AAI SACKS 100's of Pilots
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I just got an email from a buddy in KUL..They had a meeting with the CP.
Immediate downsize from 125 crews to 85 crews. Roughly 120 guys now. Possibly more next Friday.
Just finished my SIN app. Doing my Saudia one next..
AAI might have a bit of a suprise when they recall in May.......
Immediate downsize from 125 crews to 85 crews. Roughly 120 guys now. Possibly more next Friday.
Just finished my SIN app. Doing my Saudia one next..
AAI might have a bit of a suprise when they recall in May.......
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From: In my seat
doubleu-anker,
Donkeys?...
I presume, that you have no idea about who actually flies/flew for AAI/ Islandsflug on the various types.
Do you call ex-Sabena pilots Donkeys?
Do you call ex-Olympic pilots Donkeys?
the AAI contracts were among the best, if not THE best in the industry.
I've certainly seen more donkeys in the Emirates than I've seen in Iceland.
Donkeys?...
I presume, that you have no idea about who actually flies/flew for AAI/ Islandsflug on the various types.
Do you call ex-Sabena pilots Donkeys?
Do you call ex-Olympic pilots Donkeys?
the AAI contracts were among the best, if not THE best in the industry.
I've certainly seen more donkeys in the Emirates than I've seen in Iceland.
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Some of those figures are way out.
We have about 105 crews on the 747, they are letting 20 go to get down to 85.
That is what the Cheif Pilot said last Friday in KL.
That's about 60 people, not 'hundreds'.
We have about 105 crews on the 747, they are letting 20 go to get down to 85.
That is what the Cheif Pilot said last Friday in KL.
That's about 60 people, not 'hundreds'.
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Originally Posted by despegue
18-Wheeler,
don't forget the redundancies on the other fleets please.
AAI is NOT only B747...
don't forget the redundancies on the other fleets please.
AAI is NOT only B747...
Too true, apologies.
So far I haven't got my marching orders .... fingers crossed!
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From: Out of the pollution.
Originally Posted by 18-Wheeler
Some of those figures are way out.
We have about 105 crews on the 747, they are letting 20 go to get down to 85.
That is what the Cheif Pilot said last Friday in KL.
That's about 60 people, not 'hundreds'.
We have about 105 crews on the 747, they are letting 20 go to get down to 85.
That is what the Cheif Pilot said last Friday in KL.
That's about 60 people, not 'hundreds'.
Last week another 18 - 3 of each
This week, Jerry told me it was 20 Capts, 21 FO, and 20 FE
So thats 100 so far on the B747 Classic.
B747-400 lost a bunch,
B737 is gone.......
More are coming.
The letter I received from the KUL Capt said there were 135 crew in MAY 05 and May 06 were to be 85. I wasn't there, I am only reporting the info.
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From: dubai
AAIGUY
9 grand a month take home? Not too shabby admittedly, for a F/O.
Now, from your salary, take away 9 grand for every month you are out of work (with all of 2 weeks notice) through no fault of your own. Then see if you are taking home $108,000 per year.
I hope you find work soon but there is no garantee you will.
9 grand a month take home? Not too shabby admittedly, for a F/O.
Now, from your salary, take away 9 grand for every month you are out of work (with all of 2 weeks notice) through no fault of your own. Then see if you are taking home $108,000 per year.
I hope you find work soon but there is no garantee you will.
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From: Out of the pollution.
Originally Posted by doubleu-anker
AAIGUY
9 grand a month take home? Not too shabby admittedly, for a F/O.
Now, from your salary, take away 9 grand for every month you are out of work (with all of 2 weeks notice) through no fault of your own. Then see if you are taking home $108,000 per year.
I hope you find work soon but there is no garantee you will.
9 grand a month take home? Not too shabby admittedly, for a F/O.
Now, from your salary, take away 9 grand for every month you are out of work (with all of 2 weeks notice) through no fault of your own. Then see if you are taking home $108,000 per year.
I hope you find work soon but there is no garantee you will.
True, but I had two phone calls and one interview today already.
It is 9K every month, but averaged in the high 7's or 8's.
This month believe it or not we are all getting a bonus from the stock offering which I have been unofficial told is the reason for this down turn. IE..To make the Q1 numbers look good.
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Reason for AAI Layoffs
I would expect it's mainly due to the Hajj ending in the next week or so. AAI ramps up quite a lot to fly the Hajj (rarely quite enough, but that's another story) and now it's over they have more pilots than they have work.
It's a shame for those involved. Are they at least observing last-in/first out?
It's a shame for those involved. Are they at least observing last-in/first out?
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From: Emerald Aisle (LGW)
B'Jesus Joseph & Mary Lads! Its been a whoile oy know, but oym here to remind you aal dat its you oy'm tinkin of. You loovely laads dat's bin lining me paackets wit yer dollers trough d years. Tink of me bottom loine wit d reduced pilot numbers...
Oh T' be sure oy want you baak jus as sooon as modder of devine god allows! Catch yersel's on wit me my dears
Oh T' be sure oy want you baak jus as sooon as modder of devine god allows! Catch yersel's on wit me my dears
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Why: Business is slow and getting slower. A need to streamline to show shareholders that AAI is a "Dynamic" company that reacts swiftly to changes and market conditions.
Though probably the most vocal, cockpit crews are not the only ones affected by these redundancies. Maintenance and operations are losing 40 to 60 people from each group.
B737 gone and B744 layoffs over for the time being the brunt will now be carried by the B757/B767 and B747 "Classic" pilots and flight engineers.
First layoff was what could be called "Spring cleaning" with 8 Captains 2 F/O's and 8 F/E's fired. By the looks of it these latest layoffs where based on date of hire and age.
Though probably the most vocal, cockpit crews are not the only ones affected by these redundancies. Maintenance and operations are losing 40 to 60 people from each group.
B737 gone and B744 layoffs over for the time being the brunt will now be carried by the B757/B767 and B747 "Classic" pilots and flight engineers.
First layoff was what could be called "Spring cleaning" with 8 Captains 2 F/O's and 8 F/E's fired. By the looks of it these latest layoffs where based on date of hire and age.