Hi Folks,
Hi I have a fairly young leased 757 in 75% condition. It has all mandatory maintainence scheduled yet still I have noticed some frequent delays and flight cancelations. I checked to what was the cause and the answer was " technical, mechanical problem with aircraft.
I have given my mechanics more pay hoping this would help, but not thus far. furthermore, I always allow additional 45 mins on top of the minimum required for turnaround..
Are other players having this issue? or might this be something else?
Please tell me your thoughts,
Cheers,
NicholasB
Even with 100% condition, the plane can break down. I don't know if higher salary will change anything. Also, I usually have some 10% max probability of delay in destination, and then <1% at home airport, so I have different ta times for home and destination. It's not required, but helps if the plane arrives a bit late so it can depart on time for the next leg.
if the tech delays are causing problems then you need to do additional B/C checks to raise the a/c condition. paying mech's more does not help, makes them happier though.. ;)
But 75% is barely acceptable, for new airline with cash shortage at least, but don't let it fall lower than that.