Hi all!!
MEA received far more applications then what they expecting! How many pilots will they hire is a big question and I think they even don't know..
As for the conditions from a very reliable source..
Pay for your type rating (US$ 50000.-)
Pay for your selections and sim check ( US$ 5000.-)
And the most unbelievable thing... You get bonded!!! For what I have no idea since you pay for everything.. This bond also applies if you are already type rated.. Go figure..
Salary is about US$500 during your training until you are released on line. Thereafter around 2000.-
Candidates should be contacted very soon in order to start the selections.
Haven't heard anything regarding schedules so can't tell you much.
I still think MEA's way of hiring pilots is crap. They know that Lebanese pilots don't have the choice and they are taking advantage of the situation..
MEA has a very good reputation with high standard crew but I don't think it's a very honnest way of hiring pilots.
I wonder have much money will the cadets have to pay?!?
Nevertheless, let us informed if/when the selections start.
Regards,
DII