Originally Posted by SkyScanner
Out of curiosity.. does anyone know how many EK pilots have gone to J*?
Not entirely sure but around 10 probably to start with.
All this scuttle butt about ETOPs - I can tell you that it is just as potentially dangerous flying a 4 engine aircraft over the Indian ocean with no where to go -its not just powerplants that cause probs! The sooner that all agencies realise this then the less hassle a two engine jet will have.
The guys from EK all have over 10 000 hours, most with over 3000 widebody command either check training etc time,Infact some are even ex QF so maybe they should get QF salary in retrospect?? Like thats really gonna happen!!
Think the QF boys need to get out a bit more and wake up and smell the roses - I pity the boys who arent/dont already have their commands 'cos I suspect that all the 787s will go to J* if they make the plan fly. So progression will slow considerably.
Good luck AIPA you will need it!