How does it work at Saudi Arabian?
I have noted that there are a number of aviation "entities" in Saudi Arabia - clearly all employing Saudi Arabians only... There's Saudi Arabian Airlines (747s, 777s, MD-11s, MD-90s), Saudi Royal Flight (mixture of widebody aircraft) and then what looks like Saudi Arabian Airlines corporate jets - Gulfstream IVs/Vs, Falcon 900s, BBJs, etc.
Just curious, but how do these choose their pilots - are newhires hired into the airline or the corporate jet operation? Would the Royal Flight pilots be senior or ex-military pilots? If one wanted to fly a GV, could one apply directly for that position or would you be placed in a certain aircraft once you qualify? How would someone be able to eventually fly a 777 for Saudia (do you need to apply to the airline directly)? How does it work in terms of selecting aircraft to fly (is it all seniority and then you bid your preference - including the Saudia private jets)?
Sorry about all of the questions. A qualified (and well-connected) pilot in Saudi Arabia would have a lot of great opportunities to fly some great aircraft...