Someone actually asked that question today at the meeting...
Troff and KTM
Yes the representative said there is no age cap for pilots. But they do expect someone who's 40+ to have the relevant experience for that age. eg 7000+ hrs, jet time, PIC galore etc.
Starting pay is about $11,000 a month + $5000 housing allowance + $2000 flying bonus (tax free)
He said guys are flying 95-105 hour months right now because they're short staffed. They're looking for 550 pilot over the next year.
I read last year 40,000 applicants from 227 countries applied. 2000 positions were filled. (this includes all flight crew positions).
Almost all their focus is on F.O's right now however they are hiring direct entry captain for the A330 right now, however the posting is to be deleted in the next week or two.
They used to have an accelerated upgrade program for guys like yourself, however they haven't used that since 2002.
Income is technically tax free however if you have any ties to Canada (i.e wife that stays here, drivers license, home etc. - you can expect to be slapped with a canadian tax payment upon your return).
5 year bond of $41,000USD. 4 year upgrade times for 777. Also was shown a typical schedule for a 777 guy. YIKES. Scary amount of long haul and 4-6 day pairings.Longest is a 9 day pairing. 22 day work months with a rotating seniority of 5 groups (for what ever metal you're on). Once ever 5 months you get top bid within the seniority of your group. 30 reserve days a year, with 30 minute call out time.. otherwise all straight flying. Example of pairing given was Dubai - Bankok - Sydney - Christchurch - Bankok - San Fran - Dubai (Dont remember how many days this was). 30 must take leave days a year, with optional 15 more - those 15 haven't been happening for the guys there lately.
Some other details that I'll omit unless someone has something specific to ask. I have 3000hrs, On a Dornier 328, felt very out experienced and out of my league with the calibre of guys at the meeting. Lots of 737NG left seaters, couple of WJ Mainline cptns, and a few like myself.
Hope this helps everyone. All right from the Emirates meet up today.
Last edited by Chainy; 27th Oct 2015 at 03:23.
Reason: More detailed info.