Rumour: Sunstate Engineers suspended over aircraft sabotage?
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After having seen the posts, I will definitely be scratching QLink Brisbane off the list of places to apply for a job.
Have seen several ads and dismissed them accordingly.
Plus I don't think they would pay enough to try and fix the place, that is if you were allowed to fix it.
Have seen several ads and dismissed them accordingly.
Plus I don't think they would pay enough to try and fix the place, that is if you were allowed to fix it.
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5 - U/S Q400
1 - U/S Q300
1 - U/S Q200
Not enough space H2 for the broken aircraft, all 3 bays hangar 2 full of busted QLink aircraft. Not a QLink engineer in sight, only managers and contractors, (Sat & Sun)
1 - U/S Q300
1 - U/S Q200
Not enough space H2 for the broken aircraft, all 3 bays hangar 2 full of busted QLink aircraft. Not a QLink engineer in sight, only managers and contractors, (Sat & Sun)
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QLink issues
Has there been any movement at Qlink Brisbane.
The 6 are back at work and is the probationary period finished.
Still appear to be a lot of aircraft in or out front of QH2 on a daily basis - why ?
Can't possibly be surplus to requirements.
I read and see here that maintenance has been out sourced, if so and these aircraft are broken as appears to be the case. Then they are spending money wisely.
What is being done to address this issue - surely this can't be blamed on the Brisbane engineer's.
The 6 are back at work and is the probationary period finished.
Still appear to be a lot of aircraft in or out front of QH2 on a daily basis - why ?
Can't possibly be surplus to requirements.
I read and see here that maintenance has been out sourced, if so and these aircraft are broken as appears to be the case. Then they are spending money wisely.
What is being done to address this issue - surely this can't be blamed on the Brisbane engineer's.
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Ask Alan. I'm sure you will get the usual responses -
"We only use top notch maintenance providers"
and
"We always put safety first"
The sad thing is that I think he honestly believes what he is saying.
"We only use top notch maintenance providers"
and
"We always put safety first"
The sad thing is that I think he honestly believes what he is saying.
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- Executive level bonuses
- Senior manager bonuses
- Lower management bonuses
- Share price
- Cost cutting
- Covering up mistakes
- Anything they can ignore
- Running the Airline
- Passengers
- Safety
- Employees
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Ask Alan. I'm sure you will get the usual responses - "We only use top notch mainten
Third party maintenance only do what is required, no preventative maintenance, not on the list of things to do. apart from that - operators problem.
Plus the operator won't usually pay the exurbanite fee associated with extra work.
The Australian had a picture of QLink Syd hard at work, however it is a real shame nobody ever took a photo of QLink Brisbane where there would have been on numerous occasions 2 more aircraft in front of those 3 pictured - but H2 Brisbane is bigger I hear you say. But it was also a shared facility sometimes the owners actually wanted to use it as well maybe even 2 bays, or to put a big airplane in.
Did this worry QLink Bne management NO - usually whinged the next morning (slack nightshift
) due to the fact work couldn't be or wasn't done.
Plus the operator won't usually pay the exurbanite fee associated with extra work.
The Australian had a picture of QLink Syd hard at work, however it is a real shame nobody ever took a photo of QLink Brisbane where there would have been on numerous occasions 2 more aircraft in front of those 3 pictured - but H2 Brisbane is bigger I hear you say. But it was also a shared facility sometimes the owners actually wanted to use it as well maybe even 2 bays, or to put a big airplane in.
Did this worry QLink Bne management NO - usually whinged the next morning (slack nightshift
) due to the fact work couldn't be or wasn't done.
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Zero to Hero - how long ?
Whispers abound that Sunnies have a new Chief Engineer.
Trades assistant to chief engineer in 9 years
Previous experience bus builder, after all RPT aircraft are only buses that leave the ground.
Who ever would have thought that the statement " pilots are only flying bus driver's" would ever come true.
Why not have a bus fabricator in charge of the flying bus's, just need to pass the engineering exams, do the courses, be related and BINGO the place is yours.
I always thought that a chief engineer's position was for those who knew what they were doing around aircraft- experience lets you make the right decision.
Can't always be done like a game show - phone a friend or relative for the answer.
NO WONDER THIS MOB ARE IN TROUBLE feel sorry for the LAME's still there!
Trades assistant to chief engineer in 9 years
Previous experience bus builder, after all RPT aircraft are only buses that leave the ground.
Who ever would have thought that the statement " pilots are only flying bus driver's" would ever come true.
Why not have a bus fabricator in charge of the flying bus's, just need to pass the engineering exams, do the courses, be related and BINGO the place is yours.
I always thought that a chief engineer's position was for those who knew what they were doing around aircraft- experience lets you make the right decision.
Can't always be done like a game show - phone a friend or relative for the answer.
NO WONDER THIS MOB ARE IN TROUBLE feel sorry for the LAME's still there!
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Heard that one of the Q400's had an air return to Canberra due to the cockpit door coming open in flight and they couldn't reshut it. This is the same A/C that came out of contractor heavy maintenance and spent more time on the ground in Bne than flying.
Still no problems with the cockpit doors.
Still no problems with the cockpit doors.
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Bugger the cockpit doors, we don't need to fix them. Lets tackle some of the important stuff. Message from management -
Subject: At Risk Behaviour
Over recent weeks a number of ALAEA decals have been placed on company and BACL property the placing of these decals contravenes Qantas Group Policy, more importantly it is clear that employees have placed themselves and potentially workmates at risk by placing these decals at height on ceilings above benches and on external signs. All indications are the employees placing these decals would have climbed on benches, non load bearing walls and potentially the wire mesh above the workshop office. If so the employee(s) have placed themselves their work mates and the Qantas Group businesses at significant personal and regulatory risk.
BACL have also advised the deliberate vandalism of their busses, signage and property in general will not be tolerated. BACL are currently reviewing security camera footage.
Additionally we have recently had a burn out conducted in the hangar during overnight of 16th March as detailed in the attached photo there is evidence that this deliberate act was conducted with a QantasLink vehicle.
If investigations determine you are connected to these behaviours that clearly break the group cardinal rules there will be a formal investigation and disciplinary action that may lead to termination of your employment. The business must take these actions in order to protect the people.
Should you have any information that would shed any light on these unsafe acts please do not hesitate to contact me. If confidence is required a confidential Safety Observation Report may also be submitted.
For clarity a copy of the cardinal rules is attached.
David Delahay
Manager Line Maintenance
QantasLink
Over recent weeks a number of ALAEA decals have been placed on company and BACL property the placing of these decals contravenes Qantas Group Policy, more importantly it is clear that employees have placed themselves and potentially workmates at risk by placing these decals at height on ceilings above benches and on external signs. All indications are the employees placing these decals would have climbed on benches, non load bearing walls and potentially the wire mesh above the workshop office. If so the employee(s) have placed themselves their work mates and the Qantas Group businesses at significant personal and regulatory risk.
BACL have also advised the deliberate vandalism of their busses, signage and property in general will not be tolerated. BACL are currently reviewing security camera footage.
Additionally we have recently had a burn out conducted in the hangar during overnight of 16th March as detailed in the attached photo there is evidence that this deliberate act was conducted with a QantasLink vehicle.
If investigations determine you are connected to these behaviours that clearly break the group cardinal rules there will be a formal investigation and disciplinary action that may lead to termination of your employment. The business must take these actions in order to protect the people.
Should you have any information that would shed any light on these unsafe acts please do not hesitate to contact me. If confidence is required a confidential Safety Observation Report may also be submitted.
For clarity a copy of the cardinal rules is attached.
David Delahay
Manager Line Maintenance
QantasLink
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Why do I keep thinking the whole world has gone mad? This idiotic bunch of managers are happy to promote a guy who has the longest list of cardinal rule and OH&S breaches to his name such as doing reverse line lockers out of the hangars, speeding and abusing vehicles, harassing fellow employees and even repositioning an A/C using a battery powered Taylor Dunn because he was to impatient to wait for the correct equipment. Only days after his implementation as the new Chief, DD sends out an email like that.
What a toss, If you are happy to take the pineapple spiky end first, of course its in your best interest because the boss is your father in-law and they know about all of your naughty history from the past to keep you in-line you to would be thrilled with the new position. Congratulations KP!
What a toss, If you are happy to take the pineapple spiky end first, of course its in your best interest because the boss is your father in-law and they know about all of your naughty history from the past to keep you in-line you to would be thrilled with the new position. Congratulations KP!
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Chief Engineer.
Well well - we are indeed in dire straights as far as engineering guidance is required. new chief engineer, with apparently the return of the extra level of supervision. With an acting dayshift supervisor who resigned from a night shift leading hand position (also non union member, done quite well, during industrial action) - reward, bonus !!!!!!
Considering the last weekends - with busted aircraft. Maybe having the extra level the aircraft will not break down. Fat chance - not a good start 2 dead.
Aircraft maybe getting checks done (sort of) but the lack of preventative maintenance is showing.
Plus DD on war path again over so called equipment abuse - engineers hardly in hangar any more. Other people using vehicles more than engineers.
ALAEA stickers are they that thin skinned.
Instead of paying appropriate wages, hire more managers with fancy titles.
When will they learn - happy and productive workforce less work for manager.
Common sense really but this gene missing from current management - lets see how they twist current engagement survey - made key improvements but need to do more work, only key improvement is the number issued to the executive washroom.
Solve workers issues with more managers - how about current managers doing the job properly - novel thought.
Considering the last weekends - with busted aircraft. Maybe having the extra level the aircraft will not break down. Fat chance - not a good start 2 dead.
Aircraft maybe getting checks done (sort of) but the lack of preventative maintenance is showing.
Plus DD on war path again over so called equipment abuse - engineers hardly in hangar any more. Other people using vehicles more than engineers.
ALAEA stickers are they that thin skinned.
Instead of paying appropriate wages, hire more managers with fancy titles.
When will they learn - happy and productive workforce less work for manager.
Common sense really but this gene missing from current management - lets see how they twist current engagement survey - made key improvements but need to do more work, only key improvement is the number issued to the executive washroom.
Solve workers issues with more managers - how about current managers doing the job properly - novel thought.
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mental asylum
What going on with this company? They have hired the managers son? no nepotism there, is it true he took to a cupboard with a butchers knife man what a Waco. And this email about stickers well these managers really have f#@k all to do, apparently the ALAEA hats are getting a reaction with the local management, I know you boys are not wearing them to piss them off but what a bonus and the senior who thinks that it is harassment when people have ALAEA sticker and hats MATE WHAT A JOKE, the idiots running this place you boys must laugh with all the stupid stuff that goes on 
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