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Forum: Middle East

11th Oct 2019, 02:13

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Posted By casablanca

While it may be little quicker on the Airbus...

While it may be little quicker on the Airbus fleet, especially the narrow body I would say upgrades are in the 5-7 years range on the Boeing fleet.
starting next year the new 787-900 start arriving...

Forum: Middle East

2nd Jul 2019, 13:39

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Posted By casablanca

once you pay, you submit for reimbursement, and...

once you pay, you submit for reimbursement, and will be in your paycheck the following month.

Forum: Middle East

9th Jun 2019, 08:48

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Posted By casablanca

LPC License Proficiency check in...

LPC License Proficiency check in simulator.....not line check

Forum: Middle East

7th Jun 2019, 21:05

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Posted By casablanca

from my view point it seems they call the more...

from my view point it seems they call the more qualified first!

Forum: Middle East

5th Jun 2019, 06:55

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Posted By casablanca

As far as I know, SFI is same as DEC....pretty...

As far as I know, SFI is same as DEC....pretty good deal as usually they get more flight or sim pay so sometimes make more.

Forum: Middle East

20th Apr 2019, 22:55

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Posted By casablanca

just a quick group exercise- see how you work...

just a quick group exercise- see how you work with others I suppose

Forum: Middle East

12th Apr 2019, 23:40

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Posted By casablanca

that was the plan( maybe still is?) but then...

that was the plan( maybe still is?) but then heard Air Italy would stay with 330 and Qatar was going to keep 787-8 and -9s

Forum: Middle East

9th Apr 2019, 21:23

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Posted By casablanca

they still are receiving 330 Freighters?

they still are receiving 330 Freighters?

Forum: Middle East

28th Mar 2019, 19:17

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Posted By casablanca

exactly! “If” they monitor and try to influence...

exactly! “If” they monitor and try to influence you so much at this point it should be a warning sign....although I “ highly “ doubt that is the case

Forum: Middle East

28th Mar 2019, 09:38

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Posted By casablanca

I believe more of a presentation and...

I believe more of a presentation and meeting....think they are now doing some of the basic interview processes at the roadshow to help and narrow down the list.......but those selected will still...

Forum: Middle East

21st Mar 2019, 02:35

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Posted By casablanca

I think officially after 1 year you are to be...

I think officially after 1 year you are to be washed out.......However you are right they had some people in pool for extended periods, and Qatar seemed to feel bad for change in requirements- and...

Forum: Middle East

21st Mar 2019, 02:28

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Posted By casablanca

Bringing your spouse to Doha is great idea and...

Bringing your spouse to Doha is great idea and encouraged actually and welcome to stay in provided hotel.
most countries are eligible for visa on arrival, so really you need to worry about the...

Forum: Middle East

19th Mar 2019, 02:35

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Posted By casablanca

1 yes more or less 2 probably not...

1 yes more or less
2 probably not initially...either assigned company accommodation or not and changing process has been source of some contention....
3. There are quite a few different...

Forum: Middle East

19th Mar 2019, 02:20

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Posted By casablanca

I’m not the best to answer this, as I don’t have...

I’m not the best to answer this, as I don’t have a pet here but it is not uncommon.
The real issue is many company accommodations don’t allow pets and they don’t seem to make promises in that area....

Forum: Middle East

17th Mar 2019, 09:17

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Posted By casablanca

when I joined 6 years ago, several Boeing guys...

when I joined 6 years ago, several Boeing guys were hired for A320.....
Many 320 pilots were transferred to 787
However nowadays it seems very rare to make the jump between Boeing and Airbus

Forum: Middle East

14th Mar 2019, 07:59

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Posted By casablanca

More often than not the longer training sessions/...

More often than not the longer training sessions/ initial qualifications are sent to Singapore or London on Boeing side.
i believe same for Airbus, but not sure.

Forum: Middle East

14th Mar 2019, 07:56

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Posted By casablanca

I think Qr is better in the sense that we do more...

I think Qr is better in the sense that we do more long haul and often seem to get more time off between flights.
At Emirates the 777 is the Tuk-tuk, it is doing some long haul but also all the short...

Forum: Middle East

13th Mar 2019, 09:14

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Posted By casablanca

In the past it was elimination, if you failed the...

In the past it was elimination, if you failed the tech exam, or panel interview the process stopped. I can tell you they have a new manager, from outside company, in charge of recruitment and the...

Forum: Middle East

18th Feb 2019, 13:17

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Posted By casablanca

Currently short on Boeing...... at the moment...

Currently short on Boeing...... at the moment still quite a few waiting for movement on airbus

Forum: Middle East

17th Feb 2019, 02:22

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Posted By casablanca

Nothing is 100% but in general they have wanted...

Nothing is 100% but in general they have wanted 2500 hours for 777 so most likely go to 787.
I honestly don’t know why they treat the 787 as the beginner plane as it is even more complex than the...

Forum: Middle East

3rd Feb 2019, 01:04

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Posted By casablanca

As always you want to make a good impression but...

As always you want to make a good impression but the main purpose of the Skype interview is to conduct a very basic English assessment

Forum: Middle East

11th Jan 2019, 06:34

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Posted By casablanca

60,000 Dollars...really that has went up! I made...

60,000 Dollars...really that has went up! I made 35000 as a Captain based in Jfk with American Eagle in the late 90s. I have flown with first officers here in Qatar, that have noooo life apparently,...

Forum: Middle East

19th Dec 2018, 09:26

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Posted By casablanca

As this is only pilots on here, talent pool is...

As this is only pilots on here, talent pool is when someone passed the interview and waiting for a joining date or requirements for more pilots on fleet.
Your case sounds like you were not selected...

Forum: Middle East

19th Dec 2018, 09:20

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Posted By casablanca

Qr has been updating questions for tech exam but...

Qr has been updating questions for tech exam but still LPJ is probably best for brushing up on knowledge and type of questions you will encounter

Forum: Middle East

14th Sep 2018, 15:01

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Posted By casablanca

I “think”the hold pool is getting cleared out at...

I “think”the hold pool is getting cleared out at least on Boeing FO side- many waiting for 787 were transferred to 777 and now seems to be requirements coming up for 787

Forum: Middle East

21st Aug 2018, 16:25

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Posted By casablanca

I don’t know the big picture- but they are...

I don’t know the big picture- but they are calling Airbus and 777 Dec for interviews
I thought the 787 was quite stagnant for both captain and fo.... and quite short of FOs on 777 which seems to...

Forum: Middle East

20th Aug 2018, 15:48

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Posted By casablanca

I know several individuals had interviews for DEC...

I know several individuals had interviews for DEC last week...not sure what the “big” picture is.
I would guess like Emirates they have qualified FOs and will try to give them an opportunity to go...

Forum: Middle East

1st Aug 2018, 05:57

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Posted By casablanca

I believe that you may reapply after 6 months.

I believe that you may reapply after 6 months.

Forum: Middle East

28th Jul 2018, 16:58

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Posted By casablanca

the minimums are pretty firm.....I think your app...

the minimums are pretty firm.....I think your app would just be rejected

Forum: Middle East

3rd Jul 2018, 23:25

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Posted By casablanca

They continue to schedule DEC interv- seems they...

They continue to schedule DEC interv- seems they “ hope to use internal commands “ but want some people ready if needed

Forum: Middle East

28th Jun 2018, 15:21

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Posted By casablanca

There does seem to be a concerted effort to...

There does seem to be a concerted effort to upgrade from within, but seem to be interested in keeping a few DECs in the pool to fill in the gaps. I don’t think anyone really knows as there are quite...

Forum: Middle East

27th Jun 2018, 19:14

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Posted By casablanca

I happen to know they are currently interviewing...

I happen to know they are currently interviewing DECs today......so that may not be set in stone!

Forum: Middle East

26th May 2018, 15:35

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Posted By casablanca

I believe that they are definitely hiring, ...

I believe that they are definitely hiring, albeit at slower rate than before. I have heard 777 fo's are in high demand.

Forum: Middle East

28th Feb 2018, 10:42

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Posted By casablanca

There was a rumor floating around that only...

There was a rumor floating around that only Logbook pro was allowed.... was a misinterpretation.
ELECTRONIC LOGBOOKS NEED TO BE PRINTED.... and every page stamped Vs. a traditional logbook only last...

Forum: Middle East

28th Dec 2017, 08:16

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Posted By casablanca

seems like things are so backed up, that they are...

seems like things are so backed up, that they are delaying interview as most people are in the pool for close to a year already, especially on 787 fleet.

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