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.