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Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2011, 17:50
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Ricardo - I can only re-emphasise Ineluctable's...

Ricardo - I can only re-emphasise Ineluctable's comment - you will be privileged to work with a very professional outfit. I am very proud of my association with them.

Ineluctable - check your PMs....
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2011, 05:50
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

You need around 2000 hours, an IR and an ATP to...

You need around 2000 hours, an IR and an ATP to join, plus a 139 type rating. Last I knew the salary was about 34K Dhs per month, 42 days leave per year, accommodation & car supplied, a roster to...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2009, 18:43
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Last I heard Captain's pay worked out to around...

Last I heard Captain's pay worked out to around 31000 dirhams per month. Divide by 6 for UK, 4 for US equivalents.

This information is not up to date.

phil
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2009, 18:01
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Talk to Falcon Aviation - the quickest contact is...

Talk to Falcon Aviation - the quickest contact is probably to go to the Festering City helipad and ask there since they control it (that's Festival City for those who are not there!).

If you're in...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2008, 03:23
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

The new accommodation (near the international...

The new accommodation (near the international airport) is under construction, there is what appears to be a 30% pay rise in the offing (ending up at just over $600 per day, with new entry level...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2008, 16:45
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

You need a UAE licence, but you will get an...

You need a UAE licence, but you will get an exchange for an ICAO one (including JAA) by taking the "new" law exam which is allegedly JAA like.

They operate under CAR OPS in the UAE, which is a...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2007, 17:10
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

"mailing me the hard copy of my 2 year contract...

"mailing me the hard copy of my 2 year contract for $1450.00 a month contract, a residence visa, work permit and U.A.E. ATP license"

Well, anyone who has been through the process of getting a UAE...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Sep 2007, 13:13
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

ADACEO - have you made friends with your new...

ADACEO - have you made friends with your new management consultants yet?

phil
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Aug 2007, 04:25
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

ADACEO - did I hear you had to use a 139 the...

ADACEO - did I hear you had to use a 139 the other day because there was nobody to sign off any of those 412s?
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2007, 09:27
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Reading threads I'm not sure if it is the place...

Reading threads I'm not sure if it is the place to be anyway, but hey what the heck.


Hey, Dubai's OK, but I must say I prefer Abu Dhabi as a city

phil
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2007, 01:11
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

have had job offers from ADA and Horizon...any...

have had job offers from ADA and Horizon...any thoughts on the best way to go? If I go with Horizon, am I likely to be able to swap to ADA in future?

Don't see why not - pilots are interchangeable...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2007, 02:50
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

yes, there are very few expats left, if there are...

yes, there are very few expats left, if there are any at all!

Phil
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2007, 01:43
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Thanks, Tuk Tuk - you said it more politely than...

Thanks, Tuk Tuk - you said it more politely than I would have.

phil
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2007, 04:57
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

No, I'm not missing the point - the post I was...

No, I'm not missing the point - the post I was referring to was making a blanket statement that just does not fit, and ignoring the fact that there are many places in N America that are just as bad...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2007, 00:26
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

"In the civilized world you do not have to endure...

"In the civilized world you do not have to endure racial/religious profiling and the neverending bureucratic idiocies typical of a third world country."

It's quite civilised here in Dubai, thank...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2007, 07:46
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Maybe! Although my moles tell me that although...

Maybe! Although my moles tell me that although the syllabus has changed for the law exam, the questions haven't necessarily. Go figure.
Phil
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2007, 16:40
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Some day I'll tell you why scotsmen wear...

Some day I'll tell you why scotsmen wear kilts.....

phil
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2007, 07:19
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

There are more like 2 Americans, 1 Canadian, 1...

There are more like 2 Americans, 1 Canadian, 1 South African, 2 Venezuelan, 1 Spanish, 6 Australian, 1 Brit, 1 German and 4 or 5 New Zealanders. Hardly full of them! And what's wrong with New...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2007, 20:37
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

As usual, depends on qualifications - the main...

As usual, depends on qualifications - the main one being a UAE licence, now that they have changed the exams! Aerogulf are the other operators there. While not exactly short-staffed, a good applicant...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Nov 2006, 01:21
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

That's not going to help their rumoured shortage...

That's not going to help their rumoured shortage of over 40 pilots any.....

Phil
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2006, 07:15
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

You should only need to take the law exam, do the...

You should only need to take the law exam, do the medical, take a flight test, etc, but the law exam is now the same as JAR-FCL, so you need to swot up on the chicago convention, etc

Phil
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2006, 05:39
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

cougar77 - the Aerogulf accommodation is...

cougar77 - the Aerogulf accommodation is definitely not low average - I have a very nice 2 bed apartment in the heart of town. Some are better than others, of course, but nothing is as bad as that of...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2006, 01:17
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Aerogulf Services Abu Dhabi Aviation Gulf...

Aerogulf Services
Abu Dhabi Aviation
Gulf Helicopters

A web search will get the contact details.

Phil
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2006, 13:47
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Re: Sheikh Maktoum from Dubai Passes Away

It has relevance for those of us who work in Dubai. From what I can gather in my limited time here he was one of the few rulers in this world who was trying to do something for his people, and that...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2006, 00:33
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Re: Flying in the Arabian Gulf

LOL - the Honey Do list! I've got one of those, too, but it lasts a lot longer than 3 weeks! As for time off, Aerogulf have a night duty followed by two days off, so effectively you get 4 days off,...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2006, 11:17
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Re: Flying in the Arabian Gulf

I quote:

"The school fee allowance has been increased by 30% above the figure you mentioned. This means that for children in Primary School (below age 12) most of the school fees are paid for by...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2006, 11:42
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

I'll ask for you - from what I gather they would...

I'll ask for you - from what I gather they would appear to have - Rob Denehy is the current Director of Operations if you want to give him a bell

Phil
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2006, 08:19
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

But I'm not renting out here! Accommodation...

But I'm not renting out here! Accommodation (2-bed villa with furniture, electricity and phone) is included, as is schooling for children, if I had them. The mortgage is still being paid out of...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2005, 01:02
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

You missed my point completely - the money in my...

You missed my point completely - the money in my pocket (i.e. after tax, and stuff that I can actually spend) is more here than it was in UK, despite the "high salary". Of course, there is no tax...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2005, 11:58
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

I'm not sure how to quantify the "crappy wages"...

I'm not sure how to quantify the "crappy wages" at Aerogulf. All I can say is that I was on a 52K salary in the UK, and the money in my pocket at the end of the month here (Aerogulf) is only around...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2005, 01:24
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Dave Butler is the Chief Pilot - see you there in...

Dave Butler is the Chief Pilot - see you there in Oct!

phil
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2005, 05:38
Replies: 1,119
Views: 339,442
Posted By paco

Some companies don't employ locals! phil

Some companies don't employ locals!

phil
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