View Full Version : Does Emirates hire women pilots?
goaround7
26th Sep 2004, 18:59
Possibly a dumb question but Emirates doesn't take women pilots, does it ?
BYMONEK
26th Sep 2004, 22:15
Correct..........they don't. But they may well do so when they join the modern world........in about 100 years from now!
goaround7
28th Sep 2004, 12:58
Thanks. Makes me almost glad to be a white male. White females overlooked on grounds of sex by white male Chief Pilots and Arab countries, and by African airlines for not being black...
kumul1
28th Sep 2004, 13:29
This thread is just begging to deteriorate with childish comments like this. I think it's time for that padlock Mr moderator.
flybystring
28th Sep 2004, 13:53
Yes they do have girl pilots, they are the ones who call in sick if its raining in india/asia, its snowing in Europe and its windy just about anywhere, not to mention if the MSA is above sea level.
:O
goaround7
1st Oct 2004, 19:12
Kumul1,
If you think that the difficulties and prejudice that female pilots still face are childish then you are the one who should be locked up. Nor can any real human being condone the way women are treated in extreme muslim countries. And I'm well aware what it means to host the two holy cities so don't think I don't know anything about Islam or the Koran.
And for the record, just so you don't think that my complaint is another reason to deride women, I am male and I've worked in Saudi and Africa so I know that I'm talking about, unlike you obviously.
Flybystring - your ridiculous post is not even worth a reply.
kumul1
2nd Oct 2004, 04:45
Gee G/A 7 I must have touched a nerve there.
No. I do not find the difficulties and prejudices that female pilots face are childish. I think they are doing a great job to try and conquer this male dominated job. It's a tough struggle but they are getting there.
What I do find childish is reference to colour, religion and race which has the potential to touch other nerves thereby deteriorating this thread.
Oh and by the way I am African and live in the Middle east.
Safari Goat
2nd Oct 2004, 04:52
goaround7.
You seem to be a bitter man that is just looking to promote a fight here on the PPRUNE.
If you knew you were asking a dumb question and just trying to promote an arguement here by saying "Makes me almost glad to be a white male. White females overlooked on grounds of sex by white male Chief Pilots and Arab countries, and by African airlines for not being black..."
You need to stop being bitter that Emirates did not hire you.
Humble opinion here from me.
goaround7
2nd Oct 2004, 15:55
Apologies Kumul - misinterpreted you there. Can see why you'd be touchy too. I think we all just wish it were an even playing field.
Safari Goat - not my intention to start a fight. Just checking. Never applied for Emirates although I hear it's a great job if you fly Fixed Wing (which I don't).
dicksynormous
2nd Oct 2004, 22:54
safari goat,
why is it people like you always asume critics of the sand pit are failed applicants to ek. its not that difficult to pass the interview.bit of a myth old bean.
you are indeed an mbuzi.
Safari Goat
3rd Oct 2004, 09:58
No worries Goaround7, seemed as though you were just stiring the pot. Sorry......
See ya mate..... Take care....................
knotaloud
3rd Oct 2004, 10:53
Qatar Airways has female pilots.
flybystring
3rd Oct 2004, 17:07
The smiley indicated it was ironic and not meant to be sensible. For got sakes whats up with pilots these days no sense of humor !
goaround7
27th Aug 2005, 15:00
Another rumour slipped through a worm hole in space from the future when Emirates exits the Middle Ages or long awaited liberation ?
goaround7
28th Aug 2005, 14:08
Rumour circulating that three women have been accepted as pilots in Emirates.
Does anyone know anything or still just wishful thinking by our female colleagues ?
Payscale
28th Aug 2005, 17:55
Two female National Cadets are in the pipeline. So girls get those applications updated. Maybe...just maybe...they will open for expat women, and you dont want to be left out, just because you forgot to update.
Good luck. I have always enjoyed flying with female FOs, and hope to welcome you in the future.
Good luck :O
I think they'll take non-National female pilots in the forseeable future, not because they necessarily want to, but because they'll have to - for want of sufficient suitable male applicants. That's if any women will accept the job.
goaround7
19th Sep 2005, 15:43
Is there any flexibility or rationality in the picture eg.
1) are they starting to consider women for certain (non hard line) destinations eg. Dubai - South Africa ?
2) why don't they have women anyway ? is it, as we all assume that flying into places like Saudi it would undermine the egos of the fair minded, hard working, open minded Saudi males ?
3) what is the real legal position ?
Believe Brother
19th Sep 2005, 16:41
Hey Payscale, I'm sure you didn't mean it to sound condescending (and maybe it is because you haven't); however, flying with female captains is good too!
Willie Everlearn
20th Sep 2005, 10:58
A FEMALE colleague of mine with 1000 hours RHS A330 and a bunch of RHS L1011 time has been interviewed by EK.
Her "processing" went well and she has been accepted by EK as a potential F/O.
However, and unofficiallly, she was further informed, not to expect an offer until the first local female had been hired.
Make sense to anyone???
sandpit
20th Sep 2005, 11:48
I think you will find the problem is the UAE not EK.
I believe women have been accepted in the past, but the problem is apparently that UAE labour law does not allow a women to sponser her husband. So the husband of a married woman pilot would have to get a job and be sponsored in his own right to live in the UAE.
mustangV8
20th Sep 2005, 19:16
Anyone have info on Aerovista Gulf Express??
critical winge
21st Sep 2005, 20:14
Hey, lets forget the fact that these cadets are WOMEN> surely, if they were to go through a normal national selection prog, one of the ladies would be waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy below the limit (size) dimensions for the seat. There is NO WAY with the seat up high enough and the pedals all the way back, that she would ever get full rudder on with those pins. Yet again, a rule that arabizatiion is the best thing that can happen to the middle easts future comes to show itself. ( Disclaimer:> she may well be the best NATURAL pilot on the planet and I dont dispute that possibility).
crazy_max
28th Sep 2005, 21:06
Not really sure about this one...I don't see anything wrong with it of course. And the small witted Saudis have nothing to do with it.
Female pilots fly into the Kingdom of Dirt all the time....
Maybe some of the females would be smarter than us and don't take the crap from Management.....
I just love that "Keep Discovering" part.
a mystery
7th Jul 2007, 16:19
Does anybody know if Emirates hires women pilots?
Nil defects
7th Jul 2007, 16:22
Yes, they have five now. Three expats and two local ladies I think.
boeingdriverx
7th Jul 2007, 17:48
Yes they do, I know one very well actually...
shoot if you have any questions...
a mystery
7th Jul 2007, 23:05
Thankyou for responding! I currently work in the US and wondered if it was worth trying to get on with them. So I have just put in my application.
Mystery...welcome! Join the guys in the sandpit. It's fun but hard work. We all can use Venusian vibes in this testosterone charged region!
a mystery
7th Jul 2007, 23:48
Sounds good to me! I have filled out the application online. Anything else I can do to get an interview?
Bypass ratio
8th Jul 2007, 03:49
......Maybe..........!!!!!:O
GlueBall
8th Jul 2007, 03:54
What's your waist size...? :p
I know one who recently left GF for EK.
TangoUniform
8th Jul 2007, 08:45
a mystery,
If yoiu have the min quals, which are on the web site, you should be getting a call shortly. Interviews are happening fast and furious if the quals are met. No exceptions on that.
Payscale
8th Jul 2007, 09:10
Goof Ball and Bypasss ratio....F___K OFF :ugh:
Bypass Ratio....what a fitting name....guess most of it is hot air that passes you by.
Mystery. Come on down and see it for yourself. Bring your other half. Years ago there was a rule that women could not sponsor their men. I nor sure how that is looked upon today. The recruiters will know all about that.
Bypass ratio
8th Jul 2007, 11:22
Aplologies:O
fractional
8th Jul 2007, 12:08
I nor sure how that is looked upon todayPayscale, I think this is past now.
A Mistery,
As Payscale says "the recruiters will know all about that". Have a go and send them an email. Ignore the kids on the block. Good luck!
ojguilty
8th Jul 2007, 12:45
Emirates and women pilots ?
Possibly a dumb question but Emirates doesn't take women pilots, does it ?
Most assuredly yes, dear lady. One of them even posts on this forum, under the name "Mensaboy."
Ah yes. The PC brigade has finally arrived, hoping to score points with the lady pilot:yuk:
a mystery
8th Jul 2007, 16:44
You guys are pretty damn funny actually. :D
I have the min qualifications, and I have applied so we shall see what happens!
Thanks for the info......
a mystery
Just started with EK and in my group is a Lady Pilot, and was told already 5 flying for EK...
Good luck with the interview.