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Old 06-26-2013, 01:38 PM
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Sigh. That blows. Best of luck to everyone caught up in this!
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Old 06-26-2013, 02:31 PM
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Was told today at work, Avantair, that the company has ceased operations. All employees are out of work. Plus no pay for the past 3 weeks of work.
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Old 06-26-2013, 02:56 PM
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That sucks......best of luck to all the crews.
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Old 06-26-2013, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultralight View Post
Yes, and the extra kick in the nuts is they won't be paid for the last 2 weeks while the fleet was grounded. Could have furloughed 2 weeks ago to allow the poor guys affected some time to form a plan. Another example of how this company treats its employees.

Disgusting.
IT IS DISGUSTING

Management should pay these poor people what they owe them...
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Old 06-26-2013, 03:22 PM
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Very sorry to hear that guys
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Old 06-26-2013, 03:46 PM
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The pilots at Avantair are hardworking professionals with valuable talent. They certainly don't deserve the way rats at the top have treated them, and I sincerely hope they find new employment ASAP.
Preferably with a company that maintains its aircraft, treats its employees with the respect, and meets payroll.

Have a beer tonight, pull out the suit and update the resume tomorrow.

Good luck guys.
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Old 06-26-2013, 04:15 PM
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Nothing has changed. Santos and crew didn't merit respect years ago, and still don't. It's been a shell game for a long time, now.
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Old 06-26-2013, 07:56 PM
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Good luck to all those affected.
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Old 06-27-2013, 01:27 AM
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For those Avantair guys who have jet type-ratings, EJM is always looking
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Old 06-27-2013, 03:30 AM
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How many pilots at Avantair?
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