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Forum: Middle East

18th Jul 2017, 13:10

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Posted By Paper Lad

[QUOTE=Sailvi767;9834427]If you get involved in...

[QUOTE=Sailvi767;9834427]If you get involved in that it would make employment at many US airlines not a viable option.

Absolute :mad:

Forum: Middle East

5th Dec 2016, 12:22

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Posted By Paper Lad

My understanding is that an exit visa is still...

My understanding is that an exit visa is still required under the new system. The method of applying is different and is aimed at those workers who are having difficulty getting their employer to...

Forum: Middle East

8th May 2016, 19:22

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Posted By Paper Lad

This may not help the people in the pool..... ...

This may not help the people in the pool.....

Qatar Airways cuts flights due to aircraft shortage - Doha News (http://dohanews.co/qatar-airways-cuts-flights-due-to-aircraft-shortage/)

Forum: Middle East

29th Jan 2015, 12:30

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Posted By Paper Lad

In my opinion, wait until you have the hours for...

In my opinion, wait until you have the hours for DEC. Upgrades in QR can be very subjective!

PL.

Forum: Middle East

22nd Dec 2014, 16:30

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Posted By Paper Lad

If I remember correctly, it's six months after...

If I remember correctly, it's six months after final line check, then you can apply to the training dept.

PL.

Forum: Middle East

27th Sep 2014, 08:09

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Posted By Paper Lad

I, for one, am quite optimistic about the new...

I, for one, am quite optimistic about the new terms and conditions announced at the recent pilot forum. There seems to be a clear intention, from the new management team, to make QR a much better...

Forum: Middle East

27th Jun 2013, 11:47

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Posted By Paper Lad

End of May 2013. Been with the company a number...

End of May 2013. Been with the company a number of years, so not a new joiner.

Forum: Middle East

27th Jun 2013, 08:55

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Posted By Paper Lad

Most definitely not gone! PAT is still being...

Most definitely not gone! PAT is still being actively used. Some earlier posts give an insight to its format but there is little prior preparation available.

Before you ask, yes, I have done it...

Forum: Middle East

21st Mar 2013, 12:48

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Posted By Paper Lad

Would you like to back the above statement with...

Would you like to back the above statement with some proof. It's the first I've heard of any terminations as a result of PAT, indeed, the company have stated that they will offer support to anyone...

Forum: Middle East

23rd Feb 2013, 15:26

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Posted By Paper Lad

As I said, "that's all the info I have". No...

As I said, "that's all the info I have".

No idea whether it will apply to swimmers. Rumour suggests that if you have swum for a period of one year, then yes it will. Only a rumour though.

PL

Forum: Middle East

23rd Feb 2013, 04:25

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Posted By Paper Lad

The new aptitude testing is being run by a UK...

The new aptitude testing is being run by a UK company called Symbiotics LTD and will apply to all new joiners, fleet transfers, command upgrades and poeple joining the training dept.

It seems to...

Forum: Middle East

8th Feb 2013, 16:11

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Posted By Paper Lad

A little bit of info for you : new airport is...

A little bit of info for you : new airport is scheduled to open in stages, beginning in April this year. It's anybody's guess whether it happens or not!

I hear that QR were in Bahrain last week,...

Forum: Middle East

25th Sep 2012, 13:14

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Posted By Paper Lad

Just a little more info for all the swimmers and...

Just a little more info for all the swimmers and potential swimmers:

I am told that the current talent pool membership is approaching 500 people but the recruitment team is about to set off to...

Forum: Middle East

21st Jul 2012, 12:07

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Posted By Paper Lad

Seven days on, followed by a single day off,...

Seven days on, followed by a single day off, followed by a further three or four days on is common.......particularly on the 320 fleet.

Advantages:

Company gets maximum work and flexibility...

Forum: Middle East

21st Jul 2012, 08:34

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Posted By Paper Lad

Unfortunately leave in QR is not in addition to...

Unfortunately leave in QR is not in addition to your days off.

We get a minimum of 8 days off per month but it is averaged over a three month period. Therefore, in the month that leave is taken...

Forum: Middle East

17th Jun 2012, 08:08

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Posted By Paper Lad

Recruitment and selection interviews have been...

Recruitment and selection interviews have been reduced significantly in recent weeks. Management suggest that crewing levels are about right for the current aircraft numbers especially when all the...

Forum: Middle East

24th Nov 2011, 07:23

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Posted By Paper Lad

mcrit, Assume nothing here, sim assessment...

mcrit,

Assume nothing here, sim assessment usually done on 330 but it doesn't mean that you will get 330. Allocated fleet depends on previous experience but you could fly any of our types.
...

Forum: Middle East

31st Jul 2011, 12:19

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Posted By Paper Lad

Call Parc Aviation!

Call Parc Aviation!

Forum: Middle East

31st Jul 2011, 07:24

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Posted By Paper Lad

To help with the 320 crew shortage we will soon...

To help with the 320 crew shortage we will soon be welcoming contract Capts who will be offered commuting contracts. The deal will give a block of approx 7 days off per month but this will not be...

Forum: Middle East

13th Jun 2011, 20:24

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Posted By Paper Lad

Most probs Ain Khaled Gate. PL

Most probs Ain Khaled Gate.

PL

Forum: Middle East

2nd Mar 2011, 11:19

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Posted By Paper Lad

Will the civil unrest involve Qatar also? ...

Will the civil unrest involve Qatar also?

Only the pilots from the 320 fleet:rolleyes:

Forum: Middle East

17th Feb 2011, 13:05

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Posted By Paper Lad

Current story doing the rounds is that 25 pilots...

Current story doing the rounds is that 25 pilots quit in Jan., of which 22 simply jumped ship.

If true it would be no suprise considering the working practices at QR.

PL

Forum: Middle East

10th Feb 2011, 13:48

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Posted By Paper Lad

Capts fly 85 - 90hrs per month on 320. 4 bed...

Capts fly 85 - 90hrs per month on 320.
4 bed villa or you can ask for the allowance and do your own thing.
It's fine for women to drive and wear western dress whilst out and about.
No medical...

Forum: Middle East

4th Feb 2011, 16:03

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Posted By Paper Lad

I thought it a good idea to plunge in with some...

I thought it a good idea to plunge in with some of my experiences to date with QR., maybe a mistake but here goes.

I joined just over one year ago as a non rated DEC on the 320 so I am bonded for...

Forum: Middle East

24th Sep 2010, 10:28

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Posted By Paper Lad

320 training is usually in Doha but occasionally...

320 training is usually in Doha but occasionally in Dubai. As is 330.
777 can be Doha, Singapore or UK depending on sim slots
300F Dubai or Frankfurt

Forum: Middle East

26th Jan 2010, 11:22

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Posted By Paper Lad

It would seem that Ain Khalid Gate is full, or...

It would seem that Ain Khalid Gate is full, or nearly full, at what point are new joiners told where they will be living? Is it upon arrival or before you leave your home country?

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