Gentlemen, our esteemed EVPE&FO asked us to keep this news off Prune as it is a private issue and not for public consumption.
Well tough
. I think it important that those 3000 pilots wanting to join know exactly what they're letting themselves in for if they join.
About 250 - 300 guys in the auditorium with great expectation but here's quick breakdown of what was said:
Upgrade: we see no need to change the current policy.
Duty Travel: F/Os can go business IF travelling with Capt, but not on own.
Accommodation Allowance: We see no need to change the current policy.
Pay: Pilots are not a special section of the company, and will recieve the same pay increase as ALL sections of the company. (Review still in progress, results in May).
Credit: The review is ongoing and results will be announced in May.
Most of what was said was a repeat of the December meeting (it will be reviewed) and the result: a lot of
off pilots.
For those of you out there who think that Emirates is going to look after you and give you a good career, please think again. The management view is that you joined on your contract but it is so loose that they can change the terms of that contract and we have no comeback or representation to help air our views.
You may believe that the grass is greener over here, but with some flight deck dusting off their CVs you should get an idea of you are in for should you join.
What's the betting that the April meeting will be much of the same?
I'm now going out for a dinner: pork and beer seems a good bet!!