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EP...
Well, you did get that part correct, but....
you certainly made a jackass of yourself with that statement!
In fact, that statment proves the stupidity of so many airline managers. "...let's sack the expensive - experienced - pilots and load ourselves up with a bunch of inexperienced guys who won't cost us so much in salaries. Albiet, they'll burn up more fuel; wear-out more brakes; have a few extra runway excusions; scare the b'jesus out of more passengers; and probably increase our insurance rates, but we'll save a few bucks on salaries.
I guess this is part and parcel of being a line staff. Its something that the veterans are always aware of, but probably not familiar to the new pilots - that the pilot's career is not as glamorous as they always see.
... and because the pilot is just doing a routine job of flying the plane from point A to point B, there is not much value add to consider retaining a pilot during economic downturns. Its different with talent in the Corporate world who is sought after their brains, not their hands.
In fact, that statment proves the stupidity of so many airline managers. "...let's sack the expensive - experienced - pilots and load ourselves up with a bunch of inexperienced guys who won't cost us so much in salaries. Albiet, they'll burn up more fuel; wear-out more brakes; have a few extra runway excusions; scare the b'jesus out of more passengers; and probably increase our insurance rates, but we'll save a few bucks on salaries.
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Sia Cargo And Media Reports
hi lads,
read the strait times article of 1st january titled "SIA TO GROUND AT LEAST ONE JET", AND the flight international of 16 dec-5th january page 21, under the caption "BA,QANTAS,FINED FOR PRICE FIXING"
well the first article in strait times, it appears the article has had the report from the company spokesman mr stephen forshaw.
the article mentions the planned pilot reduction and fleet reduction by parking them 744F in the mojave desert.BUT few are aware that SIAC is taking a B744F-BCF from mainline.makes no sense, but to mainline to keep their core business on track.
also,no mention of the "fine" that will be imposed on the company in the new year for which SIAC has set aside US$70 million for the cases filed by US/AUST and NZ authorities.
the radio has had a few statements of the SIA predicament and local TV.
the flight international article is clear.
so the fine city will face its own music and is taking the downturn to shred fat,even the expat mainline rats are not spared.
"may you live in interesting times"
read the strait times article of 1st january titled "SIA TO GROUND AT LEAST ONE JET", AND the flight international of 16 dec-5th january page 21, under the caption "BA,QANTAS,FINED FOR PRICE FIXING"
well the first article in strait times, it appears the article has had the report from the company spokesman mr stephen forshaw.
the article mentions the planned pilot reduction and fleet reduction by parking them 744F in the mojave desert.BUT few are aware that SIAC is taking a B744F-BCF from mainline.makes no sense, but to mainline to keep their core business on track.
also,no mention of the "fine" that will be imposed on the company in the new year for which SIAC has set aside US$70 million for the cases filed by US/AUST and NZ authorities.
the radio has had a few statements of the SIA predicament and local TV.
the flight international article is clear.
so the fine city will face its own music and is taking the downturn to shred fat,even the expat mainline rats are not spared.
"may you live in interesting times"
