Etihad Airways

[tongpo]

Any of you get call up from Etihad? Latest news? Expansion? Are they buying more aircraft? Is that gud to join the company now???

[rapper]

I would think, based on the other posts here that they are only looking for type rated pilots. Its a new airline and so it comes with all the risks. But they call themselves the National Airlines! It would then depend on how mush $$$ the oil baron is willing to throw in. The pay package is not listen in their website. Good luck and keep us informed on your application!

[tongpo]

Messy

My friend just came back from an interview yesterday!!! Everything is OK!!!! but the at the moment the situation are unpredictable & uncertain. Basic higher than EK & benefits are about the same too. 2 A330 & 1 340. Evertyhing you have to do by your own. Company has strong back-up ..... only close shop if Abu Dhabi no more exits in this world.

[breitling777]

Tongpo! tell me more about the interview? What about the employment package??? Thanks

[tongpo]

Interview - Days
Day 1 - Just a chit chat, no technical quest & no test.
Day 2 - Sim - C of T & IR.
Good Luck ... latest news ..... I've got the JOB.

[donpizmeov]

Can we get some numbers re pay, housing, schooling etc that is payed please.
Don

[propaganda]

How many drivers do they need for there planned expansion.
Do they plan to run CCQ's on to the A330.
Any school places in AUH , there all full in DXB....

[tongpo]

Plenty of school in AUH. But the education allowances not as good as EK. Primary $12500 & secondary $18500. The best international school in AUH will costs more, we have to top up another a $$$$$. Other schools are not recognized by UK or US. GOOD LUCK .... KOMBAWA

[west of 30w]

Interview seems to have changed a little, now fairly technical,why does this do this, how does that work, etc, all very friendly but the questions do come. sim ride again kinda tricky, lots of man thrust and raw data, but ok.
Looking for 120 pilots by year end, with about 10 planes if they can find any! 777 on hold for moment.
Nice guys, good luck.

[tongpo]

Heard they will make final decison at Farnbrough airshow soon this year. A380 definately in the lists. 4 more A330 soon will be have Etihad logo soon. At the moment, travel back to London on Gulf Air. ID 90. CEE YAA

[breitling777]

Any news on the 777 recruitment. Where are they going to get the a/c from? 50 a/c by 2009 such a rapid expansion ya!