EK Interview 31st March -02nd April 2008
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EK Interview 31st March -02nd April 2008
Hello guys,
This is my first post on the PPRUNE, but I've been a regular reader for quite a while now.
I've sent my application to Emirates about a year and a half ago and have been updating it ever since, till FINALLY about a week ago I've received an email invitation for the interview on the 31st March -02nd April 2008
Now I was wondering if anybody else here got the same dates and if so, what kind of background you guys have, since I am JUST over the threshold of their minimum required hours myself and a bit nervous about it.
Thanks and GOOD LUCK with the interview
To my experience from a couple of interviews like this, I think it can be real helpful for the group to know each other a bit and exchange information before hand, so if anyone is up for it please PM me.
This is my first post on the PPRUNE, but I've been a regular reader for quite a while now.
I've sent my application to Emirates about a year and a half ago and have been updating it ever since, till FINALLY about a week ago I've received an email invitation for the interview on the 31st March -02nd April 2008
Now I was wondering if anybody else here got the same dates and if so, what kind of background you guys have, since I am JUST over the threshold of their minimum required hours myself and a bit nervous about it.
Thanks and GOOD LUCK with the interview
To my experience from a couple of interviews like this, I think it can be real helpful for the group to know each other a bit and exchange information before hand, so if anyone is up for it please PM me.
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fully agree
First of congrats and good luck>> im sure u'll meet someone there who is
of course in the same postion as u, cause it can be stressful and not
knowing anyone in the surrounding can make things abit tougher.
I wanted to suggest u take a look at the ek threads and see how the
whole process goes and what to expect, that wa u can some what
to prepare for it>>> all the bes>>t and any experience thru the proceess
woudl be great if shared back on this site
of course in the same postion as u, cause it can be stressful and not
knowing anyone in the surrounding can make things abit tougher.
I wanted to suggest u take a look at the ek threads and see how the
whole process goes and what to expect, that wa u can some what
to prepare for it>>> all the bes>>t and any experience thru the proceess
woudl be great if shared back on this site
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Thanks for the reply guys,
Do any of you have the details of the panel interview? what exactly do they ask? what are they looking for?
See you out there "Sioux" and good luck PM me if you'd like to have a chat
"Airbussmooth" I'll try to write a comprehensive feedback on the interview as soon as we go through the process, so stay tuned,,, and thanks for the tips
Do any of you have the details of the panel interview? what exactly do they ask? what are they looking for?
See you out there "Sioux" and good luck
PM me if you'd like to have a chat "Airbussmooth" I'll try to write a comprehensive feedback on the interview as soon as we go through the process, so stay tuned,,,
and thanks for the tips
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Hi
Can anyone explain the rostering at EK? What a typical month looks like or what a typical trip is? What can a typical first year F/O earn per month. How many days off per month on average. Im a 9 year F/O for a US Major with an interview with EK. Im not too confident with the US airlines and/or the US economy so Im weighing my options. Any info is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Can anyone explain the rostering at EK? What a typical month looks like or what a typical trip is? What can a typical first year F/O earn per month. How many days off per month on average. Im a 9 year F/O for a US Major with an interview with EK. Im not too confident with the US airlines and/or the US economy so Im weighing my options. Any info is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Hi FO320, I'll just copy/paste some information from "Emirates pilot briefing Doc" which was attached to my interview invitation email.
BASIC SALARY
Salaries, which are tax free, are paid monthly in arrears, in UAE Dirhams (US$1 = AED3.67) by credit transfer to the employee's bank account in the UAE. We do not transfer the salary into an overseas bank account.
Salary scales are reviewed on an annual basis; a step increment increase to the basic salary is awarded annually on 1st May.
The starting salaries for Flight Crew are as follows:
First Officer:
Starting monthly salary is AED 20,840.
Productivity Pay is AED 325 for each block hour above approximately 78 hours per month.
Flying pay–AED 35 will be paid for all block hours commencing from the first hour flown to the threshold level above which productivity pay will commence.
(IF YOU DONT CHOOSE TO LIVE IN COMPANY ACCOMMODATION, THE FOLLOWING HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS APPLICABLE)
The Housing Allowance option is provided, if an employee wishes to make and pay for his own accommodation arrangements. The employee will receive the Housing Allowance applicable to his grade:
Captains: AED 11,865 per month (AED 142,380 per annum)
First Officers: AED 10,565 per month (AED 126,780 per annum)
The employee will also receive a once only advance allowance of AED 30,000 to furnish his accommodation. No other allowances are payable. There is no entitlement to the Annual Refurbishment Allowance. Installation of a telephone line and arrangements for electricity connection are at the employee’s expense. Bills for water, gas, electricity consumption and applicable municipality charges, will also be paid by the employee.
The employee will be provided with temporary accommodation for a period of up to three months, by which time they are required to make suitable accommodation arrangements. Housing allowance will not be paid in respect off any period of time when the employee is housed in Company provided temporary accommodation.
LETS CALCULATE THE AVRAGE MONTHLY SALARY FROM THE ABOVE:
for the average of 50 Block Hours a month:
50x35=1750+20840(Basic)+10565(Housing)=33155 AED / 3.67=9035 USD
DAYS OFF
All crew members have a minimum of 7 days off in any consecutive 28 days and an average of at least 8 days off in each consecutive 28 day period, averaged over three such periods. These figures will be prorated in relation to periods of leave.
Command Eligibility Criteria
The Company criteria for command upgrade are as follows:
- 36 months in Emirates prior to promotion to Captain
- 6,000 hours total time.
- 4,000 hard hours.
- 12 months on type from the commencement of line training.
- Satisfactory completion of the Command Assessment Program.
As I said I've only copy/pasted the info, so I'm not sure how close are these information to reality.
Hope you find it useful
BASIC SALARY
Salaries, which are tax free, are paid monthly in arrears, in UAE Dirhams (US$1 = AED3.67) by credit transfer to the employee's bank account in the UAE. We do not transfer the salary into an overseas bank account.
Salary scales are reviewed on an annual basis; a step increment increase to the basic salary is awarded annually on 1st May.
The starting salaries for Flight Crew are as follows:
First Officer:
Starting monthly salary is AED 20,840.
Productivity Pay is AED 325 for each block hour above approximately 78 hours per month.
Flying pay–AED 35 will be paid for all block hours commencing from the first hour flown to the threshold level above which productivity pay will commence.
(IF YOU DONT CHOOSE TO LIVE IN COMPANY ACCOMMODATION, THE FOLLOWING HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS APPLICABLE)
The Housing Allowance option is provided, if an employee wishes to make and pay for his own accommodation arrangements. The employee will receive the Housing Allowance applicable to his grade:
Captains: AED 11,865 per month (AED 142,380 per annum)
First Officers: AED 10,565 per month (AED 126,780 per annum)
The employee will also receive a once only advance allowance of AED 30,000 to furnish his accommodation. No other allowances are payable. There is no entitlement to the Annual Refurbishment Allowance. Installation of a telephone line and arrangements for electricity connection are at the employee’s expense. Bills for water, gas, electricity consumption and applicable municipality charges, will also be paid by the employee.
The employee will be provided with temporary accommodation for a period of up to three months, by which time they are required to make suitable accommodation arrangements. Housing allowance will not be paid in respect off any period of time when the employee is housed in Company provided temporary accommodation.
LETS CALCULATE THE AVRAGE MONTHLY SALARY FROM THE ABOVE:
for the average of 50 Block Hours a month:
50x35=1750+20840(Basic)+10565(Housing)=33155 AED / 3.67=9035 USD
DAYS OFF
All crew members have a minimum of 7 days off in any consecutive 28 days and an average of at least 8 days off in each consecutive 28 day period, averaged over three such periods. These figures will be prorated in relation to periods of leave.
Command Eligibility Criteria
The Company criteria for command upgrade are as follows:
- 36 months in Emirates prior to promotion to Captain
- 6,000 hours total time.
- 4,000 hard hours.
- 12 months on type from the commencement of line training.
- Satisfactory completion of the Command Assessment Program.
As I said I've only copy/pasted the info, so I'm not sure how close are these information to reality.
Hope you find it useful
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LETS CALCULATE THE AVRAGE MONTHLY SALARY FROM THE ABOVE:
for the average of 50 Block Hours a month:
50x35=1750+20840(Basic)+10565(Housing)=33155 AED / 3.67=9035 USD
for the average of 50 Block Hours a month:
50x35=1750+20840(Basic)+10565(Housing)=33155 AED / 3.67=9035 USD
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Your basic cost of living with a family here (Food, kids activities,part of schooling, insurance, some holidays, booze...etc.) will be approx. 4000$ US a month. You may also want to buy a car.
This place is very expensive. I suggest you guys do a bit of research.
This place is very expensive. I suggest you guys do a bit of research.
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thanks
thanks for the reply been in the short list pool since oct 07 but not heared anything my exp. 4500hrs tt 2500on b737 so im quite above the min. rqmnts. have turned a few jobs down here in the uk hopeing this would turn up whats the general exp. across the board who have been invited in a short spread of time...
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hello
To sioux>>
first off congratson the interview goodluck with everything if u havent already gone thru the process>>
We you able?? or di u manage to find out anything new interesting or in depth with regards to the COMPASS TESTING!!
first off congrats
on the interview goodluck with everything if u havent already gone thru the process>> We you able?? or di u manage to find out anything new interesting or in depth with regards to the COMPASS TESTING!!
Just interviewed last week. I have all the info, but they are saying it is going to change in Mar. I'll post it this evening. No surprises from what is allready posted though.
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Gentlemen-
I am an American preparing for an interview in Dubai 1st week of April. Despite the recent turn for the (apparent) worse with the monthly rostering arrangement I am still excited for the opportunity to interview at EK.
I would appreciate, if you have the time, if I might join this group of PMs that you have going in the interest of getting gouge, etc.
I promise to pay it forward, haha.
Good luck to all.
I am an American preparing for an interview in Dubai 1st week of April. Despite the recent turn for the (apparent) worse with the monthly rostering arrangement I am still excited for the opportunity to interview at EK.
I would appreciate, if you have the time, if I might join this group of PMs that you have going in the interest of getting gouge, etc.
I promise to pay it forward, haha.
Good luck to all.
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hiring?
Hey guys congrats on the interviews. I'm considering appying for EK. I have about 12k hours in all kinds of aircraft. Most of my time is Alaska time. The only jet time I have is Lear all the rest is prop time. I'm currently employed at an Anchorage based C-130 operator that flys world wide. With Hercs based in Europe, and Asia. This would be a big dicission as I have a wife and two girls. One question I have is how are Americans treated? Is Dubia like Singapore where everbody gets along? Thanks!
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Compass Testing. Not every piece of info, but enough.
First, coordination test. Joystick, pedals, up and down arrow for airspeed. Get a good position for your arm. You are to follow the + type flight director. If you overcontrol, the airspeed will decrease/increase. The trim only goes to 2 ball widths out of trim. Not a tough exercise for helicopter drivers.
Then came the other tests, ALL TIMED:
Basic math, long division, multiplication, some word problems, associative, cummulative properties. Thank God I've been doing math with my 5th grade son.
Memory test with the following format
Altitude
Heading
Speed
Radar Alt
They give a value next to 2 or 3 of them, then you type in what it was with the applicable A,H,S,R then hit enter. You have to hit that number within 3 seconds.
3 dimensional bearing off a center point. It has a plane with relative acft position to the center point, a pointer relative to pitch up/down/left/right, and a relative pointer to N/S/E/W. These are all superemposed over a grid around the centerpoint. you must figure out which one is correct. Do as many in a certain time period.
Autopilot operation that tells you an altitude, heading, speed changes. You must use the +/- for altitude, left/right arrows for heading, up/down arrows to change speed. They want you to change each to reflect the requested part of the screen, to the changable part of the screen. At the same time they have 2 blocks at the top about 2x2in that is black and will turn 1 part red corresponding to the 1-9 on the numberpad(You have 3 seconds to do this). You change them, hit enter and it goes to the next change. Time limited also.
30 questions, general aviation. This is basic, but confusing if you haven't studyed this.
ex: What is the most effective way to stop a plane on a dry runway
Spoilers, thrust reverser, or anti skid breaks
When flying under a cumlonimbus cloud what will you get
a down draft; an updraft,downdraft, followed by an updraft; a downdraft,followed by an updraft, followed by a downdraft.
If you are going to descend from 38,000ft to 8,000ft. how many miles will it take @3degrees
60nm, 75nm, 100 nm
First, coordination test. Joystick, pedals, up and down arrow for airspeed. Get a good position for your arm. You are to follow the + type flight director. If you overcontrol, the airspeed will decrease/increase. The trim only goes to 2 ball widths out of trim. Not a tough exercise for helicopter drivers.
Then came the other tests, ALL TIMED:
Basic math, long division, multiplication, some word problems, associative, cummulative properties. Thank God I've been doing math with my 5th grade son.
Memory test with the following format
Altitude
Heading
Speed
Radar Alt
They give a value next to 2 or 3 of them, then you type in what it was with the applicable A,H,S,R then hit enter. You have to hit that number within 3 seconds.
3 dimensional bearing off a center point. It has a plane with relative acft position to the center point, a pointer relative to pitch up/down/left/right, and a relative pointer to N/S/E/W. These are all superemposed over a grid around the centerpoint. you must figure out which one is correct. Do as many in a certain time period.
Autopilot operation that tells you an altitude, heading, speed changes. You must use the +/- for altitude, left/right arrows for heading, up/down arrows to change speed. They want you to change each to reflect the requested part of the screen, to the changable part of the screen. At the same time they have 2 blocks at the top about 2x2in that is black and will turn 1 part red corresponding to the 1-9 on the numberpad(You have 3 seconds to do this). You change them, hit enter and it goes to the next change. Time limited also.
30 questions, general aviation. This is basic, but confusing if you haven't studyed this.
ex: What is the most effective way to stop a plane on a dry runway
Spoilers, thrust reverser, or anti skid breaks
When flying under a cumlonimbus cloud what will you get
a down draft; an updraft,downdraft, followed by an updraft; a downdraft,followed by an updraft, followed by a downdraft.
If you are going to descend from 38,000ft to 8,000ft. how many miles will it take @3degrees
60nm, 75nm, 100 nm