For those thinking of joining FlyDubai
FlyDubai is NO Emirates!!
It's got it fare share of problems, roster isn't great, no logic to it, mix of night and day duties, some extremely long days DAC etc.
Safety and standards are a concern, some excellent guys here but also some terrible ones. A lot of direct entry Captains would not pass the upgrade course here!!
A bond for rated pilots and 4 different payscales!! This is the biggest bone of contention!! We were told by the chief pilot that everyone was to get a pay increase and that is not what happened, so you can make of his word what you want!!
You get a transport allowance and accommodation allowance, do with it what you will!! No pension, no real loss of licence and no profit share, as of EK's last profit share an Emirates FO is earning the same money as a new entry FlyDubai Capt!!
If you have the requirements for Emirates go there, it too has it's problems but at least your pocket will be a lot fatter!!
Good point's, new machine that are well kitted out and if you're coming from Europe Dubai is less expensive and not a bad town to live in, some people will disagree.
Do your homework before you commit to coming down.