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Old 22nd Nov 2006, 06:39
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Another one??

Is it true? Hearing on the grape vine that another experienced twin driver has joined the out going tide in the Straits. Must be a headache trying to run a roster in those parts.
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Old 24th Nov 2006, 08:04
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Rotorwing.
I have heard the same report.
It is self generating nasty cycle the AH management have brought upon themselves. Ignoring the sitution within the company has yet again proven that you can only stuff your people around for so long. For example, the AH Pilots Workplace Agreement is now twelve months over due with no positive outlook at present, and the twin drivers can get a much better deal without too much trouble at all. I can see that the lesser experienced single engine drivers will be pushed up into Multi-Engine IFR positions well before they are ready.
On the AH website, they spruke their "Commitment to Safety". I don't think that will be the case at all.
The extra workload on the remaining twin Captains will just keep increasing until something gives, I hope it is not the "Safety Commitment"
Well done to the out-going twin driver, it can only get better from here on in.
AH Management,,,, Wake up and smell the Jet A-1.
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Old 24th Nov 2006, 13:46
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OP's you're still around

Hey Op's

Good to hear you're still in cyberspace!! Thought we had lost you there for a while. Got to agree with you totally and still worry about that "Safety Commitment" that a certain company proposes it has. I would suggest that the only thing keeping things safe would be the crew(skeleton) involved on the flight line and little to do with the incompetents involved further up the ladder. Strength to ya Laddies!!
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Old 29th Nov 2006, 23:36
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Has the Australian Customs Service realised who/what they are dealing with ????
Heard the other day that AH's tender for he GOVE Coastwatch contract has been a failure.
Yes, the smug attitude and failing aptitude of AH Management seems to have come around to bite them on the Bot-Bot.
Could this be a sign of things to come?
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Old 2nd Dec 2006, 21:39
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Rotorwing

Rotorwing,
How many are left in that tropical paradise?

It seems like a revolving door.

any oportunities for others, then.

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Old 26th Dec 2006, 20:05
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And It Continues

An interesting phone conversation the other day. I'm told another crewie has resigned.
So, in the last few weeks, two twin drivers and one crewie have resigned, The Gove Coastwatch contract tender failed, ( won by Helicopters Australia I hear), the Engineers Workplace Agreement didn't get signed off, the Pilots Workplace Agreement didn't get signed off.
Could this be the start of " SURVIVOR. HORN ISLAND" ?
Well, the Tribe has spoken.
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Old 27th Dec 2006, 02:46
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Hi guys, seems you fellas have a good finger on the pulse of AH as weak as it maybe?...But alas there could be a break through in regards to the pilots EBA... Yes there has been quite a few that have departed? or as a few up here are saying "Fallen on the sword"... the sacrifical lambs for our cause... who knows now we may get that rise...keep truckin..
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Old 27th Dec 2006, 18:41
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hey skitso

tell me how they are doing the 2 on 2 off with a 24 hour coverage with only 2 412 captains,, seeing that apparently 1 capt went up and packed his stuff during his hols and went to better places,,apparently!
How does A/H do this???
the fatigue management system must work after all.
I suppose it makes the roster easy to do!

hang in there skitso
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Old 11th Jan 2007, 03:31
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HEY SKITSO

Well,,,, did you get the rise you spoke of in your previous post?
I heard the AH "boss of all things flying" has been up there. Did you guys get the resolution you are after or did you just get another one up the Jexie?
As we have read through out this thread AH management are in total denial of there being a need to revue your pay and conditions.

The truth is out there.
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Old 11th Jan 2007, 06:46
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Hey there OPS, sorry not a thing to report matey.... no doubt i will let you know. Currently enjoying a new edition to the family another (skitso) bull to excite the universe.. keep on truckin...
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Old 12th Jan 2007, 10:13
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Congrats Skitso and Mrs Skitso.
I hope all are well.

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Old 26th Jan 2007, 09:31
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Skitso.
A little bird told me that you are heading off to the AH Adelaide Base. Have the AH management made a promise or two?
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Old 29th Jan 2007, 22:53
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hey OPs hows it going, Mate not much stuff gets by you as it seems... As a saying goes there are many roads to the land of milk and honey... hope is all well again OP's, chat later...
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Old 30th Jan 2007, 10:50
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Good to hear from you Skitso.
Remember the old Scottish song,,,,"You take the high road and they'll take the LOW road". Good luck Joe, I hope it all works out for you.
Just don't let them pull ya pants down, (we all know what happens after that).
Keep ya ball in the middle.
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