Originally Posted by
acc3p7
Apparently Etihad has filled all their vacancies for the First Officer B787 for the "near future". But they are still offering positions for their 777 cargo fleet.
I had the interview last August for the 787 , they contacted me end of November offering cargo. I declined as I had flown cargo before and it’s separate to Etihad's passenger fleet.
HR at first came back advising I would be able to wait until anniversary of assessment in hold pool. Then came back and advised things were changing January and they would be in touch.
I got the impression they couldn’t get anyone to accept the 777 cargo.
Attending the assessment / medical I have waited almost 6 months soon. Then finding out the salary is less than others, they include housing allowance within the salary and they don’t offer a retirement fund / pension. It’s become less attractive.and actually better off staying with current airline mostly due to the retirement even when paying tax.
The assessment day had maybe 25 - 30 people when I went. Many from Brazil, Central / South America, India and Russia. Only 4 people passed day 1.