Saudi getting A330s???
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Guess that depends on the agency, presently SV crews get 6 blocked days off per month (In theory) with a free ticket to any SV destination.
But a new-hire SV Captain gets paid a lot less than agency pilots.
Mutt
But a new-hire SV Captain gets paid a lot less than agency pilots.
Mutt
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Same agency looking for A320 pilots for ME and will have to do FAA test. Any idea which airline this is for?
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Any idea of as when this could happen?
Called up one agency and was told no details available yet (probably not allowed to disclose anything at this point in time).
Hard to believe that they put up an ad with no details whatsoever on the contract.
Is SV pretty much in line with the other airlines in the Gulf as far as T&C go?
Called up one agency and was told no details available yet (probably not allowed to disclose anything at this point in time).
Hard to believe that they put up an ad with no details whatsoever on the contract.
Is SV pretty much in line with the other airlines in the Gulf as far as T&C go?
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Al-Mulhim has a new and interesting approach, in an Arabic newspaper interview two days ago, he questioned why he was in charge of a mail company and hospital, (Which implies that he will get rid of both) stated that he is pushing for privatization in 18-24 months and realizes that he needs to replace aircraft before he is forced to remove older aircraft from service. He therefore needs replacements for the A300's and starting Feb2007, the B747-100's...................... Rumor says 35 leased airbus aircraft..
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Thanks Mutt, well if it's as early as February, I'm glad the moderator put the thread back in.
You mentioned 6 blocked days off per month in theory...in practice how is it?
We're all used to the whining at QR, EY, and EK (and for a good reason I have to admit), how come we do not hear much whining from the SV pilots on this forum where we have expat pilots living probably in the least popular country of the Middle East and the money not being so good (I heard)?
From what I read previously, direct entry or through agencies, but directly is not very good money wise, correct?
You mentioned 6 blocked days off per month in theory...in practice how is it?
We're all used to the whining at QR, EY, and EK (and for a good reason I have to admit), how come we do not hear much whining from the SV pilots on this forum where we have expat pilots living probably in the least popular country of the Middle East and the money not being so good (I heard)?
From what I read previously, direct entry or through agencies, but directly is not very good money wise, correct?
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Now an LCC is planned http://www.arabnews.com/?page=6§...12&m=11&y=2006
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Not sure if that means the start up of a new Saudia LCC. It could also mean reduced prices on some flights.
They are begining to see some competition in Kingdom so I'm sure they have to respond.
As for the new Airbi's, the A300's and old 747's need do need replacement. As they are meant for the Hajj, I would have though more likely a mix of second hand 330/340 's
They are begining to see some competition in Kingdom so I'm sure they have to respond.
As for the new Airbi's, the A300's and old 747's need do need replacement. As they are meant for the Hajj, I would have though more likely a mix of second hand 330/340 's