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Dear Keep Walking 1,
I don't fly for SAMA but I know lots of people who do.
So, the only conclusion I could come to reading your posting is that either you tha chiefpilot or the director of operations.
Another thing as Dusty Wings told this an open discussion forum where evryone is entitled to have an opinion it is up to the reader to agree or disagree with it.
If SAMA is so good, instead of criticizing other's opinions, maybe you could point out the strong points about SAMA. This would be a good exercise of imagination.
I don't fly for SAMA but I know lots of people who do.
So, the only conclusion I could come to reading your posting is that either you tha chiefpilot or the director of operations.
Another thing as Dusty Wings told this an open discussion forum where evryone is entitled to have an opinion it is up to the reader to agree or disagree with it.
If SAMA is so good, instead of criticizing other's opinions, maybe you could point out the strong points about SAMA. This would be a good exercise of imagination.
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I've just had a phone call, and been given a provisional course date of 15th of May, but she hung up before discussing any other details such as where, when they start paying and so on!
Has anyone else had the call? What do you think of it?
Has anyone else had the call? What do you think of it?
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Kuwait's Jazeera keen to pursue carrier acquisition
David Kaminski-Morrow, London (16Feb10, 13:57 GMT, 232 words)
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways is to pursue plans to acquire a Middle Eastern airline this year as part of a strategy to reinforce its presence.
The carrier confirmed its intentions following its agreement to take over its closely-tied Sahaab Aircraft Leasing operation.
Jazeera Airways has not publicly identified a carrier target but has been seeking to expand through other bases.
The takeover of Sahaab, which leases Airbus A320s to Jazeera, gives the airline a "platform" to expand into other areas over 2010-11, says the carrier.
It states that an airline acquisition is among its plans, and a spokesman adds that Jazeera is looking at candidates within the Middle East region - but that it is giving away few other details.
Such a strategy could parallel that of Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia, which has expanded into Morocco and Egypt through airline and travel company joint ventures.
Jazeera also expects the Sahaab agreement - which will be completed by the end of March - to give it access to leasing markets worldwide, as well as a "predictable" revenue stream. For the first quarter of 2010, Jazeera expects Sahaab to contribute KD1.2 million ($4.1 million).
The airline will be "even more strongly capitalised to pursue its strategic ambitions", adds chairman Marwan Boodai.
Sahaab will have at least 38 A320s by 2016, as a result of Jazeera's total order for 40 of the type.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
Any thoughts on who it might be? Sama perhaps?
David Kaminski-Morrow, London (16Feb10, 13:57 GMT, 232 words)
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways is to pursue plans to acquire a Middle Eastern airline this year as part of a strategy to reinforce its presence.
The carrier confirmed its intentions following its agreement to take over its closely-tied Sahaab Aircraft Leasing operation.
Jazeera Airways has not publicly identified a carrier target but has been seeking to expand through other bases.
The takeover of Sahaab, which leases Airbus A320s to Jazeera, gives the airline a "platform" to expand into other areas over 2010-11, says the carrier.
It states that an airline acquisition is among its plans, and a spokesman adds that Jazeera is looking at candidates within the Middle East region - but that it is giving away few other details.
Such a strategy could parallel that of Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia, which has expanded into Morocco and Egypt through airline and travel company joint ventures.
Jazeera also expects the Sahaab agreement - which will be completed by the end of March - to give it access to leasing markets worldwide, as well as a "predictable" revenue stream. For the first quarter of 2010, Jazeera expects Sahaab to contribute KD1.2 million ($4.1 million).
The airline will be "even more strongly capitalised to pursue its strategic ambitions", adds chairman Marwan Boodai.
Sahaab will have at least 38 A320s by 2016, as a result of Jazeera's total order for 40 of the type.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
Any thoughts on who it might be? Sama perhaps?
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For sure, it can be a coke too!! Take care, and let's see if desertopsguy is right but, i don't think so.... how can a Kuwaiti company to buy a saudi company? is it allowed by saudi rules? hard to guess mr.
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a320t: PMSL, ROFL! It took them 3 1/2 months to phone us up, and tell us that there might be a course in May, and that was only a week ago. Give them time to get over that task before they over exert themselves by sending out a contract, and joining details!
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Can anyone tell me roughly how much an apartment would cost in Jeddah? Does the Sama housing allowance cover it? I have been offered a 60/30 contract (ie lowest rate of pay and allowance, and no pay during the 30 off).
Approximately how many days do you fly a month, how many hours do you fly a month, and how many night stops do you do a month (I realise that nightstops are not part of the low cost modle, and don't seem to appear on the schedule, but they are mentioned in the contract).
Approximately how many days do you fly a month, how many hours do you fly a month, and how many night stops do you do a month (I realise that nightstops are not part of the low cost modle, and don't seem to appear on the schedule, but they are mentioned in the contract).
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Firestorm,
Between 15,000 and 250,000........
I would guess that you would be looking at around 40,000 for a single room apartment in the Saudia housing compound, or about 80-100,000 for the same in some of the Arabian Homes compounds.
Good Luck.
Mutt
Between 15,000 and 250,000........
I would guess that you would be looking at around 40,000 for a single room apartment in the Saudia housing compound, or about 80-100,000 for the same in some of the Arabian Homes compounds.
Good Luck.
Mutt
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Accomodation
Firestorm,
Hello! It depends on your standards.If you don`t care to live in a good and safe place,clean and close to malls and restaurants than you can try to find a single accomodation paying around U$1,800p/m but you should pay 1 year in advance. If you are looking for a good place with security guards(Saudi Army use to provide this service) then you have try the compounds.In that case you are going to pay around U$ 2,600p/m(1year advanced).Ask other pilots to help you because Sama will not give any kind of assistence on this matter.
Regarding the flying hours we use to fly avarage 60 hs p/m with 8 days off that means 24h off starting from shocks on(the rubber thing they put on the a/c tyres ). Rest period is from shocks on to shocks off(the rubber thing they put on the a/c tyres) and sign on is 1h30m before take-off. We have lots of reserves and you have to wake up at 3am to advise crew control you are reserving and your mobile is on,hahaha.Its not a joke!!!
Welcome to paradise and Good luck!!
Hello! It depends on your standards.If you don`t care to live in a good and safe place,clean and close to malls and restaurants than you can try to find a single accomodation paying around U$1,800p/m but you should pay 1 year in advance. If you are looking for a good place with security guards(Saudi Army use to provide this service) then you have try the compounds.In that case you are going to pay around U$ 2,600p/m(1year advanced).Ask other pilots to help you because Sama will not give any kind of assistence on this matter.
Regarding the flying hours we use to fly avarage 60 hs p/m with 8 days off that means 24h off starting from shocks on(the rubber thing they put on the a/c tyres ). Rest period is from shocks on to shocks off(the rubber thing they put on the a/c tyres) and sign on is 1h30m before take-off. We have lots of reserves and you have to wake up at 3am to advise crew control you are reserving and your mobile is on,hahaha.Its not a joke!!!
Welcome to paradise and Good luck!!
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1:30 before departure? What do you do in that time? My last airline we had 45 minutes!
At those prices I'll be sleeping on the floor in the terminal not renting an apartment: $2000 a month is almost all the basic salary. Where I'm going to find $24k I don't know!
At those prices I'll be sleeping on the floor in the terminal not renting an apartment: $2000 a month is almost all the basic salary. Where I'm going to find $24k I don't know!
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hey Fire...
there are other options but not in compounds, you can find a better deal, but very, very hard to get. Anyway you have a probation period with hotel during the first time here, a month, take a look and realize if it is possible or not.... I don't know but looks like you are invited as a first officer, usually colleagues here try to support each other, roll the dices.
regards,
Ricardo
there are other options but not in compounds, you can find a better deal, but very, very hard to get. Anyway you have a probation period with hotel during the first time here, a month, take a look and realize if it is possible or not.... I don't know but looks like you are invited as a first officer, usually colleagues here try to support each other, roll the dices.
regards,
Ricardo
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Thanks Bomos.
We have a saying in English: A faint heart never f*&ked a fat bird. Maybe one of the other pilots can help you translate it to Portuguese, but it means "be brave"!
The only thing I want to avoid is getting into debt.
We have a saying in English: A faint heart never f*&ked a fat bird. Maybe one of the other pilots can help you translate it to Portuguese, but it means "be brave"!
The only thing I want to avoid is getting into debt.
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@zoheb,
what a dirty mouth you have man !
and another thing, the rubber thing they put on the a/c tyres is called CHOCKs ... NOT shocks !
(are you with an airline?)
what a dirty mouth you have man !
and another thing, the rubber thing they put on the a/c tyres is called CHOCKs ... NOT shocks !
(are you with an airline?)
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zohebgay wrote:
1)"Stop bar" position was changed a month before.
2)Taxi light reported very poor.
3)red lights were off(why?).
4)taxi clearence was taxi via A"turn left"on D and hold short(stop bar is on A).
5)TWR in doubt ask SMY passed or not(?)
6)SMY in doubt said yes for safe.
7)TWR said traffic on final to GA.
8)TWR said ASR would be filled & clear SMY to TO.
9)SMY filled a ASR.
10)So far no ASR filled by SJH TWR.
11)Cockpit crew very happy and cool
How was the meeting?Did you like the new contract?I didn`t. I like you.Bye!
1)"Stop bar" position was changed a month before.
2)Taxi light reported very poor.
3)red lights were off(why?).
4)taxi clearence was taxi via A"turn left"on D and hold short(stop bar is on A).
5)TWR in doubt ask SMY passed or not(?)
6)SMY in doubt said yes for safe.
7)TWR said traffic on final to GA.
8)TWR said ASR would be filled & clear SMY to TO.
9)SMY filled a ASR.
10)So far no ASR filled by SJH TWR.
11)Cockpit crew very happy and cool
How was the meeting?Did you like the new contract?I didn`t. I like you.Bye!
... (stop bar is on A) .. do you really think I don't know SHJ ?