I thought that the concept of a cheap fare was that at least they existed on "some" flights.... Having received their advertisement for Mumbai flights, I tried booking for Mar, no flights available, Feb, same thing. Jan cheapest worked out to be 1600 SAR r/t! Thats a big difference from 199 SAR o/w.

Now i understand why the CEO stated that they were not to be considered a low cost airline!

Mutt

There are some masters of advertisement around... 199,00 to 1600,00. The fare exists, but how many seats you never know. regards,

Duster

@ DustWing and Prophet, Thanks for the info. I almost knew that would be the answer. but anyways thanks for confirming.
Not sure when would i get a chance into airline and guess have to stick up with being a flight instructor for the time being.......(no luck with the cadet pilot programmes yet. for one i am over qualified)

is the feeling.

Anyway,

keep faith in your goals, it will happen. Do not relax on gathering information on daily basis, you will catch the chance sooner or later. regards,

Duster

Is that for the low-houred with no-rating?

Very good chances. You got the minimum requirements and they are desperate for FOs. They will call you.

Hy, of course it's for the low hours ones; they plan to have a cadet program. cheers, duster.

Via the website, www.flysama.com, good luck

I sent them email but no reply.Anyone has any contact tel of the person in charge of recruitment?

I didnt found any job post of cadet pilot programme on their website:S Could you please help me ? Regards

For cadets only in the future, not now. Like the prophet said, Etihad and Oman already have it. But salaries are still being delayed. regards, duster.

Whilst SAMA may start a cadet program, i would be extremely surprised if they accepted foreign nationals, hiring Saudis is a much better investment as they know that they will stay, foreigners wont!

Mutt

I have to agree that Saudis would stay, but if the number is not enough they will probably hire cadet expats and keep a bond in their contracts until they pay back the investment. Actually, it would be nicer to see some changes at the top management.... and salaries on time, best regards Mutt.

Duster

If the concept of a cadet is someone with no experience who will be sent to flight school and trained, then they will never get work visas for foreigners.

But as you said, it would be nicer to see them get their act together and start paying people on time.

Mutt

Can anyone please tell me whether it is usual for Sama to impose a US$25,000 bond for 3 years on experienced B737-300 type rated and current SFO's? Shouldnt the bond be for less money / time?

Sama CEO has announced he is resigning and being replaced on december 1st; changes are coming, finally... best regards,

Duster

IF YOU ARE NOT BRAZILLIAN forget to joint FLY SAMA the sim assesment in B767 even the CP doesn't have the rating they are looking for B737 Commander who can fly B767 perfectly on the sim (samba brain)

SAUDI ARABIA. Sama, the newest low fare airline in Saudi Arabia, announced today that Bruce Ashby would be joining Sama with effect 1 December 2008 to succeed Andrew Cowen, CEO and co-founder of Sama. After nearly four years leading the start-up and initial growth phase of Sama, Cowen decided that on expiry of his contract with Sama in December 2008 it was time to hand over the day to day management of Sama to a new CEO, to help take Sama through the next phase of its growth.
Sama Chairman, HRH Prince Bandar Bin Khalid AlFaisal, said: “I would like to thank Andrew for his relentless efforts and huge contribution that made Sama what it is today. Despite many obstacles, he has brought into being the common vision we both shared from our very first meeting, of a quality, low fares airline for Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. At the same time, I would like to welcome Bruce Ashby as a valuable addition to the Sama family.
We look forward to Bruce continuing to take Sama forward, as we seek to become the leading and best low fares airline throughout the Middle East.”

Bruce Ashby, former President and Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo Airlines, one of India’s most aggressive low fares carriers, has a strong airline background. Ashby led Indigo Airlines as President and CEO for three years through its launch and initial growth. Prior to IndiGo he served as the Executive Vice President-Marketing and Planning of US Airways. He also handled finance, operations, corporate development, planning and marketing at earlier stages in his career at US Airways.
Andrew Cowen, CEO of Sama said: “Leading Sama on behalf of Prince Bandar, the shareholders and the board, from inception through to its successful launch and expansion, has been an honour and a privilege.
"With Sama having achieved profitability in August and September of this year, with 1.5 million guests carried to date and with an international route network spanning the Middle East, now I believe is the right time to hand over the day to day leadership of Sama. I extend my best wishes to Bruce who takes on a great Sama team without which, none of Sama’s considerable accomplishments would have been possible."
Bruce Ashby said: “I am very honoured and excited to take on the opportunity of continuing the development and growth of Sama, which has quickly established itself as one of the leading, emerging new airlines in the Middle East. I look forward to working with the board and Sama team to take Sama through the next stage of its expansion.”

That is only a start BBK! Don't stop there!
Hopefully this new CEO flushes the rest down; especially the CFO and COO. Sure the mistress CB will follow AC shadow anyways, the MB removal with be a cancer cure to the subterranean moral in the FLTOPS. JG is the man to hold the fort till BA sandblasts down the corrosion to bare metal and preps for a new paint.

I don't need to repeat this thread says it all!