Questions
While I am a proponent of the 'no airline is perfect' theory, I must admit to being impressed with the comments re EK on this forum.
With the expiration of my contract just over the horizon - and no renewals currently on offer - I am compelled to once again begin the search for a new position.
Can knowledgeable EK crew assist with the following?
-- time from application to interview for a candidate age 47, current B747-400 command, 11,000+ TT, past experience A300-600 / A310, B727, 737, 747, 747-400, 757, 767, L1011, MD11, MD80?
-- schedule of new aircraft deliveries and current fleet retirements next five years by number and aircraft type?
-- staffing formula (number of captains and f/o's) per aircraft in each fleet?
-- your opinion (based on these numbers) if the 'three years to command' notion is a sober and realistic estimate, or a 'best case' scenario?
-- lastly, your opinion as to the adequacy of EK benefits and retirement (if any) in the long term as an offset to the pay cut associated with a return to the right seat for the near term?
As always, thank you for your kind assistance.