Gulf Air Developments
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Three years of training bond is against what is stated in the FCAM (Flight Crew Administration Manual) where is written that any bond should not exceed 2 years.
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as always, gf trying to make a big deal out of a new type in the company. hey gulf air, where have you been? you're the last airline in the entire region to get the 777s. and second hand indian ones at that. stop making a big deal. you're demeaning the pilots.
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I wonder if the Company will publish an updated seniority list so that pilots can see where they stand? The last one was published back in July 2008, and since then there has been movement upwards, inwards and outwards.
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Albergineman - you are almost correct. The rule only applies for initial induction into GFA. So, from my interpretation, a fleet to fleet transfer does not fall within that policy. I wish it is the case though, unless I'm missing something in the FCAM?
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management, whoever they deem themselves to be, has seen fit to unilaterally declare a three year bond for the type rating...probably to the tune of 30000 bds.
i would really like to know the reason behind the constant shift in policy. why is there new conditions when there are already procedures in place for this? what the hell is the big deal?
i would really like to know the reason behind the constant shift in policy. why is there new conditions when there are already procedures in place for this? what the hell is the big deal?
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That's true Subsonic and the only thing missing is exactly this situation (transfer between fleet) and I think it is not more than three years due to a Bahrain Labour Law restriction.
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and the slide backward and attack against personal freedoms continues.
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yet, dangerous terror suspects have more rights.
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yet, dangerous terror suspects have more rights.
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"Pig products, or pork, should be kept away from our markets because it is clear they are harmful and have no other benefit."
I don't get much into religion, having been largely turned off by all of the wicked things people do "in the name of God," however, I suspect that if cigarettes had existed back in the days of the prophets that they would have come out with an even stronger statement against them.
Yet I find the language of Bahrain's MP's to be one of increasing intolerance towards others, putting at risk the "Business Friendly Bahrain" image and other images of tolerance that the country tries hard to project to attract tourism and investment. Combine this local phenonemon with a global economic crisis and it begins to sound like part of a perfect storm theory.
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I thought Pork and related products was only sold by a few outlets (al jazeera being one of them) and that too in a separate section?
Actually I was pretty much surprised that you could get this in Bahrain but hey at least I can have a good english breakfast at the weekends.
I'm waiting for a ban on other religious building in Bahrain, as surely that will come in due course.
Actually I was pretty much surprised that you could get this in Bahrain but hey at least I can have a good english breakfast at the weekends
.I'm waiting for a ban on other religious building in Bahrain, as surely that will come in due course.
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Guess they'd better change the slogan to "Wahhabi Friendly Bahrain" 
as there will soon be no business in Bahrain as it will have all moved to "Business Friendly UAE".
as there will soon be no business in Bahrain as it will have all moved to "Business Friendly UAE".
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The thread is getting from ‘Bud(weiser) to Verse’!!!
Ali Baba, I liked your ‘Tom Cruise’ part, but I think the FM330 must be re-named “I.E.”, acronym for “In Emirates…”. That is the beginning and the end of his knowledge, and the source of his (mis)information which he tries to impose on all. But give the devil his due – he is the better one of the two First-class Megalomaniacs, a.k.a. FMs.
To the lovers of pork: thankfully, the Frankfurt flights are still around, and the customs do not see beyond a bottle (irrespective of the volume) or toy aeroplanes that can bomb the palaces!
Off late, I see a lot of press asking for ‘Bee-on-snuff’ to buzz off. The MPs can wait awhile – he still has some old Swiss Air/Nairobi Planters Club cronies to accommodate! And why not – he is smarter than the MPs: when they protested about too many VPs, he made them all Directors! Heard that the housing department is preserving the old name boards, anticipating a reversal in a few months when the MPs protest about too many Directors!
Let’s take the better side of GF – it is still a better company to work for than a lot of other carriers and Bahraini’s a better than a lot of other places. Just stay away from the Pink Palace and the religion - that is the bottom line. The Bahrainis have secure jobs (like Cap Tam on the A320, who should not be near a plane) and the expats have secure jobs in the long run, because of the ‘Bahrainization’. If you get what I mean….!
Ali Baba, I liked your ‘Tom Cruise’ part, but I think the FM330 must be re-named “I.E.”, acronym for “In Emirates…”. That is the beginning and the end of his knowledge, and the source of his (mis)information which he tries to impose on all. But give the devil his due – he is the better one of the two First-class Megalomaniacs, a.k.a. FMs.
To the lovers of pork: thankfully, the Frankfurt flights are still around, and the customs do not see beyond a bottle (irrespective of the volume) or toy aeroplanes that can bomb the palaces!
Off late, I see a lot of press asking for ‘Bee-on-snuff’ to buzz off. The MPs can wait awhile – he still has some old Swiss Air/Nairobi Planters Club cronies to accommodate! And why not – he is smarter than the MPs: when they protested about too many VPs, he made them all Directors! Heard that the housing department is preserving the old name boards, anticipating a reversal in a few months when the MPs protest about too many Directors!
Let’s take the better side of GF – it is still a better company to work for than a lot of other carriers and Bahraini’s a better than a lot of other places. Just stay away from the Pink Palace and the religion - that is the bottom line. The Bahrainis have secure jobs (like Cap Tam on the A320, who should not be near a plane) and the expats have secure jobs in the long run, because of the ‘Bahrainization’. If you get what I mean….!
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Gulf Air Pay
here is a breakdown...
Basic = 2100BD + (50BD for each year of service)
Housing = 650BD (married)
Pay per block hours = 6BD (average 60 hours = 360BD)
Meal Allowance per hour TAFB= 1.5BD (average 150 hours = 225BD)
Wife allowance = 42BD
Child allowance = 12.5BD (per child)
Communications = 13BD
Utilities = 48BD
Transportation = 40BD
Total = 3490.5BD or $9,319.65
TAX FREE...
There have been increases in the allowances, I don't have on hand now. Also, there is a education allowance if you have kids.
This should give you some idea.
Basic = 2100BD + (50BD for each year of service)
Housing = 650BD (married)
Pay per block hours = 6BD (average 60 hours = 360BD)
Meal Allowance per hour TAFB= 1.5BD (average 150 hours = 225BD)
Wife allowance = 42BD
Child allowance = 12.5BD (per child)
Communications = 13BD
Utilities = 48BD
Transportation = 40BD
Total = 3490.5BD or $9,319.65
TAX FREE...
There have been increases in the allowances, I don't have on hand now. Also, there is a education allowance if you have kids.
This should give you some idea.
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Heard the pay the pay for the trips seven is going to be upped due to lack of interest from the senior guys & they really don't want the ex767 jocks with the baggage onboard.
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"Priority to go the B777 will be given to the locals, and if not enough volunteers are available then expatriates might be considered, A320 guys keep on dreaming."
Their country, their airline... nothing more obvious!
A320 guys dreaming... and don't think so. Anyone who accepts the condition can apply.
Their country, their airline... nothing more obvious!
A320 guys dreaming... and don't think so. Anyone who accepts the condition can apply.
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