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Kenny,
How do you know how they are rating the type of experience. From what i read, people will be judged on an individual basis based on currency and how well one did in the interview. In my group, i was the only one hired and i had erj experience and others had boeing, airbus times.
I think it will be sad if emirates does not look at the individuals and instead takes a boeing/ airbus guy over someone who did better in the interview. There are many successful crj/erj pilots at Emirates. Also, should Emirates take a boeing pilot who is not current over a crj/ erj pilot?
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How do you know how they are rating the type of experience. From what i read, people will be judged on an individual basis based on currency and how well one did in the interview. In my group, i was the only one hired and i had erj experience and others had boeing, airbus times.
I think it will be sad if emirates does not look at the individuals and instead takes a boeing/ airbus guy over someone who did better in the interview. There are many successful crj/erj pilots at Emirates. Also, should Emirates take a boeing pilot who is not current over a crj/ erj pilot?
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From the latest HR update, are we to conclude that poolers interviewed Jan-April '08 of last year are let to expire. If that's the case, IMO the pool is cut by half or maybe more. That blows!!!!!
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Mr Shaft
What do you mean by: "are we to conclude that poolers interviewed Jan-April '08 of last year are let to expire"
"are let to expire"?????
Do you not read over your post before putting it on line?
What do you mean by: "are we to conclude that poolers interviewed Jan-April '08 of last year are let to expire"
"are let to expire"?????
Do you not read over your post before putting it on line?
Shaft,
A couple of things...
Firstly, and I don't know that they have but if EK has allowed the Jan-Apr poolies expire and that halves the pool. Then that might make sense to them as I've heard the pool has been around 100 deep and only 50-56 are needed. Possibly more, possibly less per the email.
Secondly, I'd be curious to know what the experience level and background is of those that were interviewed in JAN '08 and subsequently put in the pool. The guys I know that were interviewed in Jan, were on courses in April.
A couple of things...
Firstly, and I don't know that they have but if EK has allowed the Jan-Apr poolies expire and that halves the pool. Then that might make sense to them as I've heard the pool has been around 100 deep and only 50-56 are needed. Possibly more, possibly less per the email.
Secondly, I'd be curious to know what the experience level and background is of those that were interviewed in JAN '08 and subsequently put in the pool. The guys I know that were interviewed in Jan, were on courses in April.
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Kenny,
Another point is that it will be curious to know what the notification period one needs. I know that my company requires 2 month notice and i dont want to burn any bridges to attain a job. I know that some european carriers require 3 months notice and others require a longer notice period. If EK does the hiring on a month to month basis, then i am sure that many poolies will be eliminated just by that fact alone.
Another scenario is with the economic crisis, does it really make sense to move to the bottom of a seniority list. I just spoke to the family, and i cant take the risk of starting over. I really wanted EK but the safety and well being of my family comes first. Additionally, i just spoke to a new hire at EK and he told me that it is not what he imagined.
A famous captain once told me that once you are an expat, you are always an expat. I dont know if i can put my wife through my pursuit of an ideal job.
I think EK is a great company, but my family's well being is more important.
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Another point is that it will be curious to know what the notification period one needs. I know that my company requires 2 month notice and i dont want to burn any bridges to attain a job. I know that some european carriers require 3 months notice and others require a longer notice period. If EK does the hiring on a month to month basis, then i am sure that many poolies will be eliminated just by that fact alone.
Another scenario is with the economic crisis, does it really make sense to move to the bottom of a seniority list. I just spoke to the family, and i cant take the risk of starting over. I really wanted EK but the safety and well being of my family comes first. Additionally, i just spoke to a new hire at EK and he told me that it is not what he imagined.
A famous captain once told me that once you are an expat, you are always an expat. I dont know if i can put my wife through my pursuit of an ideal job.
I think EK is a great company, but my family's well being is more important.
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Hiring Update
Gents,
EK is hiring. Since Feb 1st. there have been 20 new hires. All of whom are graduates of the National Cadet Pilot Programme. The youngest 777 First Officer is 20 years old. All are citizens of the UAE. Ask your pals at EK to confirm this for you.
At 6 or so per month, the Cadet Pilot Programme can meet 100% of the staffing needs for 2009.
So when your e-mail says we'll have a class in June, Sept, or Dec, its true, but unless you're a Cadet, you won't be invited, it makes no difference if you're from a B744 or a CRJ2.
Maybe next year, but not anytime soon, this is the reality, so make your plans accordingly.
Emirates | About Emirates | News | Emirates Doubles Number of UAE National Cadet Pilot Graduates
Check this press to verify the above information.
EK is hiring. Since Feb 1st. there have been 20 new hires. All of whom are graduates of the National Cadet Pilot Programme. The youngest 777 First Officer is 20 years old. All are citizens of the UAE. Ask your pals at EK to confirm this for you.
At 6 or so per month, the Cadet Pilot Programme can meet 100% of the staffing needs for 2009.
So when your e-mail says we'll have a class in June, Sept, or Dec, its true, but unless you're a Cadet, you won't be invited, it makes no difference if you're from a B744 or a CRJ2.
Maybe next year, but not anytime soon, this is the reality, so make your plans accordingly.
Emirates | About Emirates | News | Emirates Doubles Number of UAE National Cadet Pilot Graduates
Check this press to verify the above information.
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Gotoindia,
You are spouting crap my friend.
You run the risk of thoroughly upsetting lots of peoples day's/weeks with the nonsense you are spreading!
If you don't have any FACTS, then don't bother posting!
To the guys in the pool (peps who have already passed the selection), I know its hard, but please try not to listen to these self centered fools who's sole aim is to ruin your day!
You will hear from EK soon...... Just be positive
You are spouting crap my friend.
You run the risk of thoroughly upsetting lots of peoples day's/weeks with the nonsense you are spreading!
If you don't have any FACTS, then don't bother posting!
To the guys in the pool (peps who have already passed the selection), I know its hard, but please try not to listen to these self centered fools who's sole aim is to ruin your day!
You will hear from EK soon...... Just be positive
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If EK was the company I thought it was.
1. They would have given poolies a seniority number
2.If no spots avail at least offer as a alternate Fly Dubai.
If they had made a decision to pass you, they should stand by it. Not say well now theres more euro and aussies avail so thank you but no thanks.
3. And if they actually start calling guys off the pool whats this 30 day notice. That is a sign of lack of planning, disorganization and guessing.
1. They would have given poolies a seniority number
2.If no spots avail at least offer as a alternate Fly Dubai.
If they had made a decision to pass you, they should stand by it. Not say well now theres more euro and aussies avail so thank you but no thanks.
3. And if they actually start calling guys off the pool whats this 30 day notice. That is a sign of lack of planning, disorganization and guessing.
You will hear from EK soon...... Just be positive
If EK was the company I thought it was.
That is a sign of lack of planning, disorganization and guessing.
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It is kind of disappointing hearing that you are qualified, but not as qualified as others who have boeing time. We have hired regional guys but they do not make as good as pilots as boeing/ airbus guys even though we have cadets who have no experience.
As i said earlier, i am no longer interested but to the guys in the pool...i hope you are treated fairly. This whole experience could have been a more positive experience with just a few better deciisions.
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As i said earlier, i am no longer interested but to the guys in the pool...i hope you are treated fairly. This whole experience could have been a more positive experience with just a few better deciisions.
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I agree with fb. Watching on the sideline what's going on has decreased my interest and making it easier to make a decision. If you can't carve out a life with the new work rules, what's the point?
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Flightglobal article: Emirates' hiring outlook
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Thanks Bavarian!
Still no offer, running out of time for a July start.............. need to be fair to present CO....
Think I should stop paddling , just float......
Hope we don't float up the creek without a paddle..
PP
Still no offer, running out of time for a July start.............. need to be fair to present CO....
Think I should stop paddling , just float......
Hope we don't float up the creek without a paddle..
PP
