Gulf Air - Wannabes & Recruitment
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Hi guys... Gotta say, Gulf Air are a terrible employer. I worked for 2 years without being allowed to take any leave, they treat u with no respect whatsoever and the money is dreadful!!!!!!! The majority of the crew are fed up and their staff turnover must b the highest in the world!! On the plus side though, you do get to go to some great destinations (even if its only for 12 hours!)
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Life is about enjoyment
I have been with Gulf Air for 11 years.
Alot of you guys are obviously writing in as you have been upset by something , either not getting your request or too many BOm t,rounds..
Gulf Air salary is indeed not high but lets look at this realisticly... what you earn is your pocket money, when you are earning more in the UK ,take away all your costs,rent,petrol driving to work,dry cleaning bill,medications when ill,electricity,telephone and of course tax.. now you tell me, are you that much better off financially ?
Answer is NO, if you say yes, you are mistaken.
Arab people are warm and hospitable and eager to share their culture.Like everywhere there are individuals who are not like this.
True , Bahrain nightlife cannot be compared to UK nightlife,but unlike UK you can go out any night of the week and with free entry into bars and clubs and many ladies nights with free drinks, youre laughing.
Social life in Bahrain is what you make it.If you enjoy outdoor sporting events, horseriding ,swimming,running,cycling,walking,water skiing you will be in your element.If you enjoy hanging out with friends at any of the many and varied coffee shops or going out for meals.. you can get any type of food, any time you want and for a price that is so cheap you never have to cook again.
CMJ i think you made a big mistake in changing your mind, you didnt even come and see for yourself, you just listened to negative peoples views.Why did you go to the interview in the first place?
For those of you wanting to join Gulf Air... follow your dreams.
Alot of you guys are obviously writing in as you have been upset by something , either not getting your request or too many BOm t,rounds..
Gulf Air salary is indeed not high but lets look at this realisticly... what you earn is your pocket money, when you are earning more in the UK ,take away all your costs,rent,petrol driving to work,dry cleaning bill,medications when ill,electricity,telephone and of course tax.. now you tell me, are you that much better off financially ?
Answer is NO, if you say yes, you are mistaken.
Arab people are warm and hospitable and eager to share their culture.Like everywhere there are individuals who are not like this.
True , Bahrain nightlife cannot be compared to UK nightlife,but unlike UK you can go out any night of the week and with free entry into bars and clubs and many ladies nights with free drinks, youre laughing.
Social life in Bahrain is what you make it.If you enjoy outdoor sporting events, horseriding ,swimming,running,cycling,walking,water skiing you will be in your element.If you enjoy hanging out with friends at any of the many and varied coffee shops or going out for meals.. you can get any type of food, any time you want and for a price that is so cheap you never have to cook again.
CMJ i think you made a big mistake in changing your mind, you didnt even come and see for yourself, you just listened to negative peoples views.Why did you go to the interview in the first place?
For those of you wanting to join Gulf Air... follow your dreams.
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and about the leave ...
All crew are entitled to 36 days leave a year,leave must be taken at least once a year and for a minimum of 15 days.
Passports are only taken initially to arrange for your visa and residence permit and as soon as these are done your passport is returned to you.
You are able to leave at any time during training if you decide to and your airfare home is covered by Gulf Air , you do not pay anything back to the company.
Passports are only taken initially to arrange for your visa and residence permit and as soon as these are done your passport is returned to you.
You are able to leave at any time during training if you decide to and your airfare home is covered by Gulf Air , you do not pay anything back to the company.
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I'm sorry but what utter nonsense you are talking!!
I don't know what sort of job in the UK would leave you worse off than working for Gulf Air.
It is true that you can live very cheaply in Bahrain, and thats great, however, for those of us who chose to have a life outside of BJs and JJs (the main bar and nightclub where free drinks are on offer most night), "Pocket Money" does not suffice!!
As for the issues that a lot of people have with Gulf Air as an employer. I don't think that it is as simple as a matter of 2 many Bombay t-arounds!! This is part of the job, and although the pax on these routes can be a little trying to say the least, this is all part of the exprience.
In my experience, the problem is that Gulf Air do not deliver what they promise to their employees. In terms of money, holiday, accomodation and working conditions, i.e. 3 crew to care of 257 economy pax!
I just think that people should be aware of what they are getting themselves into before they go. Much lighter workload, better pay and decent working conditions with many UK airlnes.
Grrr.
I don't know what sort of job in the UK would leave you worse off than working for Gulf Air.
It is true that you can live very cheaply in Bahrain, and thats great, however, for those of us who chose to have a life outside of BJs and JJs (the main bar and nightclub where free drinks are on offer most night), "Pocket Money" does not suffice!!
As for the issues that a lot of people have with Gulf Air as an employer. I don't think that it is as simple as a matter of 2 many Bombay t-arounds!! This is part of the job, and although the pax on these routes can be a little trying to say the least, this is all part of the exprience.
In my experience, the problem is that Gulf Air do not deliver what they promise to their employees. In terms of money, holiday, accomodation and working conditions, i.e. 3 crew to care of 257 economy pax!
I just think that people should be aware of what they are getting themselves into before they go. Much lighter workload, better pay and decent working conditions with many UK airlnes.
Grrr.
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Oh yeah... I forgot to add.... my moan is about Gulf Air as an employer and emphatically NOT about Bahrain as a place to live. I have never been to such a friendly and welcoming country in my life. The Bahraini people are, in general, warm, generous and extremely helpful.
It is true that nightlife is limited to 1 or 2 cheesy venues or private parties, but it is the people you are with that make it enjoyable. And after all, there is more to life. The restaurants are great but they are certainly not cheap.
There are a great many things to do in Bahrain, its just a shame that while working for GF, you rarely have the time, energy or money to do any of them!!!!
It is true that nightlife is limited to 1 or 2 cheesy venues or private parties, but it is the people you are with that make it enjoyable. And after all, there is more to life. The restaurants are great but they are certainly not cheap.
There are a great many things to do in Bahrain, its just a shame that while working for GF, you rarely have the time, energy or money to do any of them!!!!
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NooNoo no no
Its a shame that you obviously had such a negative experience with GF.I worked for an airline in the Uk where we did not sit the entire flight, we would eat our meals top of decent in 3 mins, after landing we would load all the ovens for the return sector, clean all seat pockets and 1 unlucky crew got to stand under the wing and direct passengers(in the rain / snow / sun ),our onboard service continued the entire flight.The same cannot be said for GF crew where on most flights we have the luxury of sitting ,eating our meals,reading the papers and chatting with our collegues.
3 crew for 257 passengers is indeed hard work and although happens more than we like during the busy summer months is not a normal thing.Crew shortages are common in all airlines at peak times.
I consider buying a meal of for example chicken biryani for equiv. of less than $4 pretty cheap, or thai green curry ,rice and wine for less than $13 pretty cheap..the list goes on.
Crew are accomodated in luxury apartments , and as previously mentioned by another member most are equiped with gyms and pools, all with internet access,microwave,tv,dvd player,satelite,washing machine,24 hours security and all are fully furnished.
A word of advice to all those either already flying with GF or thinking of coming to join our "family", if ever you have a grievence or something that you think is unfair bring it to the attention of those in the office who have the authority to bring about a change or explain the whys and together work out a solution.
Seek and ye shall find... open your eyes to the great things you have already and dont waste time on the countless things that you lack.
Happy flying and stay safe in the skies and on the ground.
3 crew for 257 passengers is indeed hard work and although happens more than we like during the busy summer months is not a normal thing.Crew shortages are common in all airlines at peak times.
I consider buying a meal of for example chicken biryani for equiv. of less than $4 pretty cheap, or thai green curry ,rice and wine for less than $13 pretty cheap..the list goes on.
Crew are accomodated in luxury apartments , and as previously mentioned by another member most are equiped with gyms and pools, all with internet access,microwave,tv,dvd player,satelite,washing machine,24 hours security and all are fully furnished.
A word of advice to all those either already flying with GF or thinking of coming to join our "family", if ever you have a grievence or something that you think is unfair bring it to the attention of those in the office who have the authority to bring about a change or explain the whys and together work out a solution.
Seek and ye shall find... open your eyes to the great things you have already and dont waste time on the countless things that you lack.
Happy flying and stay safe in the skies and on the ground.
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I spent 8 years working for GF and have been back in the UK for a year. If you are 21 years old and want to experience living abroad and having some fun, then join GF. Bahrain is a great place to live and you will have a brilliant time. The accomodation has greatly improved and you wont have any bills to pay except for your mobile phone.
If you are looking for a company which provides a good salary, career progression and a company that cares about its employees, dont go. Its good experience to get a good flying job in the UK but it is very hard work. As for the post which suggested airing your grievances to the management - dont bother. They do not care and they know that you are easily replaceable. There will always be plenty of girls who cant get into BA or Emirates.
I hope that things improve with the new management. It couldnt be any worse.
I dont regret my time there as I made some great friends and I still miss Bahrain. GF could be good with a new management.
Hi to my ex colleagues out there
If you are looking for a company which provides a good salary, career progression and a company that cares about its employees, dont go. Its good experience to get a good flying job in the UK but it is very hard work. As for the post which suggested airing your grievances to the management - dont bother. They do not care and they know that you are easily replaceable. There will always be plenty of girls who cant get into BA or Emirates.
I hope that things improve with the new management. It couldnt be any worse.
I dont regret my time there as I made some great friends and I still miss Bahrain. GF could be good with a new management.
Hi to my ex colleagues out there
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hello
hi everybody
i would like to attend the open day interview in bangkok next month. my problem is i'm not from thailand but i'm willing to go there to attend the interview. when i tried to register fill up the online application form, this is what appears - IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN A SPECIFIC COUNTRY, DO NOT APPLY
does this mean that if i'm not a resident of thailand, i shouldn't attend? will i receive an invite to the interview?
i'll be spending quite a $$ if i attend so i would just like to make sure that they'll talk to me at least
thanks
i would like to attend the open day interview in bangkok next month. my problem is i'm not from thailand but i'm willing to go there to attend the interview. when i tried to register fill up the online application form, this is what appears - IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN A SPECIFIC COUNTRY, DO NOT APPLY
does this mean that if i'm not a resident of thailand, i shouldn't attend? will i receive an invite to the interview?
i'll be spending quite a $$ if i attend so i would just like to make sure that they'll talk to me at least
thanks
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I think you should try apply from the Airline's website itself. It should not be a problem. I suspect you are trying through aviationjobsearch huh?
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I think you should try apply from the Airline's website itself. It should not be a problem. I suspect you are trying through aviationjobsearch huh?
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NooNoo obviously has a serious axe to grind with Gulf Air and the argument was holding water right up to saying,
Not only did this not happen, but if it did it would mean the aircraft departed with less than the LEGAL minimum crew on board. Sorry to burst your ball NooNoo but if you are going to make up lies you need to check your facts first. On the subject of passports, GF will never ever confiscate your pport and you will be free to get it back at any time. The delays are down to the government immigration Dept who can be slow to issue your residence/working visa's.
In terms of money, holiday, accomodation and working conditions, i.e. 3 crew to care of 257 economy pax!
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How comes all other nations prefer to hire their own nationals?
It's called charity begins at home! Girls are exempt because they can't recruit enough of their own due to cultural prohibitions.
It's called charity begins at home! Girls are exempt because they can't recruit enough of their own due to cultural prohibitions.
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