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despite the current expansion plans they still have problems at their planning departments, Newbes are in line waiting for chance to get on the LH seat, they have been financed by Bahrain Labour scheme,around 100 of them where i see that they can fix their shortage on the other hand facing problems with their staff on employe's benefits ,
All leaves were canceled at least on A320 fleet as far as i am told, The 787s are flying to LHR daily on both flights, they have booked slots from Boeing so they cant cancel as they don't have enough pilots to spare from any fleet,They cancelled their Cseries order, what made it worse is starting new 8 destinations without being prepared !
All leaves were canceled at least on A320 fleet as far as i am told, The 787s are flying to LHR daily on both flights, they have booked slots from Boeing so they cant cancel as they don't have enough pilots to spare from any fleet,They cancelled their Cseries order, what made it worse is starting new 8 destinations without being prepared !
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work permits, relocating families...not as easy as just sliding over to Emirates...could be a reason...maybe the MBAs looked into that
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despite the current expansion plans they still have problems at their planning departments, Newbes are in line waiting for chance to get on the LH seat, they have been financed by Bahrain Labour scheme,around 100 of them where i see that they can fix their shortage on the other hand facing problems with their staff on employe's benefits ,
All leaves were canceled at least on A320 fleet as far as i am told, The 787s are flying to LHR daily on both flights, they have booked slots from Boeing so they cant cancel as they don't have enough pilots to spare from any fleet,They cancelled their Cseries order, what made it worse is starting new 8 destinations without being prepared !
All leaves were canceled at least on A320 fleet as far as i am told, The 787s are flying to LHR daily on both flights, they have booked slots from Boeing so they cant cancel as they don't have enough pilots to spare from any fleet,They cancelled their Cseries order, what made it worse is starting new 8 destinations without being prepared !
Previous management has been chipping away at the terms, conditions and benefits for years now... No salary increases, reduced staff travel benefits, no school fees increases, reduced medical cover, leave cancellations every year. To top it all off pilot numbers have been kept at absolute minimum, evident from 900 hours year after year. Combine that with a cost of living increase in Bahrain, especially for expats, it comes at no surprise that moral is low.
It is hard to see a way out. Hopefully the new management will manage to tackle these issues effectively and quickly.
Time will tell.
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Charles : Who's the new management ? Worse, any new management will find, like others before , that hands will be severely tied.Same old. Predictable outcome. It would be quite funny if it wasn't so sad.
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As we all agree that as long as unqualified person getting a management job depending on his last name and his loyalty they will never go to their old golden time.
The company is full with corrupt and unqualified people ,and believe me when I tell you they are holding every one who is talented enough to manage this place.
I can see that some one came from the boy-cut neighboring country with high level management role, he was doing well there, ,deputy CEO who is calling all the shoots new position made so they fit him in, holds an MBA in aviation management from well known university in UK,on the other hand their new board members are very qualified people, all or most of them are respected business men in their country but they have ZERO aviation knowledge!
you can add that they have fired around six first officers and captains for various reasons.
their vacancy for DEC and DEFO have been on for years now, only few who have applied for both jobs, they don't have the ability to attract us fellow pilots.
In my little experience till today, they need to remove all cancer 'being corruption' before starting any expansion plans, the environment inside the company reminds me of GOT or the godfather , its like mob families are on war and depending on your alliance you will get better jobs.
The company is full with corrupt and unqualified people ,and believe me when I tell you they are holding every one who is talented enough to manage this place.
I can see that some one came from the boy-cut neighboring country with high level management role, he was doing well there, ,deputy CEO who is calling all the shoots new position made so they fit him in, holds an MBA in aviation management from well known university in UK,on the other hand their new board members are very qualified people, all or most of them are respected business men in their country but they have ZERO aviation knowledge!
you can add that they have fired around six first officers and captains for various reasons.
their vacancy for DEC and DEFO have been on for years now, only few who have applied for both jobs, they don't have the ability to attract us fellow pilots.
In my little experience till today, they need to remove all cancer 'being corruption' before starting any expansion plans, the environment inside the company reminds me of GOT or the godfather , its like mob families are on war and depending on your alliance you will get better jobs.
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John Evans - Gulf Air Rostering 1970/80's
Just heard the very sad news that my old mate John has passed away today in Brisbane. Blessed with a wicked sense of humour, a remarkable ability to party all night, and a prodigious capacity for cognac and a mysterious spirit he referred to as "CDP" which lurked menacingly at the back of his drinks cabinet, John will never be forgotten by those of us who were lucky enough to have known and partied with him.
I'd like to think that there will be one hell of a party somewhere tonight when he gets together with Macreadie!
RIP John, a toast tonight to you and all the great times we shared with you.
7B
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I'd like to think that there will be one hell of a party somewhere tonight when he gets together with Macreadie!
RIP John, a toast tonight to you and all the great times we shared with you.
7B
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I've been speaking with a friend last night about it, they are desperate for FO! its normal day to day operation to fly two captains on same flight deck!
New management are not getting ahead of things as the previous one did too! All of what's happening now is because of lack of planning and Wasta every where in this place.
How is your application going on AA?
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There is now way on earth that they have! DEC position have been there since 2011 and very few people have applied for it!
I've been speaking with a friend last night about it, they are desperate for FO! its normal day to day operation to fly two captains on same flight deck!
New management are not getting ahead of things as the previous one did too! All of what's happening now is because of lack of planning and Wasta every where in this place.
How is your application going on AA?
I've been speaking with a friend last night about it, they are desperate for FO! its normal day to day operation to fly two captains on same flight deck!
New management are not getting ahead of things as the previous one did too! All of what's happening now is because of lack of planning and Wasta every where in this place.
How is your application going on AA?
I am still waiting for the assessment invitation.
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DEC neither DEFO are unavailable now on their website.
They have posting on social media about Tamkeen's pilots, Tamkeen is funding organization supported by Gov.
They are due to receive 3 more 787's and A320neo by end of this year .
requirement is very slow
They have posting on social media about Tamkeen's pilots, Tamkeen is funding organization supported by Gov.
They are due to receive 3 more 787's and A320neo by end of this year .
requirement is very slow
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Cheers.
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allatp ; It's a Flying Club. Not a "proper" airline. Stay with it. Get in. Fabbo people. You will do, on average, 30 years ! I did, only 17. Interview at LHR was for B767 DEC. I was phoned, same evening by CP 767 stating I was accepted. Next evening, he stated that DEC for 767 was no longer sanctioned." Sorrry. Welcome to GF", he said, Burt, I was offered DEC 737, burt only on one year contract. Why not join us, anyway for B767 RHS ? "OK" said desperado. " , because, as explained, this would be a "three" year contract. Better than "one", eh ? ". "How soon do you want me?", said desperado, "Tomorrow would really help" said, equally desperate CP. I joined, larfed an awful lot, flew with the most talented bunch I have ever known, got my Command back within 6 months. Despite being kicked in the ollies 17 years later, I still tear up at the fabbo memories. Allatp, stay with it. You will never look back..........well, maybe, except in anger ! L A R F ! Oh, I keep saying "Burt" because that was all the UK Northern birds used to say. Burt, that's another story ! Poolside, Gulf Hotel ? Thought I was at the Manchester Excelsior Hotel !
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I applied back in February. I’ve got the invitation email but no actual date for the assesment. At this point I don’t know if I’ll ever attend the assesment. Looks like they do not need DECs that bad. I have been PMs with other candidates and the same has happened to them.
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