Joining Qatar Airways (QR) - all you need to know about it (threads merged)
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B777 Routes
JFK IAD IAH YUL / EZE GRU / JNB / MAD LHR FRA / DXB JED CAI /
MEL / KIX NRT SIN BKK MNL DPS HKT PEK PVG / BOM DEL
Plus various others such as AUH AMM BAH
B777F
ORD YYZ IAH YUL AMS LUX FRA HHN HKG DXB Indian Sc
Sure that I have missed some too
Daft Wader
JFK IAD IAH YUL / EZE GRU / JNB / MAD LHR FRA / DXB JED CAI /
MEL / KIX NRT SIN BKK MNL DPS HKT PEK PVG / BOM DEL
Plus various others such as AUH AMM BAH
B777F
ORD YYZ IAH YUL AMS LUX FRA HHN HKG DXB Indian Sc
Sure that I have missed some too
Daft Wader
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B777 route information
Thanks Daft. Starting as DEC in February and that is great information. If you are willing, would like to know more about the Health and Dental Insurance coverage. Need to know if I have to arrange supplemental insurance before I leave home. Little information seems to be forthcoming from Qatar Airways (no replies, suspect they are swamped).
Thanks again for the destination information. Should be interesting! Had to look up four of the codes!
Thanks again for the destination information. Should be interesting! Had to look up four of the codes!
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Medical
Thanks Madog. Lots of questions, not many answers. My wife and I have the feeling we are parachuting into unknown territory. The contract offer left a lot of blank areas which, in my experience, is somewhat unusual when joining an airline. 
The interview process and people we met were great. Looking forward to starting but could certainly use a bit more in the way of information to help with planning.
Will be following this thread closely.....
The interview process and people we met were great. Looking forward to starting but could certainly use a bit more in the way of information to help with planning.
Will be following this thread closely.....
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Flytdeck
Get your teeth checked and polished before you come here. I would not use a dentist here unless I had to and I get my checked every 12 months back in the UK when I can. I would not take my horse to a dentist in Doha.
Congrats to you and all getting the good news. I understand peoples frustration but there is a massive back log in training. Trust me, they need people but can't get you here and through the training quick enough, not because they don't want too, but because they only have so much capacity and flight available for training. Its like a gearbox with no oil in it. its beginning to grind to a halt as it was not oiled enough when it should have.
Get your teeth checked and polished before you come here. I would not use a dentist here unless I had to and I get my checked every 12 months back in the UK when I can. I would not take my horse to a dentist in Doha.
Congrats to you and all getting the good news. I understand peoples frustration but there is a massive back log in training. Trust me, they need people but can't get you here and through the training quick enough, not because they don't want too, but because they only have so much capacity and flight available for training. Its like a gearbox with no oil in it. its beginning to grind to a halt as it was not oiled enough when it should have.
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I would love to join and only feel positive about QR, but this wait is really getting in my system, 12 weeks waiting on fleet allocation and contract FTSO, told me again today still processing... Killing me...
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Good evening!
I have just completed the application as F/O - it worked fine and submission was confirmed also.
...for those who have experienced "Job is no longer available" within the last days....
Background: >2500 TT, medium jet & looking for a more or less secure job since my company (subsidary of an european legacy carrier) might lay off people later this spring....
Kind regards all!
I have just completed the application as F/O - it worked fine and submission was confirmed also.
...for those who have experienced "Job is no longer available" within the last days....
Background: >2500 TT, medium jet & looking for a more or less secure job since my company (subsidary of an european legacy carrier) might lay off people later this spring....
Kind regards all!
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For those who've already received their fleet allocation, does your contract include a firm date of joining taking into account your notice period ?
Or are you still waiting to know when you'll start your training?
Or are you still waiting to know when you'll start your training?
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Flytdeck
Same here!
Really loved the interview process and people were very amicable.Also, I think Qatar is a great Airline
On the other hand, I felt like i didn't get precise info or brochures about medical, insurances, schooling.....
my belief is that Qatar is growing rapidly and they need more people and resources to handle that massive expansion. This relates to HR, pilots, engineers... Once they get everything in control, Qatar Airways will be THE AIRLINES.
Meanwhile, I feel like going into a labyrinth hoping for a great outcome.
The Grand Deconneur
Same here!
Really loved the interview process and people were very amicable.Also, I think Qatar is a great Airline
On the other hand, I felt like i didn't get precise info or brochures about medical, insurances, schooling.....
my belief is that Qatar is growing rapidly and they need more people and resources to handle that massive expansion. This relates to HR, pilots, engineers... Once they get everything in control, Qatar Airways will be THE AIRLINES.
Meanwhile, I feel like going into a labyrinth hoping for a great outcome.
The Grand Deconneur
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I feel for you, but don't worry
Mega backlog in everything here in Doha. Lots going through training at the moment and not enought trainers or flights to get everyone through quick enough.
Be thankful you have not failed.
Are you working at the moment ?
You should plan that it could be a couple of months before you get here.
You will be ok
I feel for you, but don't worry
Mega backlog in everything here in Doha. Lots going through training at the moment and not enought trainers or flights to get everyone through quick enough.
Be thankful you have not failed.
Are you working at the moment ?
You should plan that it could be a couple of months before you get here.
You will be ok
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Horse dentist?
Thanks for the suggestion on the Dentist. Fortunately I do not own a horse 
Hopefully the Doctors are better. Will make sure that all teeth are functioning and accounted for prior to leaving. Usually visit our local dentist every six months for inspection and cleaning (we have a great dental plan here).
Still not sure about the medical/dental coverage provided but will stock up on the extended benefits here before leaving until we find out how it works.
Hopefully the Doctors are better. Will make sure that all teeth are functioning and accounted for prior to leaving. Usually visit our local dentist every six months for inspection and cleaning (we have a great dental plan here).Still not sure about the medical/dental coverage provided but will stock up on the extended benefits here before leaving until we find out how it works.
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Good job RSaltre. Who knows, with a little luck, maybe you will get a 787 FO training slot??? You never know - depends on timing and your experience... Perhaps those slots will be filled later in the Spring.
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QR
Application sent: Sep. 12, 2011
Supplementary docs request:SEP. 16, 2011
Interview invitation: SEP. 26, 2011
Interview Date: NOV. 26, 2011
No news yet..applied FO position
Wait and see!
Supplementary docs request:SEP. 16, 2011
Interview invitation: SEP. 26, 2011
Interview Date: NOV. 26, 2011
No news yet..applied FO position
Wait and see!
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For information about Qatar laws/visas,exit visas/investing ...and anything else you can think of check this link out.
Qatar Government website:
Topics - Hukoomi - Qatar E-government
Map with ability to find shops etc on it:
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Qatar Government website:
Topics - Hukoomi - Qatar E-government
Map with ability to find shops etc on it:
Map
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For information about Qatar laws/visas,exit visas/investing ...and anything else you can think of check this link out.
Qatar Government website:
Topics - Hukoomi - Qatar E-government
Map with ability to find shops etc on it:
Map
Qatar Government website:
Topics - Hukoomi - Qatar E-government
Map with ability to find shops etc on it:
Map
I may have missed this whilst trawling through a hundred something pages but can wives work in Qatar on whatever visa you get?
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MCC
Hi allm
I am going for normal SO Interview very soon. Upon receipt of my travel documents, it is mentionned that in case of a F.ATPL holder, MCC must be provided. Now I am totally confused as there was no mention of MCC on the normal SO application, nor mentionned on the normal SO requirements. And I do not have an MCC for now.
Now the question is : Are MCC required for F.SO and above, or normal SO is included with even if It was not mentionned ?
Any person went through the same situation while doing a normal SO interview ? What was the output ?
Your feedback will be really appreciated.
I am going for normal SO Interview very soon. Upon receipt of my travel documents, it is mentionned that in case of a F.ATPL holder, MCC must be provided. Now I am totally confused as there was no mention of MCC on the normal SO application, nor mentionned on the normal SO requirements. And I do not have an MCC for now.
Now the question is : Are MCC required for F.SO and above, or normal SO is included with even if It was not mentionned ?
Any person went through the same situation while doing a normal SO interview ? What was the output ?
Your feedback will be really appreciated.