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Forum: Middle East
22nd Dec 2007, 10:33
Replies: 20
Views: 3,283
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

I left Gulf Air three and a half years ago. It...

I left Gulf Air three and a half years ago. It was the start of a mass exodus and there were half a dozen who went to the same airline. Apart from the guys who were a bit skinny on experience, we...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jul 2006, 03:09
Replies: 73
Views: 9,910
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Be sure you have the right person. Some of your...

Be sure you have the right person. Some of your statements above a little inaccurate.

PM me and I will ensure you have my real name. So I can genuinely greet those in the Op's Room.
Forum: Middle East
7th Jul 2006, 02:42
Replies: 73
Views: 9,910
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Two years ago, we provided the courtesy to...

Two years ago, we provided the courtesy to prospective GF FOs that for whatever reason, DEC will undermind your career path at Gulf. A small group of Caucasian hobos, DECs themselves, were vitriolic...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jun 2006, 02:56
Replies: 73
Views: 9,910
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Is that some kind of veiled, cowardly threat? ...

Is that some kind of veiled, cowardly threat?

I smell bullsh$$$. And if you had any 'friends' you would be taking a different line. Because any list of exploits, for myself or any of the other...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jun 2006, 02:02
Replies: 73
Views: 9,910
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

I don't think I'm a sad individual Jack. I...

I don't think I'm a sad individual Jack. I extended a professional courtesy by way of Pprune, warning prospective GF pilots, that before you pack up your bags and come starry eyed to Bahrain, due...
Forum: Middle East
29th Jun 2006, 14:37
Replies: 73
Views: 9,910
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Sorry vfenext. It is pretty obvious you choose to...

Sorry vfenext. It is pretty obvious you choose to tell fibs. You don't have any 'friends' at the aforementioned airline. If you did, they would be quick to mention how settled and content the former...
Forum: Middle East
29th Jun 2006, 10:08
Replies: 73
Views: 9,910
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

:D That was quite an outburst Jack. But I'm...

:D That was quite an outburst Jack.

But I'm sure prospective GF will take on board your last snippet of information. Isn't that what Pprune is for?

Have you immersed yourself on the management...
Forum: Middle East
29th Jun 2006, 07:29
Replies: 73
Views: 9,910
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

vfenext Now that is a half truth. Granted,...

vfenext

Now that is a half truth. Granted, Bahrain a Godless place and there was no way I was staying. But the bulk of the family guys were happy. Especially when the VPO and CEO assured us at a...
Forum: Middle East
28th Jun 2006, 13:55
Replies: 73
Views: 9,910
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Hello all. A few years ago, a large group of...

Hello all.

A few years ago, a large group of F/O's were told the same thing. No DEC. Seniority is strict blah blah blah. It was lies. All those FOs have long gone.

Some tried to warn the new...
Forum: Middle East
26th Nov 2004, 14:55
Replies: 53
Views: 9,842
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Vfenext You have attempted to play the man,...

Vfenext

You have attempted to play the man, now you make a play on nationalities- but quickly back peddle when convenient as evidenced by your response to REM's questioning.

May I politely...
Forum: Middle East
24th Nov 2004, 01:23
Replies: 53
Views: 9,842
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Ia166 We all had good offers. Just so...

Ia166

We all had good offers. Just so happens that the rest of us gave our 3 month contractual notice- at great cost financially and in terms of seniority.

You can bemoan and misrepresent what...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Nov 2004, 07:25
Replies: 53
Views: 9,842
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Ia166 You turn coat! Just heard you did...

Ia166

You turn coat!

Just heard you did a runner from Gulf Air!

Not 3 months ago, you would come home drunk ( and ladyless ) and lambaste, through Pprune, those who were warning of the ...
Forum: Middle East
11th May 2004, 00:58
Replies: 26
Views: 7,126
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

In response to Sabastienl's post - the last thing...

In response to Sabastienl's post - the last thing Gulf Air needs is a flood of inexperienced pilots in the RHS.

Attrition and training pressures would suggest it prudent to maintain experience...
Forum: Middle East
28th Jan 2004, 02:47
Replies: 168
Views: 30,484
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

ia166 Bit rich from a bloke who stood at the...

ia166

Bit rich from a bloke who stood at the bar telling new joiners they should leave due no promotional prospects-as a gentleman I wont divulge the rest of your conversation.


Snails.
...
Forum: Middle East
27th Jan 2004, 16:23
Replies: 168
Views: 30,484
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Snails What I found unprofessional is your...

Snails

What I found unprofessional is your used car salesman beat up of Gulf Air. Young people will move families half way around the world believing they are joining a career airline due your...
Forum: Middle East
26th Jan 2004, 20:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Snails Good on you. That is positive stuff...

Snails

Good on you. That is positive stuff but do remember you are a Captain. These guys are F/Os.

Why are so many leaving Gulf Air? ALL Expats I talked to before leaving were in the process...
Forum: Middle East
26th Jan 2004, 20:43
Replies: 168
Views: 30,484
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Captain Snails I think you are being...

Captain Snails

I think you are being professionally irresponsible in your advice. These guys will never be promoted and how can you guarrantee the long term viability of Gulf Air?

Gentleman.
...
Forum: Middle East
27th Dec 2003, 15:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,070
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Jim My honest advice to expats would be to...

Jim

My honest advice to expats would be to only come to the Gulf as a Captain or as an F/O with EK or maybe Eithad.

I did not like the region so my view of my former carrier could be unfairly...
Forum: Middle East
18th Dec 2003, 04:34
Replies: 19
Views: 1,785
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

ayomide Let's face it. A truely great...

ayomide

Let's face it. A truely great airline is one that few would leave and the best in the industry aspire to.

This is not nor ever will be Qatar Airways.

Qatar Airways is the product of...
Forum: Middle East
27th Nov 2003, 21:32
Replies: 14
Views: 1,570
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

SAb I don't understand your post but will...

SAb

I don't understand your post but will just conclude with a few pointers.

Accomadation is a big problem at Gulf Air. Easily solved if you contribute with your own wage.

Now, you are...
Forum: Middle East
27th Nov 2003, 21:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,019
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Australia 2 Don't , whatever you do, leave a...

Australia 2

Don't , whatever you do, leave a job to come to the Middle East as an F/O unless it is Emirates.

Qatar and Gulf are suffering large turnover of pilots due very poor conditions- pay...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Sep 2003, 00:22
Replies: 246
Views: 59,006
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

wonderbus I agree. Where are they going to...

wonderbus

I agree. Where are they going to get the pilots from?

Gulf Air is about to announce a requirment for 40 to 50 DE 340 drivers aswell. I think Gulf management assumed Singapore Airlines...
Forum: Middle East
17th Sep 2003, 22:38
Replies: 37
Views: 8,859
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Gulf Air will be in trouble if EK takes up all...

Gulf Air will be in trouble if EK takes up all the spare A340 drivers from the market. I understand they will be taking Direct Entry Commands onto the 340 aswell as F/Os.
Forum: Middle East
28th Jul 2003, 21:19
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

That's possibly true wandirin. Gulf...

That's possibly true wandirin.

Gulf frequency and an un-tapped leisure market evidently.

The leisure market involves Oman as a tourist destination aswell as Sharm El Sheikh and Aquaba.

Gulf...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jun 2003, 02:07
Replies: 23
Views: 10,118
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Bubbette You sound like the Jewish lobby in...

Bubbette

You sound like the Jewish lobby in the US State Dept.

How many Palestinian pilots fly for El Al? Thought most El AL pilots learnt the trade in the IDF.

Your interpretation of...
Forum: Middle East
19th Jun 2003, 22:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,752
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Mary Jane For that to occur in a Melbourne...

Mary Jane

For that to occur in a Melbourne park it must be homosexual. Not sure if that would go down too well.
Forum: Middle East
18th Jun 2003, 01:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,752
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Satellite TV has porn channels available in...

Satellite TV has porn channels available in Bahrain.

There is no escape!

Welcome Mary Jane.
Forum: Middle East
16th Jun 2003, 18:06
Replies: 387
Views: 77,038
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

There has been recent approval to recruit 12...

There has been recent approval to recruit 12 Capts & 12 F/Os.

Expect a technical exam and straightforward interview.

Good Luck.
Forum: Middle East
15th Jun 2003, 21:00
Replies: 31
Views: 5,561
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Back home you don't walk through long grass...

Back home you don't walk through long grass without good boots due deadly snakes.

Don't walk through parks at night in big western cities due muggings.

Don't drink at night clubs in the Middle...
Forum: Middle East
5th May 2003, 18:22
Replies: 138
Views: 29,292
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Wilco Pretty good stuff your smoking! ...

Wilco

Pretty good stuff your smoking!

From the Golden Triangle I suppose.

Qatar is in the Persian Gulf too. You seem to think it is in the South China Sea.
Forum: Middle East
7th Feb 2003, 08:24
Replies: 387
Views: 77,038
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Speed Brake, ease up, not whinging at all. ...

Speed Brake, ease up, not whinging at all.

I was in a rush so my post terse and no way a reflection of my attitude toward Gulf Air.

On housing, stick to your guns, you will be looked after but...
Forum: Middle East
6th Feb 2003, 10:02
Replies: 387
Views: 77,038
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

latest F/O contract is only 2800 USD a month....

latest F/O contract is only 2800 USD a month. Accomadation a bit of a problem. More the US Navies fault than Gulf Air. Prices have balloned for suitable villas but the problem being looked at.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2003, 00:40
Replies: 30
Views: 4,269
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Whatever airline selects me has the best...

Whatever airline selects me has the best selection process.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jan 2003, 00:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,574
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

Virgin "names" on their aircraft?

Just after the names on the planes!

Melba Melbourne.

Barossa Babe. Barossa Bride far more eloquent but hey, who are we appealing to?

Any others appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Middle East
29th Jan 2003, 00:10
Replies: 62
Views: 8,725
Posted By Bagshaw Crusher

A320 Fleet Manager has stated no more Australian...

A320 Fleet Manager has stated no more Australian pilots.

He feels they will move on when the industry improves.

Wont everybody make a move out of Qatar once the industry picks up?

No bottled...
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