Gulf Air Developments
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From: way down south
Just flew with a young F/O & he informed me that they are being instructed by some of the local Captains not to fly, under any circumstances, on their days off. That's all very well & good & I couldn't disagree too much with their plans but then he went onto explain their "demands" which are getting rid of the entire Ops management & more money. That's wonderful, & who am I to censure these fellow professionals, although it does seem a bit excessive & sordid. Maybe it's just my old age & healthy cynicism, but it just appears to me to be another attempt by some office seeking wanna be's to barge their way into the office & meanwhile disturb my roster daily! So now not only do we have to stomach management abuse but we must also take it from our colleagues. Just keeps getting better here?
Last edited by Mephistopheles; 28th November 2011 at 19:00.
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From: ME
I see that you are starting routes to Taif, Gassim and Yanbu in Saudi...... Two of these are uncontrolled airports at certain times. Out of curiosity, what other uncontrolled airports do you operate to?
Mutt
Mutt
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Olbie, has anyone explained the requirements of TIBA to you? If not, it might be a good idea to check with your safety department and get them to issue information to crew, otherwise you can expect "descent to FL 150, below that follow TIBA".........
It would also be sensible if they advise you how to obtain ATC clearance prior to departure.
Mutt
It would also be sensible if they advise you how to obtain ATC clearance prior to departure.
Mutt
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From: dubai
gfa
Gulf air are pissing its folks 
as the company reqruiting direct entry captains 5 of it management pilots are on leave in december.As the company is short they reqruiting from every corner in the world hope every pilot in this company having their X and new year wishes for next year good luck folks
as the company reqruiting direct entry captains 5 of it management pilots are on leave in december.As the company is short they reqruiting from every corner in the world hope every pilot in this company having their X and new year wishes for next year good luck folks
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From: USA
Dear old Gulf Air, it never misses an opportunity to shoot itself in the head. Bad aircraft through to unbelievably inept management. The downward spiral continues, lets hope that passengers and crew do not have to pay for such gross incompetence and negligence with their lives. Wishful thinking, "more than likely", this clattering train has no driver, no morals and no ethics. Very very sad.
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From: USA
Word from the Pink Palace is that our CEO has just resigned. We will see if it is true and what brain surgeon we get to replace him. Back to long haul or maybe turbo props. Load the gun GF, time to blow the brains out again.........
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From: "como todo buen piloto... mujeriego y borracho"
Samer Majali was at the Majlis about an hour ago. He spoke about the year 2011 in review, and the challenges ahead in 2012 and beyond for the airline.
He also had a bit of a chuckle about some of the rumors floating around.
When asked point blank by an employee about his departure he denied it by smiling and saying "no, just another rumour."
He also had a bit of a chuckle about some of the rumors floating around.
When asked point blank by an employee about his departure he denied it by smiling and saying "no, just another rumour."
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From: "como todo buen piloto... mujeriego y borracho"
Well, since the last few posts of this very long thread have touched on the topic of "regime change," I thought the following article which I got in my in-box today might be both thought provoking and pertinent:
Finding the ideal airline CEO for our times
Tough job!
Finding the ideal airline CEO for our times
Tough job!