John60

Shortfuel, this is just the beginning. A320 to A330 CCQs to stop after November. A320 rated and even NON RATED have been given direct entry A330. Ethically speaking… welcome to Etihad.

wingdeagle

Hi folks,
I am trying to make a some what wise decision between EY and a contract offer in Southeast Asia.
I am aware of things like housing problems, lack of communication etc.
Would you care to update me with the following:
1. Typical A320/A330 roster (average off days, layovers)
2. Are most departure times day or past midnight (like EK)
3. For those with spouses, how do your "better half's" stay occupied while you're gone on a trip (do most have jobs ?)
4. What is a typical way to spend off days (besides sleeping a drinking ).
Appreciate any input.

shneidertrophy

A little word of advise, if I may, from somebody who has been longer in the sandpit than all of you (most probably, the ex-GF boys left aside)

Do not believe your management when they say DEC hiring will be stopped! It simply is NOT true!

It can not be true, looking at the expansion plans! DEC are so much easier to hire compared to upgrading an FO.
And dont forget airplane insurance issues! Insurance companies LOVE to see experienced (hahaha) DEC joining the fleet. A newly upgraded captain poses a much higher risk!

They are holding a carrott in front of your nozes, they are trying to keep you quiet! But at the end, they know better!

I have seen it happening in QR for over 8 years now!

Its up to you guys what you want to believe or not....

WELCOME TO THE SANDPIT!

baps

HI guys,
Reading these posts it sounds like the accommodation issue is a nightmare. Do EY put you up in hotel until suitable accommodation is found and is it ok to have the wife and child with you or if there is nothing that the company can provide do you just have to go out and find your own?

flying_360

Hi guys I know this question has been asked many times before but im having real difficulty finding the answer, and I would really appreciate it if anyone could help. I would like to know the format and the type of questions asked in the written and verbal tests and the interview. If there is anyone who has been through the interview selection recently I would really appreciate it if you could share your experiences with me.

Thanks in advance.

wondersky

Usually How long before the interview dates do you get informed?
And can you choose the dates you wanna go?
It's a little hard to get days off near at hand.
And I don't want the company to know 'cause they won't cooperate!!

Flaperon777

Wondersky,
3-5 weeks from call to interview.
Read ACE,thats all. Quiz is a joke.For anyone with an ATP that is.
The pyscometrics can be a lil tricky.Cause it leaves a whole lot of grey.Eitherways u'll get a complete evaluation from the shrink in the end.
Sims very very standard.Normal take off,climb to 10,000,a couple of steep turns,one track out on radial,then track into the VOR for rawdata(or Full FD's)ILS.Land.T/O,V1 cut and do circuit to land back.You will most probably have some DG's on board.So remember the UN number when doing the mayday call.Speak to FO and company a whole lot than u wouls do at home!Limits in circuit are max altitude 2,500 ft and max airspeed 250 kias.Rest up to you.
Quite simple and straight forward really. Just ur regular 6 monthly! And you walk back with a joining date......!!
Hope that helped.
And welcome aboard.We're desperately in need.......

AFD

jst confirm please that etihad screening is going on now?

Nightfire

Currently no, but next year very likely. Mainly on A320.

Radar Contact

Seems like VT-JED is now doing EY flights

Flaperon777

Yes,
EY's screening very early next year for 320 drivers,and starting the 330 screenings(don't know the exact number they need) before end of first quarter next year.
That's as current as it gets.

AFD

what about 330?are they going to call Rated pilot for 330 or a320 pilot could have the chance to be hired one a 330?

Dashpilot73

I just returned from my interview with EY. Everything was exactly like the gouge said. No tricks or scams.. English test, Technical test, psych test.. interview panel of two, next day sim ride in the 330. Practice flying the bird with nothing else.. Next day medical.. its long and stressful process but.. thats how it always is.

Good luck..

AFD

dashpilot can you please confirm if they want a type rating on airbus 330 to send you to this aircraft?
is there anychance to go on airbus 330 with thousand and thousand hours on airbus 320?

frankbama

All the Sim checks are in the 330, even for the Boeing guys. I don't think it is all that stressful other than you are tired. If you have the gouge you should be OK.

NineInchSnail

Some newhires who started groundschool 2 months ago went straight to the 330. They were all 320 type rated. I guess it depends on the company needs

shortfuel

There is a group test as you mentionned. A common task to achieve in a limited time. Ususally, a tunnel to construct to make it simple.

Depending on company needs at the time of joining, A320 rated pilots could be hired on A330 fleet.

shneidertrophy

And whats going on with the DEC hiring? Is that halted now or still going on?

frankbama

As far as I understand the company puts you in the plane they need if you are a F/O. The DEC;s have to meet the requirements to aircraft. They have offered guy's the DEC position but they are in a pool. They said they have stopped hiring the DEC's for now. But I would expect them to start again if needed. They are telling guys in class middle of next year after things shake out they will be trained on the 330. I don't think I would count those chickens till they hatch. Not sure how they will do the 330 hiring. They have guys starting class that meet the DEC requirements but are in 320, so who can figure it out.

FrenchConnection

Wonder if someone could help. Trying to fill my online applcation form in but it wont let me complete the form. Has anybody got a direct telephone or email contact to try and resolve this.
Many thanks