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Forum: Middle East
15th Apr 2018, 19:04
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Hi UdD, Saudia is definitely NOT hiring any...

Hi UdD,

Saudia is definitely NOT hiring any expat First Officers. Not now & not anytime soon, NOR is it hiring any expatriate Captains. The days of Saudia hiring expat Flight Deck Crew are over....
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2018, 08:57
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

What I’ve heard is only rumour & conjecture....

What I’ve heard is only rumour & conjecture. There seems to be two rumours circulating.

One rumour is that their commercial operation for Saudia has been put in question, by either GACA or SV...
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2018, 05:21
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

@EarToEar, I stand slightly corrected. ...

@EarToEar,

I stand slightly corrected.

FlyNas are currently recruiting for a few A330 Captains & A330 First Officers to crew a couple of A330’s that are expected to added to the operation soon.
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2018, 05:14
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

@alby2000, The senior SV Captain you spoke...

@alby2000,

The senior SV Captain you spoke to is clearly either deluded, misinformed or basically talking crap.

The B747-8F’s are mandated back into service by higher authority than the SV...
Forum: Middle East
10th Mar 2018, 14:54
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Has he really become a Doctor? If so what’s his...

Has he really become a Doctor? If so what’s his specialty? I expect it’s proctology? If so, then I’ve got a very serious case of the “Farmer Giles” I wouldn’t mind him taking a good look at!

Do...
Forum: Middle East
24th Jan 2018, 15:01
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Cheesey Dick, Are those 140 resignations you...

Cheesey Dick,

Are those 140 resignations you mentioned truly confirmed or did some rescind their resignations when HR were forced to increase the contract renewal tenure offers from six months to...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jan 2018, 11:10
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Thank you Mutt. What on earth would cause damage...

Thank you Mutt. What on earth would cause damage like that? Maybe it ingested a mechanic's tool or something? Possibly a rock or some other form of substantial FOD? Anyways, it looks like a very...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2017, 09:39
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Mutt & Peasy, At the moment there's an...

Mutt & Peasy,

At the moment there's an official company moratorium on overtime with the stated aim of reducing the overtime bill. I don't know if the overtime for the expats has been cut back in...
Forum: Middle East
6th Jan 2017, 10:34
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Guy's, The 20/10 RUH is definitely not...

Guy's,

The 20/10 RUH is definitely not revenue neutral. As the current offer stands, the expats will be definitely giving more productivity to the company than is necessary.

Presently, days off...
Forum: Middle East
5th Jan 2017, 09:21
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

The 20/10 RUH base is now being officially...

The 20/10 RUH base is now being officially offered.

It seems the price of the "10 day off block" is that 3 of your your current vacation/holiday entitlement are given up each month.

If my...
Forum: Middle East
29th Dec 2016, 07:45
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Romasik & Mutt, Riyadh, as the...

Romasik & Mutt,

Riyadh, as the administrative center and capitol city of the Kingdom, accounts for nearly 40% and growing of Saudia's flight operations. It's an integral and important part of...
Forum: Middle East
17th Dec 2016, 08:56
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Hi Metro, You may be correct. I've sent you...

Hi Metro,

You may be correct. I've sent you the links and the IMF report via a PM.
Forum: Middle East
16th Dec 2016, 12:15
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

"A few orange vests and vehicles do not an...

"A few orange vests and vehicles do not an economic recovery make"...and I'm not being negative, merely realistic. The terminal may well look complete internally but I can assure you that looks can...
Forum: Middle East
14th Dec 2016, 01:49
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

The last time I looked, which was admittedly...

The last time I looked, which was admittedly about 10 days ago and I didn't look at the area when on finals either, KAIA certainly looked to me like there was hardly any work or very little progress...
Forum: Middle East
13th Dec 2016, 05:00
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

As for the "end of contract" bonus NOT being...

As for the "end of contract" bonus NOT being paid. That is certainly true in quite a number of cases. In fact there are number of cases soon to go to the Saudi Labour Court because of non payment.
...
Forum: Middle East
13th Dec 2016, 04:38
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

For those that are interested the 20/10 recently...

For those that are interested the 20/10 recently being offered. It's not the only roster/days off pattern being consider by SV Flight Operations management. There are a number of other options being...
Forum: Middle East
17th Nov 2016, 14:19
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Anyone For China?

Have a look at the link below for the latest CNN news concerning the pilot shortage in China!

It's titled "Want to Earn $300,000 Tax Free". It makes interesting reading!

Want to earn $300,000...
Forum: Middle East
4th Nov 2016, 21:38
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Heard the news? I believe a new Saudia CEO is...

Heard the news? I believe a new Saudia CEO is soon to be appointed. He arrives next month & guess what? He's another expat! A German, I believe, or maybe an Austrian?
Forum: Middle East
30th Oct 2016, 22:27
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

There are changes being imposed on Flight...

There are changes being imposed on Flight Operations from above, with planned expansion and shortage of crew CCQ on the Boeing & the Airbus fleets is the obvious way to go. Many of their Middle East...
Forum: Middle East
30th Oct 2016, 15:51
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Yes he is, sort of, but he knows his speciality...

Yes he is, sort of, but he knows his speciality very well indeed!
Forum: Middle East
30th Oct 2016, 13:04
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Polax52, In case you are wondering the phase out...

Polax52, In case you are wondering the phase out of the B77-200 has been planned and accounted for by "those in the know" for at least the last three months. It is no surprise at all. There'll be no...
Forum: Middle East
29th Oct 2016, 22:13
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Concerning China. In 2012 I did the selection &...

Concerning China. In 2012 I did the selection & sim for China Southern when they first stared recruiting. Although the sim wasn't easy, any Captain experienced on the equipment and with a few...
Forum: Middle East
29th Oct 2016, 19:27
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Indeed, it does seem so!

Indeed, it does seem so!
Forum: Middle East
29th Oct 2016, 10:28
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Metro 301, I agree with much of your "2 cents...

Metro 301, I agree with much of your "2 cents worth" and in the past much of what you say was and still maybe true but possibly not so anymore?

Saudia is now changing.

Advice and expertise to...
Forum: Middle East
28th Oct 2016, 14:55
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Metro301, I don't think what's being said...

Metro301, I don't think what's being said recently on the forum is "hysterical talk"-it is better described as realistic.

The KSA government definitely has financial problems now and going...
Forum: Middle East
27th Oct 2016, 18:23
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Mutt, what changes to our salaries are you...

Mutt, what changes to our salaries are you referring to? Please would you elucidate?
Forum: Middle East
26th Oct 2016, 20:54
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

The same way they say no to the "government...

The same way they say no to the "government employee" bonus mentioned by Mutt. If you "don't protest you won't get". I believe some sort of official complaint will be needed.
Forum: Middle East
26th Oct 2016, 06:11
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

The supposed reason being "bandied about" by GM...

The supposed reason being "bandied about" by GM Flying & VP Flying for the "delay" or NON payment of the Contract Completon Bonus is that it is "according to a recent Royal Decree". Well, at least...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Oct 2016, 09:25
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Alloha, what you say concerning the "Contract...

Alloha, what you say concerning the "Contract Completion" bonus being paid when you are leaving Saudia at the normal end of your contract term was, until recently, correct. It was part of and...
Forum: Middle East
20th Oct 2016, 20:05
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Non Payment of Contract Completion Bonus.

I see many are concerned about the extra costs as a result of visa fee increases. However, none of you seem too bothered about the NON payment of the contract completion bonus which, if not paid,...
Forum: Middle East
13th Apr 2016, 15:36
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

SV RUH Base-Dream on for a While Longer.

Flyboy SG,

No RUH base as yet.

It was only considered as a planning exercise.

Besides all is under review at the moment by outside consultants as well as all strongly under review as part...
Forum: Middle East
13th Apr 2016, 15:31
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Recurrent Non Jeopardy? How Naive!

Come on guys don't piss about! Any airline pilot who's been in the business long enough knows that you are only as good as your last sim check.

It's very naive to have the attitude that a...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Dec 2015, 11:29
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Adel, PM me and I'll try to give you the latest...

Adel, PM me and I'll try to give you the latest SP on the B777 package.
Forum: Middle East
9th Apr 2013, 12:52
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

Mutt.

Hi Mutt,thank for the info on the credit/block hour details.Very helpful.

When you bid, what's the likely hood of getting block days off to commute?

What's the realistic block length of days...
Forum: Middle East
9th Apr 2013, 11:13
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,009,652
Posted By VAMY

mutt.

OK Mutt,

Thank you for confirming that for me.

ATB.
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