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Forum: African Aviation
16th Sep 2016, 03:49
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

It's been a while since I've used this account,...

It's been a while since I've used this account, so 6 years after I left Arik Air, I thought it might be nice to commemorate the occasion of... Pay Day at Arik Air.
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Sep 2012, 05:45
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

So, is Arik dead, or will the cockroach rise...

So, is Arik dead, or will the cockroach rise again?
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jun 2012, 16:17
Replies: 284
Views: 226,515
Posted By Oba1kanobe

On final to RWY 18L, Lagos, Nigeria (DNMM)

On final to RWY 18L, Lagos, Nigeria (DNMM)
Forum: African Aviation
16th Apr 2012, 04:11
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria...

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken control over (http://www.punchng.com/business/debt-amcon-takes-over-arik-air/) Arik Air on yesterday according to reports. The six-year...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Mar 2012, 17:59
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

They're always good at making excuses for their...

They're always good at making excuses for their failures. Maybe that's why the A330 was repossessed in Jo-burg; it did have a yellow fever certificate.
Forum: African Aviation
11th Jan 2012, 15:20
Replies: 32
Views: 7,037
Posted By Oba1kanobe

National strike.... domestic flights cancelled...

National strike.... domestic flights cancelled indefinitely... not a good time to be in Nigeria. 18 dead so far....
Forum: African Aviation
21st Dec 2011, 00:01
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

This is not the first instance of drug smuggling...

This is not the first instance of drug smuggling found via Arik. The last one that I'm aware of was in London, and the drugs were found in the last row of seats, stashed where the life vest/jacket is...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Dec 2011, 05:15
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Sure, I can validate that there have been plenty...

Sure, I can validate that there have been plenty of runs with nobody, or 3 people. Not sure what an average is. I doubt 40-50 is the average load on an -800.
Forum: African Aviation
29th Nov 2011, 17:36
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

I think if you volunteer to work for free, and...

I think if you volunteer to work for free, and perhaps pay them for your gained experience, they will happily pick you up. A carefully placed donation to your interviewer should seal the deal.
...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Nov 2011, 05:41
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Amazing... 14:45 planned, 14 hours is legal. 8...

Amazing... 14:45 planned, 14 hours is legal.
8 sectors, 7 max sectors in Nigeria.

Sounds like one crew with no breaks. Good luck mates!

:sad:
Forum: African Aviation
14th Nov 2011, 17:32
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Thank goodness THOSE guys got canned. That's...

Thank goodness THOSE guys got canned. That's what's been holding up Arik all along.

Nothing but smooth sailing ahead.... what is that lump poking up through the water ahead?
Forum: African Aviation
16th Oct 2011, 23:54
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

That won't work, 'cuz Arik won't pay the fuel...

That won't work, 'cuz Arik won't pay the fuel bill. Should have went with a wet lease.
Forum: African Aviation
10th Oct 2011, 14:45
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

The 747-800 announcement is very much business as...

The 747-800 announcement is very much business as usual.

Expect an Airbus A380 announcement in the coming months / years. A space shuttle in 10 years.

Pilots, I am sure, the world over will...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jul 2011, 19:29
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Hope you get the June soon !!! :eek:

Hope you get the June soon !!!

:eek:
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jun 2011, 06:17
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Devil Therefore, the only reason that they paid...

Therefore, the only reason that they paid salaries. That $300 mil will be gone in no time, and they'll be back to business as usual... and back at the government hand-out line.

:ok:
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jun 2011, 15:09
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Which means there are bunches who are working for...

Which means there are bunches who are working for free. :ugh:

I'm confident that they can find plenty of "pilots" to fill those seats.
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jun 2011, 13:51
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

It's all fixed, then!!! It's on PAPER !!!!!! ...

It's all fixed, then!!! It's on PAPER !!!!!!


:cool:
:yuk:
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jun 2011, 01:52
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Why would you want this? You can go to the highly...

Why would you want this? You can go to the highly accurate website at Arik Air Limited (http://www.arikair.com) for the fleet. The pilot population is so fluid that, honestly, the company couldn't...
Forum: African Aviation
31st May 2011, 05:45
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Post I suspect that should Arik shut down in the...

I suspect that should Arik shut down in the coming weeks, obviously no pilot will get paid the many months owed them.

What is the status of the 4.5b from the government?

Has the Fat Guy...
Forum: African Aviation
30th May 2011, 05:14
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

The same game played with every business that...

The same game played with every business that Arik owes money. Nothing new, and no surprise to any pilots.

Pilots, obviously, will play along and already know the next moves in the game.
:sad:
Forum: African Aviation
13th May 2011, 17:21
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Devil Can anybody tell me about the terms and...

Can anybody tell me about the terms and conditions at Arik ? I will work for free, and wear 5 stripes on my uniform. Also, will fly airplanes with engines inoperative.

I was made for Arik!...
Forum: African Aviation
9th May 2011, 04:29
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Exclamation Not surprising. Think of it as a shot across the...

Not surprising. Think of it as a shot across the bow of the pilot "boat". The management reads this forum, they hear rumours. They can't pay you, but they can't have mutiny either.

Fire one, and...
Forum: African Aviation
6th May 2011, 18:31
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

True. When the Airbus A330 was taken away for...

True. When the Airbus A330 was taken away for lack of payments, what did your management tell you? "It will be here Monday, don't worry".

Last summer, when the payment issues became more acute,...
Forum: African Aviation
5th May 2011, 16:10
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

No cause for alarm... that your salary is months...

No cause for alarm... that your salary is months late with zero communication. Note that he didn't say who he was referring to; Mr Fat Ass. Why should he be alarmed when you keep strolling in FOR...
Forum: African Aviation
1st May 2011, 22:43
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Even if they did stop, there would be an endless...

Even if they did stop, there would be an endless stream of new pilots continuing to show up and fly non-paid work, to wit:


>>>>What is the salary that Arik pays for the 737 contract...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Apr 2011, 03:56
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Thumbs up I salute you, sir. Sadly, you are the minority. ...

I salute you, sir. Sadly, you are the minority.

Arik Air does pay some bills. They are the bills that will shut the airline down, like the navigation charges, fuel, etc. Pilots have just shown...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Apr 2011, 21:45
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

I guarantee that there are expats who will get on...

I guarantee that there are expats who will get on a plane and RETURN to Naija from their 30 day rotation home, without being paid for two months, AND know that they'll have to potentially pay for...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Apr 2011, 14:38
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

This deserves repeating. :D

This deserves repeating.

:D
Forum: African Aviation
28th Apr 2011, 13:17
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Angel PAYDAY !!!! Again. Except no pay......... ...

PAYDAY !!!! Again. Except no pay.........

May each Arik Air employee find a happy landing, wherever they may land.

:sad:
Forum: African Aviation
27th Apr 2011, 17:07
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Nobody is being held at Arik to perform work....

Nobody is being held at Arik to perform work. While the pilots aren't being paid, each day they wake up with a passport in their pocket, they are free to go home (if Nigeria is not their home).
...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Apr 2011, 05:48
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

You're welcome. My real hope is that at least one...

You're welcome. My real hope is that at least one person was forewarned before coming to Arik.

I'm told that Oman Air (middle east) is hiring 737NG drivers.

:E
Forum: African Aviation
20th Apr 2011, 06:21
Replies: 20
Views: 8,985
Posted By Oba1kanobe

Was Arik one of your troubled companies?

Was Arik one of your troubled companies?
Forum: African Aviation
18th Apr 2011, 04:45
Replies: 27
Views: 7,377
Posted By Oba1kanobe

They are definitely in the running for the Arik...

They are definitely in the running for the Arik award !!!!
Forum: African Aviation
15th Apr 2011, 17:20
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,272
Posted By Oba1kanobe

I think the end is near. Arik has been in the...

I think the end is near. Arik has been in the death throws for quite some time, chronicled here ad nauseum.

It won't get better.
Forum: African Aviation
12th Apr 2011, 04:22
Replies: 27
Views: 7,377
Posted By Oba1kanobe

It's April 9 today !!! Where / when are...

It's April 9 today !!!

Where / when are assessments? Are they going to type folks in the Airbus?
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