Abu Dhabi Aviation
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 42
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From: doghouse
Gotta agree with Spinwing, and the Duece,Oh, the Delaminator, the dead wood will be asked/told to move on, and the capable will be kept on, same old, same old.
Problem is, guys like me, who were considering a second coming, with more hours and experience than we like to talk about, are more or less being told, take it or leave it!
Christ, 300 usd/day is what I earned when I left 7 years ago!
Burn the CV.
Put the ol Lady to work!
Back in the Doghouse!
Have to fell sorry for all the old hands at ADA,who put in all those years, accepting all that crap, just to be crapped on again!
Problem is, guys like me, who were considering a second coming, with more hours and experience than we like to talk about, are more or less being told, take it or leave it!
Christ, 300 usd/day is what I earned when I left 7 years ago!
Burn the CV.
Put the ol Lady to work!
Back in the Doghouse!
Have to fell sorry for all the old hands at ADA,who put in all those years, accepting all that crap, just to be crapped on again!
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 920
Likes: 18
From: Manchester
Look around request
I am taking a group of aviation enthusiasts to the UAE in Nov for the air show in Dubai, I have had requests from the group to try and arrange a look around Abu Dhabi Aviation facility at AUH.
Do they allow this ?
Who would I contact please ?
Thanks
Do they allow this ?
Who would I contact please ?
Thanks
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,009
Likes: 0
From: All The Places I Shouldnt Be
The chances are $hit show and none. ADA is primarily airside and the chances of getting through all the paperwork and B/S required to get airside there with a camera are slim and none.
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3
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From: texas
Ada Pilots Friends Of John P Hanley
Any ADA pilots out there that were friends with John P Hanley could you please contact me . We went to army flight school and worked with him at several company's including ERA. Lost touch when he left for the gulf, We were best of friends, he will be missed very much. What a great pilot and friend.
Last edited by Steve Davis; 4th July 2009 at 06:19.
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Aviation - Latest Employment Scam
They're back...
There is a scumbag life form using Abu Dhabi Aviation management names and official-looking stationery claiming to offer employment at ADA - for a fee, which is a particularly reprehensible act in tough economic times.
The latest batch of duped pilots and engineers saw a fraudulent US$29K+ per month Offer of Employment Contract accompanied by an image of a cheque made out to the applicant for Dirham 117,226 - and all that for a fee - ranging from US$1500 to US$400. Just send in the fee via Western Union and collect your cheque when you arrive at your new job! The bastards even include a fabricated UAE Entry Visa with the fake contract.
ADA has never charged a prospective employee a fee for anything to do with employment - which includes obtaining any required visas. The company bears all costs associated with employment.
If you know any mates considering paying any fees associated with Abu Dhabi Aviation, please advise them DON'T EVER PAY A FEE TO JOIN ADA! If you are a member of other helicopter bulletin boards, you could help by posting this text on them.
The official website for ADA is: www.abudhabiaviation.com. There are links on the site for employment applications. IT IS FREE.
ADA has filed an official report with the cyber crimes unit.
Thanks
There is a scumbag life form using Abu Dhabi Aviation management names and official-looking stationery claiming to offer employment at ADA - for a fee, which is a particularly reprehensible act in tough economic times.
The latest batch of duped pilots and engineers saw a fraudulent US$29K+ per month Offer of Employment Contract accompanied by an image of a cheque made out to the applicant for Dirham 117,226 - and all that for a fee - ranging from US$1500 to US$400. Just send in the fee via Western Union and collect your cheque when you arrive at your new job! The bastards even include a fabricated UAE Entry Visa with the fake contract.
ADA has never charged a prospective employee a fee for anything to do with employment - which includes obtaining any required visas. The company bears all costs associated with employment.
If you know any mates considering paying any fees associated with Abu Dhabi Aviation, please advise them DON'T EVER PAY A FEE TO JOIN ADA! If you are a member of other helicopter bulletin boards, you could help by posting this text on them.
The official website for ADA is: www.abudhabiaviation.com. There are links on the site for employment applications. IT IS FREE.
ADA has filed an official report with the cyber crimes unit.
Thanks
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: Germany
Thats really low!
Thanks for the heads up! That's really low!
What does surprise me though is the real hiring process at ADA. Bit of a joke that is. They seem to be all over the map with the real hiring process as well. I once got offers on 2 separate dates 2 weeks apart for the same job. They never returned my call or even so much acknowledge receipt of documents or anything. Hardly what one would consider a professional approach to staffing after a big "Welcome to ADA new prospective employee". Poor form!!
Frankly, I am a little concerned that they are even able to keep private information private, they are clearly incapable of acknowledging receipt of private or personal or protected information. I wonder how deep this administrative incompetence runs.
Seems like this company has some things to work out.
What does surprise me though is the real hiring process at ADA. Bit of a joke that is. They seem to be all over the map with the real hiring process as well. I once got offers on 2 separate dates 2 weeks apart for the same job. They never returned my call or even so much acknowledge receipt of documents or anything. Hardly what one would consider a professional approach to staffing after a big "Welcome to ADA new prospective employee". Poor form!!
Frankly, I am a little concerned that they are even able to keep private information private, they are clearly incapable of acknowledging receipt of private or personal or protected information. I wonder how deep this administrative incompetence runs.
Seems like this company has some things to work out.
Last edited by pilonrock; 21st July 2009 at 16:12.
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 64
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From: In a glass house
No Brainer
On the other hand....there are jobs available, probably even at ADA. They may not pay as much as some members would like, or remember, but perhaps the halcyon days are over, at least for a while.
Perhaps also the question you have to ask your self is whether or not you would like to be paid 'not a lot' to fly a civil helicopter and start work your way up the civil helicopter totem pole or whether you wish to stay in the military and be paid 'not a lot' and risk getting shot at.
Start working the old boy network. If you are a military pilot with a clean record and a good attitude you should find something.
For me it is a bit of a no brainer!
Perhaps also the question you have to ask your self is whether or not you would like to be paid 'not a lot' to fly a civil helicopter and start work your way up the civil helicopter totem pole or whether you wish to stay in the military and be paid 'not a lot' and risk getting shot at.
Start working the old boy network. If you are a military pilot with a clean record and a good attitude you should find something.
For me it is a bit of a no brainer!
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Mumbai,India
Falcon Anyone?
Hi
Having spent some time with both ADA and GHC..I am fairly conversant with all the going rates at both places..
I was interested in this new start up called Falcon..
Can anyone guide me to someone hiring / any websites etc of falcon..
Just about any info would help...Rates/work schedule/contact info..
Having spent some time with both ADA and GHC..I am fairly conversant with all the going rates at both places..
I was interested in this new start up called Falcon..
Can anyone guide me to someone hiring / any websites etc of falcon..
Just about any info would help...Rates/work schedule/contact info..
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,383
Likes: 1
From: ...in view of the 'Southern Cross' ...
Mmmmm ....
globalindian...
It would appear the only way of hiring on with Falcon at the moment is to go through their employment agency "Graystone".
I wish you good luck with that ....
globalindian...
It would appear the only way of hiring on with Falcon at the moment is to go through their employment agency "Graystone".
I wish you good luck with that ....
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 44
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From: miami
Hey All, I am new to the forum and I was going through the thread and noticed it's mostly rotary pilots from ADA posting. I am interested in the Dash 8 flying at ADA and was wondering if anyone might be able to give any info on, shedule, pay, or any other info anyone might be able to offer would be greatful. Thanks in advance for any response.
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,383
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From: ...in view of the 'Southern Cross' ...
Mmmm ....
Cloud Chaser ....
Last rumour I heard was they(?) have bought a couple of 300 (?) series KingAirs for some new start up project ... one of which is to work out of Morocco ...
Cloud Chaser ....
Last rumour I heard was they(?) have bought a couple of 300 (?) series KingAirs for some new start up project ... one of which is to work out of Morocco ...
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 272
Likes: 0
From: earth
Ada is at the moment as being said earlier is having abit of a re shuffle, it's really half and half, trying to get rid of older pilots chopping wages, how ?
simple emirati law. Also Daddy who own's ada, and son who own's falcon. GCAA had abit of throwing the teddy, so daddy gave son alot of the contracts to hold for him. As falcon is using graaystone, which is linked to blackwater, major backhanders through the US, to provide ex miltary for the certain SOC roles. Everyone is just getting their snout in trough, like they have done for years.
It's far more simpler in Oman.
fluffy
simple emirati law. Also Daddy who own's ada, and son who own's falcon. GCAA had abit of throwing the teddy, so daddy gave son alot of the contracts to hold for him. As falcon is using graaystone, which is linked to blackwater, major backhanders through the US, to provide ex miltary for the certain SOC roles. Everyone is just getting their snout in trough, like they have done for years.
It's far more simpler in Oman.
fluffy
good luck
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 378
Likes: 26
From: Australia
What is happening at ADA , all these criptic threads ???? what is happening as one who used to work at ADA I have an interest.(I had enough of the Mumbai mafia and stories constantly changing and left , if i'm going to be f....ed around I at least want to be F...ed around by a westerner with some idea !)
Stacey and other westerners getting the bullet and I heard pakistani pilots coming in it's just what the arabs want a third world workforce being payed peanuts.... until they spear in the first one....... then back to those expensive westerners again!
I worked with some great guy's there pilots and engineers just hope those that are left don't get compleatly screwed!!!
Stacey and other westerners getting the bullet and I heard pakistani pilots coming in it's just what the arabs want a third world workforce being payed peanuts.... until they spear in the first one....... then back to those expensive westerners again!
I worked with some great guy's there pilots and engineers just hope those that are left don't get compleatly screwed!!!