Originally Posted by
FalseGS
Yes, HR is a mess. A zoo. The very definition of incompetence has its sources in the deep recesses of the rank and file that infest that department.
Pay- Good. Very good. 12-14k per month depending on your flying hours. The one caveat is education. It is minimal. Also, they only pay 75% of the fees. So no matter what the tuition, you will be dipping into your pocket.
Roster- Bad. Very bad. Be prepared to work hard. Very hard. Max 8 days off month. Night flights that return back to base at 1pm. You WILL be tired.
Lifestyle- Roster and lifestyle go hand in hand. Oman is beautiful. If you get the time off, lots to do here. People are friendly.
Fleet transfers- DO NOT. I repeat. DO NOT fall for whatever they will tell you to lure you in. Company requirement is 2 years for fleet transfer. The reality is that the locals get priority. You are looking at 10-12 years before you get a shot at a fleet transfer. And that is leaning towards the optimist in me.
You come here for the job, not your career. You come here with zero aspirations. You join as a DEC 737. Expect to leave as DEC 737. Anything else is a bonus.
The money is good. The place is good. People are nice. Management is open minded (to a certain extent). But again, they will extract all they can from you.
Good luck
+1
Everything written above is reality