Been flying for Qatar on the 777 as a FO for more than 5 years.
With the fleet shortage you will probably end up on 777
If you think about joining QR here are a few points to consider.
- Wait to have enough command time for DEC. Upgrade in QR will beat the very least 6-7 years, if it ever happens.
- Fast track is an absolute lie there. Even if it's in your contract. They will just change it when you'll go and ask for your command. Been there...
- On the 777 with the crew shortage forget about having 6 days off in a row.
- On the 777 forget having more 2 days off with your leaves.
- This is not a commuting contract, they want you to stay in Qatar and spend money there.
- Getting a decent accomodation is complicated especially nowadays.
- Most of company accomodations are sub-standar.
- Again, and I can't stress that enough, wait to have 1000-1500h and go there as a DEC. FO get absolutely no consideration in QR, and you won't be given a chance to command before a long time. Just upgrading as SFO will take 2-3 years, will require test and ground course...
A 1500h of command will make a huge difference on everything and will open more doors.
On a meeting a few years ago they made it very clear that DEC are cheaper and a better option for them.
Food luck.