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Old 19th Sep 2009, 09:56
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Nightrider
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Don`t expect a command course here , because we fly with validation.
This is an Air Arabia issue. The DAC has happily agreed in the very recent past to have proper upgrading courses approved. Has been done in Jet4you several times without any trouble.

You are paid in dihams , so or you get all your money and change it in the black market or expect to lose some 300 euros in currency and transfer to Europe via bank.
Another Air Arabia issue. They can very easily assist you in applying for the Residence Permit (Carte Sejour) and you have to open a Dirham convertible account with a bank. With your Working permit the bank will convert the incoming money happily to Euro and you can transfer it anywhere you want. This applies to direct employed crew as well as to contractors.

Quality of life here....Bad...If you are not flying , you have nothing to do .Nothing.
Poor man, this country has a lot to offer. Sure, it is not running in to you, it is you who needs to want to see it. Sitting in Casa and waiting for the next duty will not help; open your eyes and discover the country, there are charming places, even not too far from Casa.

8000 dirhams(700 euros) if you want a house for yourself.
Another Air Arabia issue; 8J and 8A are paying 1000€, still not enough in Casa to cover all costs, but it helps a lot.

600 euros to rent a car
Air Arabia is the only company which does not provide transport to the airport. Under your condition you need a car. But, consider a leasing with a manufacturer, a 12 months rental equals to the price of a new Dacia....and you have at least not wasted your money. There are not many well maintained used cars available, your car will be on the market at high value and will be sold easily. Waiting to find a new job will make this option however not very feasible.

The job market will get better next year but, there will be many who still may have to wait another year until the situation improves to allow for better choices. A lot of people will have to stick to what they have now. Air Arabia is not the best place to be as it seems. To cope with this, you need to get a life out of this, otherwise your work and private life will quickly deteriorate. If you want (have to) stay, grab what you can and find the goodies for you.

Good luck.