A couple of years ago I applied to Emirates for a First Officers position. Recently the company approached me for an interview. I called a friend of mine who is a Captain with the company and was shocked to find that he had resigned.
The issue, foremost, was lifestyle. Excessive and fatiguing rostering had ruined the job for him.
Quite simply, until Emirates addresses this problem and reduces the pilots flying hours to a level they accept, the airline will be riddled with problems.
Tired and exhausted crews will hate the airline and will put potential applicants off.
I wouldn't touch the airline with the long end of the proverbial barge pole.
KarranJDC: Please could you answer this question: Is Emirates prepared to reduce the pilots flying hours?