PPRuNe Forums

PPRuNe Forums (https://www.pprune.org/)
-   Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc. (https://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc-36/)
-   -   Twinjet (https://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc/268901-twinjet.html)

twinjetter 25th Jan 2008 19:53

Re-reading both mine and MarkW's recent posts, and based on (too) many visits to this forum, I know we could replace TWJ's name with any one of a hundred others in this area of our industry.

TWJ gave me a job, I worked hard, I got paid. I had days when I went home with a smile on my face, and others when I woke to the On-call phone at 0300 wondering why I'd sold my whole waking and sleeping life to them for just £"x" per annum.

Other threads have descended into the classic "I'm there, I buy in and it's great" vs "I'm not there anymore, and I'd rather remove my balls with a pair of nail-scissors than go back".

On this thread you refreshingly have (I know, split infinitive) 2 ex-employees saying that TWJ's not for them, but it's not past all hope. From my point of view, I recommend just seeing if the new MD can (hopefully) plug the holes through which so many "inmates" are escaping.

I for one hope that he can; for the sake of the many pro's in Ops and the remaining Drivers/Biccie-chuckers. Until they turn out the lights (or the ACJ cash-cow disappears), theres always hope of a turnaround. In the same vein, I'm sure that Nagasaki is NOW a lovely place to live. Both took/will take a bit of re-design.

PS - Mark, Humble Pie? Do M&S do that?:)


Cheers

EBJ

Belgium Legacy 25th Jan 2008 21:05

The other half asked me yesterday would I go back if offered

the response....


With the same crew and ops people there but better condtions, I think I would.
Through the grapevine I already heard strange things were happening at the moment. Hope for the best of that company, things really need to change there in a positive way. Take the rotten aplles out but keep the good ones if they did not leave yet.

Also ex TWJ

StressFree 26th Jan 2008 05:50

Hey Mark,
Correction to your previous post - on one fleet they are now down to just one crewmember..........and still nothing changes :ugh:

twinjetter 26th Jan 2008 09:34

1 driver and two aircraft. Marvellous.

Anyone in the pipeline to bolster what I perhaps controversially consider to be somewhat on the light side of the ideal crew complement?

If not, they'll make a lovely pair of 604-sized book-ends.

StressFree 28th Jan 2008 17:01

Mark,
Correction number 2 to your post - all pilots on one fleet have now resigned - and still they do nothing :ugh:

:ugh: :ugh: :ugh: :ugh: :ugh:

26point2 28th Jan 2008 17:53

Hey Stressfree,
its hard to believe that all the crew on the one fleet have resigned!!
There are only one or two people who could have stopped it happening but as you say, they do nothing!

It seems sad that we all thought how good the company was when we joined but what a dissappointment!

Not only that but so many people in the industry have asked why is everyone leaving!! what can you say??

Stress..Look forward to hearing more!!

26.2

twinjetter 28th Jan 2008 18:01

Sad to hear. I assume that TWJ have got the leavers' 3 months notice period to finally get themselves into gear and get some new drivers (advertised/interviewed/offered/notice period/Ground-trained/Line-trained/signed off - lets not even countenance type-rated)

Wishing allcon well

EBJ

twinjetter 29th Jan 2008 22:20

They've lost their longest-serving and most experienced Ops Controller too today. Despite reports to the contrary, good Ops-Bods dont grow on trees.

Belgium Legacy 30th Jan 2008 08:07


They've lost their longest-serving and most experienced Ops Controller too today. Despite reports to the contrary, good Ops-Bods dont grow on trees.
I thought that was you ;)

Chippie Chappie 30th Jan 2008 08:16

He didn't say it wasn't ;)

Belgium Legacy 30th Jan 2008 12:03


He didn't say it wasn't ;)
He left before "today" so must be someone else

twinjetter 3rd Feb 2008 15:41

Hey kitekruncher

Why on EARTH would anyone leave a Driver to turn off the lights? Light-turning-off is an Ops function like all the others (If in doubt, "GOTDI" - Get Ops to do it!)

Despite the entire CL crew now having disappeared, there'll always be an Ops bod there to clean up the mess!;)

Hope you're well:), check out this thread tomorrow for the latest newsflash from TWJ Towers.

Steve

twinjetter 5th Feb 2008 18:54

AAAAAND another thing
 
TWJ have just yesterday lost another Ops Controller.

Now down to 2 Controllers and an advert in Aviationjobsea....blah blah blah.

I almost wish I was in the 3rd-party permit-arranging industry, coz there's a client here for sure; the ACJ doesn't run itself - (now how do I work out those FIR entry times again?)

Keep smiling

EBJ

Touchdown 5th Feb 2008 19:28


Despite the entire CL crew now having disappeared, there'll always be an Ops bod there to clean up the mess!
Hmmmm! Maybe there wont be soon!

FerrypilotDK 10th Feb 2008 21:57

Still not much detail
 
I may be denser than oak, but I have the feeling that I am eavesdropping on a conversation that started long ago and everyone invloved actually knows all the circumstances, and so no-one needs to explain anything........But for those of us that have never worked in TWJ, could someone give a basic lesson......

Fex..When people in the industry ask why everyone is leaving, what can I say? Well......that is a great answer for all those that know the answer, but doesn“t tell the outsiders a thing.

So????

Anxiously awaiting

Eifelbird 10th Mar 2008 08:34

Cpt. CL604
 
Hi, all together I am just about to signe a contract with Twinjet.
What's going on there?
I need some private advise.

FerrypilotDK 10th Mar 2008 22:12

I am also talking to them.....maybe we will be working together and making a brighter future! :D

Inspector Clueless 11th Mar 2008 16:05

New Chief Pilot
 
Twinjet have a new Chief Pilot arriving in May.

Hes young ,but ex Airbus TRE and manager and very able-should be good news-IF hes allowed to do what needs to be done.

Hope it works for all at TWJ.Good luck.

IC:)

StressFree 13th Mar 2008 21:01

Insp. Clueless,
Are you this name by choice or by nature? No offence meant but just look at all the previous postings and make your own mind up as to whether any new CP will be able to make a difference...........
Much more than 'good luck' is needed, if its down to luck then its all over :uhoh: The place is in freefall.............. beware......:ugh:

StressFree 15th Mar 2008 08:32

Further to my last post things have got even worse :eek:

The existing Chief Pilot has now gone, the old Chief Pilot is now back until the new Chief Pilot comes in May. Its the usual shambles and musical chairs at TWJ :uhoh:

The next thing needed is a revolving door on the office to cope with the huge staff turnover :E


All times are GMT. The time now is 17:14.


Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.