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Old 3rd Jun 2018, 12:37
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Roster

Hi everyone, so I posted about 4 months ago asking about roster changes, and a more sustainable roster. There was talk about a more set roster like 5/3 etc. I was wondering if this has materialised. I am looking as a DEC and just wondering what sort of comparison to Ryanair.
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Old 3rd Jun 2018, 12:55
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Originally Posted by bugsplat
Hi everyone, so I posted about 4 months ago asking about roster changes, and a more sustainable roster. There was talk about a more set roster like 5/3 etc. I was wondering if this has materialised. I am looking as a DEC and just wondering what sort of comparison to Ryanair.
Nothing big happened yet. I expect it to take max 6 months more as the tender is out to get it changed. It will happen but it always takes longer then expected. What else is new eh... Initially it was rumored to be up and running in May, now I'm hearing October.

It will not be a set 5/4 or 5/3 roster but instead an American style system with bid lines. It is supposed to work and award seniority and has been tried and tested in several major 24/7 companies that even opeeate world wide. But at the end of the day it all depends on what restrictions they out in company wise and how many people ithas to work with. And we are always undercrewed.

We'll wait and see what happens. In the mean time all pilots without leave got a 4 day block off in May and a 3 day block off in June. With Ramadan ending in June I don't expect anything similar in July.
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Old 3rd Jun 2018, 20:50
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FZ reapplication

Hi, anyone knows how long one must wait before reapplying after not making the final stage of FZ assessment?
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Old 4th Jun 2018, 15:15
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Interview invite.

Just got an email invitation to the accessing center. I submitted my video interview 11 days ago.

I do not think I did well with the videos.

the email says:
1st day – group exercises and interview, if you pass it, the next day is the sim. Let me know which date you wish to come.
any advice or references to prepare for the group exercises, interview, or Sim?

Thanks!
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Old 13th Jun 2018, 10:46
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Hi guys, anyone know how long to wait to re apply. I failed the sim. anyone has any advice?

Buenas
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Old 15th Jun 2018, 14:20
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Originally Posted by Hernando
Hi guys, anyone know how long to wait to re apply. I failed the sim. anyone has any advice?

Buenas
Hello Hernando

Do you mind sharing your interview and sim experience?
cheers
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Old 17th Jun 2018, 08:36
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Originally Posted by McRj
Hello Hernando

Do you mind sharing your interview and sim experience?
cheers
no surprises really, as mentioned earlier in this thread.

The sim is very thouroughly briefed beforehand, nothing too crazy, and no surprises. Just make sure your raw data, CRM, Communictaions, and scan is up to a good standard.

If non rated I believe the 737 will go a LOT faster than what you’re used to! So SLOW DOWN!

Im personally waiting to re apply...: 😭
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Old 2nd Jul 2018, 17:49
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Hello guys,
just asking about the online assessment.
I left 2 exercise , one is that you need to fly in the holes, as I don't have a mouse right now, i'm out overnight 3 days in Africa, and want to ask you if it possible to do it with a normal pc ?
Second one is the last "numeracy test " of 16 minute...how hard is it? do I need to prepare something before?
thanks
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Old 3rd Jul 2018, 00:08
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Unforseen, math test will test you on the basic geometry (triangles, S and V of the cones, prisms), unit conversions (the trickiest is to convert squares, for instance hectars to meters squared, meters squared to mm squared), percentages. I’d recommend to go trough these formulas, make sure you understand area conversions and skill percentages. You are allowed to use a calculator, however, bear in mind that the time is pretty limited.
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Old 5th Jul 2018, 02:03
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Hi, all.
I'd like to know how the group exercise looks like , how many we do on the day of the assessment and what is this about . please i need that info since I'll do it later on the month . Thanks guys .
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Old 8th Jul 2018, 14:13
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I still believe that flydubai does not officially give you the housing allowance cheque untill you've passed your final linecheck successfully. BUT there is a workaround they apply for you to get the allownce earlier. Basically have your other halve look at propertyfinder.me and search areas and get a rough idea for what you both want. Then go have a look after you've done your groundschool.

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Old 12th Jul 2018, 14:08
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Assesment

Originally Posted by capalejo75
Hi, all.
I'd like to know how the group exercise looks like , how many we do on the day of the assessment and what is this about . please i need that info since I'll do it later on the month . Thanks guys .
HI,
just did the assesment and sim successfully.
Group exercice is all about communication. They give you 2 timed exercices and you have to discuss and come up with ideas as a group. 3 out of 10 were eliminated after this stage.
The you do one on one interview. Normal questions with 1 rh and 1 pilot...they have really nice.
1 of 7 didn't make it.
Sim and medical the next day. Its all about CRM and hand flying. No fd no auto throtlle...visual circuit + ils + overshoot with engine fail.
2 guys out of 6 didnt make it.

hope it helps
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Old 12th Jul 2018, 19:27
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start date

Hello,

I am also finished all assesment and simulator on May. waiting for a start date as FO. is there anyone have a date?
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Old 15th Jul 2018, 00:40
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welcome to the Middle East...
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Old 15th Jul 2018, 14:10
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Gs

Originally Posted by seco83
Hello,

I am also finished all assesment and simulator on May. waiting for a start date as FO. is there anyone have a date?
RH told me end 2018. I did my assesment in May.
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Old 16th Jul 2018, 14:16
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Hey Guys,

Thanks for the info McRj , very valuable , I have mine tomorrow on 17th.
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Old 16th Jul 2018, 15:48
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Originally Posted by McRj
RH told me end 2018. I did my assesment in May.
yes, finally they have responded me too, it is by the end of year.✌️ wish you all good luck
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Old 17th Jul 2018, 19:24
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Originally Posted by seco83


yes, finally they have responded me too, it is by the end of year.✌️ wish you all good luck
Do you know how big are the Groundschools?
cheers
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Old 17th Jul 2018, 20:30
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Glad to see this thread still alive and kicking.

I've recently done my online assessment (no news yet...??) and am expecting to have sim assessment in October in or near LGW (anyone else here going?). I have had some excellent contact and info from current and past pilots at FZ (both CPT's and F/O's) and I am hoping I get a shot at it. Currently still flying Corporate (Captain on 5 jets...current on only one now) and would just love knowing where I am and when. I think I could do with a break from the mental place that is now the UK (Brexit....EASA mess.....tax on the up....inflation up....standard of living down...cost of living UP UP UP!!!!).

Keep the chat and questions going....loads of great info
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Old 20th Jul 2018, 18:47
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Nowadays the company prefers to hire only B738 type-rated candidates with a 1000hrs on the B737NG, not the best time to join
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