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From: Dubai
Since when do you believe in these guys ?
Since when did they say anything that became true ?
They are lying more than any UAE real estate broker
If you trust them, good for you, but anyone who did in the last 2 years came back with empty promises.....
Since when did they say anything that became true ?
They are lying more than any UAE real estate broker
If you trust them, good for you, but anyone who did in the last 2 years came back with empty promises.....
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: sunny land
Regarding the 320, upgrades were never supposed to happen but due to lack of DEC applicants, RH was forced to upgrade a few to avoid canceling any flights. They now have lots of DEC applications.
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From: Oasis
So, what exactly is the problem in the Al Jazeera building and the "club"? Do the Cabin people not want the pilots around or something??
Could someone please comment on the housing for the single pilots with no familes? I'm just wondering if they come equipped with basic appliances like stoves, refridgerators, washer/dryer, and dishwasher? Thanks for any info/insight.
Could someone please comment on the housing for the single pilots with no familes? I'm just wondering if they come equipped with basic appliances like stoves, refridgerators, washer/dryer, and dishwasher? Thanks for any info/insight.
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Those folks concerned about DEC, it was again confirmed (by RH) at the Pilots meeting on thursday that the DEC recruitment had finished.
Upgrades would come from within EY.
He did mention that a few guys who already had firm offers would start between now and Jan 09...but no new DECs are anticipated.
I believe the previously interviewed DECs are in a holding pool just incase they are needed.
Upgrades would come from within EY.
He did mention that a few guys who already had firm offers would start between now and Jan 09...but no new DECs are anticipated.
I believe the previously interviewed DECs are in a holding pool just incase they are needed.
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From: sheraton
Guys,
sorry to be the party pooper here but use your common sense please.
EY has 100+ airplanes on order and at the moment you allready have an FO shortage. Do you really think all upgrades can/will be done from the inside?
Forget it!
DEC will be needed for many years to come. Sure, internal upgrades will continue/increase but it is impossible to go without an influx of DEC!
Same thing happened/is happening at QR. Same promisses where made, same !!!! we are in!
sorry to be the party pooper here but use your common sense please.
EY has 100+ airplanes on order and at the moment you allready have an FO shortage. Do you really think all upgrades can/will be done from the inside?
Forget it!
DEC will be needed for many years to come. Sure, internal upgrades will continue/increase but it is impossible to go without an influx of DEC!
Same thing happened/is happening at QR. Same promisses where made, same !!!! we are in!
on which fleet?
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From: Among camels and dunes
Varig737,
I can't think of one pilot who left EY to go to QR, but I can think of many who left QR and came to EY, including cabin crew.
I also know of one pilot who left EY and went to EK, however I also know a few pilots who left EK, who came to EY.
I need to know the REAL differences between EY and Qr
I also know of one pilot who left EY and went to EK, however I also know a few pilots who left EK, who came to EY.
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From: New York
I can't think of one pilot who left EY to go to QR, but I can think of many who left QR and came to EY, including cabin crew.
I also know of one pilot who left EY and went to EK, however I also know a few pilots who left EK, who came to EY.
I also know of one pilot who left EY and went to EK, however I also know a few pilots who left EK, who came to EY.
I respect that
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From: mombasa
Well, most of the things are expensive, i think only Car and gas (fuel) are cheap here, well at least this place are much..much..better than Doha..for me... A 320? yeah slight busy..but thats our job ....flying!...have a nice wonderful day in Abu dhabi.
A 320? yeah slight busy..but thats our job ....flying!...have a nice wonderful day in Abu dhabi.
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From: Toronto
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good luck!
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From: europe
maybe this is unheard of in some parts of the world, but there are actually a lot of places where you don't need a car in the first place/ only for special occasions/ a few miles daily. I can't see the argument about car fuel when thinking about a move to the sandpit from e.g. Europe. I really don't see the advantage for anybody from a western medium quality airline up to apply ???
climate : terrible most of the year
traffic : grueling, life threatening simply
labor union : none
culture : big malls and even bigger cars. great.
inflation : double digits
management : unreliable, no job protection laws whatsoever
seniority list : worthless, since most won't stay anyway the whole career
housing : erratic, no guarantees regarding where you end up. are you guys really willed to gamble on the place your families has to live thereafter??
flight time limitations, overtime etc : as they please, general hours above average
currency: US$. well...
plus you loose your friends at home, don't see your wider family anymore, internet/movies/media are restricted, religious issues, middle-age conservative mindset among the locals, high school fees, common law is sharia,language barriers,role of women in islamic countries,etc etc., the list is endless.
I can see the incentive of an early command on a wide body, but nobody cares for that when in a few years you leave, eventually you are going to end up at the bottom of a seniority list again! Or are you all planning on becoming a contractor?
you always hear the argument of a criminal-less society. I believe this is a myth in the first place but anyway, the risk of dying on sheik zaheed road is probably a hundred times higher than becoming a fatal victim of a crime in the western world.
why are you going there ??? I don't get it..
climate : terrible most of the year
traffic : grueling, life threatening simply
labor union : none
culture : big malls and even bigger cars. great.
inflation : double digits
management : unreliable, no job protection laws whatsoever
seniority list : worthless, since most won't stay anyway the whole career
housing : erratic, no guarantees regarding where you end up. are you guys really willed to gamble on the place your families has to live thereafter??
flight time limitations, overtime etc : as they please, general hours above average
currency: US$. well...
plus you loose your friends at home, don't see your wider family anymore, internet/movies/media are restricted, religious issues, middle-age conservative mindset among the locals, high school fees, common law is sharia,language barriers,role of women in islamic countries,etc etc., the list is endless.
I can see the incentive of an early command on a wide body, but nobody cares for that when in a few years you leave, eventually you are going to end up at the bottom of a seniority list again! Or are you all planning on becoming a contractor?
you always hear the argument of a criminal-less society. I believe this is a myth in the first place but anyway, the risk of dying on sheik zaheed road is probably a hundred times higher than becoming a fatal victim of a crime in the western world.
why are you going there ??? I don't get it..
Last edited by sisyphos; 13th October 2008 at 11:08.
