EK Notification
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EK Notification
Any idea how long it will take to get a yes or no back from EK recruitment after going through the interview. and what procedure do they follow checks reff etc after the interview.. I got the medical done as well i hope thats a good sign.
Thanks anyone.
Thanks anyone.
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Hi,
I had the interview 4 weeks ago.I got a job offer this morning.A friend of mine in the same interview group got the answer last week.So I think it depends.
About the medical as far as I know everybody gets the medical if time permits.
Good luck.
Cheers
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I had the interview 4 weeks ago.I got a job offer this morning.A friend of mine in the same interview group got the answer last week.So I think it depends.
About the medical as far as I know everybody gets the medical if time permits.
Good luck.
Cheers
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Interviewed 3 weeks ago. One from my group got the ok the rest havent heard yet ? Is this a bad sign for the rest of us?
any one with insight.
any one with insight.
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The last advise I got was "No news is good news". If they wanted to cut you, they could do it very fast.
A friend of mine just got into the next Airbus course which starts in May 2005. B777 might get it sooner.
A friend of mine just got into the next Airbus course which starts in May 2005. B777 might get it sooner.
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good luck to you all, 6 month after you start you will all be crying that you have to wait 7+ years for your upgrade.
I hear on every flight :If I would have known I would have never left my previous job.
I hear on every flight :If I would have known I would have never left my previous job.
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Such excitement for all. Let's all see how long the smile will stay on your faces after the sand settles. Do some serious homework lads before you make the move. Big shiney planes, max 8 days a month off and requiring permission from the headmaster to leave Dubai on these few days and total dictatorial rule. It will be a big ask for Pilot's to do, but start and pull the bloody blinds off your eyes.
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It just never ceases to amaze me. We have Captains leaving to join the likes of Ryan Air ( no offence) We have guys giving up their commands to be Fos in other companies. We have pages of information about the demise of EK and STILL THEY COME!!!
Are you guys from another planet? If our guys that HAVE commands here are leaving what makes you think you are going to be so different?
Sometimes I despair! As a professional body we sometimes act like a bunch of bemused schoolkids.
Sit on your hands assess the facts then make an informed decision for you will certainly have time later to regret it.
Sorry didnt get layed last night
Are you guys from another planet? If our guys that HAVE commands here are leaving what makes you think you are going to be so different?
Sometimes I despair! As a professional body we sometimes act like a bunch of bemused schoolkids.
Sit on your hands assess the facts then make an informed decision for you will certainly have time later to regret it.
Sorry didnt get layed last night
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Let me get this, GTP lives in the UK must have over 4000 Hrs a jet type rating and 2000 Hrs on Comercial aircraft. He is leaving his job to take up a position with EK to earn GBP 2319 per month or GBP 27800 at todays exchange rate. which he can earn in any UK jet operator and a few Turbo guys + approx a minimum of 600 quid a month flight pay. He is happy to wait 7+ years to get a command and does not mind working upto 50% more than he would be legaly allowed to do so in the UK for the salary. !
Oh add to that the 7 years may be optomistic because as the airline goes down the ****ter monthly in terms of the way its being run ,that he might be lucky if half the aeroplanes on order are not sold on to other operators as they were bought so cheaply, since all the US plans have been postponed maybe never to return.
I just dont get it myself, !
Just thought Id add the differance in pension contributions alone between EK and the average UK operator at 42K for an FO is 3100 GBP per Year as an FO and 5.9K as a CP on 66K .
Oh add to that the 7 years may be optomistic because as the airline goes down the ****ter monthly in terms of the way its being run ,that he might be lucky if half the aeroplanes on order are not sold on to other operators as they were bought so cheaply, since all the US plans have been postponed maybe never to return.
I just dont get it myself, !
Just thought Id add the differance in pension contributions alone between EK and the average UK operator at 42K for an FO is 3100 GBP per Year as an FO and 5.9K as a CP on 66K .
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during the last month a few EK captains left to be F/Os with virgin and dragon air. one left for a command with ryan.
a few EK F/os are leaving as well after they found out time to cammand is at least 5 years for them who joined a year ago, new joiners are looking for 7 years.
ek will continue to hire DEC because its much cheaper.
do your maths before you come guys.
EK was good untill 4 years ago then TCK came and had no union to fight with and he loved that.
a few EK F/os are leaving as well after they found out time to cammand is at least 5 years for them who joined a year ago, new joiners are looking for 7 years.
ek will continue to hire DEC because its much cheaper.
do your maths before you come guys.
EK was good untill 4 years ago then TCK came and had no union to fight with and he loved that.
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Here we go again
By all the negative posts towards EK it is quite obvious that many pilots are unhappy. BUT! Let's stick to the facts instead of talking garbage:
Fact. EK has about 1000 pilots and would like to have 2000. 1000 Capts/ 1000 FOs. Most Capts are 35-45. Few retirees. 3 years to upgrade?
T/C are constantly changing - unfortunately for the worse. Nothing you can do about it since you have a US$26000 bond + +,
Roster - Expect no more than 8-9 days off pr. month and lots of flying with very little rest. (double rest/ minimum rest)
My advice - Unless you are desperately looking for a job. At least talk to somebody down there before joining.
Fact. EK has about 1000 pilots and would like to have 2000. 1000 Capts/ 1000 FOs. Most Capts are 35-45. Few retirees. 3 years to upgrade?
T/C are constantly changing - unfortunately for the worse. Nothing you can do about it since you have a US$26000 bond + +,
Roster - Expect no more than 8-9 days off pr. month and lots of flying with very little rest. (double rest/ minimum rest)
My advice - Unless you are desperately looking for a job. At least talk to somebody down there before joining.
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Ok..let's stick to the facts...
I don't regard Ek as an airline that one has to be desperate before applying. I think each person is motivated by different reasons. It's not all about the upgrade and pay. Speaking about upgrades, there is no cross bidding for upgrades, so if u are on the Bus or Boeing, the upgrade depends entirely on the expansion of that particular fleet which may vary. Quality of life is different for everyone as well...definately depends on whether you are single or married/with kids. I have thought this through and think it's a good fit for me if the opportunity presents itself. And lastly out of the 1000 pilots at EK, how many post here? It seems that no airline in itself is the "best " place to be. Each has pluses and minuses. Seems that most people vent their frustrations on these forums just like my own airline's union website, but i think the bottom line is EK is not for everyone. I look at the opportunity to see if it works for me, having said that, if offered a job, i go in with an open mind and make the best of it. Despite the negatives, i think i'll enjoy it
we'll see
I don't regard Ek as an airline that one has to be desperate before applying. I think each person is motivated by different reasons. It's not all about the upgrade and pay. Speaking about upgrades, there is no cross bidding for upgrades, so if u are on the Bus or Boeing, the upgrade depends entirely on the expansion of that particular fleet which may vary. Quality of life is different for everyone as well...definately depends on whether you are single or married/with kids. I have thought this through and think it's a good fit for me if the opportunity presents itself. And lastly out of the 1000 pilots at EK, how many post here? It seems that no airline in itself is the "best " place to be. Each has pluses and minuses. Seems that most people vent their frustrations on these forums just like my own airline's union website, but i think the bottom line is EK is not for everyone. I look at the opportunity to see if it works for me, having said that, if offered a job, i go in with an open mind and make the best of it. Despite the negatives, i think i'll enjoy it
we'll see
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Generally when you get the experience to move to the airlines like EK etc most pilots are looking for lifestyle, upgrades and other things may be secondary considerations.
What lifestyle do you get with the minimum eight days off each month? working 100 hours plus through the middle of the night? Having to ask permission to leave Dubai?
Roster stability, forget it! By the end of the month your roster will bear no resemblance to the roster that you bid for and were awaded at the start of the month.
The latest blow is despite being rostered for 100 hours or so of flying, instead of well earned days off, seemingly frivolous Reserve days or standbys are inserted into the roster because they no longer count towards your monthly productivity pay.
Ideally I would like to work in order to live the life I want, not the other way round living around work, constantly called by crewing on days off and trips always changing. Think hard
What lifestyle do you get with the minimum eight days off each month? working 100 hours plus through the middle of the night? Having to ask permission to leave Dubai?
Roster stability, forget it! By the end of the month your roster will bear no resemblance to the roster that you bid for and were awaded at the start of the month.
The latest blow is despite being rostered for 100 hours or so of flying, instead of well earned days off, seemingly frivolous Reserve days or standbys are inserted into the roster because they no longer count towards your monthly productivity pay.
Ideally I would like to work in order to live the life I want, not the other way round living around work, constantly called by crewing on days off and trips always changing. Think hard
Last edited by Mistah Kurtz; 5th Feb 2005 at 16:40.