Gulf Air: Qatar/Oman refuse new funds & New CEO
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Sure hope SH&E is not producing any 'pilot eating consultants' because THAT'S exactly my 'bad dream' as well as 'deja vu' scenario. Anyway, if history repeats it may be time to move.
I can already hear them say, " My god these pilots don't work at
all, we can make this much more efficient and cost saving." Without any clue of what we actually do. Please someone wake me up and tell me it's not true,.......or is it?
Just heard from someone in security that lately several people have had threatening phone calls, and they are taken very serious. It looks like an investigation will take place into these matters as well as the famous anonymous letter that is circulating in the office
I can already hear them say, " My god these pilots don't work at
all, we can make this much more efficient and cost saving." Without any clue of what we actually do. Please someone wake me up and tell me it's not true,.......or is it?
Just heard from someone in security that lately several people have had threatening phone calls, and they are taken very serious. It looks like an investigation will take place into these matters as well as the famous anonymous letter that is circulating in the office
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New CEO bullish!
From the Khaleej Times(10/6):
"Gulf Air will reduce its staff strength and introduce several changes as part of the airline's new strategic restructuring programme, designed to make the financially-troubled airline a profitable venture in three years for the three owing AGCC states.
This was stated yesterday by the airline's Acting President and Chief Executive, James Hogan, at a Press conference. He also said that the BD30 million pledged by the three owning states - Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman - is sufficient for the present requirement. "We would seek more funds and this issue would be discussed at a meeting in September, so that we can go ahead with the complete rebuilding programme," he added.
Commenting on Qatar's recent withdrawal as partner, he said: "In six month's time we will know if Qatar will make its final decision of withdrawal." When asked by Khaleej Times what if Oman also pulls out in favour of its own existing national carrier, Oman Air, he said that the present owning-states, which includes Oman, have all given their full support and it is unlikely that Oman will take such a step.
"We know that the task of making the airline a profitable one is difficult," he said. "we are confident that we will succeed in making Gulf Air a profit-making international airline, he added. He declined to comment on the percentage of retrenchment of staff, and said that the "process has already begun and performance and productivity of each staff member is being evaluated."
"We will focus more on voluntary retirement rather than terminating services," he said. The airline's restructuring programme, which covers all the areas of operation, is aimed at 'winning the battle to rebuild Gulf Air.' The work has already begun, he said. "The next few months are very important for Gulf Air, and our key priorities will be to restore confidence in the market and recover lost business opportunities," he said.
The coming phase is crucial and needs the concerted efforts of all staff so that Gulf Air can pursue the process of restructuring, he added. The renewed commitment to put the airline back on track includes the creation of an "executive grade programme" to train our future leaders and a number of senior international airline executives will join to provide specialist support. Hence, the company will also have to reduce staff and focus on cost, he said, adding that the strategic changes will cover in various areas.
"As part of the programme, we have created a new service division, led by Luke Medley, formerly chief executive officer of Avis in the UK and Australia and also former Ansett executive, he said. Hogan also mentioned that the division will focus on improving cost and efficiencies related to airport, catering and services delivery. The network division, headed by Farid Alawi, was established to ensure that the organisation optimises schedules, utilisation of aircraft, yield management and route profitability. He will be supported by a team of international airline executives, Hogan said. Adel Ali, Vice-President, sales and marketing of Gulf Air, announced the airline's Great Summer Escapes promotion, underlining that "Gulf Air wanted to treat its loyal customers to some exciting breaks, ensuring that this promotion also demonstrates our commitment to remain competitive in the market."
"Gulf Air will reduce its staff strength and introduce several changes as part of the airline's new strategic restructuring programme, designed to make the financially-troubled airline a profitable venture in three years for the three owing AGCC states.
This was stated yesterday by the airline's Acting President and Chief Executive, James Hogan, at a Press conference. He also said that the BD30 million pledged by the three owning states - Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman - is sufficient for the present requirement. "We would seek more funds and this issue would be discussed at a meeting in September, so that we can go ahead with the complete rebuilding programme," he added.
Commenting on Qatar's recent withdrawal as partner, he said: "In six month's time we will know if Qatar will make its final decision of withdrawal." When asked by Khaleej Times what if Oman also pulls out in favour of its own existing national carrier, Oman Air, he said that the present owning-states, which includes Oman, have all given their full support and it is unlikely that Oman will take such a step.
"We know that the task of making the airline a profitable one is difficult," he said. "we are confident that we will succeed in making Gulf Air a profit-making international airline, he added. He declined to comment on the percentage of retrenchment of staff, and said that the "process has already begun and performance and productivity of each staff member is being evaluated."
"We will focus more on voluntary retirement rather than terminating services," he said. The airline's restructuring programme, which covers all the areas of operation, is aimed at 'winning the battle to rebuild Gulf Air.' The work has already begun, he said. "The next few months are very important for Gulf Air, and our key priorities will be to restore confidence in the market and recover lost business opportunities," he said.
The coming phase is crucial and needs the concerted efforts of all staff so that Gulf Air can pursue the process of restructuring, he added. The renewed commitment to put the airline back on track includes the creation of an "executive grade programme" to train our future leaders and a number of senior international airline executives will join to provide specialist support. Hence, the company will also have to reduce staff and focus on cost, he said, adding that the strategic changes will cover in various areas.
"As part of the programme, we have created a new service division, led by Luke Medley, formerly chief executive officer of Avis in the UK and Australia and also former Ansett executive, he said. Hogan also mentioned that the division will focus on improving cost and efficiencies related to airport, catering and services delivery. The network division, headed by Farid Alawi, was established to ensure that the organisation optimises schedules, utilisation of aircraft, yield management and route profitability. He will be supported by a team of international airline executives, Hogan said. Adel Ali, Vice-President, sales and marketing of Gulf Air, announced the airline's Great Summer Escapes promotion, underlining that "Gulf Air wanted to treat its loyal customers to some exciting breaks, ensuring that this promotion also demonstrates our commitment to remain competitive in the market."
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Beginning to think I was too optimistic in my earlier beliefs and as reflected in previous posts.
Three organisational matters have been made 'public' over the last two-three weeks and a further one today. Sales & Marketing. Looks like yet another house of cards!
I always thought there were only supposed to be two jokers in a pack, how come Gulf Air's have so many!!
Three organisational matters have been made 'public' over the last two-three weeks and a further one today. Sales & Marketing. Looks like yet another house of cards!
I always thought there were only supposed to be two jokers in a pack, how come Gulf Air's have so many!!
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So do I take it that AA and A-HM are still with GF? Do you think that GF will really be able to cut costs by laying off people (they keep on stressing this point) if at the same time they keep on hiring outsiders with a monthly salary of 20-30 times that of the workers who they just let go? I sure hope that the extra revenues generated by them show sooner rather then later.
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Dear Kimmeke,
You mentioned a while back that you were one of 12 hired. Have you received a start date???. Has the GF sent anything in the mail confiraming employment and start dates. Would appreciate any info from you or anyone else in the same position. cheers.
You mentioned a while back that you were one of 12 hired. Have you received a start date???. Has the GF sent anything in the mail confiraming employment and start dates. Would appreciate any info from you or anyone else in the same position. cheers.
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Hi ExA330,
Me too I have been succesfull at the GF interviews.
All I know is that I am sheduled to start training beginning of july. At this moment I have not received anything official part from the example contract and agreement given to us in London.
Apparently the problem now is that they have to decide when/if we have to take the DLR testing.
More news should be following beginning of next week.
For more details you can always contact me by email!
Greetz,
Me too I have been succesfull at the GF interviews.
All I know is that I am sheduled to start training beginning of july. At this moment I have not received anything official part from the example contract and agreement given to us in London.
Apparently the problem now is that they have to decide when/if we have to take the DLR testing.
More news should be following beginning of next week.
For more details you can always contact me by email!
Greetz,
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Its a rather difficult kind of Psycho technical test being done by Lufthansa in Hamburg. Gulf Air uses these tests to screen their new pilots or to screen "soon to be " captains before their upgrades.
Word goes that if you ever fail these tests your name appears on some kind of list and every airline in the world has access to it.....
I do not know, most possibly this is some kind of rumour spread be angry/frustrated pilots who failed the thing!
It most probably is difficult but so what....I "d rather be flying for a company wth well screened crews than the other way around.
Greetz
Word goes that if you ever fail these tests your name appears on some kind of list and every airline in the world has access to it.....
I do not know, most possibly this is some kind of rumour spread be angry/frustrated pilots who failed the thing!
It most probably is difficult but so what....I "d rather be flying for a company wth well screened crews than the other way around.
Greetz
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Bad news Guys.....
Just received the message that GF halts all its recruitment for the time being!
There will be lesser flights during the wintershedule, thats the reason!
Just received the message that GF halts all its recruitment for the time being!
There will be lesser flights during the wintershedule, thats the reason!
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Pretty damn annoying if you ask me!
Lets hope that in september they give us some better news!
Altough I totally disapprove of their way of working!!We where on the hold for what....4 weeks! I missed out on 2 jobs because of that!
Well, patience seems to be the answer these days!
Good luck y'all and I hope to meet you sometime ExA330!!
Lets hope that in september they give us some better news!
Altough I totally disapprove of their way of working!!We where on the hold for what....4 weeks! I missed out on 2 jobs because of that!
Well, patience seems to be the answer these days!
Good luck y'all and I hope to meet you sometime ExA330!!
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So, A.A. and AH.M. have been let go by GF. It seems this new chief really means business. Anyone who does not perform is out. Any GF staff care to give us his/her views and reactions?
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At long last!
Hoohray!
About f*****g time!
Best thing that has happened in GF for over a year!
Let's hope there are one or two more to follow!
Question? Will the remainder of the 'useless hangers-on' that came with (were brought in by) AA get the same treatment or not?
What about the people he (AA) forced to 'manage' the unmanageable? Will they get a second hearing? Most of AA ineffectiveness could be attributed to him wanting to be 'the good guy' all the time, especially for his mates; leaving his second level managers forced to give/keep jobs for (his) dross.
Some have now been left out of GF's future when essentially they didn't stand a cat in hells chance of succeeding in improving departmental performance.
Come on Jame's play the white man!
(Oh, and be careful what you say in the board-room, I've heard you have used the phrase "I want you to bring home the bacon" on a number of occassions when addressing the sales team!! Might not go down so well or be appreciated here! Unless of course you intend to fill the board-room with Aussies! ).
About f*****g time!
Best thing that has happened in GF for over a year!
Let's hope there are one or two more to follow!
Question? Will the remainder of the 'useless hangers-on' that came with (were brought in by) AA get the same treatment or not?
What about the people he (AA) forced to 'manage' the unmanageable? Will they get a second hearing? Most of AA ineffectiveness could be attributed to him wanting to be 'the good guy' all the time, especially for his mates; leaving his second level managers forced to give/keep jobs for (his) dross.
Some have now been left out of GF's future when essentially they didn't stand a cat in hells chance of succeeding in improving departmental performance.
Come on Jame's play the white man!
(Oh, and be careful what you say in the board-room, I've heard you have used the phrase "I want you to bring home the bacon" on a number of occassions when addressing the sales team!! Might not go down so well or be appreciated here! Unless of course you intend to fill the board-room with Aussies!
).
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Next board meetimg???
Gulf Air received an award from Airbus Yesterday for aircraft operations of the A340.
"It's about getting the most use of the aircraft as far as efficiency, safety, comfort and other issues are concerned," he said. Vice president, operations Captain Hameed Ali said Gulf Air's new management is hoping to turn the airline around.
"A three-year plan is awaiting approval from the airline's board and then we'll know where we are going from here," he said.
Any idea when the next board meeting is??? I heard August, but is the decision on the new plan coming sooner rather than later????
ex330
"It's about getting the most use of the aircraft as far as efficiency, safety, comfort and other issues are concerned," he said. Vice president, operations Captain Hameed Ali said Gulf Air's new management is hoping to turn the airline around.
"A three-year plan is awaiting approval from the airline's board and then we'll know where we are going from here," he said.
Any idea when the next board meeting is??? I heard August, but is the decision on the new plan coming sooner rather than later????
ex330