Navair Looses DHL contract.....Resulting in numerous layoffs
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Navair Looses DHL contract.....Resulting in numerous layoffs
at least 15 layoffs happend this week as Navair lost one of thier major contracts. Not looking good for good ole' boys.
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I heard last night that they may be going under. This from a pilot who flies for them and was part of the layoffs. Too bad, couple of maintenance things is all it takes to cause that.
The problem in aviation could be solved in one day. Do not change ticket prices and get the goddamn government to lower fuel taxes combined with more reasonable landing fees.
The problem in aviation could be solved in one day. Do not change ticket prices and get the goddamn government to lower fuel taxes combined with more reasonable landing fees.
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Memo to DHL management.
Remember in business school , the old management maxim; TINSTAFL (There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch).
With a bottom feeding gong show like "Sonic Blue" you are going to get exactly what you (did not) pay for.
I predict NAVAIR will have all the runs back in less than 6 months.
Remember in business school , the old management maxim; TINSTAFL (There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch).
With a bottom feeding gong show like "Sonic Blue" you are going to get exactly what you (did not) pay for.
I predict NAVAIR will have all the runs back in less than 6 months.
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How expensive is paint in bc these days?
You would think with all that salt air ,that corrosion protection would be high on the list of things to do ,but i guess once you get on the backside of the maintenance curve it is just a matter of time before the end.
Many pilots may have got their start there but how many met their end there ?
Now that the grieving family members of air accidents are inclined to sue for damage's against Transport Canada for Failing to enforce the Law of the Land expect more enforcement.Perhaps even some Jail time if they can prove criminal neglegence after all the CARS are supposed to be backed by the Criminal Code.
You will note that the original W& B documents state how much the paint
weighs if the paint is not on the airplane then the documents are wrong and the aircraft is not airworthy,unless it is reweighed and the AME can sign that the paint has been removed by the some Enviromental Process
You would think with all that salt air ,that corrosion protection would be high on the list of things to do ,but i guess once you get on the backside of the maintenance curve it is just a matter of time before the end.
Many pilots may have got their start there but how many met their end there ?
Now that the grieving family members of air accidents are inclined to sue for damage's against Transport Canada for Failing to enforce the Law of the Land expect more enforcement.Perhaps even some Jail time if they can prove criminal neglegence after all the CARS are supposed to be backed by the Criminal Code.
You will note that the original W& B documents state how much the paint
weighs if the paint is not on the airplane then the documents are wrong and the aircraft is not airworthy,unless it is reweighed and the AME can sign that the paint has been removed by the some Enviromental Process
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The problem with holding contracts in the courier game is the courier companies will drop any company as soon as another company offers them an airplane for two cents an hour less.
Of all the flying I ever did courier was the worst, I have great admiration for any pilot who can survive that kind of flying...safety can not be achieved by going with the lowest bidder....
So lets not gloat to much about Navair going under or having issues with TC.
What really goes on in the background is real scary, anyhow to all you guys and gals that may be unemployed you have my sympathy and I hope you get back to work real soon.
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Of all the flying I ever did courier was the worst, I have great admiration for any pilot who can survive that kind of flying...safety can not be achieved by going with the lowest bidder....
So lets not gloat to much about Navair going under or having issues with TC.
What really goes on in the background is real scary, anyhow to all you guys and gals that may be unemployed you have my sympathy and I hope you get back to work real soon.
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After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
I have been on the sidlines of many courier contracts in the past. On the sidelines, as in flying the contracts but not actually in the head shed doing contract negotations and I know for a fact that the major reason most contracts end has less to do with lack of service but more the shifting fortunes of the small package delivery systems. As the business changes and volume shifts, companies shift airplanes and routes around. Many times they will replace contract or ad hoc charters with either larger airplanes or their own machines. DHL bought Airborne Express and the work is constantly shifting. They are trying to outcompete Fedex and UPS. That is life in the freight business. Some companies can survive and some cannot. All of NavAir's Calgary airplanes are still parked on the ramp in YYC. Monday will tell the story.
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These feelings just don't involve anyone else.
These feelings just don't involve anyone else.