Emirates DEC

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Originally Posted by santacruz

I would just stress to anyone considering this to make sure you do your research very thoroughly. And make sure you get advice from people who have been in the company for a long time, not 2-3 years!

24/7 operation - make sure you are fully aware of the type of duties. Deep nights on most trips in at least one direction, most turnarounds etc. There will be times where you are absolutely exhausted.

Roster - Ask people who have been in the company 7+ years how the rostering has been over that entire time. Ask in particular about day off requests and specific trip requests. Do not presume that if it has been ok in the last couple of years that will continue!

Compare the salary to cost of living. In particular look at the cost of property to rent/buy, school fees, likely monthly bills, groceries etc. Accomodation Allowance is frozen and not available all the time.

If planning to live in company accomodation visit it before you sign the contract. Make sure you are happy with the compound and where it is in relation to the rest of the city.

Company culture, in particular with regards to sickness/promotion etc. Especially if you want to progress your career beyond line captain.

Black swan events - how the A380 fleet in particular were treated during the pandemic.

Dubai - I really enjoyed my time there but its not for everybody. Make sure you visit first, ideally with your partner/family in the summer.

Sums it up nicely.