Flydubai Vs EK

[SOPS]

Originally Posted by High Energy

Interesting. Why is it funny? It's no where close to flight attendants tbh but different, certainly. Just no tie and no jacket. I guess that came from the olderer culture of being different and relaxed/casual. We used to have 0 layovers so this was perfect. Over time transitioned to 30% being layovers with only more to be added. Other than that the brown/kaki shoes and belt will change to black shortly. Then it's like 90% of the worldwide uniforms. If I have to doubt we'll see the fleet wide addition of jacket and tie with the introduction of the 787's. Hopefully no cap though.

Actually they are very strict on following the uniform dress code. Unlike many others I've witnessed, including majors. As a recent example I flew non rev on a United 777 not too long ago and the FO was wearing pink socks and trousers that were too short. For us that would have been a offload, guaranteed.

Pink socks on EK would have you sent home, probably with a final verbal written warning.

[Youwish]

Originally Posted by SOPS

Pink socks on EK would have you sent home, probably with a final verbal written warning.

always loved the terminology used for “ verbal written”…

[aladin737]

Is there many pilots from flydubai going to EK in general?

[avia12]

howlong one have to wait after type rating? before they are celled to join airline?

[skygeek]

Originally Posted by aladin737

Is there many pilots from flydubai going to EK in general?

From sources close to reliable, there is an unwritten gentlemen's agreement in UAE between EK and EY and all local low-costers (Wizz, FlyDubai, etc.) that the majors are not to poach candidates from the local LCCs.

Now, does that mean no UAE LCC pilot has ever transferred to EK of EY? No. Does it mean chances of an ordinary unexceptional crew to do it are slim? From my knowledge and information - yes.

[Fuel-Off]

Originally Posted by SOPS

Pink socks on EK would have you sent home, probably with a final verbal written warning.

Oh please. I always wore loud socks on trips at EK - even twice with the CP Boeing who exclaimed "Hey! Those are awesome socks!". The only time I had someone voice their disagreement was a Saffa who had the personality of a slab of kudu meat on a braai.

And without even a whiff of a warning letter.

Fuel-Off

[Shrike200]

Originally Posted by Fuel-Off

Oh please. I always wore loud socks on trips at EK - even twice with the CP Boeing who exclaimed "Hey! Those are awesome socks!". The only time I had someone voice their disagreement was a Saffa who had the personality of a slab of kudu meat on a braai.

And without even a whiff of a warning letter.

Fuel-Off

Now I'm both hungry and confused. A slab of kudu meat on the braai is nice!

[zamana12]

Originally Posted by 5strypes

As someone who knows a small amount about EK and close to nothing about FZ, would there be a major difference between DEC FZ or FO EK? Salary wise of course a captain at FlyDubai seems to make more but does that include a reasonable education allowance and any of the perks EK pilots seem to get(insurance, chauffeur drive, staff travel)?

Would it be better over a 10 year period doing 4/5 years as an EK FO then moving for command or going in as a DEC 737 at FZ?

Are the hours similarly high at FZ?

My brother is in EK as pilot and will ask him then will update this post.

[krismiler]

The answer depends on the age of the pilot, LCC gets a quicker upgrade and is on Captain pay earlier BUT the pay is less. EK takes longer but the pay is better once you switch seats. An older pilot with limited time until retirement might be better off in an LCC whereas a younger pilot who will spend much more time in the left seat once upgraded would be better of in EK.

[fireball_23]

To answer some of the questions regarding upgrade.
I’ve passed interviews for both EK and FZ. Recruitment team in FZ has been super honest. An experienced FO ( in my case, B737 Cpt & tri ) joining right now can hope for an upgrade in 3 years, at best. As it has been mentioned before in the thread, they have a lot of experienced Fo ready to upgrade.
I chose EK for the long term. Good luck !

[goahead777]

In my opinion, both EK and FZ are strong, secure and reliable airlines. But take into account that during COVID no one was fired in FZ, that is also big advantage to analyze btw
Regarding captain upgrade I agree with that in short/middle term FZ is better, if you go long term and you have family and kids EK is the best. Lets see how it will be when both starts getting new aircrafts...

[Skirtboy22]

So just catching up on this thread. Are they no longer hiring DEC at FZ even though it’s still being advertised on their website?

[SaagPaneer]

Hiring DECs I believe at Flydubai. EK much better option for anybody that can pass strict interview

[Cabair351]

DEC

There's no hiring of DECs at FZ for the foreseeable future due to the Boeing delivery delays.

[Hotclown]

first thing first there are no DEC for Flydubai and not anywhere soon.

many FOs are ready for the upgrade and the command course doesn't take long in flydubai, from a company perspective it's quicker to get FOs online rather than hiring new DECs besides all the crap that DECs bring with them

if you join today expect to get your command around 4-5 years

[vIrot8]

I see Flydubai are doing pilot road shows around Europe at the moment, but I can't seem to apply online. Is this going to change soon?

[skygeek]

Originally Posted by vIrot8

I see Flydubai are doing pilot road shows around Europe at the moment, but I can't seem to apply online. Is this going to change soon?

They have postponed some (all?) of those until the end of the year citing aircraft delivery issues from Boeing.