Jayrow (incl. Pay & Conditions/EBA)

[bladebanger]

Puma

papa68,
So this Puma is for Apache but don't Jayrow have the Apache contract out of Karratha with a BK117 and a S76?

So is the Puma to take over Jayrow in Karratha?

If so I think it would be all over for Jayrow in the offshore ops in Australia.


Banger

[CYHeli]

Rumour that I got told was that the Tooradin contract was given to Jayrow with the sole intent of giving back to a larger operator once they dropped their price - which BHA did. The idea being that Jayrow as cheaper would get it anyway, but weren't expected to keep it long term, so it would then go to BHA/CHC who had been described as being too big for their boots. Not my words, but someone else. The Jayrow staff were just meat in the sandwich, and to think I applied for a job there.
So much politics in the oil and gas world.

[Bell 206]

companies in all industries all over the world sometimes have financial issues, but maybe we should be a little supportive instead of throwing insults or rubbing their faces in the dirt!

Who knows maybe oneday you too may need to put food on your table and they will be hiring and you all know their pay rates are good!

and yes, the staff i have worked with personally are a loyal bunch! work with them at Jayrow again anytime!

[GreenerGrass]

There's a fair bit more to the current situation than that CYHeli. Jayrow losing the Tooradin contract last year had nothing to do with some "plan" that was supposedly formed by the gas company five years ago.

[chopperpug]

Rumour has it staff didnt get paid again this fortnight yet.... more trouble.. getting a little repetitive unfortunately.

[rotor-rooter]

What on earth is going on there now? I hear all sorts of change happening within the organisation!

[High Nr]

I suggest that if you are close enough to hear all the change that is going on, then you are close enough to know what is actually going on, rather than ask a dumb baiting question.

I also suggest, that this group be cut a little slack as they recover from the poor business actions of a now removed foreign big cheese.

[GreenerGrass]

Big Cheese??

Big cheese.....I reckon more like some sort of blue cheese...where the rot is set in from the beginning. Just ask any of the guys regarding this character.

[CYHeli]

So what is the current news?
On another site there is talk that Jayrow has been sold.

I hope that the guys are getting paid (on time) and have secure jobs, but then again this is aviation...

[topendtorque]

I'll post this here, although maybe not the best area.

A contract on the Rudd government | Ken Phillips | Commentary | Business Spectator

It has to do with the crucifying of contractors such as the stuff and staff and esse of life and blood of the Helicopter Industry worldwide, management, pilotage, or maintenance.

I don't like or need unionism, I prefer those who are a challenge, think a bit, and sure maybe you never when you have 'em, but while you got 'em they're bloody mavericks and top people.

I find myself questioning myself in the parlous world that we live in now, just what is the crime with Personal Initiative.

We seem to be beset upon by adminstrators who wish to set up world Orders to squander to the squanderers.

spare me.

tet

[Epiphany]

Personal Initiative? We are talking about the Socialism of a Labour Government here. They don't like personal initiative and prefer to drag everyone down to the same level and do their thinking for them.

[pd2]

To all the Jayrow Karratha Pilots...

May you speedily find new jobs. You stuck with the sinking ship and supported it as best you could.

A true testament to your characters.

[GreenerGrass]

mmmm

Yes...the effects of one person's handiwork continue to be felt. First Tooradin and now Karratha.

[homelesstoo]

All the best to the staff in Karratha. All good operators, working under poor management.

At least they won't have to worry about selling the hangar in Karratha..

"The slight of hand of one individual collapses the house of cards."

[bladebanger]

Surely this is the end of that FOOL

Surely this is the end of that FOOL, and don't all you goody 2 shoe pilots come out and defend him again saying that it's not his fault, I have never heard of a company loosing all of its contracts with a 6 month period. Most of the oil companies in Australia will no longer deal with him.

I feel for the guys in Karratha and Tooradin and all other bases which will most likely close now, or has he been running around now saying were going to break into the EMS side of helicopters and order 139's?? Good luck guys.


Banger


pd2 we said

[Nigel Osborn]

Hi Bladebanger
You've always known a lot about Jayrow & as I can't email you, would you be able to email me as to what all the problems are, who & why if possible. I had a great time flying for them some years ago, so will be sorry if things are really that bad.

[lunafish]

Jayrow Guys and Girls

As someone who has worked with the Karratha group of people, all I can say is that it speaks volumes that the client hung in so long.. well done guys, you never let the side down through all the obstacles and service never suffered!

Good Luck with the future..

[mad viking]

Gotta agree with Lunafish, YPKA was a good place to be. Even when there were no facilities the service was delivered. Maybe the "armchair warrior" Ballbanger will realise that people are attached to his pet fetishes - bashing Jayrow and/or or the CP and he should go back to watching reruns of midday movies/soapies. Every company matters.

[GreenerGrass]

Bladebanger,

If the "FOOL" you refer to is Jerka you're way off the mark again. He's been doing all he can to keep the place running.
The FOOL was the guy at the top who has financially ruined what was once a great little company.

[John Eacott]

Whenever Bladebanger contributes I am reminded of the advice

Don't feed the Troll

He certainly gets a bite or two every time.....