Originally Posted by
Enos
It’s a rumour site do here I go.
Apparently the pool of eligible 777 FOs will dry up next year, that’s probably why they’re advertising for narrow body captains for accelerated command. The company needs pilots with previous command experience but can not find pilots with wide body long haul experience that are flying for airlines with high standards. If you’re flying for a legacy carrier why leave it.
The fail rate for command on the Boeing is low maybe because the upgrades got put back due covid and the FOs have been around longer I hear on the Airbus it’s higher.
As far as you might fail the upgrade and lose your command forever. This probably won’t happen but ask yourself are you an average or above operator. If the answer is yes, Then Apply 👍
Do I fail sim checks regularly do I have lots of trouble with colleagues maybe you suspect you have issues with your stupid filter then don’t apply 👎
What I hear from senior guys is they want people from Low cost airlines that have high standards and rigid SOPs
Narrow body DECs did workout in the past for the most part but there were some issues and that’s why they want people with command experience, who can learn the operation from the right seat and slot across to left quickly.
The Bogeyman
He does exist at Emirates just like every other airline “If you get that guy in the sim he’ll fail you” !!
To put you at ease there are 1000s of pilots here and very very few if any TREs that will chop a good guy.
The TREs do not operate with impunity if they fail someone they have to justify it to the training department, there is cost involved with roster recovery and re training.
Think of it here. If you have a problem the company is good. If you are the problem the company is really bad! Same goes for TREs If they just want to chop people, it doesn’t matter if they’re expat or local they get chopped.
Moving goal posts
It does happen just like any other airline, factors outside the control of the airline can impact what happens inside the airline and you.
If you come for an accelerated command here, good on you for doing it there are lots of opportunities to be had.
BUT
Nobody cares that you were the youngest captain at …… airline or you were a check airman back home.
If an old guys say “your mother must be proud of you” he’s probably sick of hearing about it.
“In Ryanair” Yeah yeah I know! The last 100 Ryanair guys told me
Good luck
Another great post 👏
My own 2c.
Think of it as a 360 life changing move; don’t just think about the possibility of getting your upgrade but also think about all the other benefits You will get for Your family such as housing, schooling, safety, etc..
Point is: are you happy back home, well settled in your operations and everything is smooth family-wise? Then think twice.
Are you getting sick of flying LCC because you’ve been doing it for the last 20 years and at 40yo you’ve achieved all your careers goals and you want to try something different and most important your family is looking for a change? Then go for it, but be aware that once you live your comfort zone you will start from scratch.
During my time at EK I have flown with FOs who had been 15 years + on the LHS on narrow bodies and were looking for the big move.
Some were a pleasure to fly with. Others were a nightmare because they wanted to show you from day one that “I could take your seat buddy”. Guess who was successful in the end.