Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Flight Deck Forums > Terms and Endearment
Reload this Page >

Big change at Thomas Cook

Wikiposts
Search
Terms and Endearment The forum the bean counters hoped would never happen. Your news on pay, rostering, allowances, extras and negotiations where you work - scheduled, charter or contract.

Big change at Thomas Cook

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 5th Feb 2013, 11:45
  #21 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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...
reliant robin is offline  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 12:58
  #22 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 1,303
Received 13 Likes on 8 Posts
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
Runcorn Bridge is online now  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 13:10
  #23 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: UK
Posts: 3,055
Likes: 0
Received 32 Likes on 15 Posts
That's bad.

Has anyone still got the wii game graphic that was doing the rounds just before our collective pressure hoofed him out?
HundredPercentPlease is online now  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 13:36
  #24 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Grrrr
Age: 17
Posts: 674
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Remember Cor's words when you start dealing with him in TC: "If I wanted loyalty, I would have bought a dog."
ReallyAnnoyed is offline  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 13:40
  #25 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 1,303
Received 13 Likes on 8 Posts
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.
Runcorn Bridge is online now  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 14:55
  #26 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Earth
Posts: 1,164
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 4 Posts
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.
Stone Cold II is offline  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 15:18
  #27 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
reliant robin is offline  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 15:47
  #28 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Another airport hotel
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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?
spider_man is offline  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 17:14
  #29 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
veetwo is offline  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 17:40
  #30 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 433
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
His arrogance is exceeded only by his incompetence.
Brakes to Park is online now  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 18:24
  #31 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: uk
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Remember his and A H's cost savings that cost the company £35-50M depending on who you talk to!
puma230 is offline  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 18:39
  #32 (permalink)  

Uncle Pete
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Frodsham Cheshire
Posts: 915
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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
MaximumPete is offline  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 22:09
  #33 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: in the subway
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CV

Cor is on board now??
My condolences to all TC crews
Hans Modrow is offline  
Old 5th Feb 2013, 23:10
  #34 (permalink)  
Hahn
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Poor guys. Jump ship as long as you can!
 
Old 6th Feb 2013, 06:14
  #35 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 610
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
God help you all.
fivecandles is online now  
Old 6th Feb 2013, 12:23
  #36 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,482
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
3-4 biggish airlines in the Gulf are hiring! EK would clearly be the best choice in the region.

Good luck to all!
Iver is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.