B737NG

There where several cases recently where Pilots did either did not get the Visa renewed, or cancelled, as they had not used the Visa for more then 30 days on reasons beyond theire control.

For example, one Chap had his Visa in the renwal process, Central Police Station visit was done and he went home for time off. After a while he got a message from THY his Visa is ready and can be picked up. After he went back to obtain it they told him that it expired again because it was more then 30 days "idle". Another Chap did not get the renewal because between issuance of the Workpermitt and the actual starting date was the 90 days notice period from the previous employer. So he has been told to go home and Stby there (without pay) and wait until the issue is solved. Took in a case of another Guy from earlier this year about 6 Month.

THY putt´s the blame onto the Government, the Office people just take it for granted and take it from the Authority as it comes. There is where you are all of a sudden on your own when it comes to support from them.

None of those tried to turn the Visa or Work Permitt on or off like the leave, they tried to stay there despite the devaluation of the currency and the lesser travel benefits after one year. Some of them havent seen the family for more then 4 days a month, especially A320 / B737 Pilots.

Unfortunatly the concerns are there and that now most of the F/O´s did not got the extensions as earlier indicated shows that the warnings where meant well and to have a backup job within short time was a wise step.

Also some Captains got either the letter of ending the service or just no extensions with the tool of work permitt. That the moral shiftet downwards is just a natural consequence and the good spirit from later 2010 did not survive, sadly.

Avenger

I don't think this is entirely correct.. the resident visa and work visa are issued and have an expiry date, the DGCA validation is only valid until the most restrictive item, licence, work permit, or resident visa.
When we go through the airport for any International flight we show our resident visa, which has the work permit date endorsed on it.
If these guys did not use it for 30 days, no-one will no, but more importantly, it means they did not fly any international flights for 30 days, which is not possible..
The resident visa is collected the same day at the Central Police Station, in person, so it can only be the " work permission" that the Company did not apply for..
The guy that was on 90 days notice was technically still working fro his previous employer, so that would mean his new " start date" would be after the end of the 90 days.
However, having said all this, the majority of non-Turkish FOs will not get extensions to the contracts, but Capatins they are happy to keep... the good ones that is..of course it takes a while to sort out the "dodgy" Captains ..
Iyi Ucuslar!

airbuspilots

Simply...don't go there, there are far better opportunities in the Middle and Far East, if captains are leaving in their droves what hope do you think you'll have working as an F/O where Turkish Captains are without any doubt the best pilots in the world! Look elsewhere, no matter how desperate you might be, leave this airline well alone!

feeso

Hi guys,

is there anyone who is attending or recently attended the Turkish Airline Interview.

Please I need some feedback as I am going for it in one week..

many thanks in advance.

feeso

Thank you so much for your time and effort explaining the whole process of Turkish interview..

I have an interview coming soon and I was wondering if they still do the same thing or is it different now.. please if you have any info. about that let me know.. i would really appreciate it ..

Pin Head

whats the pay?

OPEN DES

A question for the ones in the know. Do they insist on age 30 as a minimum for their capts? I meet all requirements except for my age.
Kind regards

rbaiapinto

AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

WTF....

I haven't been selected in many companies due to my age. Always told I was too old and now you don't have enough age

What world is this one where we live.