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Forum: Middle East
27th Mar 2019, 06:25
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

To eliminate foreign Captains over the next 2...

To eliminate foreign Captains over the next 2 years, you would need to do 1 of 2 things. Either close the Riyadh base or force Saudi Captains out of the Jeddah base to Riyadh. Neither of those...
Forum: Middle East
26th Mar 2019, 20:42
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

Just to add that they are upgrading F/O's to...

Just to add that they are upgrading F/O's to Captains in the path of cadets who are receiving minimal training by industry standards.
This may not continue.
Forum: Middle East
26th Mar 2019, 20:26
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

Contract renewals will be made based on...

Contract renewals will be made based on operational requirements. That suggests that the timing of your contract expiry may decide whether they require you or release you.

They are upgrading a...
Forum: Middle East
11th Mar 2019, 15:30
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

It never happened. Unconfirmed rumour about a...

It never happened. Unconfirmed rumour about a recruitment drive...LOL
Forum: Middle East
10th Mar 2019, 20:40
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

All recruitment of foreign Pilots has stopped. It...

All recruitment of foreign Pilots has stopped. It will not start again in the near term.
Forum: Middle East
4th Jun 2018, 18:24
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

If what you've heard is true then the answer to...

If what you've heard is true then the answer to all those questions is possibly.

They don't want to hire foreign pilots though. For your questions to be answered in the affirmative, they'll have...
Forum: Middle East
4th Jun 2018, 11:22
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

The Flyadeal fleet is not considered in that 200...

The Flyadeal fleet is not considered in that 200 either. Obviously it is impossible. They have managed to enlarge the fleet from 121 to about 138 (currently operating) aircraft since 2013. That's...
Forum: Middle East
28th Nov 2017, 15:00
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

Apart from the fear of mass exodus, basically...

Apart from the fear of mass exodus, basically that was what was said at the meeting. F/O's good to 2022. No upgrade ever though.
Forum: Middle East
26th Nov 2017, 23:50
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

I agree.... This China group thing (good...

I agree....

This China group thing (good idea in theory) won't work. The Chinese have too many legal restrictions on Pilots e.g. they won't hire Malaysian Pilots, they won't hire African Pilots or...
Forum: Middle East
18th Nov 2017, 14:44
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

There were reasons other than Saudiization behind...

There were reasons other than Saudiization behind the younger guys not having their contracts renewed. Certainly one of them. Let's just say that they will no longer tolerate "no shows" or anything...
Forum: Middle East
14th Nov 2017, 09:19
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

I think that it's very difficult to understand...

I think that it's very difficult to understand what they really want. Certainly they want to Saudiize the company as soon as possible. However I don't think that Saudia can produce more that 100 or...
Forum: Middle East
12th Nov 2017, 15:25
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

I believe that the problem is, for the expats,...

I believe that the problem is, for the expats, that the company expresses no clear position towards us. Are we staying or are we going?

The reality is that foreign Pilots working for Saudia is a...
Forum: Middle East
17th Oct 2017, 01:00
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

They have 200 empty apartments waiting for the...

They have 200 empty apartments waiting for the expats from JED to join the RUH base. My guess is that all contract renewals will be to the RUH base.
Forum: Middle East
20th Sep 2017, 07:44
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

I hope Saudia can learn from the current Ryanair...

I hope Saudia can learn from the current Ryanair chaos. You can upset your crew to a certain extent but if you push it beyond that certain point you're going to get a high turnover of Pilots. An...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jan 2017, 02:53
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

There may be some delay but flyadeal is going to...

There may be some delay but flyadeal is going to happen. It's the way that they want to move the airline "group" forward. It's like IAG with Vueling, Vueling is now bigger than Iberia. They need to...
Forum: Middle East
24th Jan 2017, 20:20
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

So my guess for Saudia 2020, with the reawakening...

So my guess for Saudia 2020, with the reawakening of Flyadeal, is the proposed 200 aircraft fleet will actually comprise 50 aircraft at flyadeal and 150 at Saudia, so no major expansion of Saudia. It...
Forum: Middle East
12th Jan 2017, 18:53
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

Wow:).....what about my August vacation? ...

Wow:).....what about my August vacation?

Could the 18 be back to back, so that I get 36 at home?
Forum: Middle East
12th Jan 2017, 10:22
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

What did the new CEO say? I was unable to logon:{

What did the new CEO say? I was unable to logon:{
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2016, 05:44
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

Saudia has now fully stopped recruitment of expat...

Saudia has now fully stopped recruitment of expat Pilots. I don't know if this is because of the failure to get enough through training. Current success rates probably around 1 in 3 or 1 in 4; or...
Forum: Middle East
9th Dec 2016, 09:03
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

Fireball: That 10 that you're talking about is...

Fireball: That 10 that you're talking about is still not confirmed and if it does become available, it will be limited. That's what I've just been told.
Forum: Middle East
7th Dec 2016, 18:07
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

What's going on? 50 Pilots resigned since October...

What's going on? 50 Pilots resigned since October including 5 yesterday.

It does seem that in addition to the significant training failures; the effects of the changes in terms, conditions and the...
Forum: Middle East
18th Nov 2016, 08:59
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

I have to be honest, I do not understand why any...

I have to be honest, I do not understand why any First Officer, particularly a young First Officer i.e. Under 40 would want to stay at Saudia. Qatar Airways has an order book of 208 new aircraft...
Forum: Middle East
13th Nov 2016, 09:00
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

Romasik: Yes, that was what I was thinking. He...

Romasik: Yes, that was what I was thinking. He didn't last long at Sun Express. He is capable of turning around an Airline that wants to be turned around but that's unlikely at Saudia. I would say...
Forum: Middle East
7th Nov 2016, 04:03
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

Flyboy...... It's true that local Captains who...

Flyboy...... It's true that local Captains who are in transition from one fleet to another get a priority over initial Captains. This isn't in anyway hidden or unreasonable. Local first officers...
Forum: Middle East
30th Oct 2016, 09:23
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

All 777-200's to be phased out with immediate...

All 777-200's to be phased out with immediate effect. I presume that this means they will not be scheduled to operate for the summer season 2017 i.e. after March.

I think that will leave 777 lines...
Forum: Middle East
29th Oct 2016, 20:42
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

And the reason for the salaries being high in...

And the reason for the salaries being high in China? Because they have bigger issues for expat Pilots than there are at Saudia.
They have interviews with 15 qualified and current 777 pilots and they...
Forum: Middle East
28th Oct 2016, 19:54
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

I am totally guessing but I imagine that shortly...

I am totally guessing but I imagine that shortly the Iranians will require 500+ (per year) experienced, current and qualified Pilots. I am certain that in the initial phase of that recruitment the...
Forum: Middle East
27th Oct 2016, 21:02
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

If they mess around too much with our pay then...

If they mess around too much with our pay then they'll be in trouble in the next couple of years. Iran have already ordered 117 airbuses and are about to make a similar order from Boeing. All to be...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Oct 2016, 14:52
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

I want to put out a warning to guys currently...

I want to put out a warning to guys currently planning to come to Saudia. If you look at my previous posts, they have been fair and information based. I am not writing this for any interest other...
Forum: Middle East
27th Sep 2016, 05:53
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

It seems that they are failing large numbers on...

It seems that they are failing large numbers on 777 courses at the moment. Too many to be a natural rate.
Forum: Middle East
6th Sep 2016, 05:54
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

I think the expat cabin crew are safe. Igig:...

I think the expat cabin crew are safe.

Igig: 2020 is possibly realistic if Saudi Arabia operated an EASA style operation but in fact the Saudi system is experience based and follows the FAA model....
Forum: Middle East
5th Sep 2016, 02:30
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

RoyHudd: I am not sure that I can give you the...

RoyHudd: I am not sure that I can give you the truthful answer which you want. If you google Saudiization then you will probably find a lot of information. I understand that Saudiization is a legal...
Forum: Middle East
4th Sep 2016, 07:04
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

I think a lot of Expat Captains are beginning to...

I think a lot of Expat Captains are beginning to complete their 3 year contracts. Those that wish to do 1 contract will leave. 3 years ago Saudia were probably hiring 10 successful expats per month,...
Forum: Middle East
25th Aug 2016, 06:20
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

The reality is that we don't know when the final...

The reality is that we don't know when the final decision to Saudiize the Airline industry will occur. We do know that the determination is there.

I agree with the wishful thinking posts but in...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Aug 2016, 20:49
Replies: 1,883
Views: 1,006,755
Posted By polax52

10 years is an assumption. The government can...

10 years is an assumption. The government can call time on expat pilots at any point. We presume that they will not until it's healthy for their Airline to do so.

All of this expat recruitment...
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