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Old 21st Oct 2008, 20:23
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It's been a hell of a journey, but I will miss it. This has been a complete shock; despite all the signs, I thought we were doing the right things and it would pull through. We've all been working very hard and it was becoming a very professional operation.

Still hanging on in there to see what happens now, but in keeping with the survival instinct- job prospects welcome:

Nick Ross
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Old 21st Oct 2008, 21:23
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Cool

Hi All
I have a CJ and an XLS rating, CRMI Line, C of A test pilot authority, need a job to feed an 5 month old boy! Willing to freelance as well as settle in to the right job, got a CV to send if anyone wants it?

Lots of love
PM's very welcome
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Old 21st Oct 2008, 21:31
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Sad news indeed. To avoid people's details getting lost can I suggest making use of the stickied thread at the top of the forum? As I've said before I will only cull posts there after two or three months. Anything posted here will inevitably drift downward.

Good luck all.


 
Old 21st Oct 2008, 21:49
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The crowd are on the pitch.. They think its all over!

It is now!!

Look on the bright side. Most of us came in with not much experience and have moved our careers on an awful lot. Personally, I've had a great laugh and got an awful lot out of EBJ.

Ride it out - weak management, poor cash control, and a particularly poor economic situation caused this collapse but it won't last forever. Keep flying if you can but if you have to take a break, do something useful so that when the economy picks up you can show employers that you're not a pillock. If anyone wants a chat, I'm on my personal number 07916 134536.

One good thing has come out of all this - I've shredded that bloody purple tie!

Lots of love

Tom
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Old 22nd Oct 2008, 09:34
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Big shame about EBJ,

Hope all you crewed her fleet and offices get sorted out in quick time...

C of L
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Old 22nd Oct 2008, 17:19
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Last gasp?

See that GOROO still flying today - EGKB - EGPH... Positioning for good?
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Old 22nd Oct 2008, 18:38
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Was G-OROO operated by EBJ or owned? Maybe it was positioning to another airfirled from request of the owners?
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Old 23rd Oct 2008, 11:45
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If the company is kaput on who's Insurance, CAM and RVSM are they flying?
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Old 23rd Oct 2008, 12:00
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The company is in administration isn't it
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Old 23rd Oct 2008, 12:12
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Administration?....in a word - dunno.

Seem to be in limbo-land at the moment. Any hard facts appreciated.

Best regards, one confused EBJ Ops Manager sat at home with LOTs of conflicting and confusing info.
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Old 23rd Oct 2008, 12:42
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Dear EBJ staff,
I'm so sorry and sad to hear about your demise. I know how you all worked so hard, continuously, to keep going in such difficult times.
It was always a pleasure to work with you all (Ops and crew) when I "starred"(?!) for you occasionally.
Rest assured that good guys are never out of a job for long in our Bizjet world......and you are all good guys!!
If there is anything that I can do, or help with (references etc) please don't hesitate to call or PM me.
Best wishes, and the very best of luck,
Jeremy Cooke
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Old 23rd Oct 2008, 17:35
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HS-125,

G-OROO is not owned by EBJ was only operated by them.
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Old 23rd Oct 2008, 17:53
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Good luck chaps & chapesses. Tomorrow is another day, as they say "same sh*te, different day". Allot of us have been there, but we're still around. Keep the faith
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Old 23rd Oct 2008, 18:01
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Hopefully those of you going to Heathrow on Sunday will come away with some good news.
 
Old 25th Oct 2008, 12:07
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Shocked

Truly sorry to hear about the demise of EBJ - you guys were a good bunch of blokes.

If I can help in any way possible I will post here for you.

Onwards and upwards



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Old 28th Oct 2008, 10:45
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Bugger

Wow, how wrong was I!?
Thought we had problems and was always told it was going to be alright!
Funny old world, this is the third company I have worked for which has gone under... Ace Aviation, Club 328 and...

Still this has opened a few doors for the ex pilots and ops staff, onwards and upwards...


Good luck everyone

Paul
 
Old 29th Oct 2008, 02:44
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its you - you're the ******* jinx!

love you man..

tell you what - we all feel a bit screwed over but you want to speak to some of the clients! I spoke to one earlier and guess which of the seven dwarfs he was...

I'll give you a clue..

he wasn't happy..
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Old 29th Oct 2008, 08:28
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Tom,

I'm guessing he was Dopey if he paid up front?

Phil
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Old 29th Oct 2008, 08:32
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Very funny Vic.
 
Old 29th Oct 2008, 09:10
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Tom,

So he wasn't "Happy", but might have been "Dopey"?

Sure he wasn't the often forgotten 8th Dwarf..."Been screwed overly" ?!

Any updates mate?

Phil.
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