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Air Arabia - all you need to know about it (threads merged)

Old 6th Jul 2014, 06:38
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Exclamation

Avoid this setup completely. Cabin Crew are doing 60-80 hours per month and total salary does not even cover decent accommodation, as it not provided by the company. Most of cabin crew are living in sharing accommodation in some cases 4 people in 2 bedroom apartments. Deposit for accommodation to be paid by your self, which will eat away big chunk of your salaries or invest your savings. Sectors India, bangladesh, pakistan etc, mainly low paid construction workers flying and extremely hard work, Expect to clean lavatories at least 6 times a day with filth all over the place. Management does not care about well being of cabin crew, people within the company are disgruntled with conditions. All shots are being called by M.J. (who has complete disregard for everyone and pretends to be the brain behind success of Air Arabia, Mr. Nobody idiot). I know this as i had my very good friend working there, now she works for Etihad but before she left MJ decided not to honor the terms of contract signed. Avoid AA and avoid Idiot MJ
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Old 31st Jul 2014, 15:15
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at 100 h/month, you get busted soon, and what then?
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Old 31st Jul 2014, 16:46
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is the 6/2 roster implemented? im getting offers with condition improvements.
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Old 31st Jul 2014, 17:09
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Any info regarding AA Maroc ? Roster , base etc...
There is any bond for type rated captain ? Heard this rumor.
Tks..
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Old 1st Aug 2014, 03:21
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They are known to keep changing terms and duration of contract. 6/2 is wat they say now but will they honor it?
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Old 2nd Aug 2014, 08:53
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at 100 h/month, you get busted soon, and what then?
Then you get restricted on the 900 hrs in a year rule and you roster shows OFF the whole month you get paid yes ...just no flying or duty pay.

(This could be different for those on temporary contract...what i say holds good only for those on permanent contract!)

is the 6/2 roster implemented? im getting offers with condition improvements.
6/2 ? no idea about it...maybe being offered to new joiners but as of now nothing to existing folks.
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Old 6th Aug 2014, 20:46
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Can someone advise how many hours is a Captain flying per month and on average,what would he take home with current pay?

Can you stay in Dubai and still get housing allowance or has the rule changed recently and one has to stay in Sharjah to get the same?

Thanks in advance.
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Old 12th Aug 2014, 17:41
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So I'm planning to join the AA MPL course in September.
Anyone else?
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Old 13th Aug 2014, 12:18
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Can you stay in Dubai and still get housing allowance or has the rule changed recently and one has to stay in Sharjah to get the same?
Yes...a bulk of the pilots stay in DXB (mostly Mirdiff or Silicon oasis areas)
however beware...recently they made Ras Al khaima...a "home base" which means you will be rostered for flights out of RAK as well...and your check in is at RAK ops.

Expect to fly 95 to 100 hrs a month due to current shortages. Average salary for capt might be around 48 to 55K including housing, transport, uniform etc...depends on how much you fly.
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Old 14th Aug 2014, 05:46
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Thanks Kenai for the heads up.
I have stayed in DXB many times but don't have an idea about RAK.
Will try to find out more details and make a calculated decision ......if they offer me a job
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Old 19th Aug 2014, 09:55
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Interview with AA

Hi folks, was many year captain on BizJets, now flying A 320 as FO, got post from AA to fill out forms, they are desperate to hire.
Anybody scheduled for interview or just recently did it?
Could you please send me some info about interview, working conditions, posibility about DirectEntryCaptain, roster (do they offer 4-6 weeks on and then 1or 2 weeks off?)
Any information welcome, thanks
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Old 29th Aug 2014, 10:27
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Hi everyone,

Has anyone done the Air Arabia training programme with Alpha Aviation?

If so could you please tell me how you got on and how much you spent on the course?

And if you did get the magical 1500hrs that they promise?

I'm looking to apply and would like some insider information.

Thanks,

Sheep
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Old 30th Aug 2014, 09:04
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Dear
Can anyone tell me the recent salaries for first officers (not alpha)with 1000 hrs on type ..?
detailed info is highly appreciated.
Best regards
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Old 7th Oct 2014, 03:35
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Angry

Not Enough ,you will be a slave and forget about upgrade.
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Old 7th Oct 2014, 20:49
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Website down

Hello guys

It seems the link for the applications is under maintenance and you are unable to send your CV or apply online.

Anyone knows if they are still hiring? If so, how is the process and what I can expect?

Appreciate any info from actual AA pilots.

Thanks in advance
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Old 8th Oct 2014, 00:57
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As far as I know they're focused on hiring Captain's only. Most of the recruitment now comes in from their partner flight training school. So that's allot of F.O's to fill the slots.
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Old 8th Oct 2014, 20:05
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Talking Air Arabia Cabin Crew Salary & Benefits

Hey guys,

I received an invitation for a Cabin Crew position for AA, can anyone tell me how much is the salary they are giving? and if they are providing accommodation? I heard that AA is a low-cost Airline based in SHJ, so i think salary would be less? right? can anyone help me?
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Old 8th Oct 2014, 20:43
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Hi! Just asking the AA pilots. Is Capt Yasser Alharmi the Chief Pilot of AA? If he is, is the spelling correct, need it for my application. Thanks.
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Old 19th Oct 2014, 12:23
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New destination for Air Arabia:

Air Arabia to fly to Tbilisi
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Old 23rd Nov 2014, 11:36
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Hi

Hi Guys, I am considering joining AA as a Capt and would be grateful for some info.
1. I gather you are flying close to 100 hrs a month. Does it get very tiring? Do you get adequate rest between flights to recuperate?

2. How many days off do you get in a month? (Mandatory and otherwise).


3. Do you have any interline agreements for ZED travel?


4. How is the flying environment? Any feeling of someone looking over your shoulder all the time?? Read somewhere on the thread that there have been instances of Captains being downgraded to F/O. Any truth in that?


5. Finally, is living in Sharjah a possible option and is it similar to living in Dubai?
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