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Old 28th May 2015, 18:35
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Some guys are going to KSA, it means it is getting really bad in GF ((((((
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Old 29th May 2015, 14:55
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TOGA : Where else does a resignation letter go ? If, these days, it starts in HR, heaven forbid it gets to the Fleet Office because once there, it will wind up in the bin if it is not to the liking of the dysfunctional staff more interested in ordering KFC for wives on mobile phones than dealing with appalling decline.
Aaaaaaah ! Don't get me started !
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Old 29th May 2015, 17:03
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Landflap !!!! I couldn't have said it better myself.

You are bang on. Actually slightly upgraded orders than from KFC since all they care about is lining their deep pockets and talking crap.
This once glorious airline had a slight chance of recovery but with these morons up there, well forget it.
What do you expect from an organisation with no CEO. I dare anyone coming to this wrecked ship.
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Old 30th May 2015, 09:13
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Landflap & TOGABOY ; I am well into retirement but keep in touch. The GF "Developments" has always interested me as I wish only good things for the company that was my employer for 17 years. Dismal reading though in the last six years of it's decline. Latest missives reminded me too harshly of my own demise. After a worthy battle, I was summoned to the Fleet Office on a Thursday Evening. I was, at the time, in a Supermarket. I thought it was good news.

I was given the Fleet Office Boy. Seniors were well gone for the week-end and far lacking in professionalism to face me. Office boy told me that the Minister of Visas was unable to renew my work & res visas and my contract was therefore terminated. Office Boy handed me the letter asking that I read it. Here's the thing, in between all this, his mobile kept ringing, which he answered and mostly, in Arabic but bits of English it went, something like ; " Yanny, Mayonnaise, spicey or creamy ?.................Arabic.................La la, chicken nuggets ?.................Arabic............something else, then he looks up and actually says "sorry, be with you in a minute".............more Arabic and then something about milk-shakes !

I was, finally, given some one on one time and told to report to HR for the three day shut-down process first thing in the morning. I reminded Office Boy that it was then Thursday Evening and HR would not, likely, be around until Saturday.

Oh, groan ! I should let go but your reports brought it all, unhappily, to memory ! Nothing changed in GF then !

Nothing changed here either. Time for a splosh in the pool, quick slirp and up to the Lithos later for more hot fun in the sun. Fond memories and good wishes guys. Gotta laugh !
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Old 28th Aug 2015, 17:25
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New wave of resignations (10+ skippers)
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Old 28th Aug 2015, 20:13
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And leaves are being cancelled. With EK lowering their requirements and QR improving the T&Cs, it seems really challenging for many to find a reason to stay. Flynas is offering a possibility for commuting... Interesting times indeed.
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Old 29th Aug 2015, 07:07
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Plus SaudiGulf opening ops later this year, and Saudi Airlines opening DMM base soon. Really interesting times ahead
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Old 29th Aug 2015, 07:26
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And Saudia soon offering commuting roster out of RUH.
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Old 30th Aug 2015, 09:15
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No wonder someone has been offered DEC assessment and is asking for advice. And one silly little DFO once said " We are NOT a revolving door company" ! Good grief.
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Old 1st Sep 2015, 19:26
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Once there will be base in DMM a lot of bahrainis with 20 years in company will leave
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Old 2nd Sep 2015, 14:09
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olbie, which one of them?
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Old 3rd Sep 2015, 09:26
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A DMM Base ? Surely they will have learned by the mishandled AUH Basing ? Nah, silly me. Thought they would learn ! Ooooops, some clowns think the AUH Basing was "well" handled. Oh dear.
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Old 3rd Sep 2015, 15:19
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think the DMM base was referring to Saudia...and yes I was a victim of "Move to AUH" 6 months into my tenure at GF...I wound up enjoying it, but well organised it was not
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Old 8th Sep 2015, 14:50
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DEC Interview

Hi,

I have tried looking up information regarding the interview on the forum but haven't found much, could you guys guide me a little in regards to the CBI, Psychometric and most importantly Technical Quiz aspects of the assessment. Is it airbus specific questions or general ATPL.I could really use some help.

Thanks !
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Old 9th Sep 2015, 07:41
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Oh... Does it mean that the 787s are abandoned? This will be quite a turn since they were "almost here"... Btw, 6 of Bjorn Naf's 20 330-300 are still on order as per Airbus' official website.
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Old 9th Sep 2015, 13:47
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333neos are most probably coming, how many or when or instead of what, we will probably know soon
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Old 25th Sep 2015, 22:46
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According to PPJN the edducation allowance is BD1,500 for primary and BD2,500 for secondary. Is it enough to cover the tuition fees?
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Old 26th Sep 2015, 07:45
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Omg

people are still considering gulf air as an option
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Old 26th Sep 2015, 12:58
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Sorry to say, but Gulf is a dead horse
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Old 26th Sep 2015, 14:15
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Even if they lower the requirement to 10 hours PIC... Can't see a single reason to call this place an ( Airline ) Warning....stay AWAY
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