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I hear Gulf Air are looking for A320 Capt's can anyone tell me what its like working for them at the moment i.e pay and conditions and is there any future movement onto the A330 or A340 Thanks
Speedbrake Lever
6th Sep 2001, 20:35
Not too sure about 320 people but 767 YES
they are really very short despite having taken 6 guys from various Airbus sections in the last 4 months
movement to say 330 or 340 would be on seniority so you'd have to give that a miss
if you keep your nose out of the politics its really very enjoyable
but if you are interested write
to
Capt Hameed Ali
Fleet Capt A-320
P.O.Box 138
Bahrain
you never know
Pay well you'll take home more than you do in UK
Roster mayhem on 320 you only stop around the Gulf
Leave 52 days a year broken into two 26 days
housing like anywhere you get what you want to pay for or else GF housing which can be good or absolute junk its like a lottery
schooling very good but expensive but a good place to bring up kids well till at least their 12 or 13 year
CaptA320
7th Sep 2001, 10:37
Long time no see Speedbrake lever, where have you been? Drop a line if you're around.
BTW also you can e-mail Capt. Ali at
[email protected]
or fax +973 325765
Lookavi
8th Sep 2001, 10:26
Speedbrake Lever, is there a chance to get into a right seat of A320 or B767 for someone like me with 3000+ TT, 2000+ on turboprops >5700 kg, currently flying in command on Metro III with no previous jet experience?
And if yes, who shall I contact.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Speedbrake Lever
8th Sep 2001, 23:05
Look !!
I'll enquire for you but I doubt it very much they only take rated people but times they are a changing
Like it was policy not to run a full course (Conversion) but they have just done one for 76 people that is Airbus guys already in got a full course
Maybe if you had the type technical passed it might be a help
but to be honest not really convinced
Capt. A 320 might know better than me but another 767 is coming back shortly so they have to get people
You have [plenty of time thats not a problem its the rating as I see it
you aren't working in the region are you ??
your licence ain't a problem either unless it was issued on Mars
i'll have a word but I think its the rating that will count i'll get back to you here give me a few days ok
SL
Does Gulf Air hire type rated pilots directly onto the 330 fleet? :rolleyes:
Lookavi
9th Sep 2001, 09:57
Speedbrake Lever,
Thank you for going into trouble of trying to answer my questions.
I've got an Australian ATPL and not working in the region, but certainly trying to get there and I am prepared to get A320 rating at my own expense.
Regards, Lookavi.
CaptA320
9th Sep 2001, 10:59
As far as I know guys GF does not:
a) Take non rated guys
b) Take non type experienced guys (min 500hrs)
c) Direct entries on A330/A340
Sorry for the bad news but thats how it is.
Good luck to all
Speedbrake Lever
9th Sep 2001, 17:23
Well
There you go guys Capt A320 knows better than me
BUT things change here sometimes quickly and sometimes very slowly
Latest Rumour is that 2 A320's will disappear where I don't know and a 76 will come
If you believe all you read in the press we are supposed to get 12 A330's
when ??????????
yes normally only direct entry Capts on 320 or 767 cos the 330 /340 is seen as advancement from within
but if times get tight they just might i don't think now at this moment but
Look !!! i'll still ask re with the type technical passed if you'd like no harm in asking is there!
More will be told if anything of interest comes up
but without actually asking I'm nearly sure that any 76 Capt's will be given a go, possibly even F/o's
SL
Hogwash
9th Sep 2001, 23:02
Flight recons that the 767s are going now!!!
ironbutt57
10th Sep 2001, 23:40
Capt A320...it calls you that 'coz it thinks you're "Hogwash",...
fullforward
11th Sep 2001, 03:05
Gentlemen,
As far as I could see on GulfAir website, they are looking only for A320 drivers, not 767.
Any idea?
Gypsy
11th Sep 2001, 10:06
Can anyone tell me what they pay a 767 Capt please?
CaptA320
11th Sep 2001, 10:52
What can I say Ironbutt57,.........trust the Frogs to make an airplane, I say give the thing to Chevy or Harley to make a few retro's.
:D
Jayfer
11th Sep 2001, 12:59
Here's one for SpeedB'L'...
Same question, but the other wing (rotary!!)
Would you know any contacts for ChopperPukes in the region (Emirates..ish)
I'm in Oz and considering a move to the M.E.
Company/Individual names, addresses, Tel Nos, emails etc would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Speedbrake Lever
12th Sep 2001, 22:43
Jayfer
don't know anyone personally involved in the Heli biz
but i know some who do
in Doha and Abu Dhabi
i'll try find something out for you
I'm away for a week as of now
but mail me
with your stuff so as I can ask relevant questions
I don't know what Flight the Wall street Journal or anything else says
but its without doubt 767 people we need
yeah maybe 320 as well but the 76 is badly short here and there is people leaving as i write this not many but the usual trickle
The ad will be placed I have no doubt so maybe for it
or jump the queue
SL
Mail :
[email protected]
Speedbrake Lever
18th Sep 2001, 10:34
Hi there Fatter Bloke
Well with your question I gotta admire your
Username
OK GF will take Females qualified
why have they not before ???
Because no female has applied simple as that
I was through this even 10 years ago and the reply was the same no females have applied
It'll certainly be different
for any who would think of it it'll be ODD for a bit but like everything in this life of ours you'll get around it
get around what I hear you say ??
Well it'd be a first and no matter where you are on the Planet a first is a First
76 and/or 75 with 500 hrs you'll be in the pack
send me a message if you want more info
I'm not in the Hiring Capacity but I know all those who are !
Good Luck if you pursue
SL