EK hold file ?
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From: ionoshere
EK hold file ?
A few questions for anyone that has been on the hold file. I have been informed that I am on the hold file and would like to know what is the experience level, hours etc of people getting offered interviews? Are there interviews planned in the near future? if so has anyone been invited to attend? Any info appreciated - except for how bad EK is. Thanks intake...... 
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From: south pole
I have been in the hold pool for few months now,nothing heard from them yet.
I have total of 15k+of which 12k+jet command,But not rated.
Any one out there can tell what are my chances to get invited for interview?
And is't true that the number of the rated pilots in the hold pool over 200 and the nonrated over 500?
any info will be appreciated.
thanks in advance.
I have total of 15k+of which 12k+jet command,But not rated.
Any one out there can tell what are my chances to get invited for interview?
And is't true that the number of the rated pilots in the hold pool over 200 and the nonrated over 500?
any info will be appreciated.
thanks in advance.
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From: dark side of the moon
Hi guys,
I'm in the same boat. 16K total, 11K jet command (MD11/DC10/B727/737/L188) and type rated on the B777 with 500 hrs. I've been in the HP for almost a year now. Not a single word.
Regards,
3holer
I'm in the same boat. 16K total, 11K jet command (MD11/DC10/B727/737/L188) and type rated on the B777 with 500 hrs. I've been in the HP for almost a year now. Not a single word.
Regards,
3holer
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From: Going home
OOOPPPPSSSSSS!!!
Seems like I will be swimming in the pool next 10 years if there are more guys like you in the pool with 10K+
Only 5K+ here...I dont even know why they put me in the pool.
Maybe it was a mistake & they read my total hours 15K+
Maybe only because of my age....
Cheers...
Seems like I will be swimming in the pool next 10 years if there are more guys like you in the pool with 10K+
Only 5K+ here...I dont even know why they put me in the pool.
Maybe it was a mistake & they read my total hours 15K+
Maybe only because of my age....
Cheers...
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From: ionoshere
Well thanks guys for the reply. Seems they must have read my application in error also. 5k+ mostly jet, so I will not hold my breath waiting for the call. Good luck to those that do! Cheers intake
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From: The Pilot Grinder
Guy's
It's not ALL about hours, plenty have gained interviews with 5000 and no wide body.
It's about persistance and the commitment to gain the job.
Just keep trying, don't look at the others in the pool, remain positive and realistic.
It's not ALL about hours, plenty have gained interviews with 5000 and no wide body.
It's about persistance and the commitment to gain the job.
Just keep trying, don't look at the others in the pool, remain positive and realistic.
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From: nomadic
Hold Pool
Yep, the hold pool.
Been swimming in it now for 2.5+ years.
Getting closer to the cut-off age bye the month, but still treading water in case the ship comes in.
About the hours, anywhere from 4K+ seems to fit their mould so don't despair, and hope you all have a better luck & a speedier response than me.
RFN
BTW a mate just the call after 3 years on the hold list!
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Lookin' gooood john
Been swimming in it now for 2.5+ years.
Getting closer to the cut-off age bye the month, but still treading water in case the ship comes in.
About the hours, anywhere from 4K+ seems to fit their mould so don't despair, and hope you all have a better luck & a speedier response than me.
RFN
BTW a mate just the call after 3 years on the hold list!
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Lookin' gooood john
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From: The Matrix.
congrats thrustidle74...best of luck for the interview.I'm in the same boat with about 6K hrs,and been waiting for about 9 months but no news so far.out of curiousity,when did you apply and your current type?
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From: dark side of the moon
Hi amos2
In my case I'm only 46
(good or bad? Who knows), so I still have a few years to make a few bucks and with two small children you can imagine the picture. Also my current employer is just about to go bust and I have to be ready to jump ship.
Regards
3holer
In my case I'm only 46
(good or bad? Who knows), so I still have a few years to make a few bucks and with two small children you can imagine the picture. Also my current employer is just about to go bust and I have to be ready to jump ship.Regards
3holer
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From: south pole
thustidle74,
Congrats,and good luck.
I presume that your application as co-pilot,can you tell how long you been waiting in the hold pool,and are you rated?
Keep us posted while you prograss.
amos2.
Having 15000 hr dose not mean approching retirement age.
Still have many years to fly ,and i have a job but seeking better one,and trying to make best of the remaining years befor reaching the dead end.
Good luck to all of you guys,and to those who received "we are sorry"do't give yet.
Congrats,and good luck.
I presume that your application as co-pilot,can you tell how long you been waiting in the hold pool,and are you rated?
Keep us posted while you prograss.
amos2.
Having 15000 hr dose not mean approching retirement age.
Still have many years to fly ,and i have a job but seeking better one,and trying to make best of the remaining years befor reaching the dead end.
Good luck to all of you guys,and to those who received "we are sorry"do't give yet.
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From: Going home
Thanx guys
so my application story goes like this...
I first applied 3 years ago with a total of 2500hrs.(those days min req was 2500).then they kindly told me that although I am fullfilling their requirement there are alot of highly experienced pilots applying.But I kept updating my application every 6 months.Only 2 months ago they told me that I am in the pool.And a few days ago they invited me for the interview.
Presently I have 5K on B737/800 & I am 29 yo.I am holding UK CAA ATPL.in my country there are only a few pilots having UK ATPL.
Good luck to you all...
Cheers
Thrustidle
so my application story goes like this...
I first applied 3 years ago with a total of 2500hrs.(those days min req was 2500).then they kindly told me that although I am fullfilling their requirement there are alot of highly experienced pilots applying.But I kept updating my application every 6 months.Only 2 months ago they told me that I am in the pool.And a few days ago they invited me for the interview.
Presently I have 5K on B737/800 & I am 29 yo.I am holding UK CAA ATPL.in my country there are only a few pilots having UK ATPL.
Good luck to you all...
Cheers
Thrustidle
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3holer
We are indeed on the same boat! Same experience level, close ages, two small kids... I still missing that 777 rating, but on the way...
I suspect EK recruiting is slowing down, at least on the DEC area.
Or maybe we are from the wrong country!...
I suspect EK recruiting is slowing down, at least on the DEC area.
Or maybe we are from the wrong country!...
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From: dark side of the moon
Thrustidle74
Best of luck and don't forget to spread the word as you progress through the interview, sim, first impressions about EK, Dubai, etc.
amos2
I'll keep my fingers crossed, but the fact is that I've being waiting for a full year and that's a blood long time.
fullforward
You might be right, rumor has it that the DEC program is dying down, or maybe you are right again about living in the wrong side of the globe. At least seems that our friends currently flying as FO for EK are going to finally have their chance and I wish them good luck
Regards,
3holer
Best of luck and don't forget to spread the word as you progress through the interview, sim, first impressions about EK, Dubai, etc.
amos2
I'll keep my fingers crossed, but the fact is that I've being waiting for a full year and that's a blood long time.
fullforward
You might be right, rumor has it that the DEC program is dying down, or maybe you are right again about living in the wrong side of the globe. At least seems that our friends currently flying as FO for EK are going to finally have their chance and I wish them good luck
Regards,
3holer
Last edited by 3holer; 31st August 2004 at 23:23.