EK basic FA schedules, bidding cycles, reserve, etc
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EK basic FA schedules, bidding cycles, reserve, etc
Looking for some basic info about life as an FA at EK:
basic schedule? 28 days?
typical days off for new hire?
how long on reserve?
most junior lines that are typical?
most junior type?
when do you bid?
how do you bid (PBS, paper lines, etc)?
how much vacation?
any other basic stuff that I've not listed........
basic schedule? 28 days?
typical days off for new hire?
how long on reserve?
most junior lines that are typical?
most junior type?
when do you bid?
how do you bid (PBS, paper lines, etc)?
how much vacation?
any other basic stuff that I've not listed........
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Tony, anything that's asking about joining an airline that's not your own goes to 'Wannabes', it's nothing personal
Heaps of info on the Emirates Recruitment thread, I don't think they have 'junior' or senior aside from purser/SFS and of course doing your upgrade to J then Y class, but they do use a rotational seniority system for bidding... perhaps one of the current crew can explain it more fully for you!
Heaps of info on the Emirates Recruitment thread, I don't think they have 'junior' or senior aside from purser/SFS and of course doing your upgrade to J then Y class, but they do use a rotational seniority system for bidding... perhaps one of the current crew can explain it more fully for you!
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Looking for some basic info about life as an FA at EK:
basic schedule? 28 days?
basic schedule? 28 days?
It's not that bad really, rotating seniority means you don't get perpetually shafted as the most junior crew. Being slightly intelligent about bidding also improves your roster hugely.
Expect to fly anywhere on the EK map.
typical days off for new hire?
how long on reserve?
most junior lines that are typical?
"You look soooo beautiful, if you were my girlfriend I would never let you out in public. Call me Mo." (repeat to the next 20 crew verbatim)
"Was your daddy a meat thief, because he stole two fine hams and stuffed them down the back of your pants."
Sorry, not sure if they are the 'lines' you're looking for. It's not part of the current terminology at EK.
most junior type?
when do you bid?
how do you bid (PBS, paper lines, etc)?
how much vacation?
any other basic stuff that I've not listed........[/quote]
There's a ton of other stuff you'd need to know before joining EK, as the lifestyle is rather different to what most adults are used to, or prepared to endure, but hey, they bank on people not doing their research before coming over here.
Disclaimer: I'm not as bitter as this post may seem. In all honesty, I'm one of the most optimistic Dubai dwellers able to use a computer.
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Most junior lines.... assuming seniority based bidding... where would you most likely end up (i.e., what's the poorest, saddest overnight)?
I'm guessing that doesn't happen, if it's a rotating bid.
I'm guessing that doesn't happen, if it's a rotating bid.
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Could somebody who is cabin crew at Emirates accept a call for a chat about the airline? Just send me a PM, and we'll figure out the particulars.
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"as the lifestyle is rather different to what most adults are used to, or prepared to endure, "
Gadget man..
Could you please elaborate a bit more on this? Do you mean that you work alot longer than most... or have less of a daily routine...or something completely different?
I am trying to do as much research on the job/location before I apply so that I dont waste anyones time. If you give me as much information as possible it would be greatly appreciated!
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SW
Gadget man..
Could you please elaborate a bit more on this? Do you mean that you work alot longer than most... or have less of a daily routine...or something completely different?
I am trying to do as much research on the job/location before I apply so that I dont waste anyones time. If you give me as much information as possible it would be greatly appreciated!
Regards,
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To Gadgetman:
"It's not that bad really, rotating seniority means you don't get perpetually shafted as the most junior crew. "
If you were a "senior crew" you'll realize that the system sucks, I can't think of any other job where your seniority don't get recognized and you are placed at the back of the line. In other words, its a good thig for "junior crew"
"It's not that bad really, rotating seniority means you don't get perpetually shafted as the most junior crew. "
If you were a "senior crew" you'll realize that the system sucks, I can't think of any other job where your seniority don't get recognized and you are placed at the back of the line. In other words, its a good thig for "junior crew"