WestAir Sweden acquire Atlantic Airlines
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Errrr... wouldn't the reason be that they are fully staffed already?
http://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com/fact...7rm9zge3re8x5e
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Snakes...I must add that you are right. It has also been crews and engineers as well as ops etc. etc.
My comment only referred to the management as they were the ones being criticised at the time.
Of course success is a team effort.
My comment only referred to the management as they were the ones being criticised at the time.
Of course success is a team effort.
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There is a continuing assumption that Westair have bought Atlantic Airlines. my understanding is that 1) it is a merger, and a REAL merger where the sum of the parts will be greater than each individual part, and 2) it is not complete yet.
I have read the press release and see that the key positions will be shared between the 2 airlines. It looks like a good move to me.
Neither wants to eliminate the other: the reason for the merger is to end up stronger in a world where small operators struggle to compete. Whatever one thinks about this, it is a fact.
Riverboat
I have read the press release and see that the key positions will be shared between the 2 airlines. It looks like a good move to me.
Neither wants to eliminate the other: the reason for the merger is to end up stronger in a world where small operators struggle to compete. Whatever one thinks about this, it is a fact.
Riverboat
speaking of snakes
Interesting times. 9 pilots made redundant while the bosses sign a merger.
Typical atlantic,i also believe the strategy for redundancy was something to behold as well.!!!!
The electras make the money,they cant afford to buy jets,so a merger was inevitable.
Do your hours,GET OUT. always been the atlantic way.
Sorry for the guys involved
(smoke in the cockpit?)
Typical atlantic,i also believe the strategy for redundancy was something to behold as well.!!!!
The electras make the money,they cant afford to buy jets,so a merger was inevitable.
Do your hours,GET OUT. always been the atlantic way.
Sorry for the guys involved
(smoke in the cockpit?)
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Interesting times indeed.
Less than 24 hours after making the last Electra Pilot redundant, an e-mail goes out informing that 8 positions are available for the ATP fleet.
By all accounts, those made redundant are now having to apply to attend an interview for their jobs back. How do those involved really think the company is going to get away with this. Making Pilots jobs redundant one minute then announcing that "miracle of all miracles, we`ve found some cash to expand ". Highly suspect, ATPer`s beware. Get some union recognition and quick.!!
Less than 24 hours after making the last Electra Pilot redundant, an e-mail goes out informing that 8 positions are available for the ATP fleet.
By all accounts, those made redundant are now having to apply to attend an interview for their jobs back. How do those involved really think the company is going to get away with this. Making Pilots jobs redundant one minute then announcing that "miracle of all miracles, we`ve found some cash to expand ". Highly suspect, ATPer`s beware. Get some union recognition and quick.!!
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So does anybody know what this means for the highly regarded cadet scheme then? I assume, as this is a merger and not a takeover, that operations will remain in Coventry for the foreseeable future to deal with the UK market. Therefore, still good demand for fuglies? Although, I notice people saying everyone in Coventry is at risk...
Multiflight, who have taken over the training from AFT, have told me the scheme is now on hold "while they are restructuring", but are still accepting applications.
Multiflight, who have taken over the training from AFT, have told me the scheme is now on hold "while they are restructuring", but are still accepting applications.
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7 out of the 9 Electra pilots selected for redundancy got the boot. And, as someone already posted, Atlantic advertised 8 ATP vacancies less than a day later.
I heard a rumour that someone had seen the invoices for the ATP courses - and they showed that payment was made BEFORE the redundancies were made! So much for the magic funding.
Can anyone confirm the rumour? Would be interesting to those of us going to an Employment Tribunal.
Shame on you Atlantic Airlines.
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I heard a rumour that someone had seen the invoices for the ATP courses - and they showed that payment was made BEFORE the redundancies were made! So much for the magic funding.
Can anyone confirm the rumour? Would be interesting to those of us going to an Employment Tribunal.
Shame on you Atlantic Airlines.
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I suppose it sort of makes business sense though, they can pay the cadets a lot less than the experienced Electra pilots (£22k base according to pilotjobsnetwork.com). Also, the cadets that would have recently "graduated" would have had their ATPLs fully sponsored by Atlantic Airlines, so to make that worthwhile for AA they might as well employ them!
I agree, probably doesnt justify giving the electra guys the boot, but isnt working for Atlantic Airlines all about doing your time then getting out? as I saw someone write. Agree not the best time to get out though!
I agree, probably doesnt justify giving the electra guys the boot, but isnt working for Atlantic Airlines all about doing your time then getting out? as I saw someone write. Agree not the best time to get out though!
