Anyone who factors overtime into their reason for coming to EK would be making a grave and foolish mistake.
- Overtime is not guaranteed. Statistically it occurs below 30% of the months.
- It is highly unlikely during months including leave or sickness.
- Overtime is actually paid at half the normal cost per hour of a pilot to EK. E.g. One is working for half pay.
- The overtime threshold is likely to be manipulated in the near future. Plans are afoot to indirectly increase the threshold by 5% shortly thereby saving the company a pile of cash. (Don't ask...)
- Overtime does not count toward Provident Fund, ERP or Bonuses.
- Overtime is obviously paid in Dirhams. Its real value has dropped by 60% over the past 6 years.
If employment decisions are based on overtime, I suggest you go to a casio. Statistically you are far more likely to be a winner.