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To defend MikeHammer against his erstwhile boss's attacks I have to say that his experience fits with what I heard, from crew looking for jobs.
Guys, as Phil Brockwell says, we in the legitimate flying business are looking for experienced crew. There are good companies out there, operating legally and paying their pilots.
This is a great business which I love working for. It is disgraceful when people exploit the goodwill of young people wanting the first steps in their careers. As Propsync hints there are some awful employers in our sector, but they are outnumbered by good, solid companies who won't ask you to break the rules.
As for Mr Hammer, talking to the CAA about his responsibilities when he is unsure seems sensible. It is what our inspector encourages.
We might be holding interviews soon. Do you have a CV, Mike? If you do, PM me. You might send one to Phil too. They're not as good as we are, but not bad
Guys, as Phil Brockwell says, we in the legitimate flying business are looking for experienced crew. There are good companies out there, operating legally and paying their pilots.
This is a great business which I love working for. It is disgraceful when people exploit the goodwill of young people wanting the first steps in their careers. As Propsync hints there are some awful employers in our sector, but they are outnumbered by good, solid companies who won't ask you to break the rules.
As for Mr Hammer, talking to the CAA about his responsibilities when he is unsure seems sensible. It is what our inspector encourages.
We might be holding interviews soon. Do you have a CV, Mike? If you do, PM me. You might send one to Phil too. They're not as good as we are, but not bad
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Good heavens, I am overwhelmed. PM on its way to you, I'm probably not nearly experienced enough but nothing ventured nothing gained. There were a couple of experienced chaps with us at Unique so with your permission, I'll encourage them to do the same.
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because if not someone could simply set up one loss making company and one priofit making one.
Phil
Phil
UNIQUE AIR M & M LIMITED
THE COTTEGE 1 THE BARNS
OCHR DRAW FARM
NEW INN ROAD EWENNY
BRIDGEND CF35 5AA
Company No. 05597748
and
Name & Registered Office:
UNIQUE AIR G-WWIZ (UK) LTD
74A HIGH STREET
WANSTEAD
LONDON
E11 2RJ
Company No. 06278209
Of course I would not dare to suggest anything underhand is occurring.
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So....IF, and I stress IF. Company A did the flights at no cost to company B, and company B sold the flights it received for nothing at a profit, is it flying for reward....anyone....anyone,....Bueller?
What ever happened to the original company, that was not called either of those names.
What ever happened to the original company, that was not called either of those names.
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I haven't got a copy here, but I reckon you're in the right there Phil.
I'm sure it has been used as a dodge before, but I cannot see how it can possibly be legal in anyway.
It would need to be a paperchase, but that wouldn't be too difficult.
You wouldn't be casting aspertions would you old boy? No, of course not. Totally hypothetical of course.
I'm sure it has been used as a dodge before, but I cannot see how it can possibly be legal in anyway.
It would need to be a paperchase, but that wouldn't be too difficult.
You wouldn't be casting aspertions would you old boy? No, of course not. Totally hypothetical of course.
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In fact my original comments were based around if Unique were servicing clients FOC, and there was a Medical Transport Company (not owned by Unique or it's associates) selling that charter would it be the medical transport company that is in the wrong.
All assumption, and given the interest the CAA have shown in Unique before, I would be surprised if they would fall for it.
Phil
All assumption, and given the interest the CAA have shown in Unique before, I would be surprised if they would fall for it.
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Have a look on the aircraft. The Operations Manual is required to be carried, and a copy of the AOC.
The paperwork that was issued during your OPC/LPC and line training would reflect the operator.
Phil
The paperwork that was issued during your OPC/LPC and line training would reflect the operator.
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Which is the very reason why I'd be interested to know Airtime's take on it!
I'd be very surprised it they had any knowledge of Unique being on their AOC.
I'd be very surprised it they had any knowledge of Unique being on their AOC.
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Let us be very clear about 3 things.
Mark Davies has conned established charter organisers by misleading them that he has an AOC.
He has operated flights based on that misrepresentation.
The aircraft is not being operated by Airtime or any other AOC holder.
Any confidentiality clause within his crew contracts cannot be upheld in a court of law if it prevents the reporting of a criminal act.
I notice with interest that his investor is not mentioned as a shareholder or Director in any of Unique Air's companies, although Frank is noted on the papers of one.
Someone take this bloke to court and shut him down before he kills someone. The CAA instill quality procedures for one reason and one reason alone....flight safety.
To run aircraft without an approval is an accident waiting to happen.
Phil
Mark Davies has conned established charter organisers by misleading them that he has an AOC.
He has operated flights based on that misrepresentation.
The aircraft is not being operated by Airtime or any other AOC holder.
Any confidentiality clause within his crew contracts cannot be upheld in a court of law if it prevents the reporting of a criminal act.
I notice with interest that his investor is not mentioned as a shareholder or Director in any of Unique Air's companies, although Frank is noted on the papers of one.
Someone take this bloke to court and shut him down before he kills someone. The CAA instill quality procedures for one reason and one reason alone....flight safety.
To run aircraft without an approval is an accident waiting to happen.
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Well.....no point in sitting on the fence. Rest assured, with MD's affinity for threatening legal action I am in possession of proof of everything I have said.
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I don't think Moses would be caught wet leasing aircraft to an operator that is going to be a bad payer. He didn't build up Airtime by being a mug. So even if I didn't trust Phil's word I would not believe that one. G-WWIZ was based in Bournemouth, but is aparently being registered to new owners at the moment, if you check G-INFO.
I don't have the info Phil has, so I can't say that this is a con running illegal charters. All I can say is that some companies do try to get away with it, as a colleague of mine once noticed. His evidence helped the CAA fine that company.
If anyone comes across a company that they suspect is operating illegally, the CAA publishes a list of companies with AOCs. Notice the lack of entry for "Unique Air".
I don't have the info Phil has, so I can't say that this is a con running illegal charters. All I can say is that some companies do try to get away with it, as a colleague of mine once noticed. His evidence helped the CAA fine that company.
If anyone comes across a company that they suspect is operating illegally, the CAA publishes a list of companies with AOCs. Notice the lack of entry for "Unique Air".
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Another rumour doing the rounds about this company was that they were some how involved in G-SAMM and had coverage from Jet Options. I have checked and it is not true.
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Really? We were told it was due for collection by Unique two weeks ago or more, but then it kept getting bogged down with problems when engineers checked it. I say that's what we were told, I don't think it was true. For a time Davies had a picture of the aircraft on his office wall which he had downloaded from the internet. Sad really. From the pic it looked like a decent machine.
Never did see his Lambo either (the one which was lacking in headroom for him). Or the Ferrari for that matter. There's a bit of a pattern here.
Never did see his Lambo either (the one which was lacking in headroom for him). Or the Ferrari for that matter. There's a bit of a pattern here.
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Huh?
Lambo? Ferrari? G-samm? AOC? Website shut down? Unpaid staff? Public sackings? ANO deviations? Previous rep? .......
...did I miss anything?
All we need now is now is a threatning letter and we have the makings of the next script for Aircrash Investigation!
I feel very sorry for you guys !
...did I miss anything?All we need now is now is a threatning letter and we have the makings of the next script for Aircrash Investigation!
I feel very sorry for you guys !