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Old 12th May 2005, 07:57
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Does anybody know if they are training pilots at the moment?
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Old 3rd Jun 2005, 09:48
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Not seen too much of MK's DC8's around the routes, is there a problem ?? or have I just been in the wrong places .


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Old 5th Jun 2005, 07:05
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Heard that MK is scrapping its DC8 fleet. Are they replacing them with something else?
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Old 11th Jun 2005, 08:15
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A Dc8 of MK airlines suffered severe damage to starboard undercarriage whilst taxiing at a Wiltshire airfield..
Undercarriage was turned nearly 90deg out of shape....!!!!
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Old 11th Jun 2005, 09:17
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Whaz'up with the UK AOC ? Any news available ?
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Old 10th Jul 2005, 12:51
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Does anyone have any more details of the earlier report of undercarriage damage to an MK DC8 at Wiltshire airport?
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Old 10th Jul 2005, 15:04
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Old news, happened about a year ago taxying full to line up, one side of the undercarriage gave way, believe it blocked lyneham for a day or so, and to make matters worse, the replacement frame blew a couple of tyres on landing !!!

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Old 16th Jul 2005, 16:42
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More bashing ....

Bash bash bash bash bash bash bash yawn yawn yawn more MK bashing - I cannot belive this thread which started some months ago as a relatively interesting has become another swipe at MK ...
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Old 16th Jul 2005, 18:51
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Coleman Myers

No-one had mad a post on this subject for about 6 days.
You have neatly brought the MK BASHING?? thread back to light.
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Old 25th Aug 2005, 14:45
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Coleman Myers,

As you presuambly work for MK, perhaps you would be kind enough to answer some of the genuine questions asked in this thread?

How much do MK crews earn?
Are they recruiting?
What's the roster like?
What are they like to work for?
and finally, do they still intend to obtain a UK AOC and if so how is that progressing?

Thanks!
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Old 22nd Sep 2005, 12:58
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Devil

I worked for MK (in crewing not as crew) for 4 years and I have to say they are all the nicest guys you would ever meet!

When I was there they were treated exceptionally well, but now I think generally they are treated ok, they stay in some of the top hotels, yeah had crappy economy flights but sometimes they are lucky enough to get business/first class, can't say anything about the salary think it is pretty good, the guys seem to live pretty well, overall I never had any complaints.....but just ask yourself why are alot of the guys leaving now, I have stayed in touch with a number of the guys and find out all the time who is leaving, some of the guys I thought would be with mk forever have gone.....why??!!
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Old 23rd Sep 2005, 19:38
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Hi

I think I may have worked with you at your time at MK, you wouldn't have locked horns with Diggers at all would you??

Shame some of the good guys have left.

Cheers

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Old 24th Sep 2005, 00:00
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This week I have noticed in one of the industry magazines (was it Airline Cargo Management?) that Keith Riches became MK's Engineering Manager (or Director?).
So if he is the same Keith Riches who works (or worked?) at UK CAA Safety Regulation Group as one of senior maintenance inspectors/regulators then it sounds like a move towards UK AOC...
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Old 27th Sep 2005, 09:21
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Wish



I wish I worked for MKA
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Old 28th Sep 2005, 11:54
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MK's new partners

Hot off the press @ yahoo.news

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A backer with that kind of ammo is probably very reassuring for MKA boys (and girls !)
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