Gulf Air Abu Dhabi Base ? ?

[GULFPILOT76]

What are the feelings amongst GF 767 pilots to move to AUH,
based on the information presented by management?
Is it a go, a no go or a don't know yet?

GP76.

[ironbutt57]

Packing the house:cool:

[ferris]

Anyone care to let us outsiders know what the offer is? Is it an "offer you can't refuse"?

As an aside- if you can get over the apartment living, it's pretty good here. Lots more to do than 'saudivegas'.

[Speedbrake Lever]

I'm overwhelmed with the amount of Info !!

Its hard to make your mind up with so many choices of



" Absolutely Damn All "

It will of course be the usual mad dash about a week before June comes one way or the other

What a mess this is fast becoming

S.L.

[GULFPILOT76]

Exactly right SL, that is my BIG point aswell.
What is management playing at?
They want you to move your whole f***** life to the dessert
without giving an inch; social life, kids at school+ friends, wifes job (may be), lifestyle, furniture, cars, loss in income (allowance),
does anyone want me to go on? May be some people say "you can allways look for another job",. . . . well thats a bit of a problem right now, isn't it.
I think that's exactly what they are playing at. Take it or leave it,
there are enough of yous. Bad game but cunningly clever.
The cost for that kind of training is not taken into account, nor the chance of new hires leaving before GF can say "marhaba".
But what's the point, they will say, "we won"! I do hope some really clever person on the 3rd floor will come up with something soon or the exodus might start again. The clock is ticking GF,
only 2.5 months to go, TAKE ACTION!!
And then to think I promised myself not to comment and wait this poll out,. . . . . Sorry. Any others out there?

Greetings from (up to now) BAH
GP76.

[wandrinabout]

Twould be good to see some more coments on this one, anyone else......?

Any updates on the package/options??

[ironbutt57]

Still waitin' for the whole skinny but packin' regardless...:confused:

[Hunter23]

Nothing much to add but word on the street is that CEO has a long list of his Ansette buddies ready and willing to join . Thats why it is a take it or leave it. GF would rather we left it ! The deal is far from attractive; same pay, allowances (less than his Sky Chefs) and accommodation allowance (nothing like enough for AUH). Company provided accommodation is in the sandpit halfway between DBX and AUH in an Industrial Estate ! My info is that not even the Ansette contingencies are THAT interested which will leave this rotten GF management team with a very cold nose !:yuk:

[4HolerPoler]

Ansette??

Sort of like QUANTAS huh?

Doesn't instill a whole lot of confidence in the gist of your post. Welcome to the forum.

4HP

[nollocks]

Come on chaps it’s doable!:D

[nollocks]

On the positive side, no worries about cutting the grass!

[CaptSnails]

Hey Ironbutt57 have you left dhl? From your recent postings I gather you're with us now is this true?

[ironbutt57]

Snails..check your PM's...housing situation is looking a bit dismal at the moment, the other facets of an AUH basing quite attractive, and could be a positive step for all involved..but housing is a worry at the moment for sure..:( :confused: :eek: :* :ugh: :ugh:

[har'z]

Hey,

I will be joining Gulf Air as a F/A and will be based in AUH... so i was just wondering if any1 can share with me hows AUH lifestyle or is it good place to live in...I heard that will be flying to most of the Indian subcontintents and gulf area...is that means we still have layovers...

I am fr Malaysia and will be leaving for my training soon in bahrain but still dunt kno when thou,

thanks alot and god bless,

all d best,

har'z

[Hong Kong Layover]

har's,

Thanks for the PM.
Answers to your questions are as follows.

Baggage allowance: genaraly 50 KG' when joining as crew.however I suggest you check with GF to avoid excess weight.

Laptop: not a problem at all! plus there wont be any taxes imposed on it as mideastern law is relaxed on those issues.

AUH Life style: great.I have always enjoyed being in AUH.good night life,restaurants,shopping and a clean city.GF should be providing you with accomodation.what I have heard from friends in bahrain is they do not provide all the facilities need in an apartment like Qatar airways and Emirates do,such as tv,fridge etc.but whats suplied would be more then enouh to start off with.
Then again your base being AUH,things could be different,lets hope for the best.
Good Luck!
Hong Kong Layover.

[har'z]

hey hong kong layover,

thanks alot for ur help ya.... i really appreaciate it...

check ur PM...

tc nd god bless,

har'z

[Hong Kong Layover]

Hi har's,

until futher notice I shall not be making use of my PM system,for obvious reasons. if you have any queries please direct them via this page.

Answer to your last question,=no comments,coz I dont know much about "in and out" of these two companies.if you need info on QR, I may be able to help you.....but dont forget,its only thru this page/forum!!

[har'z]

oh sorry hong kong layover,

c i m new to this forum and i was advised that PM is more effective than posting it on forum...anywas i am not soo keen of PM also....

I have never been to UAE b4 and i am sure that lots of surprises awaits for me..

if u have any tips for beginners like me....

thanks again pal,

god bless,

har'z

[Bushflier]

As of today, 2 weeks before the official start of the VBA. Nobody knows when they are moving, how and what the conditions are.

GF's management has adopted the attitude that the problems will solve themselves and that everyone will be happy.

[whynerh8ter]

Seems to be left to magic huh? Not even told yet where we are staying during the "transition", when things are to be packed out, and by whom...all a bit mysterious...

[whynerh8ter]

No worries here mate..keepin' on keepin' on no need for the cv right yet..

[chinny]

:cool: What's the problem with housing?:p

[Bushflier]

Accommodation in Abu Dhabi is expensive. For a quality 2 BR flat, You can expect to pay at least 90,000 DHS per year. GF will give you 72,000
Villas strat at 120,000 DHS

Good luck

[ferris]

Whilst certainly you can pay those sort of figures, that info is a bit incorrect. You can obtain new 3 br flats for dhs65k. Villa on the Club noticeboard; Maqta bridge area (which would be ideal for the airport), 3BR pool, tennis court, nice looking, dhs75k. Villas in the best area are certainly expensive, but I think you have to be realistic.
Prospectives should be more concerned about the schooling. If you have kids, it aint pretty. The allowence amounts quoted on this forum for fees won't go anywhere near what you will have to pay (expect double at least), that's if you can get in.

[Ttree Ttrimmer]

For an idea of the kind of accommodation available and at what price, try www.gulf-news.com . It has a very good section for sales and rentals.

[scanscanscan]

It is now August20.
Have all the problems now been solved over this movement of pilots to Auh and their accommodation?

[allaru]

Re accommodation Bushflier is closer to the mark.

Expect to pay 80000dhs+ per year for a flat, and at least 100000+ for a descent villa. For a villa you may also have to cover water and electricity which on average will cost 1500 per month, being highest in summer where temps reach upto 48 degrees with very high humidity.

If your home does not have a pool or other facilities expect to pay 6500-10000 per year for membership to a hotel, or beach club. There is little in the way of public facilities.

For schooling, if you can get a place, expect to pay 15000 per year, per child for kinda 2-3yrs, 20-25000 for primary school, and 35-40000 for high school. There are cheaper Indian or Phillipino schools.

A maid is very desirable, as many of your spare days will be spent running around doing admin. especially if your doing your own accommodation. Expect to pay 5300 per year for government charges and taxes, plus another fee of 1500dhs recently introduced, plus airfairs, and agency fees if you can't find one locally usually about 3000dhs. Plus the wage, of 600 per month minimum, but usually closer to 1000 per month for Euro expats.

Prices are similar in Dubai.

I don't know what Gulf Air are paying but if it does not cover the above figures forget it. You may be keeping current, but your familily will suffer a third world life style.

Bare in mind that your expat engineer, sales manager, or oil employee, next door WILL be getting the full package.