GF's Manpower Shortage

[Chuck Y]

I was just looking at the latest seniority list & it shows that we only have a total of 388 Capts & FOs!!! With no recruiting going on how much more can they squeeze us to continue operating the current network. Especially since they are supposed to get 2 319s very soon, next year get 2 330s & start getting our order from Airbus. I bet the management are quietly happy the 321s we got are such pieces of junk & are grounded most of the time otherwise we would be even deeper in the c***.

[brassplate]

it doesn't help that a lot of the local junior captains keep going sick on weekends!!

[SubsonicMortal]

I second that... It's very painful at the moment.

[Sultan85]

bras....

What's your source?

[brassplate]

my source is me! my last three weekends were originally rostered with locals who apparently went sick. ended up flying with upset expat captains instead.

[Sultan85]

It can be just a coincident; any way I love to fly in the weekend! it’s a picnic comparing to Bahrain roads with the drunk K.S.A drivers in the town in weekends!

[.Aero]

GF Manpower

we only have a total of 388 Capts & FOs!!!

A little over 2 months ago the figure was a pilot worforce of 430, with projected workforce growth of 755 between 2009 - 2013

Bahraini Captains = 61%

[brassplate]

probably a coincidence. with a gruelling schedule, there isn't really much margin. i have no sby days this month.

[Sal-e]

With planes coming over the next half year, there will be a shortage of drivers. To complicate matters for GF, EY may decide to do another road trip (which they may do soon before their new birds arrive) with no doubt improved conditions. Furloughed U.S pilots may fill some of the positions but I think another package jousting match is around the corner.

[MAKAVELI320]

No Stby This Month

U must be in 320

[MAKAVELI320]

SAL-E if u r not happy why dont u make a move?

[downNOgreens]

.Aero,
interesting breakdown. This is probably why we have the most expensive insurance in the region. Don't believe me? Check accounts for yourself.

[.Aero]

insurance

we have the most expensive insurance in the region. Don't believe me? Check accounts for yourself.

Wish I could, but I'm not privvied to such information. I'm just a plane spotter.

[Sal-e]

MAKAVELI320,
Who said I'm not happy? I'm waiting for you to move so I can move another step up the seniority. My next move, if ever, will be to leave the region altogether and head back home. Otherwise, I'm happy where I am and who I'm working for (note, I didn't say I am happy with what I'm flying).

[SCATANA]

If only...

GF had opened a DXB-LHR route in 1989 when they were told to do so.........

[Mow]

Manpower shortage

While on leave ... I have been called by rostering daily ... How those guys think??? that, I will be sitting around to fly for them on my leave!!!!!!

[Mephistopheles]

It's only going to get more interesting when the Bahrain CAA FTL finally come into effect at the end of next month, unless the Lebo/Canuk upstairs can figure out someway to screw us over again.

[CanadaRocks]

MOW...What are you doing in town on your leave...Is BAH that nice!

[.Aero]

FCL1

It's only going to get more interesting when the Bahrain CAA FTL finally come into effect

Mephistopheles, any idea where I can get a copy of the CAA's ANTR-FCL1 that's coming into force? I can't find anything on their website and they're really not forthcoming on the phone either.

[Mow]

Canada ... I am not ... however ... roaming has its disadvantages as well ...