Ill intended???
Well, well, well... long time I didn't read a post so ill intended over here...
I'd really like to believe that Trappist Guy had a really really bad time here or just couldn't sleep properly last night.
Gulf Air certainly does have its lows (not one or two) but at the same time, not to the extent Trappist exposes.
Pay depends on the size of your family. If you're single, married or even with 1 kid, F/O salary can give you a decent life, although you'll have to put some money from your pocket into housing and school. But you'll still be able to save some $$$.
Yes, we do have problems with rostering. Historically, it has been the biggest attrition point here... Last minute changes, delays, block extension... but it isn't that bad either, happens all over I believe. Just do a quick search regarding EK rostering practices.
The leave cancellation has not happened for more than a year now. And doesn't seem it will happen again. Unless the much-awaited exodus to EY really happens in the months to come.
Calling on days-off has also been greatly reduced. The same on STBY. More than 3 months they don't call me!!!
No colleague ever interrupted a briefing to pray. Yep, they do pray on the cockpit and personally I respect them for their faith. Nothing wrong with that.
Yep, Bahrain is a nice place for family life. Safe, apart from driving on thursdays and fridays... (ah, those saudis, kuwaitis, qataris and bahrainis themselves!!!)
My best advice is, come for the interview and see for yourself.
Nice people to work with, although most of the new captains are toooo afraid of simple things like crosswind, cloud layers, drizzle, being high on the approach...
Best of luck!!
JJ