When I was there from 2002 to 2004 I started as a Copilot and got upgraded to Captain 18 Months later. Could have had an upgrade sooner but I didn't have an ATPL when I started.
Aerogulf, great people when I was there, obviously a while ago. Maintenance was always flawless.
I had an apartment that was paid for by the company (it was the law then), one free Airfare Ticket to go home per year, tax free income and health insurance was split between Aerogulf and me. I am not sure how much I earned as a copilot but it was somewhere around 12000 Dirham but don't quote me on that, it was a long time ago!!!!
If Robert Denehy is still the ACM, you will like him, he's a really good guy!!
Hope that helps