waitec
26th Feb 2004, 18:06
I am thinking about submitting a pilot application with Qatar Airways. I have been searching and reading slowly the numerours posts but my reading was stopped since, as you might be aware, as of lately this can't be done anymore for some apparent reason. May I please ask you guys some information regarding living in Doha and working with Qatar Airways.
DOHA
I read that Doha can't be compared with Dubai. However having said that, the Government is heavily investing in practically all areas of the industry particularly in the tourisim sector. May I ask how's life in Doha and the surrounding areas. I have a family and therefore would like to ask if there are enough places where to go and activities for the kids. I read that both accommodation and schooling, although expensive, are of a high standard. Since Qatar has to import most of its stuff, certain consumable items are at times out of stock for weeks. Is this true or are things changing with time?
Qatar Airways
Here comes the hot topic. I have read too many posts about the airline to really make up my mind whether its a good airline offering some career propects. If I get the picture right from thousands of miles away, I really can't see where things can go further wrong. Thinking positively things can get only better. I say this due to the fact that if Qatar Airways continues to expand the way they intend to, finding the right people will become more difficult in the future. My questions, which I sincerely hope will be answered, are the following:-
Does the Captain's salary cover all the necessary costs to lead a normal and comfortable life and leave some extra cash for saving? I know that this a very subjective question but I would appreciate some feedback.
May I ask what's the average hours flown in a month? Are leave requests normally approved or are there specific months when the airline gives out leave?
I would be happy to read any other information you guys might deem important.
Thank you in advance for all your help in the matter
DOHA
I read that Doha can't be compared with Dubai. However having said that, the Government is heavily investing in practically all areas of the industry particularly in the tourisim sector. May I ask how's life in Doha and the surrounding areas. I have a family and therefore would like to ask if there are enough places where to go and activities for the kids. I read that both accommodation and schooling, although expensive, are of a high standard. Since Qatar has to import most of its stuff, certain consumable items are at times out of stock for weeks. Is this true or are things changing with time?
Qatar Airways
Here comes the hot topic. I have read too many posts about the airline to really make up my mind whether its a good airline offering some career propects. If I get the picture right from thousands of miles away, I really can't see where things can go further wrong. Thinking positively things can get only better. I say this due to the fact that if Qatar Airways continues to expand the way they intend to, finding the right people will become more difficult in the future. My questions, which I sincerely hope will be answered, are the following:-
Does the Captain's salary cover all the necessary costs to lead a normal and comfortable life and leave some extra cash for saving? I know that this a very subjective question but I would appreciate some feedback.
May I ask what's the average hours flown in a month? Are leave requests normally approved or are there specific months when the airline gives out leave?
I would be happy to read any other information you guys might deem important.
Thank you in advance for all your help in the matter