BAWC moving to Manston?
 

I saw on other web sites that BAWC is moving its operations to Manston. Does anyone know when this will happen? Apologies if this has been posted before.

This has not yet been confirmed, it should be decided in the next two weeks.:sad:

manston BAWC
 

First post, checking I know what I am doing, to view and post. Hopefully, TDC will agree and confirm to (BAWC?) stationed at MSE.:cool:

Manston Runway
 

I hope BAWC have considered the runway ? 2752 meters could be an issue with a B747F-400 ? No problem when they go via FRA / HHN but could be an issue for a long reach.

Is that BAWC (BA World Cargo as in GSS)? If so then its rumours so far.

BAWC
 

Is that BAWC (BA World Cargo as in GSS)? If so then its rumours so far.

It is the GSS Stansted operation that could relocate to Manston. Local council has agreed to amend airfield opeing hours, just waiting to see if the dotted line gets signed in the next fortnight.

Would that mean Wickes moving to Kent also ?
See they are looking to hire another loadie/shepherd via an agency ad on AJS.

Looks like a done deal
 

The deal is very close to conclusion. BAWC to move its freighter ops to Manston.
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wickes loadmaster
 

Wickes Air are not looking for loadmasters

I am sure the BA-seconded chaps will welcome this move. Getting to Stansted is one thing but getting to El Adem with grass is another!

Seems like their not going to manston now...

Leo

Wideloader, if not Wickes which company was looking for B747 Loadies at STN recently , was it VDA/Airbridge ?

Google 'airline opts out of manston move' from Kent News

I'm in Chemistry on my iPhone and can't copy and paste.

Back to paying attention.

Leo :E

not sure, i think it might have been agencys just putting feelers out

Stansted retained as freighter base (12/03/2009)

Following a tender process, British Airways World Cargo has chosen to continue operating its longhaul freighter programme from London Stansted.

During the evaluation procedure BA World Cargo investigated a number of options, including a possible relocation to Kent International Airport.

Jude Winstanley, head of network and freighters, commented: "After careful evaluation and taking into account a number of factors including the need to provide the best product for our customers, cost effectiveness, service quality and speed of connection, Stansted remains the most attractive longhaul freighter base for BA World Cargo and our customers."

FDD

Believe it or not, agencies put up these kinds of ads for interesting jobs (Loadmaster / Firefighter / Beer Tester / Playboy Oil Boy) knowing full well that ridiculous amounts of people will apply. This in turn increases the number of people they have on record and enables them to pour out vacancies for forklift drivers, fire alarm installers, barstaff and avon ladies to all the poor sods who applied to the interesting job in the first place....

....would be interesting to know if it was genuine or not. I wouldn't think it's VDA/Airbridge, doesn't seem like their style from my experience.

Good luck with your job hunting.

Oh dear TL...

Did I say I was looking for another job ?

I am currently sat in the Dubai Marina Yacht Club and having a nice cold bottle of Cristal with a stunning woman !!!

You see I'm enjoying life far too much... and to be honest why would I...If you are honest to yourself, you know its a dying trade, cheapend by accountants and dispatchers...most top loadies I know are looking for an out

So If you read my post s l o w l y.... I said are Wickes looking for another loadie via AJS. I ask because one has moved down the road to VD and then this agency place an ad.?

When an ex loadie mate of mine phoned the agency... the consultant, beer boy,fire alarm tester, when pressured said it was Wickes...Not their style I admit, as they normally go by word of mouth and get as cheap as possible.

So to put the record straight I am happy to say I wont be applying to Wickes or VD..no need now or in the future..been there, enjoyed it, moved on and now have a normal life.

Ps Good Hunting TL !

freightdoggy dog thats good news that you wont be applying to Wickes.
glad you are enjoying your station Supervisor job

Yawn..bored now..all I can say is its a fcking big station looking after 7 of em in Europe.