Royal Brunei - Night of the long knifes

[Bus429]

Front page article in the Borneo Bulletin yesterday revealed several inconsistencies. Apparently RBA is on the up and up. The article stated (and I paraphrase) that reduction in staff may have actually enhanced safety. The implication, unintended, I am certain, is that safety was compromised before this event. Let's hope that this crass report was another example of a journo's talents.. . <a href="http://www.brunet.bn/news/bb/wed/local.htm" target="_blank">www.brunet.bn/news/bb/wed/local.htm</a>. . . . <small>[ 27 March 2002, 23:22: Message edited by: Bus429 ]</small>

[Blacksheep]

John retired years ago...

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Through difficulties to the cinema

[slingsby]

If you mean Captain John Bennett, then yes he is still here.

[COWPAT]

2 john Bennets, both Aussie, both captains. 1 retired about 5 years ago. the other I believe is still with RBA.

[18-Wheeler]

Is Ben Gilsenan still with them?
He got his command on the 767 recently, hope he still has it ...

[Ttree Ttrimmer]

I am sure there is a special forum for people trying to locate friends going by the name of Contacts!

Please can we keep to the thread especially as it may effect the peolpe concerned in rather profound ways.

PS Ben is still here and as far as I know has his job still. However I am sure he is as unsure about the future as the rest of us.

[Bus429]

Check out http://www.qatarairways.com and Flight International

[Ttree Ttrimmer]

For those of you that are needy, here are the links I have come up with for the job hunter around here, of which I am sure there are many! This is not the definative list so if you have any more then please share them with us all. Any info on working for any of these companies would be appreciated too.

http://www.hawaiiaviation.com/jobs.htm
http://www.iacglobal.com/
http://www.iasco.com/employment/index.html
http://www.pilotswanted.com/newsletters/2001-06.htm
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/app/...ewAppointments
http://www.easyjet.com/en/jobs/pilotrecruitment.html
http://www.euro-pacific-aviation.com/
http://www.evaair.com/html/global/en...,1702,,00.html
http://www.parc-group.com/aviation/j...htcrewJobs.asp
http://www.rishworth.co.nz/index.html
http://www.ryanair.com/
http://www.awas.com/company/employment.asp
http://www.virginblue.com.au/

Sorry they have not been done with those pretty little click Here thingys but it is a bit out of my scope of ability.

[OldAce999]

Alta Vista Baby

The expat had it coming to them after so many years of monopolizing RBA at the expense of the local pilots development.

[THINALBERT]

999, In case you havent noticed, there is no discrimination here between expats and locals, tech or cabin crew, ground or flight crew. Everyone is affected. Ask the local cabin crew who have seen their allowances reduced. Ask the local ground staff who have lost their jobs.

Ask the local F/Os who are applying to EK in large numbers.

All RBA staff are in this together and your comments will do nothing to alter that.

[Bus429]

C'mon fellas,

Ignore Old Ace, he/she obviously knows little and wants to learn less.
Let's keep it dignified.

[OldAce999]

Bus429 says:

"Like the rest of the expats here, we had to satisfy certain criteria to join. If you really want to work at RBA, why not convert your licence to one recognised by RBA? Good luck with whatever course you choose!"

Bull**** is spewing from your mouth that is not engaged to your brain, Bus429.

In the 80's an Asian pilot with B737,A300 and DC10 rating was not accepted into RBA for the simple reason he got the wrong color skin. You expats had it good in RBA for too long. We know it you know it.

Time for all of you to go home with your loots.

[Sick Squid]

I will not have this thread turn into an Expat v Local slanging match. There's enough trouble and grief around an issue such as this without small-minded scoffing from either side of the fence. Any more posts along those lines will be deleted without explanation, so don't waste either your time or mine.

Carry on. On-topic, please.

[Borneo Wild Man]

Point already noted, thanks. £6

[Ttree Ttrimmer]

Nobody else has told but I am sure most have heard that the news has become official that 3 FO's a junior Capt. and a ground instructor have been given marching orders. 3 months notice but to leave when they desire. A sad day for all invovled and my commiserations going out to all involved. I think the title of the thread on "reporting Points" sums it up very well. What a superb leaving present for the departing DFO on the day he left as his son was the junior Capt.?

Vindiction or Vindication?

I'll be solving this one by looking elsewhere and I guess joining the queue.

[THINALBERT]

I wonder if RBA realise just how badly they have damaged what was left of the trust and loyalty from there pilots.

I am ex RBA and know that 6 (and probably more) captains have applied within the last 2 weeks for a job with us.

I wouldnt be the new DFO for all the tea in china.

Something obviously needs to be done and quickly.

[COWPAT]

Friends in the abode of peace inform me that the first expat resignations will come shortly after the next pay day when allowances stop been paid, increments are not awarded etc.

[Anaksatan]

Cowpat. I had assumed that the loss of allowances was just scaremongering. Am I right in saying that forthwith ALL allowances including Expat and supplemental through flying pay are to be withdrawn?

If so then the remuneration package is WAY below market average!!! Are the management mad? do they WANT you to go?

Seems to incedible to be true. Please clarify

If this is true then I sympathise with all concerned and wish you well in your search for new jobs

[Bus429]

Rumour has it TA has been reinstated but will not be offered at contract renewal. Increments deferred indefinitely despite being specifically mentioned in the contract as being payable on successful assessment. I passed my assessment but apparently the contract means b*gger all here. I was told management feel they are not in breach.

[packard merlin]

anaksatan

heard car allowances cut, no pay increments, no pay rise in approx 15 years. falling well below industry pay.
airline must make profit ( has never in the past ). however will not lay off unproductive staff, would rather cut pay of real workers. im sure this will make the airline profitable, if not i guess more layoffs can be expected.

would the last one out please turn off the light.