Etihad Cadet Pilot Programme
 

Hi all

Firstly, I apologise if there has already been a post about this. After a quick search I couldn't find one.

Has anyone looked on their website (http://careers.etihadairways.com/ehi...ish/index.aspx) with regards to the scheme? I am just filling out my application now but where it mentions about putting NA in the boxes that don't apply to you (Employment history - that is previous airline positions/ Current Licenses, etc) but doing this doesnt allow you to save this information.

Anyone else had difficulties?

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Same problem
 

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I've had exactly the same problem and got no idea how to sort this out.
Has someone found a way round this?

the email address they give you in need of assistance ([email protected]) does not seem to work either.
and it is difficult to find an alternative email for them.

if all else fails, try and contact them via the 'feedback' button at the bottom left of the page.

hopefulyl that helps...but anymore suggestions, please feel free to share.

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Have you tried putting in your last non pilot employment, and just putting 0 hrs in the boxes?

the application is for the Cadet Pilot Programme..and I have not worked for an airline before. it looks like it's a standard application form for all flight crew positions, and extra info is given to 'aid' the cadets who will be applying.
And yes, i have tried entering '0' in the spaces.

I managed to submit it. I had to put in 1 hours flying, some made up dates for starting and finishing in all the mandatory field boxes. I then inputted NA for the airline I had worked for, NA for the shcool etc.

If you put n/a it won't work.

I am hoping they will relaise that this data is false to just get the form to submit. Good point is it may mean they have had few applicants!

Wasnt there another thread on this. My mate applied a few days back and was told - It's for UAE Nationals only. :ugh:

How interesting and exciting that an airline is actually offering a sponsorship. 12 of them as well! Is there for UAE nationals only? Get applying guys/gals

Etihad Cadet Program
 

Hey guys, very true.. if u try applying, it re-directs u, and matters worse, they have said that u should not write u have any flying experience when u have not flown, BUT the system will not allow u.. Lets keep trying again and again, and hope all works well..:D

I have been looking at the scheme as well.

I notice that the expiry date is 31/12/08. Does this mean they will contact applicants only after this date?

Etihad cadet salary
 

I have a question about the cadet scheme, on the Etihad website is says cadets will receive a stipend of aed6000 per month (around £800). Is this whilst you are doing the 18months of training? or is this your salary for the 72 months (6 years) you commit to working for them?

is that cadet program not for new one which have no previous flying expireance in there form they ask about emloyer and a/c type and than mandotry .then how to fill it up .pls guide i am from india and havedone a/c maintenance engineering and is presently in go air as apprentis.

anyone heard back yet from etihad? apart form the automated response! :p

Interesting programme Etihad are undertaking.

I can't find a FAQ page there, am I missing it?

I'm curious about in the 6 years you must work for them after completing training, whether you can be based in London rather than Abu Dhabi? Also, how easy (and how much £££) is it to transfer the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) ATPL to the JAA ATPL?

Why on earth would you want to live in London rather than Abu Dhabi?

The conversion process to JAA from GCAA will be fairly lengthy I suspect!

With a high of 36 in April, imagine how it will be in the summer.

Because I'd rather live in London :ok:

Finally managed to get my application off today.
So it's just a matter of listening out for their reply now.

Hope everyone gets it sorted :)

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instead of 0 you have to put in 1 and NA does work. Does anybody know when we get a reply with regard to phase 2?

I'd imagine you would get bored of going to hotel pools and air conditioned shopping centers.

But this looks interesting, I would certainly like to work abroad for a few years before I settled back down in England.

Maybe I will apply, although I have uni for the next 3 years, if I were succesful I doubt they would hold a place for that long, hopefully it'll be open in 3 yrs time, it's either that or OAT:)

Don't forget CTC buddy. Keep ALL your options open given your age. How about cadets and RAF?

For sure all options open, forgot about CTC and RAF would be a last choice.

AED 6000 is the salary to be paid during training right? £800 a moth isn't going to get you a lot over there if it is a salary, even it is tax free!


What is the GCAA licence, I can't imagine it isn't as respected as a JAA one, what is the conversion process like?

If your thinking your gonna be able to train with Etihad and then simply walk away to a different region it isnt gonna happen I'm afraid. They will be expecting loyalty and to be fair once your over there I don't think you'd actually contemplate coming back. It's lovely! (no doubt the salaries are massive too)

As for license authorities it isn't a case of respect or the like it's more to do with procedures et al. Conversions are possible and shouldn't be too expensive I'd have thought. Probably a few grand.

With regards to salary it'd be very nice to get paid whilst you train. Most of us are having to live on savings or go asking the banks for loans. Be grateful for small mercies my friend

Just fill as you can!
 

Don't worry buddy! Just fill in all the required information. I am sure that they won't consider you inadequate for the job because of a coma or because you were no able to insert NA in their form. I spend a really loooong time between yesterday and today filling their form too!!!
Had even to do it as Cadet Pilot because there is no other way within their web page for an experienced pilot to apply as FO to the company... and as far as I am concerned that is the only way to apply .

If they choose you for an interview it will be because of your experience and maybe because the guy or girl who reads your name likes it!!! and decides to drop you a line or give you a call!!

Good luck man!

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2008 and continuing for the forseeable future. If you read Flight International (get it free at work woohoo lol) there are substantially more details. The first group has already started but I believe this might have been in addition to the others they are looking for by means of the new scheme

Well, I have applied two days ago...hopefully they are sifting through the massive paper chase as this seems to have been spread pretty wide....over the river and through the woods to Etihad we go!

You guys have already started thinking of conversions. Yet there is to be selected.

WOW... the first new fully sponsored cadet program since... what... 1963? :} The only thing that's keeping me from hitting the 'submit' button is lack of information on a few critical things.

So... what we don't know:
Assessment -> E.g. where will it be, what to expect & how to get there?

Fleet -> What will the cadets start on? AFAIK Etihad operates all sorts of Airbusses + 777-300ERs... long haul right away?! Normal roster + F/O salary as seen on PPJN?

Base -> Is this a ticket to the desert or would it be possible to be based in say FRA or LHR? (which would make this even more interesting)


What we know:
- 18 month ATPL course in the UAE
- UAE CPL IR + frozen ATPL
- Bonded for 6 yrs after training
- Company will pay AED 500k (€85k / GBP 65k) for training (complete cost?)
- Company will pay AED 6k (€1k / GBP 800) per month during training
- Accomodation included


Well, if anybody can find additional details on this - please be so kind and post it here!! ;)



Edit... googled a bit. It seems the training facility will be Horizon Internat'l Flight Academy, located at Al Ain: http://www.horizonuae.ae/introduction.php

And here's a short article from Flight Global: http://www.flightglobal.com/articles...et-scheme.html

Well I belive thay have the smaller A320 as well.

Some of the website is and some isn't for me.

Guys.. have you seen the pay though?!

The FO pay for Etihad equates to about £6000 sterling per year. Not good if you ever wanted to move back over here!!!

SpamFritters: The job description states that whilst in training, cadet pilots will be given a salary of AED6000 per month - roughly 800 quid.

If you do a job search for flight crew and click on one of the FO listings, you'll be able to see details of first officer salary etc.

Bear in mind, upon the completion of training cadet pilots will be given the position of second officers and not FOs!

Cadet Pilot Scheme
 

Dear Gentlemen the 12 cadets have already been selected. Interviews had been conducted over the past few days. This program is only open to those currently working in Etihad or those who are children of EY employees. Perhaps in the distant future you may be selected. Have a nice day.

You just poison and go. That's not fair don't scratch people's feelings. any proof for your statement?

metallicwings
 

Hey POISON, how do u knw that they r already through with the process for recruitin the batch for June? Did u hear it frm sumwhere, as in sum rumour, or hav any article supportin ur statement?:=

Well it would make sense that Etihad employees kids got first go, you have to look after your own. But then what was the point of calling it a global scheme if it is only internal?

If this were really the case, I would at least expect Etihad to contact all applicants and inform them of this... or even just update the application status on their careers website?! hmmmm :confused:

Guys are you all really that stupid to listen to this bafoon by the name of 'poison'.

We are talking about an internationally recognised company here, who sponsor the likes of Chelsea FC and Ferrari F1.

Even if it was the case that the 12 cadets had been selected (which I firmly believe it is not), they would have at least sent system generated emails telling the rest of us that we have been unsuccessful.

Another member of this forum contacted the Etihad Head Office and they informed him that they scheme may infact be delayed by a month or so, most probably due to the large quantity of people applying.

So obviously the final 12 have NOT been selected yet, otherwise they would have told him so.

Wow Im amazed at the confidence and arrogance of some of you guys!
Not only do you want a cadetship, you also want overseas basing!

Take a reality check folks...this is a great opportunity for some of you, something you wont get at home...but dont push your luck!:ugh:

In house candidates are being interviewed/selected at the moment, the rest will follow.
Good luck

Info on the pay:
http://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com/fact...yms2xu2y4pmv4u