Joining Qatar Airways (QR) - all you need to know about it (threads merged)
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Originally Posted by Skyfree
any one who joined recently QR can explain the first steps after arrival to Doha
Joining Formalities & Settling In
Day 1: Please be ready in business attire by 0900 hrs, [Date Removed] for transport/pick-up from your allocated accommodation to the Qatar Airways Head Office. Should there be any change in your pick up time a member of the HR staff will be in touch and coordinate with you.
The first day of work is reserved for completing all the required company formalities and paperwork at QR Tower, including:
1) Welcome/Introduction and collection of HR joining documents
2) Staff ID card creation
3) Bank account opening
4) Salary advance application
5) Collection of joining allowance, Security Token, Uniform
5) Brief on Resident Permit/ CID procedure and the Corporate Induction.
Day 2: HR and Operations Inductions
Day 3: You will meet with your Fleet Secretary at the QR Flight Operations Building for completing your department paperwork and formalities, including:
1) Verification of License / Log books
2) Collection of Operations Manuals/CDs, Roster etc.
3) Collection of Crew Member Certificate
4) Introduction to Chief Pilot/Deputy Chief Pilot if available
5) Brief on Aviation Medicals and Flight Operation Introductory course.
where is the best place to rent a car?
how about the situation with company accomodation?
which is the best bank?
does the company advance some cash on arrival?
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@ Av8tordude
What a gentleman you are!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to post this valuable information. Do you happen to know; When is the earliest one can show up in Qatar before the official start date?
Thanks so much for taking the time to post this valuable information. Do you happen to know; When is the earliest one can show up in Qatar before the official start date?
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Originally Posted by Tinga
Do you happen to know; When is the earliest one can show up in Qatar before the official start date?
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You will not be able to rent a car until you get your residence permit & Qatari drivers license. Cab are not expensive. avg 8USD-10USD
You will be required to use the Bank of Qatar. Why? Because you will not have a RP to open a bank account with any other bank. Once you have your RP, then you can bank with the other local banks.
Ref accomodation. Wait until you get here before worrying about it. Use what is provided and have a good look around. This being the best reason to hire a car
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Everything about Qatar Airways
HI,
The company I have been working in for the last 14 years is sinking, so I need to move. About Qatar airways there are 3 issues I am interested in:
1- Money.
2- Direct long haul (A330/340) fleet chances and how fast is the upgrade to Captain if you already have loads of 320 and 340 (FO) hours.
3- Roaster in long haul and limit in tickets for me(comuting chances).
I know I want it all...
Thanks
The company I have been working in for the last 14 years is sinking, so I need to move. About Qatar airways there are 3 issues I am interested in:
1- Money.
2- Direct long haul (A330/340) fleet chances and how fast is the upgrade to Captain if you already have loads of 320 and 340 (FO) hours.
3- Roaster in long haul and limit in tickets for me(comuting chances).
I know I want it all...
Thanks
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a340bcn,
I do not work for Qatar but I can attempt to answer a few of your questions based on research and what I have read on these boards - hopefully others will correct me if I am incorrect. Money has already been discussed. Keep in mind that salary is only part of the equation - your housing and other benefits (some money for schooling for kids, etc.) are included - so you have to view it as a "package."
If you have longhaul, widebody experience (i.e., A340 time), you have a better chance of being awarded a widebody - A330, 777, A300-600F or even the 787. Given that the first of potentially 60 787s will be arriving in June/July (I read an estimate that barring Boeing delays, and with a good production ramp-up, QR could receive one new 787 every three weeks for four years), you might qualify for 787 FO right off the bat depending upon your application timing as that fleet grows. You have the widebody experience and that would be helpful. Keep in mind there is a training bond for any aircraft type for which you are not typed. I am not sure about the Captain upgrade timing or hours/experience requried - others can provide those details.
As for commuting back to beautiful Barcelona, I have read that it is very difficult (if not impossible) to plan a commuting schedule for yourself. Many other Europeans have asked that question regarding both Qatar and Emirates. If I were you, I would just assume that commuting on a regular basis would not be possible.
Hopefully others can provide more details. It sounds like a large number of your countrymen (Spanair and others) have been hired by Qatar recently - including many as Direct Entry Captain on the A320. There is probably a pretty good sized Spanish community at QR. If I were you, I would look at both Qatar and Emirates if you are interested in the Middle East. That said, seek out many perspectives as you evaluate opportunities - especially from your countrymen who have come to Qatar Airways and that region.
Buenos Suerte!
I do not work for Qatar but I can attempt to answer a few of your questions based on research and what I have read on these boards - hopefully others will correct me if I am incorrect. Money has already been discussed. Keep in mind that salary is only part of the equation - your housing and other benefits (some money for schooling for kids, etc.) are included - so you have to view it as a "package."
If you have longhaul, widebody experience (i.e., A340 time), you have a better chance of being awarded a widebody - A330, 777, A300-600F or even the 787. Given that the first of potentially 60 787s will be arriving in June/July (I read an estimate that barring Boeing delays, and with a good production ramp-up, QR could receive one new 787 every three weeks for four years), you might qualify for 787 FO right off the bat depending upon your application timing as that fleet grows. You have the widebody experience and that would be helpful. Keep in mind there is a training bond for any aircraft type for which you are not typed. I am not sure about the Captain upgrade timing or hours/experience requried - others can provide those details.
As for commuting back to beautiful Barcelona, I have read that it is very difficult (if not impossible) to plan a commuting schedule for yourself. Many other Europeans have asked that question regarding both Qatar and Emirates. If I were you, I would just assume that commuting on a regular basis would not be possible.
Hopefully others can provide more details. It sounds like a large number of your countrymen (Spanair and others) have been hired by Qatar recently - including many as Direct Entry Captain on the A320. There is probably a pretty good sized Spanish community at QR. If I were you, I would look at both Qatar and Emirates if you are interested in the Middle East. That said, seek out many perspectives as you evaluate opportunities - especially from your countrymen who have come to Qatar Airways and that region.
Buenos Suerte!
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Thaks a lot for the info. I found something about money in another forum.
I'll let you Know.
Spain is going to get a very bad place to fly. Colective bargainings will be ignored by the companies (Iberia will be the first to do it) as new laws allow them to do it. All the companies will follow Iberia's example and will shrink to the minimum before they contract again. Keep Out!
See you around
I'll let you Know.
Spain is going to get a very bad place to fly. Colective bargainings will be ignored by the companies (Iberia will be the first to do it) as new laws allow them to do it. All the companies will follow Iberia's example and will shrink to the minimum before they contract again. Keep Out!
See you around
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Hello chaps!
Is there anybody here who is NOT a gulf citizen and suffering from delays in joining the company due to the so-called "Security Clearance"?
This is on the behalf of one of my friends. He got accepted as normal S/O last October and got the contract on December. He initially received a DOJ with March batch, then he received revised one to be with April batch... & now yet another revised one on May and still waiting for a confirmation!
So frustrating! The guy says he has no criminal record or any sort of violations that may cause a problem whatsoever! I was wondering if there are others here who going through the same horrible situation!
Cheers guys.
Is there anybody here who is NOT a gulf citizen and suffering from delays in joining the company due to the so-called "Security Clearance"?
This is on the behalf of one of my friends. He got accepted as normal S/O last October and got the contract on December. He initially received a DOJ with March batch, then he received revised one to be with April batch... & now yet another revised one on May and still waiting for a confirmation!
So frustrating! The guy says he has no criminal record or any sort of violations that may cause a problem whatsoever! I was wondering if there are others here who going through the same horrible situation!
Cheers guys.
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@ 777 aviator
Will you please confirm if it is necessary to bring or publish a ''clean criminal record'' before or at the date of joining?
Also , is it necessary to bring a ''clean safety record'' from your CAA when joining QA?
Thank you in advance...
Will you please confirm if it is necessary to bring or publish a ''clean criminal record'' before or at the date of joining?
Also , is it necessary to bring a ''clean safety record'' from your CAA when joining QA?
Thank you in advance...
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@rain dance maggie
As far as I know, the Security Clearance is a background process if you may say! So unless QR asks you to submit your criminal/violations record or provide a Good Conduct Certificate well before your DOJ, it should be more of a routine procedure! I think it also depends on which country you come from!
For the safety record, you should be able to obtain this from your previous employer I suppose (No accident/incident report).
As far as I know, the Security Clearance is a background process if you may say! So unless QR asks you to submit your criminal/violations record or provide a Good Conduct Certificate well before your DOJ, it should be more of a routine procedure! I think it also depends on which country you come from!
For the safety record, you should be able to obtain this from your previous employer I suppose (No accident/incident report).
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Hello there.
I am going for an interview now in may, and have been looking for information on the following scenario and not found it:
I am invited for the second officer - fast track, have 3300 hours copilot on a turboprop, no jet. I would like to know for how long I would be operating as a second officer, until getting the first officer upgrade? Also what is the salary for second officers?
Kind regards, 1975
I am going for an interview now in may, and have been looking for information on the following scenario and not found it:
I am invited for the second officer - fast track, have 3300 hours copilot on a turboprop, no jet. I would like to know for how long I would be operating as a second officer, until getting the first officer upgrade? Also what is the salary for second officers?
Kind regards, 1975
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@1975
Good news that they're still interviewing SO, as we're on hold it means things are moving on.
Normally (once again, if I'm wrong, please correct me) you're gonna be SO for 6-8 months.
For the salary, you've a thread talking about it, usually 2000$ for SO
Normally (once again, if I'm wrong, please correct me) you're gonna be SO for 6-8 months.
For the salary, you've a thread talking about it, usually 2000$ for SO
