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I don't know if that is a compliment or not, however I'll take it as such. I figure that there were so many people discussing Sama that someone actually should know something about them. There has to be some people who may not look at these threads everyday who could help. I have performed a search and have had minimal success. I'll keep trying as well as preparing for a tough interview so at least I'll be as prepared, to do my best.
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yes they give you the ticket and accomodation.
they asked me about (73CL) the single pack failure during cruise , the red parking brake light , flight control switch , how do I like my present SOP , is there something I would like to add or skip to improve , do I know "low cost carrier" concept , things like that.
they asked me about (73CL) the single pack failure during cruise , the red parking brake light , flight control switch , how do I like my present SOP , is there something I would like to add or skip to improve , do I know "low cost carrier" concept , things like that.
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I'm curious, the original concept of the PSO routes was that JED/DMM/RUH were given to each of the airlines (Saudia/SAMA/NAS) as their hubs. The number of airlines that were supposed to be allowed operate any route was limited.
Now we see that NAS have just started operating JED-DMM/RUH-DMM, these had to be the most profitable routes operated by SAMA. Why were NAS allowed to start operating these profitable routes? How will SAMA compete against this intense competition?
Mutt
Now we see that NAS have just started operating JED-DMM/RUH-DMM, these had to be the most profitable routes operated by SAMA. Why were NAS allowed to start operating these profitable routes? How will SAMA compete against this intense competition?
Mutt
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The PSO's are enforced, given the choice no one would operate those, they're dreadful. To top it off there is no subsidy given, anywhere else the gov would be underwriting the cost to soften the sting.
RUH-DMM "most profitable route" ?? very much doubt that even with if there was a 100% LF those are domestic sectors with fare caps imposed.
The profit is to be had elsewhere.
RUH-DMM "most profitable route" ?? very much doubt that even with if there was a 100% LF those are domestic sectors with fare caps imposed.
The profit is to be had elsewhere.
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Hello y'all,
Can anyone tell me something about Mark Breen formerly with SAMA? This guy is an adviser at an airline in southeast asia. Heard that this guy is a birdbrain/bonehead, and that the pilot corps in that airline are not happy with him.
Just wondering maybe someone can shed some light on this character. Thanks.
Can anyone tell me something about Mark Breen formerly with SAMA? This guy is an adviser at an airline in southeast asia. Heard that this guy is a birdbrain/bonehead, and that the pilot corps in that airline are not happy with him.
Just wondering maybe someone can shed some light on this character. Thanks.
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SAMA Contact
Hello everyone,
First of all, thank you everyone for making this forums so useful.
I am going to have a layover in Riyadh on a personal trip early next month. I was wondering if anyone has any contact for the concerned person in SAMA HR office, where I can drop in my documents in person.
Tried to search through the most useful tool of the forums, but to no joy, maybe i am new for forums so not exactly sure how to look for specific things.
Happy landings....
First of all, thank you everyone for making this forums so useful.
I am going to have a layover in Riyadh on a personal trip early next month. I was wondering if anyone has any contact for the concerned person in SAMA HR office, where I can drop in my documents in person.
Tried to search through the most useful tool of the forums, but to no joy, maybe i am new for forums so not exactly sure how to look for specific things.
Happy landings....
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Sama is not an airline but it wishes that it was. After 3 years of flying they still have only four, old broken down 300s in the air on any given day. All of the competition (NAS, Fly-Dubai, Bahrain-Air, Air Arabia etc.) has grown, but not Sama. The incompetence of the operations team is legendary, but somehow they have deluded themselves (or at least the investors) into thinking that it is a viable company. Everyone is trying to leave now, and several are taking jobs for less pay just to get out before the wheels fall off. The entire training department resigned in disgust last month. Mark Breen has been gone for a year now, but the current DOO, (Oh Sorry, V.P. of Operations) is even worse. 
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they start sacking pilots now
Sitting in a Dubai Bar couple of years ago chatting to a Middle East Aviation guru, he told me that the only people going to make money out of SAMA were the consultants... It looks like he was correct !
What happens to them when the government funding runs out?
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What happens to them when the government funding runs out?
Probably the same as Saudia, more funds to cover the company, there is no profitable company in the country. How is the A320 going, are you already flying them in Saudia?
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there is no profitable company in the country
A320's are bouncing around doing crew training, 4 of there here, 5 more this year, 26 more next year!
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Profits
It will be very nice to see positive numbers appearing for real, by now, there is still a huge lack of pilots in the country; even expats are not enough. Great number of A320's coming and SV still looking for pilots. Hope you enjoy the new acft.
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