Does anyone know if our assessments will expire after 12 months?

HR told me that is valid to 12 months from the assessment date however FZ will re-evaluate this requirement if delays in training dates are long.

Thank you, my friend...

DECs are not in the plans for the time being, Focus on in house upgrades. Eventually they might call the DECs in the holding pool little by little. New assessments for DECs not in the plans. But everything changes really fast.

Hi all, I am 2 days short of the 3 week feedback from flydubai after completing the interview with Hirevue.
Is this normal? Is it a bad sign? What should I expect from now on?
NTR-FO.

Any heads up for the ms interview please

Hi all

I did my assessment in Dubai early Jan 2023.

Doc assessed my BMI to be high(32), I completed a CVD risk assessment after which the doc was happy and recommended me to FlyDubai. I was then asked by HR to first complete a full GCAA Class 1 medical, which I did and sent off to them. I was told that I would receive my feedback soon. Still waiting.

I can'tsee how they would make you go through all of that and then say no...... maybe I am wrong.

Anyone else with the same experience?

What was your outcome?

Anyone with insights into this?

I don't want to be negative, just a reality check: They can absolutely make you go through all of that, and then say no.

That's not to say they won't still say yes, hopefully that is the case. But I personally know several people who applied, had a few hoops to jump through, and were ultimately rejected after some time. My impression of FZ hiring process is that your 'file' passes from desk to desk and must get approval from everywhere before it passes upwards at the end, where you can still ultimately be rejected for any reason.

tl:dr - it isn't a yes until it's a yes. The amount of time taken is irrelevant. Dis maar hoe dinge gaan daar bo.

My sincerest good luck and hopes for your success.

​​​​​​​Ja nee, ek kom agter dis n ander menataliteit! I will keep positive on this front and hope for the best but I am under no illusions that it is only really a yes once you arrive at the office on your start date, aviation promises right🤷‍♂️​​​​​​​

Hi guys,

just wondering whether Flydubai have any restrictions on time away from aircraft for NTR guys. If so, how long? And is it a hard restriction or has it got to do with some restrictions set by the UAE govt.

That's a non-sense requirement, like all the other ones around. Having 15.000h does not mean anything. The fact that you have been away for 2 years, also does not mean anything. I've heard that they are not hiring if your last landing was more than 2 years ago from the joining date, however.

Hello
Does anybody know whats going on with the NTR holding pool. I was notified December 2022 that I am successful but havent heard anything again and I dont get replies on my mails. Thanks

Capt or FO?

• FO NTR thanks

How long does it take them after the completion of the assessment in Dubai to reply with a pass or fail email? TR F/O

I know a FO who recently joined the company as NTR... Most of his classmates are NTR as well.

Eventually they will call you, as they're searching for more FO's. If you're an experienced FO I believe your chances are greater.

I don't work for the company, I'm in the holding pool as a NTR DEC, but have a few friends there.

Hey Guys and Gals

Did my Dubai assessment in January. Got news recently that I am now doing laps in the pool.

I would like to hear from others who are swimming. How long, etc.

Keep you chins up everyone

How long does it take them to respond to a TR FO after the completion of the assessment. If anyone has an idea?

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if someone at the company could explain rostering. Pardon my ignorance, I flew regionals and now at ULCC on the 737. At both companies I flew 85 hours per month (sometimes up to 100) but still got my 12 GDOs. I’m not understanding how pilots are only getting 8 days off per month given that many of the destinations are 3+ hrs from DXB and are turns. Can someone explain or share a sample roster?

Simple…night flying. Fly Monday night and land Tuesday morning. Fly Wednesday night and land Thursday Morning. Fly Friday night and land Saturday morning. That’s almost an entire week without a day off. Only done 3 flights.

There are long periods between duties. For example, you get home at 9am on a Tuesday then don’t sign on until 8pm on a Wednesday. That’s 35 hours free of duties. However you sleep until the afternoon on the Tuesday then have to plan sleep mid afternoon for your duty on Wednesday.

Some months if your roster has a lot of flying the wrong side of the clock you might only do 65 hours. However you might only end up with 8-9 rostered days off where you get 2 nights in a row in your bed, and a full day off where you don’t need plan some sort of sleep at an odd time of day.

All that said it’s not that bad. With the rotational bidding system, 3 or even 4 rosters out of 5 you can build a pretty decent roster and avoid a lot of the ‘deep’ nights that bring you home after 5am.