The way I see things is;
1.Emirates aren't getting pilots with the experience they would like because they are either just not there or unwilling to accept what EK has put on the table.
2.Assuming EK won't offer more, solution - Drop Jet/Heavy/Glass requirement. Place advert in Friday "Australian" news paper aviation section "Pilots Wanted". Book hotel rooms in SYD/BNE/MEL for interviews. Hire security guards for crowd control.
3.Offer salaries of half present EK F/O levels, ie twice Aussie GA pilot wages.
4.Spend a bit more time and money on training SAAB/DHC8/SW4 and possible good piston drivers, prehaps make the new hire a S/O for a year first. Problem of F/Os solved.(Worked out OK for Cathay)
For Captains, offer half present Ek wages but give an Australian base. With daily services to most major Aussie cities should be easy enough to roster. Save on housing/school/unhappy wife in Dubai.
Stand by for applications from Aussies in Europe/Far East who have saved up enough money to be able to now work for peanuts and want to return home for family reasons/lifestyle. Problem of Captains solved.(Worked for Virgin Blue)
Present EK pilots like it or lump it, did you know Northwest and Delta both filed for bankrupcy today ? Got to cut costs you know. Management bonus increased as a result of savings made.
Last edited by Metro man; 15th September 2005 at 05:16.