Originally Posted by
Emma Royds
We all make errors and the company knows that but what EK profoundly dislikes (message to those joining) are people who don't take accountability for their actions and deflect responsibility elsewhere. I would go as far to say that local management detest those that try to pull the wool over their eyes, since it really amounts to a loss of face on their part. I have seen colleagues go in to discuss a sim that didn't go well or a safety event and they were torn into shreds by Emirati management for not taking ownership of their shortcomings, which were obvious. I have also seen first hand the opposite as well.
The SOPs are not 'unrealistic and insane' as you put it and are far from it. Also FOs are not assessed on line operational efficiency markers for their command, since such criteria is deemed to be down to the control of the Captain.
EK jets don't fly by themselves and still rely on human decision making.
F/o's are assessed by the number of sickdays. Too many...no upgrade. As was communicated by one of the DCPB's. So think twice to call in sick, that is...if you would like to have a 4th stripe. Keep you head low.