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Saviboy could you please answer my private message? Thank you

huncowboy

Guys please post some rough GCAA rest requirements or a link to a website within GCAA that explains them. Also can anyone tell me why there is a lot of night flying at EY on the 320 and what percentage is night flying of the total flying (on that type). I understand that the 330/340/777 will have a lot of night flying but I am wondering why the 320.

Another Q: How long is the "short" course vs the long course in case they put you on a type you don't have. Do you get paid in training? How much?

Yet another Q: Can you request the 320 (that is the type I have)? I am one who would prefer that over the rest due to more time at home factor. I have a wife.

And more Q: Is there talk about a bidding system in the making? In the future? I mean rumors at least? That would be a huge retaining factor for senior people so I don't see why they don't implement one.

Shukran, Thanks, Danke, Merci, Koszi!

green-dot-speed

Hello guys,

was wondering if EY is recruiting A330 FO's right now and how long is the pool
/waiting time to be called in....how about the assessment? how is it?
Thanx a lot
G.D.S.

ShirleyNot

...and could someone let us know do EY hire direct F/O's onto the 330/340 these days, the website says they do. What sort of time on type does one need for consideration for 330/340?

GA Button

Hi Severely

So when it says on their website they have 320 command vacancies what they actually mean is you'll go into a pool if found suitable?

Severely Jetlagged

GA Button....I'd say a better meaning would probably be, Etihad are still accepting applications for those positions. You are aware that DEC recruitment has been suspended since the middle of last year?

Starskate...highly unlikely you would go to the A330 if you are A320 rated. It has happened in the past but not now.

No A320 recruitment at present. The pool will have to be exhausted of the current rated pilots first. I believe there are plenty of rated applications and as yours is only 2 weeks old you may have a wait.

GA Button

Well I gathered from all of the above it had been but things change - and sometimes rapidly. Thanks anyway - I'll complete the application and see what happens - cheers.

GA Button

Another quick question - the schooling allowance - is that paid to the employee so that they can have their kids educated at a school of their choice or are you obliged to ship them out to Abu Dhabi?

Severely Jetlagged

School of your choice, anywhere in the world.

grdproxinop

EY are due to get another 3 A320's before the end of the year. They have 4 f/o's starting per month for Oct, Nov and Dec at this stage but more may follow. At the same time they are taking guys / gals directly on to the A330 / A340 but you must be rated, current and have 500 hrs on type.

At the moment current A320 f/o's are transferring across to the A330 at a rate of 2 per month and at this stage this is set to continue but may stop for a little early next year if they become short of A320 f/o's.

I know there are a lot of A320 drivers looking for jobs with applications in with EY but the problem lies within EY due to being short of trainers and sim time. Alot of trainers are being taken up by the cadet programme which has produced mixed results and definitly a lot more time, effort and resources ie trainers, than expected.

Keep the A320 CV's rolling in, at this stage the 12 for the Oct, Nov and Dec courses and from the pool of approx 20.

Good Luck

saviboy

grdprox, thanks for the info but I believe the DEC course has not been scheduled yet.
I think you probably meant Sep, oct, nov. believe me I wish the Dec class were scheduled already.

Dashpilot73

I agree saviboyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee as of yet there is NO class date for the 320 holding pool people...

grdproxinop

Dashpilot73, just because you haven't had a call doesn't mean the pool hasn't been depelted.

Salivboy, I can assure you it is Oct, Nov and Dec. I know the 4 Oct guys have been advised but believe the Nov and Dec courses may not have yet been told.

saviboy

Grdprox, if there is a Dec class then its great news for the poolies.
again thanks for sharing. however i know personnaly 2 guys with a Sept class date. I also 2-3 guys in each of the oct and nov classes. hopefully we ll hear soon about the Dec class. I might need a Jan class to make it anyhow as I am at the bottom.

ShirleyNot

Whats the present situation with housing? Is it possible for an F/O to get a villa?
Has there been any improvement in rostering, is there a bid system yet?
Present time to command?
Thanks for any help, just looking for recent info.

grdproxinop

Saviboy, I think we both may be right. the guys i was thinking of start on the flying roster Oct, Nov and Dec which means they would have to start with the 4 week ' huge waste of time ' induction course in Sept, Oct and Nov.

Saying that we are still gonna be short of 320 f/o's so heres hoping more courses follow for those who are still interested....

saviboy

ok that would explain it.
hopefully more courses soon

medflyer

As far as the hiring...does B737NG time count for the 777? I have no widebody time, but over 2900 on the NG....just filling out the application now and wondering about my chances based on others they have hired.

Thanks in advance

kay lo dee

Just trying to play catch up on this massive thread.

Given the following qual's;
Current Capt A320(with a soon to be defunct HKG based airline) with more than 1000hrs on type
TT 9000+ hrs
Typed on A330 (2000+hrs) and B744 (2000+hrs)

Q Are DEC's being entertained at present A320/A330?
Q Would the above experience "tickle the interest" compared to recent hires?
Q What would be the average stick hrs/month you could expect?
Q What is the standard of schooling comparable to (UK/Aust/NZ as a baseline)?
Q Is Annual leave 42 Calender days or 42 work days (ie does your leave include mandatory days off/month)?
Q What are the staff travel benefits?

Any and all comments (constructive) welcomed

Cheers
KLD

mtr

Good day to all,

Just wanted to have some info with regards to Etihad. I am A320 Captain thinking to move to Abu Dhabi with my wife and 2 year olf son.
Can anyone help me with regards to:
- A320 roaster
- Housing
- Everyday life
- Hospitals and healthcare
- Schools.

Many thanks in advance!!