waiting to hear what is happening here (the Marshall Is) and this relates to future alliances (with China or Taiwan) etc.
We are still waiting to hear what is happening here (the Marshall Is) and this relates to future alliances (with China or Taiwan) etc.
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Here in the Solomons we, also, are very interested in what might prevail regarding the airline (IE), Coral Sea Express and any other interested parties and we await with some trepidation the allocation of the Transportation portfolio.
Given the sackings, reinstatements, Board reshuffling, ineptitude and suspicious dealings that beset the airline and the fact that the woes of IE were one catalyst in the downfall of the former government, you would think it is an issue forefront in their minds and there will be a determination to sort IE out once and for all. The opportunity still exists for it to be a force, but not if they follow the path of old. They need to revamp the outfit dramatically, even to the extent of taking in stakeholders with the knowledge and ability to make things work (won't that be a refreshing change!!). Alas, I feel it might be a case of those of us wanting it to work for the benefit of the Solomons simply continuing to
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As KM says, the international political implications will be interesting but the current circumstances surely give the Solomonese, Marshallese and the Kiribati governments the opportunity to get the best possible (allied) airline solution courtesy of either the Taiwanese or Chinese.
Like I said, though,
Given the sackings, reinstatements, Board reshuffling, ineptitude and suspicious dealings that beset the airline and the fact that the woes of IE were one catalyst in the downfall of the former government, you would think it is an issue forefront in their minds and there will be a determination to sort IE out once and for all. The opportunity still exists for it to be a force, but not if they follow the path of old. They need to revamp the outfit dramatically, even to the extent of taking in stakeholders with the knowledge and ability to make things work (won't that be a refreshing change!!). Alas, I feel it might be a case of those of us wanting it to work for the benefit of the Solomons simply continuing to
.As KM says, the international political implications will be interesting but the current circumstances surely give the Solomonese, Marshallese and the Kiribati governments the opportunity to get the best possible (allied) airline solution courtesy of either the Taiwanese or Chinese.
Like I said, though,
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From another message board:
Sky Air World (S9) will commence 5x weekly E70 BNE-HIR-BNE services effective 21JAN08.
Flights will depart every SUN/MON/TUE/THU/FRI at 06.00 as S9 101 and return the same day to Brisbane at 13.00 as S9 102. The airline will be offering both Business (6-8 seats) and Economy on its E70.
Sky Air World expects to upgrade BNE-HIR services to E90 equipment early in 2008.
Sky Air World (S9) will commence 5x weekly E70 BNE-HIR-BNE services effective 21JAN08.
Flights will depart every SUN/MON/TUE/THU/FRI at 06.00 as S9 101 and return the same day to Brisbane at 13.00 as S9 102. The airline will be offering both Business (6-8 seats) and Economy on its E70.
Sky Air World expects to upgrade BNE-HIR services to E90 equipment early in 2008.
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Solomon Star News
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 15:32
Solomon Airlines CEO Ron Sumsum
CONTROVERSIAL Solomon Airlines CEO Ron Sumsum has continued his dominance in the airline industry by joining the line pilot of the Airbus leased by Solomon Airlines, sources confirmed.
This was despite holding onto the lucrative chief executive officer’s (CEO) position of the Solomon Airlines. The post is currently being advertised by Solomon Airlines and applications will close on Friday.
Our source said under the civil aviation regulation it is wrong for an accountable officer to hold another position at the same time.
“Where is your obligation to maintain accountability in the operation?" Our source asked.
“This leaves room for abuse of responsibilities.
“This is because line pilots come under the supervision of captains and captains are under the supervision of CEO,” our source said.
“So how can the captain fire Sumsum when he is also the CEO in this situation?
“This has never been practiced before and Sumsum is the first person to hold the CEO position and line pilot at the same time,” our source said.
“Sumsum is not superman to hold two positions.
“Civil Aviation Authority needs to rectify this situation,” our source said.
An attempt to talk to Civil Aviation Director, Brian Kere for clarification was not possible as he is currently overseas.
His acting officers, George Satu and Brian Halisanau were also overseas.
The new Permanent secretary of Communication and Aviation, Francis Lomo said that he still needs to get further information regarding this issue as he only started on Thursday.
Last year Sumsum, a ni-Vanuatuan came under the spotlight when Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo, the then Finance Minister accused him of getting huge remuneration than any other local in the country.
Lilo said last year that Sumsum has got remuneration which is more than the Prime Minister of Australia, and called for Sumsum to be replaced by a Solomon Islander so that the Airline industry can afford to pay, to go inline with the economy of the country.
He said what Sumsum was doing shows how overseas consultants were eating the money in the country.
This forced Lilo to come up with a new nomination of candidates to change the Solomon Airlines board to get rid of Sumsum.
However, the idea vanished after he was elected to the Prime Minister’s post last November.
Meanwhile, new finance minister, Rick Hou said that the board had not changed and is still headed by Bill Tyson.
He said only new inclusions were Sebastian Ilala and businessman Justin Fuo’o.
An attempt to talk to Mr Sumsum was unsuccessful.
By EDDIE OSIFELO
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 15:32
Solomon Airlines CEO Ron SumsumCONTROVERSIAL Solomon Airlines CEO Ron Sumsum has continued his dominance in the airline industry by joining the line pilot of the Airbus leased by Solomon Airlines, sources confirmed.
This was despite holding onto the lucrative chief executive officer’s (CEO) position of the Solomon Airlines. The post is currently being advertised by Solomon Airlines and applications will close on Friday.
Our source said under the civil aviation regulation it is wrong for an accountable officer to hold another position at the same time.
“Where is your obligation to maintain accountability in the operation?" Our source asked.
“This leaves room for abuse of responsibilities.
“This is because line pilots come under the supervision of captains and captains are under the supervision of CEO,” our source said.
“So how can the captain fire Sumsum when he is also the CEO in this situation?
“This has never been practiced before and Sumsum is the first person to hold the CEO position and line pilot at the same time,” our source said.
“Sumsum is not superman to hold two positions.
“Civil Aviation Authority needs to rectify this situation,” our source said.
An attempt to talk to Civil Aviation Director, Brian Kere for clarification was not possible as he is currently overseas.
His acting officers, George Satu and Brian Halisanau were also overseas.
The new Permanent secretary of Communication and Aviation, Francis Lomo said that he still needs to get further information regarding this issue as he only started on Thursday.
Last year Sumsum, a ni-Vanuatuan came under the spotlight when Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo, the then Finance Minister accused him of getting huge remuneration than any other local in the country.
Lilo said last year that Sumsum has got remuneration which is more than the Prime Minister of Australia, and called for Sumsum to be replaced by a Solomon Islander so that the Airline industry can afford to pay, to go inline with the economy of the country.
He said what Sumsum was doing shows how overseas consultants were eating the money in the country.
This forced Lilo to come up with a new nomination of candidates to change the Solomon Airlines board to get rid of Sumsum.
However, the idea vanished after he was elected to the Prime Minister’s post last November.
Meanwhile, new finance minister, Rick Hou said that the board had not changed and is still headed by Bill Tyson.
He said only new inclusions were Sebastian Ilala and businessman Justin Fuo’o.
An attempt to talk to Mr Sumsum was unsuccessful.
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The rise and rise of Ron !!!!
Nice remuneration, no wonder the country is still sliding backwards.
Nice remuneration, no wonder the country is still sliding backwards.
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Solomon Star News Bolding and underlining added
Thursday, 29 March 2012 04:07
Solomon Airlines CEO Ron Sumsum
CONTROVERSIAL pilot, Ron Sumsum is entitled to fly an aircraft while being the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Airlines.
Advisor to Civil Aviation, Bill Macgregor revealed this after Sumsum was accused of doing double jobs in the airline industry.
Sources claimed under the civil aviation regulation it was wrong for an accountable officer to hold another position at the same time because of conflict of interest.
However, Macgregor said this was all garbage.
"Under the civil aviation rule he’s (Sumsum) quite entitle to do that," he said.
"It’s a very good thing because when we buy the new aircraft, Sumsum wants to fly it to set the standard he wants the crew to operate under.
"Once he sets the standard, he will step down from flying," the advisor said.
Our sources said because line pilots come under the supervision of captains and captains are under the supervision of CEO, there was a low chance for Sumsum to be fired.
But Macgregor said that was covered under the law where captain has the absolute power to fire anyone.
Sumsum, a ni-Vanuatu has come under the spotlight last year when Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo was the Finance Minister accused him of getting huge remuneration than any locals in the country.
Solomon Stars understand he got about $400,000 AUD per month, about $2m when he was the CEO.
Lilo said Sumsum got remuneration more than the Prime Minister of Australia and needed to be replaced by a Solomon Islander so that the Airline industry can afford to pay to go in line with the economy of the country.
He said what Sumsum was doing shows how overseas consultants were eating up the money in the country.
This forced Lilo to come up with new nomination of candidates to change the Solomon Airlines board to get rid of Sumsum.
However, the idea has vanished after he was elected to the Prime Minister’s post last November.
The lucrative CEO post was currently advertised and application already closed last week.
Macgregor said Sumsum was one of the applicants for the post.
He said the board of Airline will nominate the candidate and the answer should be known by next week.
By EDDIE OSIFELO
A Cosy Arrangement between Consultants....
So Summsum and more Summsum, has his own standards....?
But we already know that from the lies(rumours) he spread afterwards regarding the previous conscientious employees he fired..
Thursday, 29 March 2012 04:07
Solomon Airlines CEO Ron Sumsum
CONTROVERSIAL pilot, Ron Sumsum is entitled to fly an aircraft while being the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Airlines.
Advisor to Civil Aviation, Bill Macgregor revealed this after Sumsum was accused of doing double jobs in the airline industry.
Sources claimed under the civil aviation regulation it was wrong for an accountable officer to hold another position at the same time because of conflict of interest.
However, Macgregor said this was all garbage.
"Under the civil aviation rule he’s (Sumsum) quite entitle to do that," he said.
"It’s a very good thing because when we buy the new aircraft, Sumsum wants to fly it to set the standard he wants the crew to operate under.
"Once he sets the standard, he will step down from flying," the advisor said.
Our sources said because line pilots come under the supervision of captains and captains are under the supervision of CEO, there was a low chance for Sumsum to be fired.
But Macgregor said that was covered under the law where captain has the absolute power to fire anyone.
Sumsum, a ni-Vanuatu has come under the spotlight last year when Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo was the Finance Minister accused him of getting huge remuneration than any locals in the country.
Solomon Stars understand he got about $400,000 AUD per month, about $2m when he was the CEO.
Lilo said Sumsum got remuneration more than the Prime Minister of Australia and needed to be replaced by a Solomon Islander so that the Airline industry can afford to pay to go in line with the economy of the country.
He said what Sumsum was doing shows how overseas consultants were eating up the money in the country.
This forced Lilo to come up with new nomination of candidates to change the Solomon Airlines board to get rid of Sumsum.
However, the idea has vanished after he was elected to the Prime Minister’s post last November.
The lucrative CEO post was currently advertised and application already closed last week.
Macgregor said Sumsum was one of the applicants for the post.
He said the board of Airline will nominate the candidate and the answer should be known by next week.
By EDDIE OSIFELO
A Cosy Arrangement between Consultants....
So Summsum and more Summsum, has his own standards....?
But we already know that from the lies(rumours) he spread afterwards regarding the previous conscientious employees he fired..
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Yep, the CEO's doing a GREAT job managing all this....
Solomon Star News
Thursday, 05 April 2012 11:06
Since last Sunday's incident at the airport, security has been tightened at the airport.
IT has been alleged that Solomon Airlines security should take the full blame for the security blunder inside the Honiara International Airport.
This came after its security officers manning the terminal were caught off guarded in two broad day light incidents. The first one was when a group of armed men entered the Airport and escaped with a foreign national in a bus waiting at the parking area in 2010.
Then last Sunday, 38-year-old man from Renbel Province attempted to set fire inside the terminal due to domestic dispute with his wife who worked at Solomon Airlines check in counter.
Our source said it was the poor management of security in the Airline area that resulted in the men sneaking through it.
“The Aviation security trained by RAMSI should not be blame because they are looking after the whole airport,” our source said.
“Inside the terminal, security belongs to each company that operate there.
“But the incident happened in the Solomon Airlines area because of poor negligence,” our source said.
Our source said every year the Solomon Airlines security has been trained as part of meeting the international requirement.
Another source said RAMSI should take the blame as well because it training on Aviation security did not have any impact.
Francis Lomo, permanent secretary for Ministry of Communication and Aviation has directed the head of security to upgrade level of number of people manning the gates and check in counters.
It,s understood investigations into the incident is currently underway.
By EDDIE OSIFELO
Solomon Star News
Thursday, 05 April 2012 11:06
Since last Sunday's incident at the airport, security has been tightened at the airport.IT has been alleged that Solomon Airlines security should take the full blame for the security blunder inside the Honiara International Airport.
This came after its security officers manning the terminal were caught off guarded in two broad day light incidents. The first one was when a group of armed men entered the Airport and escaped with a foreign national in a bus waiting at the parking area in 2010.
Then last Sunday, 38-year-old man from Renbel Province attempted to set fire inside the terminal due to domestic dispute with his wife who worked at Solomon Airlines check in counter.
Our source said it was the poor management of security in the Airline area that resulted in the men sneaking through it.
“The Aviation security trained by RAMSI should not be blame because they are looking after the whole airport,” our source said.
“Inside the terminal, security belongs to each company that operate there.
“But the incident happened in the Solomon Airlines area because of poor negligence,” our source said.
Our source said every year the Solomon Airlines security has been trained as part of meeting the international requirement.
Another source said RAMSI should take the blame as well because it training on Aviation security did not have any impact.
Francis Lomo, permanent secretary for Ministry of Communication and Aviation has directed the head of security to upgrade level of number of people manning the gates and check in counters.
It,s understood investigations into the incident is currently underway.
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CEO Package
Solomon Star News
Thursday, 19 April 2012 04:18
Former Solomon Airlines CEO Ron Sumsum
CHAIRMAN of the Solomon Airlines Board, Billy Tyson has defended the remuneration of the former chief executive officer (CEO), Ron Sumsum.
Former Finance Minister now the Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo last year accused Sumsum of getting huge package than any other locals in the country. Mr Lilo alleged Mr Sumsum got remuneration more than the Prime Minister of Australia and needed to be replaced by a Solomon Islander so that the Airline industry can afford to pay in accordance with the economy of the country.
However, Chairman Bill Tyson said this was not true.
He said Sumsum’s remuneration was nowhere near to other CEOs in the South Pacific.
Tyson said the board will set up an arbitrator to look into the allegations and controversies surrounding Sumsum.
Solomon Star understands former CEO, Sumsum was amongst the candidates who applied for the post as well.
His contract had lapsed on Tuesday this week.
Tyson did not want to confirm the names of applicants who applied for the CEO post when asked by the Solomon Star.
He said the applications had already closed and they will start looking at them now.
Mr Tyson said the post had attracted a great number of applications.
By EDDIE OSIFELO
Thursday, 19 April 2012 04:18
Former Solomon Airlines CEO Ron SumsumCHAIRMAN of the Solomon Airlines Board, Billy Tyson has defended the remuneration of the former chief executive officer (CEO), Ron Sumsum.
Former Finance Minister now the Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo last year accused Sumsum of getting huge package than any other locals in the country. Mr Lilo alleged Mr Sumsum got remuneration more than the Prime Minister of Australia and needed to be replaced by a Solomon Islander so that the Airline industry can afford to pay in accordance with the economy of the country.
However, Chairman Bill Tyson said this was not true.
He said Sumsum’s remuneration was nowhere near to other CEOs in the South Pacific.
Tyson said the board will set up an arbitrator to look into the allegations and controversies surrounding Sumsum.
Solomon Star understands former CEO, Sumsum was amongst the candidates who applied for the post as well.
His contract had lapsed on Tuesday this week.
Tyson did not want to confirm the names of applicants who applied for the CEO post when asked by the Solomon Star.
He said the applications had already closed and they will start looking at them now.
Mr Tyson said the post had attracted a great number of applications.
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Evidently not You..
A RAMSI presence is a good thing to keep the neighbours factions from each others throats, though it doesn't provide the same career path for young Service officers feeding off the Government pay tit to cover themselves with glory and campaign ribbons and the odd medal..
Good to see a little more attention being paid to the spats in our front yard, - rather than rushing off to be cannon fodder for others interests..
RAMSI isn't only Aussie, so they get experience working with other local Regional nations operatives for a positive outcome (..if they are any good).
If they do a good job in Honiara, then they can work themselves out of there.
A RAMSI presence is a good thing to keep the neighbours factions from each others throats, though it doesn't provide the same career path for young Service officers feeding off the Government pay tit to cover themselves with glory and campaign ribbons and the odd medal..
Good to see a little more attention being paid to the spats in our front yard, - rather than rushing off to be cannon fodder for others interests..
RAMSI isn't only Aussie, so they get experience working with other local Regional nations operatives for a positive outcome (..if they are any good).
If they do a good job in Honiara, then they can work themselves out of there.