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that is not how organ transfer works, its incredible time critical and the whole "operation" is very well orchestrated by the different medical teams.
Could they not arrange for road transport of the organs to CHC to meet the aircraft as it lands?
Depends where the organs are.
If it is in location other than a major city, the retrieval team travel on the outbound flight and conducts the recovery of the organs which can be up to 6 hours for a heart retrieval.
They then fly back on the aircraft and then do the transplant operation.
If the organs are in a location where the local surgeons have been trained for organ retrieval, you may only have to pickup an esky.
Contrary to popular opinion, crews on Private Ops also suffer from fatigue
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Its a shame that Queensland Government Air will never be a well-run, efficient, professional, or safe organisation. From an outsider’s perspective you would think that with well paid staff and a seemingly unrestricted budget (compared to the private sector anyway) they would be at the top of the industry.
However, with all management at director level and above having a complete lack of experience, knowledge or even some understanding of how to manage the operation they are seemingly conspiring to destroy the operation due to their complete lack of experience and ability to make simple decisions.
This coupled with a culture of Secrecy, Lies, Narcotism, Bullying, and non-compliance from above, it’s a wonder they are even permitted to operate.
However, with all management at director level and above having a complete lack of experience, knowledge or even some understanding of how to manage the operation they are seemingly conspiring to destroy the operation due to their complete lack of experience and ability to make simple decisions.
This coupled with a culture of Secrecy, Lies, Narcotism, Bullying, and non-compliance from above, it’s a wonder they are even permitted to operate.
You nailed it. What a toxic place its become because of directors who are not only incompetent but also there to feed their huge egos - Running joke that they have to tick these boxes to get a director job. Beware anyone thinking of applying for a job at this place. People who used to be proud to work for this government aviation service are now desperate to get out but covid19 has made it challenging to find other work in the industry. Why hasn't the minister, COO, union, CASA stepped in yet to investigate this place when all the signs of incompetence are leading to an unsafe workplace. Why are they turning a blind eye to the staff turnover and people having to take leave to deal with stress, anxiety worry, bullying. I've worked in toxic environments before but QGAIR blows them all out of the water.
Why hasn't the minister, COO, union, CASA stepped in yet to investigate this place when all the signs of incompetence are leading to an unsafe workplace.
It has grown and grown, The number of pilots remained pretty well static but the organisation has become top heavy.
Think of human factors and the training we all get in this industry- does a workforce on edge and constantly stressed out sound safe. No trust in toxic management, constant worries about your job and colleagues and effects to mental health are big parts of what leads to distractions that then leads to an unsafe workplace. Picture being at work in any job let alone aviation and needing to focus on your work but your mind is taken over by stress on a daily basis- it's a recipe for errors and mistakes that flow on to other parts of your work and not just in your own space. Think of the swiss cheese holes lining up - safety 101.
Another pilot out the door, they must have virtually zero Hawker pilots left. The toxic environment strikes again.
From Hansard
Gavin Turner and John McGee are pilots in the Government Air Wing. Gaven has been in the captain’s seat for 37 years and John for 13½ years. The Government Air Wing’s first job is organ transfer. It is a big state. The pilots can be called upon at any time and in almost any weather to fly these mercy missions. They also fly after monsoons and cyclones. They do a tremendous job. I have always felt safe in the aircraft when Gaven and John are there. I want to wish them all the very best on their retirement and thank them for their service and duty. I know that when they do organ retrievals they love hearing that it has gone well and a life has been saved. There is a reason Queenslanders walk that little bit taller, and that is because of Queenslanders like these.
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There was a third I believe... I understand he pulled the pin because of new management’s inflexibility with rostering practices which made it untenable for him to continue what had been a good working relationship for a number of years.
Word is that the other two Gents both elected to retire earlier than planned because of toxic management...
Word is that the other two Gents both elected to retire earlier than planned because of toxic management...
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Its a shame that Queensland Government Air will never be a well-run, efficient, professional, or safe organisation. From an outsider’s perspective you would think that with well paid staff and a seemingly unrestricted budget (compared to the private sector anyway) they would be at the top of the industry.
However, with all management at director level and above having a complete lack of experience, knowledge or even some understanding of how to manage the operation they are seemingly conspiring to destroy the operation due to their complete lack of experience and ability to make simple decisions.
This coupled with a culture of Secrecy, Lies, Narcotism, Bullying, and non-compliance from above, it’s a wonder they are even permitted to operate.
However, with all management at director level and above having a complete lack of experience, knowledge or even some understanding of how to manage the operation they are seemingly conspiring to destroy the operation due to their complete lack of experience and ability to make simple decisions.
This coupled with a culture of Secrecy, Lies, Narcotism, Bullying, and non-compliance from above, it’s a wonder they are even permitted to operate.
I reckon you’re pretty much on point OD... except I would say that despite (mis)management’s worst efforts, from what I have seen frontline operational staff and crews are doing good work, and safety is a high priority.
I am guessing too that the purse strings have been pulled tight as a result of the fiscal disaster caused by the pandemic so certainly not an “unrestricted budget” anymore, but you’re point is well made - with knowledgeable management and effective leadership potentially an industry leader!
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Current status of Qld Govt Hawker Jet
Does anyone know that the current status of the Hawker Jet? It appears to have been mothballed in the hangar since the middle of last year
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Word is has been sitting unused for months and now sold in a completely transparent tender process at a bargain basement price to a US based dealer.
These days it's bad press to have crooks and politicians alike caught stepping off a private jet funded by Joe taxpayer.
Why would you waste taxpayer money on charters when you have the Kingair(s)?
The Premier could hitch a ride on PSK which transverses QLD almost daily. That would give her a chance to chat to the locals!
The Premier could hitch a ride on PSK which transverses QLD almost daily. That would give her a chance to chat to the locals!
Why would the Premier want to travel around the state in a Kingair when she can waste taxpayers money chartering a corporate jet?
Faster, quieter (inside), minimal vibration etc. etc… And most importantly, sipping Moët in Kingair, just doesn’t cut it.