Emirates F/O position
1) Yes
2) Minimum 7, and depending on if you have filled your hour quota. I average about two weeks off/month.
3) Expect around 78 hrs/month (up to 100h)
4) Max 3 a month to popular destinations. You should probably be happy to get one in the two top bid months. (3xGRU = 90hrs = 10hr overtime and a lot of time off)
5) Around $5500/month for FO's
6) Yes and yes
7) Today 3 years. In 3 years - who knows.
8) My family and I love it here in Dubai, even after 2.5 years. A lot of wives are working among my friends, even though finding the right job may be difficult.
I probably shouldn't be posting here since I have only positive things to say about EK and Dubai, but you are screwed in any airline these days. Take a vacation here and check out for yourself.