skywest wins new contracts
 

Dear All,

Unfortunately we have been advised today by RIO TINTO that we were not successful with the RFT to provide ongoing regional jet services for their West Angeles and Barimunya mines.
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']RIO[/FONT][FONT='Arial','sans-serif'] advise that the jet services have been awarded to Skywest with F 100 aircraft and our services will be phased out over coming months[/FONT]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Yours sincerely



P.... N......
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Chief Executive Officer[/FONT][/FONT]

I told DH years ago we should have got a fleet of 30 cheap Fokkers! :ugh:

I suppose HD will be personally turning on the TURBO switch in the summer so his jets don't end up in the ravine...:}

What effect if any will this have on NJS 146 pilot numbers?

Re-deploy to 717 as required. No redundancies, probably just slow down external hiring.

When is the Cocos/Christmas Island contract up for renewal?

ITCZ wrote:

I wish I shared your optimism! 717 numbers almost as required, 3 spare 717s sent offshore, not many 717 slots there!

Another sad day for NJS... :{


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Jet Racer you'll never make the LHS with a pessimistic attitude like that! :E

Future Horizons are looking sad. Forcing HD out the door was another masterful management decision. At least Skywest don't make you pay for your endorsements.

My flat mate who is a B717 FO said there are heaps of slots going especially with a couple of captains heading to VB and J* Viet. So shouldnt be any worries for the 146 crews. Nig not nog

I for one would be interested to hear from some Skywest drivers about whether SW have the capacity available to do this contract. (15 flights per week) and if it relies on NEW F100 aircraft arriving where are the crews?

Secondly, how is the OEI performance looking out of YANG at 40 degrees?

Sad day for NJS. I knew, when I was at a meeting with PN a few short years ago and he said the 146 was going to be the backbone of the fleet for the next 10 years, that the writing was on the wall. Combine that with the departure of hugh then the for sale sign should have been put out the front. Well done to skywest, a company that 2 years ago really looked as though it was teetering on the brink, but now is a real powerhouse. Excellent effort.

Great effort if they can deliver:confused: 20 extra flights plus Fortescue, cancelling RPT runs, Telfer by all reports not happy with OTP. A lot of flying for 5 jets? Can see the incumbant continuing the charter arrangement that is already in place:} Just what photos has HD got anyhow:bored:

5 Jets? FNR,J,Y,T,N,C, that looks like 6 to me and FNU within weeks.

Sad to see a contract lost, I was under the impression that NJS had recruited a top line contract manager.

Recruited a top line contracts manager to replace the top contracts manager who obviously still is.

Definately sad for the NJS employees but if they're interested I'd dare say there'll be some direct entry on to the F100 at Skywest very soon. And they'll be looking for experienced jet jockeys.

I believe there is a NJS Check Capt joining Skywest within weeks to take up a T&Cing roll.

:ok:

NJS's loss is XR's gain. A gentleman and a C+T who will be missed.

NJS's loss is XR's gain. Also a gentleman. Parted ways with NJS due frustration and philosophical differences re: how an aviation contractor should do business with the resource sector.

I guess that argument is now settled!

Cap doffing to XR ends here. You won't be flying that in a twinjet.

njs to loose 727 Aae contract also
 

NJS also to lose the last remaining 727, contracted with Aae by end of year. Heavylift have purchased one aircraft that has been idle for a few months and will gain the second by years end only to operate them again on the PER-MEL-PER route for Aae, bravo NJS management !!!!
also more mines contracts to go in the near future as those 146's have outlasted their usefulness, should have opted for the f100 as we now see

ITCZ
Why cant Christmas Cocos be done in a twin jet?:cool:
BTW Good luck CT guy, glad you got out:ok:

One of those other F@kker outfits at Perth have an "ETOPS" sticker by the front left door. I wonder what that means? :eek::confused: