Flying for Qatar
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From: Hotazel
A very very good friend of mine decided his faith is with Qatar Airways. He is starting with you guys within the next few days..... I know him for more than 30 years and supported him all the way during his carreer. Still remember all the incidents and accidents..ooops the motorbike accident at school..) Please support the guys joining Qatar Airways...We do believe GOD is watching over you
RegardsRE
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Near water
SAA operates A319s. Your salary will be taxed (40% or so) but your accomodation will make Doha look like a slum. At half the price. Beer is evil cheap. The climate is rather agreeable, the woman is and you can look/stare/drool at them. After hours entertainment is second to none, consumption of alcohol is encouraged and the longest flight is probably to FIMP and back.
On the other hand, you might not make it out alive.
and you can look/stare/drool at them. After hours entertainment is second to none, consumption of alcohol is encouraged and the longest flight is probably to FIMP and back. On the other hand, you might not make it out alive.
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Dunno anymore
Its all a matter of perspective: IN SAA
You shoot an approach into JNB in your A319,
You head down to the pub and get served shots of 'Witblitz',
Then you head make your way to your car and get shot at by some ****** who wants your nice new Merc.
I dunno, it sounds like fun.
SN
You shoot an approach into JNB in your A319,
You head down to the pub and get served shots of 'Witblitz',
Then you head make your way to your car and get shot at by some ****** who wants your nice new Merc.
I dunno, it sounds like fun.
SN
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Near water
Qatar is safe as houses. It's Johannesburg that can be a war zone. Not on the Beirut/Baghdad scale, but still. They frisk you for guns at the nightclubs and when you're clean, they give you one.
Latest crime (reported) statistics for SA announced yesterday. Search the SA press for details. I'm not trying to put you off or scare the living daylights outta ya, but a greedy landlord and a greedy armed robber are two different kettles of fish.
Latest crime (reported) statistics for SA announced yesterday. Search the SA press for details. I'm not trying to put you off or scare the living daylights outta ya, but a greedy landlord and a greedy armed robber are two different kettles of fish.
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: middleast
If you want to come into the gulf, you should try Emirates, or Etihad, or Air Arabia,(all of them are recruiting pilots with320 rating),.. definitely a better place to stay,expecially for your family!(think about this important factor as well before joining Q.A...).I known some guys they are leaving simply because their family canīt tolerate anymore this place (Doha).
cheers.
cheers.
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Somewhere South,Usually North
Hi Ir,
I find it quite strange that you claim that you have been offered a position SAA....even more strange that it is on an aircraft that they do not fly!!!
And im sure even you know that any new hire at SAA, irrespective of his experience levels will jon as P3 on A340 fleet for minimum of 2 years....
Anyway, as posted earlier, SAA are NOT hiring at the moment.
I find it quite strange that you claim that you have been offered a position SAA....even more strange that it is on an aircraft that they do not fly!!!
And im sure even you know that any new hire at SAA, irrespective of his experience levels will jon as P3 on A340 fleet for minimum of 2 years....
Anyway, as posted earlier, SAA are NOT hiring at the moment.
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: World One
Hi Alternative,
Yes I do know that a new-hire will spend 2 years as a P3, but eventually fly A319/320. As opposed to direct entry on 320's with Qatar. just wanted some advice on what the better route to becoming a captain on a jet will be?
Yes I do know that a new-hire will spend 2 years as a P3, but eventually fly A319/320. As opposed to direct entry on 320's with Qatar. just wanted some advice on what the better route to becoming a captain on a jet will be?
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From: Sandpit
Easy IR
Not even started to fly and allready a wannabe jet captain. Get the experience first. I think SAA is the better company, more professional, South Africa a beautiful country, do not know about the safety. Take care.
QR is just another airline in the sandpit, it will not be easy living for sure.
QR is just another airline in the sandpit, it will not be easy living for sure.
