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They changed the written?
Does that mean that if I came back to ADA my answer sheets would not be good anymore? Would I actually have to study? This might be the turning point of my career.
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Maybe! Although my moles tell me that although the syllabus has changed for the law exam, the questions haven't necessarily. Go figure.
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Why I Fired The Chief Engineer
Well I had to let him go because he had been in that position for more than a year. It Is time to try a new one. The previous 15 or so never seem to tell me what i want to hear. The new guy that I have put in his place is a real "yes sir" man so he might keep me amused for 14 months or so.
I also today fired 11 licensed engineers because our contract for iran was over. We do not need them even though I hear we are short staffed already.
I sent them all packing with no prior notice and more than one months pay happily in there hands.
When this new Govt. maintenance contract kicks in i will hire them all back and another 50 or so at half the price. They will be begging to come back then. How smart of me.
At least i will have no more staff problems as the remaining engineers should be so afraid of getting fired by me the will do any thing i ask.
My new quality director/ Adviser is doing such a good job i hear. He has taken the rostered days off from the engineers as punishment for not keeping all aircraft online and for not keeping the crew room clean. That will teach them a lesson on who's the boss.
Well I must go. I have many more stupid decisions to make and careers to destroy today.
If you want to know anything just ask my administration. They will be more than happy to screw you over for less than smell of an empty rice bowl.
I also today fired 11 licensed engineers because our contract for iran was over. We do not need them even though I hear we are short staffed already.
I sent them all packing with no prior notice and more than one months pay happily in there hands.
When this new Govt. maintenance contract kicks in i will hire them all back and another 50 or so at half the price. They will be begging to come back then. How smart of me.
At least i will have no more staff problems as the remaining engineers should be so afraid of getting fired by me the will do any thing i ask.
My new quality director/ Adviser is doing such a good job i hear. He has taken the rostered days off from the engineers as punishment for not keeping all aircraft online and for not keeping the crew room clean. That will teach them a lesson on who's the boss.
Well I must go. I have many more stupid decisions to make and careers to destroy today.
If you want to know anything just ask my administration. They will be more than happy to screw you over for less than smell of an empty rice bowl.
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I wonder why any North American would need to work for a company located in the Middle East. We currently experience a world wide shortage of mechanics and pilots. Salaries in North Amrica seem to match or even exceed the pay in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Doha. In the civilized world you do not have to endure racial/religious profiling and the neverending bureucratic idiocies typical of a third world country. The UAE is a wealthy place, although their inhabitants lack comparable western culture or intelligence, they can buy it. You must realize that you are conforming to their standards and rules. Don't blame ADA for your problems, it's your choice to work in their kitty litter box.
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Hi Zipper ...
I guess that the North Americans (and others) you refer too (that work in the M/E) don't wish to put up with the racial/religious profiling and never ending beaurocacy of the so called "first world" that todays North America represents!
I think perhaps you yourself are a victim of the North American attitude to anybody who is percieved to differ from the "American Way".
The world is a big place and as any country develops they often "Buy In" the persons with ability (culture and intelligence) to get their project done. You only have to look at the history of America to see how well that has been done .... perhaps that is the secret of Americas success ??????
Don't begrudge others for trying to do the same!
Cheers
I guess that the North Americans (and others) you refer too (that work in the M/E) don't wish to put up with the racial/religious profiling and never ending beaurocacy of the so called "first world" that todays North America represents!
I think perhaps you yourself are a victim of the North American attitude to anybody who is percieved to differ from the "American Way".
The world is a big place and as any country develops they often "Buy In" the persons with ability (culture and intelligence) to get their project done. You only have to look at the history of America to see how well that has been done .... perhaps that is the secret of Americas success ??????
Don't begrudge others for trying to do the same!
Cheers
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Spinwing
I have absolutely no problem with how the Third World wishes to purchase advancement. First world workers who complain of percieved poor treatment and seemingly lack of respect are the problem. One constant whine throughout these pages deals with the outrage over the old ADA housing site, insufficiant salaries, getting fired etc. My point is that you can do something about it. I have worked in the ME, Asia and Africa; but always on my terms. Sadly, I have not seen any significant and few positive changes in the way the majority of "locals" live, especially in Africa and South Asia. The world can bash America as much as they like, it means very little to us. The downtrodden continue to line up at our gates hoping for a better life. And they can live and work with us without facing daily persecution and racial profiling so abundant in the Thrird World. If you work in Abu Dhabi, salaries will vary according to your nationality, race or religion. Something we manged to abolish more than half a century ago. Aviation should have opened your eyes to lifes positive realities. All the western chaps in ADA's management circle do what they are allowed to do. That's their reality. Having experienced life in the Third World has opened my eyes in a positive way. l employ a number of folks which have immigrated from Third World countries. They receive the same pay and benefits as their First World counter parts. And they are able to reside in accommodation infinitly superior to the rathole that masquerades as the ADA housing site.
I have absolutely no problem with how the Third World wishes to purchase advancement. First world workers who complain of percieved poor treatment and seemingly lack of respect are the problem. One constant whine throughout these pages deals with the outrage over the old ADA housing site, insufficiant salaries, getting fired etc. My point is that you can do something about it. I have worked in the ME, Asia and Africa; but always on my terms. Sadly, I have not seen any significant and few positive changes in the way the majority of "locals" live, especially in Africa and South Asia. The world can bash America as much as they like, it means very little to us. The downtrodden continue to line up at our gates hoping for a better life. And they can live and work with us without facing daily persecution and racial profiling so abundant in the Thrird World. If you work in Abu Dhabi, salaries will vary according to your nationality, race or religion. Something we manged to abolish more than half a century ago. Aviation should have opened your eyes to lifes positive realities. All the western chaps in ADA's management circle do what they are allowed to do. That's their reality. Having experienced life in the Third World has opened my eyes in a positive way. l employ a number of folks which have immigrated from Third World countries. They receive the same pay and benefits as their First World counter parts. And they are able to reside in accommodation infinitly superior to the rathole that masquerades as the ADA housing site.
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Vietnam Vet - looking for help
Looking for some help. Trying to find a job in the Gulf. Would really appreciate a personal contact already working in the area. I have applied on-line to Gulf and Evergreen and it looks like the hiring process is excruciatingly slow. Any help on how to streamline the application and hiring process would be greatly appreciated.
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North American's in UAe
In my case it's because my airline decided to take my retirement away two years before my retirement. An additional factor is that the U.S. government (FAA) and my union (ALPA) both actively practice age discrimination and I can't work in the U.S. but a few more months flying airplanes.
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Zipper ....
Up to date info is always useful!
At the moment mandatory retirement from flying in the UAE is 63 yrs very soon to become 65yrs ...obviously depending on FCL medical requirements.
Cheers
Up to date info is always useful!
At the moment mandatory retirement from flying in the UAE is 63 yrs very soon to become 65yrs ...obviously depending on FCL medical requirements.
Cheers
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Middle East!!!
Does anyone have any current information (salary, benefits, living conditions, working conditions, maintenence, training...etc) on the major offshore helicopter companies in the Middle East. Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi, Gulf or any other for that matter. I've read past threads on this subject but some date back a while. Looking for any new information.
Thanks,
Fly Safe.
Thanks,
Fly Safe.
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