Crappy FBO's

[tracearabians]

ALL SIGNATURES !!

Just wondering if anyone can shed some insight on who they think has the worst FBO! Some categories to consider
1.) Courtesy of employees
2.) Overall condition of the place (cleanliness)
3.) Services available (internet/courtesy car)
Midge

 

[kingairyahoo]

man...how in the world have y'all overlooked bullhead city!!!

 

[Mercury]

I agree, any FBO that has a Signature sign above the door. However, Signature DET has moved to the vacant terminal as of Super Bowl weekend. They are remodeling their old building in a project that is suppose to last a year. They do seem to be making a better effort these days. Perhaps the Super Bowl got something fired up over there.

"I did not know that....." (Johnny Carson voice) Thanks for the heads up, We have been encouraging our pax to use DTW as much as possible (cheaper fees) and therefore I have not been to DET since they moved. It sounds like a step in the right direction, but I think I'll still have to pass.
Have a great weekend!!!!:beer:

 

[leardawg]

"I did not know that....." (Johnny Carson voice) Thanks for the heads up, We have been encouraging our pax to use DTW as much as possible (cheaper fees) and therefore I have not been to DET since they moved. It sounds like a step in the right direction, but I think I'll still have to pass.
Have a great weekend!!!!:beer:

The "Homies" (and I use that term with the greatest affection!) have been trying hard to improve the service at Signature DET. They work against an antiquated facility, the afore-mentioned smell of popcorn oil, and the fact that they operate in the middle of "Baghdad West". They really have improved their service in the past year or two, and a shiny new facility can only improve the situation. I, for one, will continue to give them a chance until and if they prove me foolish, armored McDonalds and severed head in a dumpster aside. Sometimes, one just has to have a sense of daring and adventure!

 

[EngineThunder]

My vote is Signature MIA. They operate in two speeds: slow and stop! We were in MKE last week for an overnight in which we needed hangar space because of the thunderstorms. Total bill $750 for hangar and handling!! I think someone should make a law that every airport should have at least two FBO's that is the only reason Signature is still around. No competition at most of their airports.

 

[SoundBarViolatr]

For some reason FL just has a lot of people that do not belong in an FBO -- Worse customer service I have seen worldwide. Hell, I even got better care in Kuwait with a local fueler that had a picture of Osama Bin Laden in his fuel truck while he was pumping gas into my C5.

 

[mazawakhan]

Yeah KBOS licks donkey balls! Went in there several years ago early in the morning. We were the only people in the place and I went out to grab a smoke! I walk right by the smacktard sitting behind the security desk and we exchange greetings. I finish and come back inside and he asks to see my license. I show him my company ID and he says its not good enough. He needs to see my pilots license. So my partner has to go back to the plane to get my wallet out of my bag so I can get back inside!

Another place that is one of my favorites is KLDJ. Just 4 miles south of KEWR. The airport and FBO lick balls!

 

[popgoesbubble]

Worst fbo ever was JZI! they first of all do not have newpapers! you have to drive 2 miles to get one. Their coffee was burnt. The desk girls was a real B*tch! The line guys had no idea what a door caret was and well they did not have any! Their trucks are older than dirt! The runway was like driving down a back road in the country! Hands down the worst fbo ever! Then to top it off they nail you with a mondo fee!

Hey KSUPilot or is it Bill? Arn't you the guy that had Mommy and Daddy send you too Gulfstream Academy too buy your job? Also isnt it true that the real reason you dont Like the CSR girl in JZI is because she denied all your advances. Grow Up Boy I hear your a compulsive liar as well from your fellow employees at Corprate Air up in KPIT. I like the stories you tell all the CSR girls how you also fly for Atlas Air flying 747 all at the ripe old age of 24 and with 4000 T.T.

 

[SoundBarViolatr]

Doh! This looks like an action promising thread afterall!

 

[RNObased]

Livermore, CA.

we stopped in there a while back, 20 minutes on the ground and a 100 dollar ramp fee. We were just going to be in and out but after getting hit up for that kind of ramp fee I made the guy actually get off his ass, get us a power cart, bag of ice and all the papers he had, we were leaving out empty by the way. I understand these fbo's have to make money, in the days of cheaper gas, one could buy a few courtesy gallons, but in today's market you can not afford to do that. I try to be respectful to the places we go, but when they start being asses about things, I can be one too.

Wow, you got a power cart and ice from them!!!!!!!! I gave up trying a long time ago. Those guys blow....

However I think you guys are forgetting one of the worst on the west coast, the fbo at SAN sucks crap. Now for east coast, the worst is the Signature at BWI. Have to be escorted to the ramp, back from the ramp, takes 30mins just to place a fuel order and a dumber bunch of people I have never met.