Thanks for the info, and congrats to your friend. I wish him well at EK.
I've checked out the Emirates web site, and I know that I meet the minimum quals, but with the tough job market these days I am trying to determine if I have at least a realistic chance of an interview. My command time is somewhat lacking, so that may be a problem, but you never know unless you apply.
I unfortunatley don't know any Emirates pilots, and I am curious whether they have hired many (any?) Americans in the past. It is my understanding that my US FAA ATP is acceptable as an ICAO certificate, but I may be mistaken. Does anyone know of any Americans currently flying for Emirates, and if so did they have an EU or JAA ATPL prior to employment.
Thanks in advance for any assistance....