MK Airlines is free again!!
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From: UK
MK MK What To Do
Hi guys..........
I have read this thread with interest!
Boy has MK come a long way since the days of Masiamani (don't have a clue how to spell his name sorry) and Kruger.
I jest by the way.
They left Affretair as Mike was never going to be the boss there, like Jack Malloch, his Uncle by the way! Took six mates and started MK.
The M part of the company, I feel the most wise, pulled the pin not too long after the company started. From what I heard did not like the way things were heading, mmmmm, so him and Mike parted ways.
At this stage there were only Zimbo's flying for them, why? Simply because these were the only guys who were offered the jobs, again why? These were the guys who would do it the MK way.
Well it worked for quite a while. The company grew and grew! The conditions never changed........ Every time there was some money it was spent on equipment, either aircraft (not spares or maintenance I hasten to add) or Landhurst.
When the 747's arrived Mike coerced a bunch of Cathay boys to show him "how it was done"! How long did they and the Cathay Ops manual last?
Back to the MK way.
A few prangs along the way were but mere pits in the road! That was until Halifax!
A 747 wreck in a first world country really gets the authorities to sit up and take notice!
So they have to change to the UK Reg and comply with all their rules and regs. Things from here on never seem to get much better, they lost the contract in Kenya, that after the main man there bought the airline to get them out of trouble! Now they are owned by some Dr guy...........
I won't go on........ as I think you get the picture.
All I want to ask is a couple of questions...
1. Why was Mike Kruger never the owner?
2. Did no one ever think that what they were doing was either wrong, stupid and unsafe or all three (except possibly the Cathay boys)
3. Will it ever change.
4. How long has South Africa got before it plummets into ruins like Zimbabwe or will it be different? This for those that live in SA as it relates to the afford-ability of working for MK.
Some will wonder why I typed this post and it for one and only one reason.......
And to the rest of you that were never there let me tell you they are the best bunch of guys one could work with
Well said sayswho
I have read this thread with interest!
Boy has MK come a long way since the days of Masiamani (don't have a clue how to spell his name sorry) and Kruger.
I jest by the way.
They left Affretair as Mike was never going to be the boss there, like Jack Malloch, his Uncle by the way! Took six mates and started MK.
The M part of the company, I feel the most wise, pulled the pin not too long after the company started. From what I heard did not like the way things were heading, mmmmm, so him and Mike parted ways.
At this stage there were only Zimbo's flying for them, why? Simply because these were the only guys who were offered the jobs, again why? These were the guys who would do it the MK way.
Well it worked for quite a while. The company grew and grew! The conditions never changed........ Every time there was some money it was spent on equipment, either aircraft (not spares or maintenance I hasten to add) or Landhurst.
When the 747's arrived Mike coerced a bunch of Cathay boys to show him "how it was done"! How long did they and the Cathay Ops manual last?
Back to the MK way.
A few prangs along the way were but mere pits in the road! That was until Halifax!
A 747 wreck in a first world country really gets the authorities to sit up and take notice!
So they have to change to the UK Reg and comply with all their rules and regs. Things from here on never seem to get much better, they lost the contract in Kenya, that after the main man there bought the airline to get them out of trouble! Now they are owned by some Dr guy...........
I won't go on........ as I think you get the picture.
All I want to ask is a couple of questions...
1. Why was Mike Kruger never the owner?
2. Did no one ever think that what they were doing was either wrong, stupid and unsafe or all three (except possibly the Cathay boys)
3. Will it ever change.
4. How long has South Africa got before it plummets into ruins like Zimbabwe or will it be different? This for those that live in SA as it relates to the afford-ability of working for MK.
Some will wonder why I typed this post and it for one and only one reason.......
And to the rest of you that were never there let me tell you they are the best bunch of guys one could work with
Well said sayswho
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: South of the River
Some will wonder why I typed this post and it for one and only one reason.......
Wow - Mad Bob you must have had some time on your hands to type that lot. Mike Kruger and Wally Massimiani started the company when times were good for DC8F's and they didn't like the way Affretair was being "ethinicised" so thought they could do better. Wally realised early on that wasn't going to happen and bailed out.
It never was run democratically and no doubt is not today, however I still question how a bunch of guys can negotiate their way out of administration in the UK and then carry on in exactly the same way. I sincerely hope the CAA and their colleagues in the corridors of power in Westminster are keeping a close eye on developments.
As to the suggestion of an MK/Avient merger, the thought of Messrs Kruger and Smith (and Mad Bob?) sitting round the same boardroom table is somewhat unlikely, to say the least.
It never was run democratically and no doubt is not today, however I still question how a bunch of guys can negotiate their way out of administration in the UK and then carry on in exactly the same way. I sincerely hope the CAA and their colleagues in the corridors of power in Westminster are keeping a close eye on developments.
As to the suggestion of an MK/Avient merger, the thought of Messrs Kruger and Smith (and Mad Bob?) sitting round the same boardroom table is somewhat unlikely, to say the least.
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From: Under a bridge
MK VIP Crew thrown in Sierra Leone Jail
Just got word the two "scabs" who are now flying the G1 were tossed in the brig in Sierra Leone along with the fat guy David Tattum. Two nights as the guests of a West African nation. Management was not saying much about it but I did confirm it with the former G1 Skip who has been getting calls all day from the wives and former co-workers. Seems they want the Dr. and his cronies heads on a platter.
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From: Under a bridge
Maybe this will help some of the homebound guys...
Date: August 24,2009 Contact Name: Barbara Kelly Address: Abco Kovex Building City: Swords Buiness Park Zip: Co Dublin Province: Swords Country: Ireland Telephone: 35318138400 Fax: 35318138401
Job Information
B747-200 First Officers - Immediate Start - Saudi Arabia
Direct Personnel have an immediate short term vacancy for 7 x B747-200 First Officers. Training will commence in September for 18 days and the contract will start from October 15th until December 31st 2009. You must be available for the full length of the contract to be considered.
Requirements:
JAA/FAA/ICAO Licence
B747-200 Type Rating
Last flight on B747-200 within the last 12 months
Last Simulator Check within the last 12 months
JAA/FAA/ICAO Medical Cert
1500 Hours Total Flying Time
1000 Hours on a commercial Jet Aircraft
500 Hours on B747-200
Location: Saudi Arabia
Job Information
B747-200 First Officers - Immediate Start - Saudi Arabia
Direct Personnel have an immediate short term vacancy for 7 x B747-200 First Officers. Training will commence in September for 18 days and the contract will start from October 15th until December 31st 2009. You must be available for the full length of the contract to be considered.
Requirements:
JAA/FAA/ICAO Licence
B747-200 Type Rating
Last flight on B747-200 within the last 12 months
Last Simulator Check within the last 12 months
JAA/FAA/ICAO Medical Cert
1500 Hours Total Flying Time
1000 Hours on a commercial Jet Aircraft
500 Hours on B747-200
Location: Saudi Arabia
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From: Ostend, Belgium
MK on the brink of implosion ?
MK Airlines B742F G-MKHA was due to ferry from N'Djamena to Kemble as BGB123 today [26 August] for scrapping, but diverted to East Midlands due to poor weather. It will join G-MKCA & G-MKGA at the Gloucestershire airfield. With G-MKJA stored at Manston & G-MKAA, G-MKDA, G-MKEA & G-MKFA all stored at Bristol/Filton, this only leaves G-MKBA & G-MKKA in service.
(Source: GATWICK ROUNDUP 26-08-09 - UK & N.Ireland Forum - AirSpace)
(Source: GATWICK ROUNDUP 26-08-09 - UK & N.Ireland Forum - AirSpace)
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 15
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From: London
TAA In control of MK Airline
My Dear Carholme, you say David Tattum 'Tattum's previous history under the LLoyd Aero Boliviano and TAA file. Charming individual!
Well all of them are charming individuals, but do remember Mr Tattum is not a thinker but a doer and he is the chairman's go fetcher. Thier must be something about ownership maybe thats why the good Dr Alanizi I mean the big doggy is in the front and he has all his little doggies behind him.
They are all individuals of glowing characters with wonderful CV's just what the Pathologist ordered:
I came across these two
http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-candce/case_no-4:2008cv01343/case_id-201371/
http://www.visit-montenegro.com/article1221.htm
on a simple search heaven knows what you would find if you started digging.
I just hope with all the ups and down in the world and especially closer to home MK employees can keep on drawing a wage.
Keep yr eyes open and your hands grasped together and pray for the best!
Well all of them are charming individuals, but do remember Mr Tattum is not a thinker but a doer and he is the chairman's go fetcher. Thier must be something about ownership maybe thats why the good Dr Alanizi I mean the big doggy is in the front and he has all his little doggies behind him.
They are all individuals of glowing characters with wonderful CV's just what the Pathologist ordered:
I came across these two
http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-candce/case_no-4:2008cv01343/case_id-201371/
http://www.visit-montenegro.com/article1221.htm
on a simple search heaven knows what you would find if you started digging.
I just hope with all the ups and down in the world and especially closer to home MK employees can keep on drawing a wage.
Keep yr eyes open and your hands grasped together and pray for the best!
