Emirates Hold Pool
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In retrospect my post may have been a tad insensitive, and for that I do apologise.
I am certain that EK will HIRE "poolies" first as slots for more drivers become available.
Best of luck to all,
OW
I am certain that EK will HIRE "poolies" first as slots for more drivers become available.
Best of luck to all,
OW
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Much has been written with regards to the standard of the CRJ/ERJ pilots who came to EK. Most seem to imply that the poor standards (the general rule, not the exception) of these guys is because of their previous aircraft type.
This is not the case. The poor standards came about because the guys who came from the US expected spoon-feeding in all there is to know when transitioning to a new aircraft type, new company rules (we have a lot of those), proper R/T (don't get me started) and operating in parts of the world they didn't know existed.
At EK, things are done differently - trainees have to work HARD to get through. Not impossibly hard mind you. But certainly showing up for a sim session or a flight without having prepared beforehand does you no good. Hence the poor reputation US pilots have at EK.
Again, this does not apply to everybody, but certainly most. I don't blame EK for biding their time for better quality candidates.
Not meant to aggravate anyone - just stating what I think is fact.
This is not the case. The poor standards came about because the guys who came from the US expected spoon-feeding in all there is to know when transitioning to a new aircraft type, new company rules (we have a lot of those), proper R/T (don't get me started) and operating in parts of the world they didn't know existed.
At EK, things are done differently - trainees have to work HARD to get through. Not impossibly hard mind you. But certainly showing up for a sim session or a flight without having prepared beforehand does you no good. Hence the poor reputation US pilots have at EK.
Again, this does not apply to everybody, but certainly most. I don't blame EK for biding their time for better quality candidates.
Not meant to aggravate anyone - just stating what I think is fact.
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Management meeting next week to determine which ones
will be selected for Aug and Sept courses.
The rest, thrown to the street like so much useless trash.
At least it is finally going to be over.....PREPARE TO EXIT THE HOLD !!!!!
will be selected for Aug and Sept courses.
The rest, thrown to the street like so much useless trash.
At least it is finally going to be over.....PREPARE TO EXIT THE HOLD !!!!!
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MR bitter olaspoop
Dude if the TRUTH HURTS im sorry. Just for your FYI employee number means nothing, it could be cadets, its could be guys who interviewed before,so i suggest you keep YOURRRRRRRRRRR mouth shut in your sinking ship airline.
I rest my case!! You numpty!
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Hello fellow Poolies
Considering this part of the last EK update
"We expect this will be before the end of May but it could extend into early June. "
Does anybody have been contacted yet or maybe know somebody who had ???
1 year of swimming pool
Staggerwings
Considering this part of the last EK update
"We expect this will be before the end of May but it could extend into early June. "
Does anybody have been contacted yet or maybe know somebody who had ???
1 year of swimming pool
Staggerwings
I was told a few days ago that the final number is 48. Courses to be in Sept and Oct. Apparently there are also plans for a Mar '10 course but considering how far off that is, who knows if it'll happen.
Those on the list for courses, are the guys EK has deemed to be the most experienced. ie, Boeing, Airbus, high time and airline experience. Emails are going out this week to the lucky few.
No recruitment planned for the next fiscal year as aircraft deliveries are going to be deferred.
As always, I've no reason to doubt the info but it's always subject to change.
Those on the list for courses, are the guys EK has deemed to be the most experienced. ie, Boeing, Airbus, high time and airline experience. Emails are going out this week to the lucky few.
No recruitment planned for the next fiscal year as aircraft deliveries are going to be deferred.
As always, I've no reason to doubt the info but it's always subject to change.
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Just been offered a 777 course late sept. Interviewed in June 08. Currently flying the 744.
Some new terms and conditions attached to offer that reflects what has already been posted here !
Good luck to the rest of you
Some new terms and conditions attached to offer that reflects what has already been posted here !
Good luck to the rest of you
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Unless you are unemployed or getting shot at on a daily basis I really don't know why anyone would join this company any more.
Just remember the rule: the best day you will ever work for Emirates Airline is the first one...every single one that follows will be worse. (In terms of T's and C's). The constant, bare-faced lying will get to you sooner or later.
Just remember the rule: the best day you will ever work for Emirates Airline is the first one...every single one that follows will be worse. (In terms of T's and C's). The constant, bare-faced lying will get to you sooner or later.
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One of the T and C's that has just changed is free housing, there is now a cap on utilties 21600 Dhs / year . some guys at DSO have checked their bills 31000 to 40000. Would really like to hear more actual numbers from guys. The memo talked about recovering extra direct from pay at 1000/ month, does that mean that the average is closer to 36000/ year and we are only getting 21600. 21600 is not very much. Water 3fil/L and power 7fil/Kwatt ( i think those are the correct numbers)
Another rumour is deferred orders in 2010/2011, dont be looking at EK for a upgrade quickly. 2400 pilots year end 2009/2010 (Apr). Airbus upgrades starting again in Aug , have not heard about the 777.
Another rumour is deferred orders in 2010/2011, dont be looking at EK for a upgrade quickly. 2400 pilots year end 2009/2010 (Apr). Airbus upgrades starting again in Aug , have not heard about the 777.
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Not sure if I'm gonna take it
I have a ton of right seat 737 glass time and no real PIC. I interviewed last May and got a class last year that I declined.
I've heard a bunch of bad stuff about EK but there seems to be some good there. I wont be able to do an August class so I'll see if they can let me slide into the September one.
Thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated!
I've heard a bunch of bad stuff about EK but there seems to be some good there. I wont be able to do an August class so I'll see if they can let me slide into the September one.
Thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated!