Big change at Thomas Cook

[reliant robin]

Wouldn't surprise me at all if Thomas Cook were looking for crews in the not too distant future.

As long as you're prepared to work for much reduced terms and conditions and take a regular bat up the @rse, they'll let you work for them. And work you will. Check the summer roster pattern before applying.

As I'm typing, a banner ad at the the top of the page advertises IAGO CCQ 320 to 330 including line training, ETOPS and EASA. Thomas Cook must think they've struck gold. Pilots prepared to pay to fly for them. Doesn't get any better does it? Sadly, Thomas Cook management were not bright enough to think this up for themselves. Mr o'Leary had that one sewn up years ago. They're catching up quick though...

[Runcorn Bridge]

Just heard you guys have been given a new COO called Cor Vrieswijk. As someone working for an orange airline his name sends shivers down my spine.

The best of luck with the changes.


Thomas Cook shakes up airline business | Reuters

[HundredPercentPlease]

That's bad.

Has anyone still got the wii game graphic that was doing the rounds just before our collective pressure hoofed him out?

[ReallyAnnoyed]

Remember Cor's words when you start dealing with him in TC: "If I wanted loyalty, I would have bought a dog."

[Runcorn Bridge]

Absolutely right. He was saying that loyalty was costing the orange outfit money. His relationship with the Pilot community was at best frosty. ask Transavia pilots what they thought of him too.

[Stone Cold II]

Think he lasted 2 weeks at Air Malta. Those of you who think TC will recruit pilots I doubt it with Cor. He likes bare numbers to the point where the schedule can't be crewed.

Good luck you will need it.

[reliant robin]

Bare numbers

If he crews for summer with less than Thomas Cooks historically laughable numbers, he may be in for a shock.

Maybe he hasn't seen the cost of subs for last summer
And the one before
Oh yes, and all the years before that.

Good luck to him.

[spider_man]

The world's oldest travel group said on Tuesday that Condor, its German airline brand, Thomas Cook Airlines UK and Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium would become one airline segment

What does this mean in practical terms? No more UK AOC?

[veetwo]

That is utterly terrible news for Thomas Cook employees. He's the kind of guy who won't hold the door open for you if you're walking 2 meters behind him.

Good luck, you'll need it.

[Brakes to Park]

His arrogance is exceeded only by his incompetence.

[puma230]

Remember his and A H's cost savings that cost the company £35-50M depending on who you talk to!

[MaximumPete]

He reminds me of someone I used to work for! No prizes for guessing.

Good luck guys/gals, it sounds as though you'll need it

[Hans Modrow]

CV

Cor is on board now??
My condolences to all TC crews

[Hahn]

Poor guys. Jump ship as long as you can!

[fivecandles]

God help you all.

[Iver]

3-4 biggish airlines in the Gulf are hiring! EK would clearly be the best choice in the region.

Good luck to all!