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Here's a good example of that. I use to work for Emirates, and there, people who would join the company in the normal way (non cadets) would get promoted very quickly. On the other side, locals who joined the company through the cadet program had a limitation and they could not be promoted to Captain till the 6th year of employment (if i remember correctly). Main reason for the fast upgrade being:
-They grow like none other and these airplanes have crews for breakfast (was it 10 capt, and 10 f/o per aircraft?). Say this is correct... for each airplane they need 20 new employees, and there was a time when i was at EK, that they would get something like 1 brand new 777 per week! They had that new car smell... priceless.
-Great percentage of new-joiners gave up commands on their previous companies to work for emirates. So they are proven to be able to take command responsibilities. There is only one thing worse than a Captain who has never been an FO they say, an FO who used to be a captain.
-and... have you seen the requisites?? You could be an astronaut before being able to join one of these companies in the normal way, lol. There are also direct entry captain possibilities.
Anyway, lets not try to run before we learn to walk.
-They grow like none other and these airplanes have crews for breakfast (was it 10 capt, and 10 f/o per aircraft?). Say this is correct... for each airplane they need 20 new employees, and there was a time when i was at EK, that they would get something like 1 brand new 777 per week! They had that new car smell... priceless.
-Great percentage of new-joiners gave up commands on their previous companies to work for emirates. So they are proven to be able to take command responsibilities. There is only one thing worse than a Captain who has never been an FO they say, an FO who used to be a captain.
-and... have you seen the requisites?? You could be an astronaut before being able to join one of these companies in the normal way, lol. There are also direct entry captain possibilities.
Anyway, lets not try to run before we learn to walk.
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That is true, I really would not worry too much about command just yet!!
As I understand the bond is 5 years, your basic salary is deducted over those five years to cover the course costs. You still get normal F/O allowances, accom etc. The deductions are high at first and reduce over the bonding period.
As for failure, I'm sure there will be some form of guarantee scheme in place.
As I understand the bond is 5 years, your basic salary is deducted over those five years to cover the course costs. You still get normal F/O allowances, accom etc. The deductions are high at first and reduce over the bonding period.
As for failure, I'm sure there will be some form of guarantee scheme in place.
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Any of you guys have facebook?
I started a group on their...check it out.
"Etihad Cadet Wannabe's"
Wanna see what you nerds look like...
PM for name....
I started a group on their...check it out.
"Etihad Cadet Wannabe's"
Wanna see what you nerds look like...
PM for name....
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i would say, for whomever is interested, a couple days before the interview in Frankfurt, that we should make some kind of pre-contact. One thing that i have proven to be very useful is to know someone to talk to during the waiting minutes in the lobby. Maybe go for a coffee before the interview, and for a beer once it's over. I dont know, it helps overcome the nerves.
On the other side, i wouldn't reveal any real names here, or emails. So we have to find a way to add each other to face book or msn without revealing any personal info on the open forum. Maybe private messages? Feel free to PM me and ill add you to my facebook. Note that im invited to the Frankfurt intervew.
On the other side, i wouldn't reveal any real names here, or emails. So we have to find a way to add each other to face book or msn without revealing any personal info on the open forum. Maybe private messages? Feel free to PM me and ill add you to my facebook. Note that im invited to the Frankfurt intervew.
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Nearly there!
Hi chaps, just to let you know that something DOES come of this application form! I have had an email back (less than 24hours after completing the form) to say come to Heathrow on the 30th of July. Keep rocking and you'll get there in the end!
Si.
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I was invited for that date aswell,the problem we still on the dark regarding to where,what time to be there!besides that,excitement is taking over
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I was wondering about a fact....
but during the 18 months of the course....How we are going to mantain us?...I mean, everyone need to eat or going out in the evening or for the clothes....
As I understand, the life there is not so cheap....
but during the 18 months of the course....How we are going to mantain us?...I mean, everyone need to eat or going out in the evening or for the clothes....
As I understand, the life there is not so cheap....
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As stated on the website, we will have a monthly pay of 6000 dirhams. When i lived in Dubai, my salary was about 9000 dirhams and since my accomodation was also provided i was doing well. It's perfectly possible and confrotable to live on 6000 dirhams. And probably in Al Ain its even more confortable since Dubai has gotten really expensive.
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Hi SAS,
They're going to assess medical and dental after the first round or two. I'm not sure when exactly, but they don't require you to have it done beforehand. Class 1 Medical is not required, but a bonus. They want people with no or very little experience. As an example, CPL holders are disqualified.
I think vision requirements will be as usual, a few +/- is ok, provided you wear corrective lenses. Don't know what their limits are.
If you've applied, have you received an invite to an interview?
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They're going to assess medical and dental after the first round or two. I'm not sure when exactly, but they don't require you to have it done beforehand. Class 1 Medical is not required, but a bonus. They want people with no or very little experience. As an example, CPL holders are disqualified.
I think vision requirements will be as usual, a few +/- is ok, provided you wear corrective lenses. Don't know what their limits are.
If you've applied, have you received an invite to an interview?
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I just applied today, so I don't think I will get invited for the interviews in July. Hopefully there are interviews in next month or later.
I have been searching all over UAE CAA's website and I cannot find the medical requirements for Flight Crew.
I have been searching all over UAE CAA's website and I cannot find the medical requirements for Flight Crew.
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Hi SAS,
Well, one guy above says he got an interview email within 24 hours. Another has received one within a week, so you never know! Keep us updated!
I imagine the health requirements are the same as any Euro CAA, though I'm not an expert, and I don't know the differences between the European CAAs' medical requirements.
GCAA's website has broken links to their medical documentation
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Well, one guy above says he got an interview email within 24 hours. Another has received one within a week, so you never know! Keep us updated!
I imagine the health requirements are the same as any Euro CAA, though I'm not an expert, and I don't know the differences between the European CAAs' medical requirements.
GCAA's website has broken links to their medical documentation
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