Carry-on Bmed!!!!!!
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maxmet, i was at the same wings day as you so on same course. appreciate your point of view, but have to say in defence of company and its staff, didn't see it same way as you. sept 11th saw many airlines have to lay off staff and make cut backs. bmed (tiny company) no exception. surfice to say that everyone apart from a couple on that course i think, all came back to bmed in feb to recommence employment. didn't see a 'smirk' on anyones face on that day half couse were 'sacked' as you put it. if sacked, howcome all returned? in fact, think sw and her trainers genuinely upset for us. mf, js and ap-h in tears. mf and ig were also welcomed at what was left of wings party (granted, not the happiest of occasstions) but at least they came to show support. not really anyones fault. obviously a company decision. at end of day, all have different opinions. thought sw and trainers did best they could under difficult circumstances. bmed not a bad company. a lot worse out there. agreed shame about new ccm and training manager though. all gone down hill since they arrived.
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so at least we are in agreement. I think if you read all the mentioned comments you will find that most people are happy. The problem is the ccm and the training manager. get them out! have to agree with the prison governer comment! yes she does look like her and she couldn't have a more perfect role. go on LF this is your calling in life! go for it girl, you don't like people so within this role you can be as nasty as you like.......just a normal day for you then! eh.
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always dubious of those one off posters
Bewitched! of those who were there on that day (ab initio crew and trainers) how many are still there?
You have your opinions I have mine. Long live PPRuNe. The actions of the company and those involved on that day was deplorable and totaly unprofessional and I feel that it was an indicator of what the company and Lord H realy think of those that work for them especially the Cabin Crew. I think that what happend way back then should be a lesson to all ab initio crew that what happend then may well soon happen again.
I however can not understand any defence af Mr IG aka Fat Controller as his track record is a disgrace to the company and the fact that he has been able to maintain his employment after the recent damaging court case is utterly contemptable.
You have your side of the fence and I have mine but from this thread all sides would agree that there is something rotten in BMED.
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Max
You have your opinions I have mine. Long live PPRuNe. The actions of the company and those involved on that day was deplorable and totaly unprofessional and I feel that it was an indicator of what the company and Lord H realy think of those that work for them especially the Cabin Crew. I think that what happend way back then should be a lesson to all ab initio crew that what happend then may well soon happen again.
I however can not understand any defence af Mr IG aka Fat Controller as his track record is a disgrace to the company and the fact that he has been able to maintain his employment after the recent damaging court case is utterly contemptable.
You have your side of the fence and I have mine but from this thread all sides would agree that there is something rotten in BMED.
Regards,
Max
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Just registered with PPrune and so far I'm shocked at the way some of you guys have nothing better to do than slate BMed and it's staff! Sounds to me like it's taking over your life!
Fair enough, we all have our moans and groans in any job, but I can't believe that a couple of people in the office can completely ruin your whole opinion of a company to such a degree! My previous jobs include many tedious office jobs where I have been over-worked, under-paid, under-appreciated and bored stiff. BMed to me is a breath of fresh air in comparison and it's what you make of it. We are reasonably well paid, yes we do work long hours but nowhere near the 40 hour week I used to do. We get paid whether we are eating, sleeping or getting pi$$ed for christ's sake!!
There are hundreds of other airlines you can work for, and I'm sure you'll find the grass will not be any greener. Or maybe you can try a nine-five job. Believe me, you'll be beating down the doors at Cirrus House, begging for forgiveness.
All I can say is if you don't like it, LEAVE! There are plenty of people out there who would give thier left tit to join us.
Fair enough, we all have our moans and groans in any job, but I can't believe that a couple of people in the office can completely ruin your whole opinion of a company to such a degree! My previous jobs include many tedious office jobs where I have been over-worked, under-paid, under-appreciated and bored stiff. BMed to me is a breath of fresh air in comparison and it's what you make of it. We are reasonably well paid, yes we do work long hours but nowhere near the 40 hour week I used to do. We get paid whether we are eating, sleeping or getting pi$$ed for christ's sake!!
There are hundreds of other airlines you can work for, and I'm sure you'll find the grass will not be any greener. Or maybe you can try a nine-five job. Believe me, you'll be beating down the doors at Cirrus House, begging for forgiveness.
All I can say is if you don't like it, LEAVE! There are plenty of people out there who would give thier left tit to join us.
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If you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen!
for heavens sake! Before this thread dies a long overdue death, just had to put my final say in. I've been at BMED for a long time. I've seen the company grow from a small airline where we used to check in a Queens building and get out hand written rosters from the late great Bob Rowley and swan off on 6 day trips to Bey to what it is now.
It is true to say, that like any other airline (or company for that matter) it is not without its faults. As barcart said, yes its hard work. No the desinations are not great, but the crew are absolutely fantastic and once those aircraft doors are shut and you're away from the office, its what you make it!
Maxmet - why don't you just leave pal? Go and get a job digging up the road or something if its that bad at BMED, or is someone holding a gun up to your head and making you stay? Surely you can take charge of your own life and do something instead on moaning and bringing everyone else down. Perhaps you didn't get BA? Easyjet are looking for crew. I'm sure you'd look great in orange.
It is true to say, that like any other airline (or company for that matter) it is not without its faults. As barcart said, yes its hard work. No the desinations are not great, but the crew are absolutely fantastic and once those aircraft doors are shut and you're away from the office, its what you make it!
Maxmet - why don't you just leave pal? Go and get a job digging up the road or something if its that bad at BMED, or is someone holding a gun up to your head and making you stay? Surely you can take charge of your own life and do something instead on moaning and bringing everyone else down. Perhaps you didn't get BA? Easyjet are looking for crew. I'm sure you'd look great in orange.
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Just vent it out!
I feel for you guys. I flew with BMed to Amman last april and the crews, especially the O/B ones, looked very sad. I happened to be seated near the back galley and could hear demotivation there.
God.
I feel the same, I work for FCA and have lost faith in the managing department, and the training department is getting worse too.Plus, they want us to be spontaneous but it's all turning into a kind of regime.
Maybe I will start another thread and post my frustrations too, but I won't, I'll do something better: I am going to leave them in the middle of the busy summer season...
Can't wait to see my manager's face. He still owes me an apology for something that really p****d me off. almost three months have passed and...still NOTHING.
Long Live PPrune....Our managers are deaf (or just pretend to be, which is worse) and we really need a place to vent our anger out. At the end of the day, they work half as much as we do, their salary is way higher and most of them don't even have any flying experience-how could they have a clue???
This forum is for discussing anything related to this job, and demotivation and problems are part of it as much as the overnight stops or weeks in barbados!!!
It's those people who would "give their left tit" (as somebody mentioned) to do this job who are ruining it for us.
Airlines now know that they don't need to try to keep you happy and motivated for many years to come, they know they can use and misuse you as much as they want, since as soon as you complain or confront them because you think what they're doing is not fair anymore....they can soon replace you with a cheaper, brand new one, who has no idea, no experience but would happily be exploited and sell their mother and their soul to do this job.......
Lovely.
Guys, take no notice of such people, and vent it out.....I'll be here listening to you
Take care,
FBW
PS: if you stop in Amman, try to go to "la mirabelle" in Shmeisani, they have the best cakes in the world....it'll be worth the trip!
God.
I feel the same, I work for FCA and have lost faith in the managing department, and the training department is getting worse too.Plus, they want us to be spontaneous but it's all turning into a kind of regime.
Maybe I will start another thread and post my frustrations too, but I won't, I'll do something better: I am going to leave them in the middle of the busy summer season...
Can't wait to see my manager's face. He still owes me an apology for something that really p****d me off. almost three months have passed and...still NOTHING.Long Live PPrune....Our managers are deaf (or just pretend to be, which is worse) and we really need a place to vent our anger out. At the end of the day, they work half as much as we do, their salary is way higher and most of them don't even have any flying experience-how could they have a clue???
This forum is for discussing anything related to this job, and demotivation and problems are part of it as much as the overnight stops or weeks in barbados!!!
It's those people who would "give their left tit" (as somebody mentioned) to do this job who are ruining it for us.
Airlines now know that they don't need to try to keep you happy and motivated for many years to come, they know they can use and misuse you as much as they want, since as soon as you complain or confront them because you think what they're doing is not fair anymore....they can soon replace you with a cheaper, brand new one, who has no idea, no experience but would happily be exploited and sell their mother and their soul to do this job.......
Lovely.
Guys, take no notice of such people, and vent it out.....I'll be here listening to you
Take care,
FBW
PS: if you stop in Amman, try to go to "la mirabelle" in Shmeisani, they have the best cakes in the world....it'll be worth the trip!
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Are BMed still recruiting for cabin crew?
I think I sawe an ad on the Skyport but I am not sure.
One of my friends would like to apply-I'll have to keep her away from this site!
I think I sawe an ad on the Skyport but I am not sure.
One of my friends would like to apply-I'll have to keep her away from this site!
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I have to say that I am really surprised about all the bitching that is going on here about B Med. I am fairly new to the company but have a few years flying experience with charter carriers. I don't think some of you realise how good it is here at B Med, the work is piece of cake, the crew are fab and the money is pretty good too. I have to agree with some of the other posters here, if you don't like it why don't you quit?
One thing is for sure I would much rather fly with a happy positive upbeat crew rather than crew that bitch and complain all the way to Tehran!!!
Shalom x
One thing is for sure I would much rather fly with a happy positive upbeat crew rather than crew that bitch and complain all the way to Tehran!!!
Shalom x
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Companies should endeavour to keep their employees happy!!!
It's a human right-to be treated in a good way!!
I fly because I love aeroplanes, but this doesn't mean that I have to be treated like s*** just becxause I've got a job that many people would like to have!!
Treat me well and I'll be the happiest person on earth and it will be a pleasure to work with you, crews morale will improve and I'll work even harder!!
No, before you ask, I don't work for BMed, but the situation at FCA is very similar-morale is very low...
That's why I have sent my resignation letter in...can't wait to see my manager's face. HE will be surprised!!
I have stopped fighting for what I believe in and cannot work in such a "pink and fluffy" place anymore. Hopefully where I will start working in a month's time will be a bit better.
Yallah Salaam.
FBW
It's a human right-to be treated in a good way!!
I fly because I love aeroplanes, but this doesn't mean that I have to be treated like s*** just becxause I've got a job that many people would like to have!!
Treat me well and I'll be the happiest person on earth and it will be a pleasure to work with you, crews morale will improve and I'll work even harder!!
No, before you ask, I don't work for BMed, but the situation at FCA is very similar-morale is very low...
That's why I have sent my resignation letter in...can't wait to see my manager's face. HE will be surprised!!
I have stopped fighting for what I believe in and cannot work in such a "pink and fluffy" place anymore. Hopefully where I will start working in a month's time will be a bit better.
Yallah Salaam.
FBW
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Hello everyone!! I know that you's all seem to be at eachothers throats at the moment, but I am really interested in working for BMED. I have been flying for two years now and sent a cv in three times in the last month to which I have had no reply!! Been calling them for days and today finally spoke to someone. I must say, she was quite rude and told me they weren't recruiting. When I asked when BMED would be recruiting again, she replied "Dunno"... I haven't lost complete hope, but do feel a bit crap about the whole way this company seems to be organised. Anyone know anything I can do to get an interview in this place?
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Dolly, with all the respect... if they are not recruiting, then they are not recruiting. (dot)
If you keep insisting, they might as well ask you "which part of -not recruiting- do you not understand?" and your CV will end in the big file under the desk... so be patient... re-apply in 1-2 months time... follow up with a little letter saying you are very keen and would like them to keep your CV for future recruitment and so on...
I've had 16 or 17 interviews so far, over 2 1/2 year time. I've been accepted by a few airlines, rejected by others. It's all a big game and we gotta learn the rules (so that we can bend them better), accept defeat and reapply later on. Only few people in this industry got the job they wanted for the airline they wanted when they wanted... all the others had to suck eggs and learn how to become "the perfect candidate for such a fantastic airline"... blah blah blah... yeah... sure! (myself so much included!)
In the meantime, why don't you try applying with other airlines? It's too late for charters now as most have frozen their selections until next jan/feb, but there are many others still looking!
I don't know if you are still flying at the mo' but if you want something in the middle east then Ethiad and Emirates are always recruiting... although you would have to move overseas for the job.
Virgin are also recruiting! You just need to give them a call and get an application pack!
Cheer up! It's not the end of the world! Don't put all your eggs in one basket!
FJ
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p.s. FBW, you are wikid!
...but i soooo agree with you!
They lost 2 excellent crew in 2 months! hehehe!
If you keep insisting, they might as well ask you "which part of -not recruiting- do you not understand?" and your CV will end in the big file under the desk... so be patient... re-apply in 1-2 months time... follow up with a little letter saying you are very keen and would like them to keep your CV for future recruitment and so on...
I've had 16 or 17 interviews so far, over 2 1/2 year time. I've been accepted by a few airlines, rejected by others. It's all a big game and we gotta learn the rules (so that we can bend them better), accept defeat and reapply later on. Only few people in this industry got the job they wanted for the airline they wanted when they wanted... all the others had to suck eggs and learn how to become "the perfect candidate for such a fantastic airline"... blah blah blah... yeah... sure!
(myself so much included!)In the meantime, why don't you try applying with other airlines? It's too late for charters now as most have frozen their selections until next jan/feb, but there are many others still looking!
I don't know if you are still flying at the mo' but if you want something in the middle east then Ethiad and Emirates are always recruiting... although you would have to move overseas for the job.
Virgin are also recruiting! You just need to give them a call and get an application pack!
Cheer up! It's not the end of the world! Don't put all your eggs in one basket!
FJ
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p.s. FBW, you are wikid!
...but i soooo agree with you!They lost 2 excellent crew in 2 months! hehehe!
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Does the term floaty come from the things you leave floating in the toilet? If so, your attitude smells just as bad!!I know two people that fly for BMED and they both told me that they are recruiting. They also told me that BMED take forever getting back to you, so I thought I'd be proactive by calling them. I was merely pointing out that the person that spoke to me on the telephone was rude. I wasn't asking for opinions, just stating a fact! I am currently working for Monarch, which is where I've been for two years. I know who I want to work for but I think your idea of 17 interviews in 2 and a half years is a tad extreem.
Thanks for the advise, but please drop the bitch attitude, you're not clever...
Thanks for the advise, but please drop the bitch attitude, you're not clever...
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mmhhh.... such a shame... tsk tsk tsk... 
Considering your gracious ways... I doubt any further comment is necessary...
I guess many PPruNers will think what I am thinking...
Good luck to you anyway with BMed.
FJ
Considering your gracious ways... I doubt any further comment is necessary...
I guess many PPruNers will think what I am thinking...
Good luck to you anyway with BMed.
FJ
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Mr IG Fat Controller
Am intrigued by the message that MaxMet left regarding Mr IG Fat Controller...
He wrote: "I however can not understand any defence af Mr IG aka Fat Controller as his track record is a disgrace to the company and the fact that he has been able to maintain his employment after the recent damaging court case is utterly contemptable. "
Can someone please elaborate on the COURT CASE !
He wrote: "I however can not understand any defence af Mr IG aka Fat Controller as his track record is a disgrace to the company and the fact that he has been able to maintain his employment after the recent damaging court case is utterly contemptable. "
Can someone please elaborate on the COURT CASE !
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Dubious one off Posters
You are one of them aint ya Clubworld? You could even be the fat controller trying to get a rise out of this thread?!
See the rules of PPRuNe with regards to eloborating on Court Cases.
Fat Controller went to court over spurious allegations Fat Controller lost. The End
See the rules of PPRuNe with regards to eloborating on Court Cases.
Fat Controller went to court over spurious allegations Fat Controller lost. The End
