First off, if you're a crew member, you're the last to know about the financial health of the company. Focus guys were swearing the financial strength was there until the doors slammed shut. Gemini guys were shocked at the end.

Has the 747 made a revenue flight yet? This has been promised for six months? LH was supposed to be the customer. Are they still waiting?

It is now certain that the world is going into a recession. Trade flows are going to drop and so will the smaller outfits with weak operations.

A bloke I know over there says that some of the crews are 2 or 3 months behind in being paid. I think we all know what that means.

<<A bloke I know over there says that some of the crews are 2 or 3 months behind in being paid. I think we all know what that means.>>

Maybe the bloke you know confuses Midex with Orex, cause that's the case at the latter...

Midex B747 crew is still not in AL AIn.
The last i heard, they were not being payed and were told that backpay will be credited once they are brought to AL AIn.
Just a matter of how long can you wait?
One Captain i know has already left for the same reason.

Airbus
 

Heard 4 Airbuses are on the ground because of lack of crews to fly them any confirmation on this....:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Hi Storpikk
 

I do not think so.I think there are some problems regarding the AOC.

Thanks Aviator
 

Thanks Aviator,

Hope they get the problems resolved soon, seems like a good outfit with a good future in that region.

:D:ok::ok:

I was chatting with an FE and an FO from Midex in the hotel in CDG yesterday and they seemed quite happy - they certainly were not running the company down.

They'd prefer 4 weeks on 4 off rather than 5/3 - but who wouldn't?

Good luck to them

Not sure were 747 Fanatic is getting his information but all of the 747 crews are in Al Ain except for the ones with visa issues. The 747 flew a test flight yesterday and will be on the AOC soon. Revenue flights to commence before the end of the month.

Also, the crews are being paid and no Captains on the B747 or A300 have left over pay issues. You must be talking about the Captains that have been fired from Midex.

Thanks for the info.

Also heard that the 747 chief pilot left? How many 747 sets does Midex have? are they still hiring?

True according to a bloke working there.:(

Do you work there or are you just assuming you know?

how many B747 Midex operate ?

One, for now. Promises of more to come.

Hi Gentlemans ,
 

Hi,
Is Midex still rectuiting first officers for A300 ?

Yes, Midex is still recruiting current and qualified (in past two years)A300 First Officers. You can send your CV (resume) to [email protected]. You will need to include a color copy of your passport, licenses, medical, date of your last A300 PC, and proof that you have past the English Proficiency Test. If you do not include the above listed items they will not look at your resume.

Thanks,
 

thank you very much , :O

Parking ??
 

Midex operate (?) one B747 at the moment with more to come ......

I wonder where they are going to park all these aircraft. The A4's now occupy all of the available freight bays and the B747 is parked away on the remote apron.
When the Antonovs and Illyushins are in town (which is quite often) they have to park on remote taxiways.

The Mpost operation that was originally based in Al Ain (with 2 Airbusses) and was supposed to eventually have a large fleet (I believe the No. 50 was mentioned) moved elsewhere because the freight handling facilities in Al Ain could not handle 1 Airbus let alone a fleet. How is Midex coping with that - or do they not uplift out of Al Ain, only Beirut?
I see some new construction going on at the airport. Is that an upgrade of the freight facilities??

Has the 747 flown a revenue flight yet? Supposed to have been test flown two weeks ago.

742
 

I was told that the 74 flew a test flight yesterday (that WAS yesterday) - by a new Midex skipper in the CDG Hilton.

Midex 747...
 

The Midex 747 has flown only one time since it's arrival here in Al Ain. The Chief Pilot, the Chief Flight Engineer and a current FO did a 2 hour test flight the first week in Nov. This is the only flight done. We are working on getting one part and hopefully our first CDG flight will take place by this weeks end.

Midex is starting a hiring for the Airbus program, seems the next few will be coming online shortly. They are stored in Abu Dhabi as of now. Flight to 350 has info on hiring posted as of this writing.

Any idea if they will be looking for B747 Flight Engineer's.

Dont know about Midex, but Saudia are hiring FE's.


Mutt

Just saw where Star Airlines (Orex) is looking for JAR/FAA 74 crews. Climbto350. Seems like previously only JAR, but must have changed.

Welcome To Star Aircargo

Saw them passing through HKG the other day.

Also on 350, Family Airlines. FAA only though. They intended to start with 400's. Guess having second thoughts....?

Family Airlines

:D

Mutt. Do you have the contact details for Saudia.

Midex Pays
 

i would not believe the recent post concerning Midex Pay. I'm sure this information is coming from one of the A300 pilots who failed to meet the requirements per the contract. The company does pay it's pilots. The only problem is that if you are not in the UAE on payday you do not get paid. BUT ON RETURN TO THE UAE THE PILOTS ARE PAID. Not per the contract, but the contract does say the company has unitl the 10th. The pay at to most is a week or so late. This is happening because some of the crews go home on their three weeks off and when it is time to come back they were making claims that they were sick or had to take care of some personal issue. Of course the delay would put them at home at the end/beginning of the month and Midex would pay their salaries in good faith. Then they wouldn't return after receiving their salaries. Turns out that they were sitting in class with someone else. So, the company got tired of being burned and now only pays the guys if they are in the country. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT THEY DO PAY!! Also, there is a bit of confusion between when a new hire goes on full salary. I believe they are working this out. Confusion between what the Dir. of Ops and the President of the company is telling payrole. For the most part all of the crews are happy at Midex Airlines. Good airplanes to fly, fair salary, and a five weeks on, three weeks off schedule. With the global economy the way it is, BE GLAD THAT THERE IS A COMPANY LIKE MIDEX STILL UP AND RUNNING. Don't believe posting from some disgruntled pilot who didn't make the cut.

LION_01, Has this pay problem been resolved ?
Sources I hear from inform me this involves all new hire crews and still a ongoing problem.
Saying be glad to have a job, having a job that pays would be better stated.

The new crews are being paid, just not full pay. Their contract states that they will be on training pay until they complete training (completion of a line check). I believe the intial new hire class dragged on and someone promised them full pay when the arrived in Al Ain. But, no one bother to clear it with the president of the company. So, per the contract they are being paid correctly.

I guess the guy who made the promise should make sure that the President of the company approves of deviation from the contract. Especially when it comes to pay issues.

There are also a couple of guys with medical issues who I believe aren't being paid. Something to do with getting a medical in the UAE. Per the Midex contract if you can't get a medical and license in the UAE you can't be employed there.

So, looks like a few people are just trying to make Midex look bad.

Hey, Lion 01 you sound like a management type, ;)

Just making sure everyone has the full story.

I believe Midex is an airline for those desperate for a job and willing to take crap. Promises are made and broken easily.

Lion01: keeping the management hat aside; dont you think?

Good airplanes to fly, fair pay, and where can you find an overseas job where you get 5 weeks on, and three weeks off. Yes, there is some crap but you get that anywhere you work.

Some people who have never worked overseas and in a middle eastern country might have some problems adjusting. But it is one of the better middle eastern countries to work in.

It's like everything else in life, it's what you make of it.

saudia
 

please do you have contact for saudia.


middex is hiring but under 58yr :):)

Cant trust Midex for its word. Maybe a filler for the unemployed but not a place to go if you already have a job.

The airline is run on personal whims of the management. The slightest cry for unfairness is a cause for dismissal.

To the 747 guys... how long do you plan to wait to fly?

Database says 747 planned in service 21dec08
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Try telling them that.

Bilal
 

Hi MatchaLover ,

Do you have any contact number for Midex to apply as i don't find any online.. I have recently done flight dispatch in Dubai, looking out to join ASAP

Breached contracts, Breached promises = trouble.