Pilots quit without warning
08-02-2010, 08:29 PM
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Pilots quit without warning
I guess giving two weeks notice is not a universal courtesy industry-wide. Wow...
Flights Grounded and Passengers Stranded When Pilots Quit
Posted Aug 2nd 2010 12:37 PM
Financially struggling Philippine Airlines (PAL) had to cancel flights when about a dozen A320 pilots suddenly quit for better jobs abroad, apparently without any warning to the carrier.
Passengers on at least five flights were stranded over the weekend in Manila. The flights included one to Hong Kong and others to domestic locations, The Associated Press reports.
PAL spokesman Jonathan Gesmundo went on local TV and radio stations saying the cancellations were caused by the sudden departure of the pilots for better-paying jobs overseas, AP reports.
Gesmundo said this was not an organized group action. The carrier, he added, was adjusting its schedule and looking at bringing in other aircraft to accommodate the stranded passengers. Meanwhile, PAL officials were called to the presidential palace for meetings with government officials to figure out how to stop the pilot exodus.
According to the Philippine Star, the country's Transportation and Communications Secretary Jose de Jesus said there could be "serious consequences on the country's economy" if issues with the flag carrier are not resolved quickly.
"It will affect trade, it will affect tourism and ultimately, it will affect our reputation," de Jesus said.
Flights Grounded and Passengers Stranded When Pilots Quit
Posted Aug 2nd 2010 12:37 PM
Financially struggling Philippine Airlines (PAL) had to cancel flights when about a dozen A320 pilots suddenly quit for better jobs abroad, apparently without any warning to the carrier.
Passengers on at least five flights were stranded over the weekend in Manila. The flights included one to Hong Kong and others to domestic locations, The Associated Press reports.
PAL spokesman Jonathan Gesmundo went on local TV and radio stations saying the cancellations were caused by the sudden departure of the pilots for better-paying jobs overseas, AP reports.
Gesmundo said this was not an organized group action. The carrier, he added, was adjusting its schedule and looking at bringing in other aircraft to accommodate the stranded passengers. Meanwhile, PAL officials were called to the presidential palace for meetings with government officials to figure out how to stop the pilot exodus.
According to the Philippine Star, the country's Transportation and Communications Secretary Jose de Jesus said there could be "serious consequences on the country's economy" if issues with the flag carrier are not resolved quickly.
"It will affect trade, it will affect tourism and ultimately, it will affect our reputation," de Jesus said.
08-03-2010, 02:20 AM
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I think regionals should be very worried about this. If hiring at the majors ever picks up, they have spent the last decade ****ing off all the pilots and most could not care less if they throw a wrench in the operation when they leave for another airline.
The same thing happened in 2007. Many people had multiple offers from multiple regionals. They took class dates at all of them and showed up for one. The lower paying regionals lost out as they were training classes with empty seats
I don't think it is right but it is probably going to happen.
The same thing happened in 2007. Many people had multiple offers from multiple regionals. They took class dates at all of them and showed up for one. The lower paying regionals lost out as they were training classes with empty seats
I don't think it is right but it is probably going to happen.
08-03-2010, 05:56 AM
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Probably more common outside the first world at some of the 3rd rate airlines out there. At my foreign carrier, it's rare (and not very smart) for a pilot to give the contracted 3 month notice.
The reason is that the carrier will not pay your last paycheck(s). So, generally, you quietly get a job elsewhere, and then the day you get paid, you hop on a plane to your new job.
Some pilots here don't even bother with a phone call or email. On average, one or two per week leave.
The reason is that the carrier will not pay your last paycheck(s). So, generally, you quietly get a job elsewhere, and then the day you get paid, you hop on a plane to your new job.
Some pilots here don't even bother with a phone call or email. On average, one or two per week leave.
08-03-2010, 06:20 AM
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Pay must be really bad at PAL. Does anyone know what it is? Comparable to our worst regional?
There must be pilot jobs to be had out there. Wonder where their new jobs are. How easy is it for a Pinoy (or anybody else for that matter) to go fly for Cathay Pacific or Lufthansa?
There must be pilot jobs to be had out there. Wonder where their new jobs are. How easy is it for a Pinoy (or anybody else for that matter) to go fly for Cathay Pacific or Lufthansa?
08-03-2010, 06:50 AM
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I know of at least incident at a US regional, but the CA in question got a non-aviation job and was leaving the industry. Also I think he had given notice, but was on reserve (or junior man) and they tried to work him past his last day. Guess what regional that might be 
If you are leaving for a major airline job, a stunt like this would probably get you "un-hired" real quick.
If you are leaving for a major airline job, a stunt like this would probably get you "un-hired" real quick.
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