Flight deck positions at FlyDubai Master Thread - Merged
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Thanks Park, A simple and elegant solution to all the FD rostering issues, almost managerial in stance, but sadly not very constructive.
Perhaps given your first hand knowledge of FD rostering, you would be kind enough to enlighten us all and explain some of the issues from a rostering veiwpoint. Any explanation of rostering practices and policies from upstairs is somewhat vague and so far not terribly convincing.
Perhaps given your first hand knowledge of FD rostering, you would be kind enough to enlighten us all and explain some of the issues from a rostering veiwpoint. Any explanation of rostering practices and policies from upstairs is somewhat vague and so far not terribly convincing.
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"Rostering"
"head of rostering guy...he is ex.EYand is well known among the instructor group" this may very well be true ...he is another James Hogan cronie...Ex. GF..Ex. EY....possibly soon Ex. FD..!!! an excellant A** L***** wasn't liked by pilots & CC at niether airlines ...!!! if this is the same guy am thinking about ...make him feel at home boys!! 
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in the brownies!!
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FlyDubai Pilot Selection
I just read that FlyDubai has appointed CTC to select their pilots.
For the first part of the selection they are asking candidates to pay £150.00.
We are about to have a massive pilot shortage and here is a rapidly expanding airline asking potential employees to pay to be interviewed.
Are they finding enough people?
I know Emirates seem to be struggling.
For the first part of the selection they are asking candidates to pay £150.00.
We are about to have a massive pilot shortage and here is a rapidly expanding airline asking potential employees to pay to be interviewed.
Are they finding enough people?
I know Emirates seem to be struggling.
Mistrust in Management
My advice is that any company that asks you to pay for initial selection is a good sign that that company needs to be avoided.
The global market for experienced Pilots is on the upturn just now in my opinion. (That situation could of course well turn the other way in a very short time)
I never have, and never will pay an airline for the privilege of an inteview with me - nor also will I pay for any training that I may need to fly their aircraft type.
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Exeng
The global market for experienced Pilots is on the upturn just now in my opinion. (That situation could of course well turn the other way in a very short time)
I never have, and never will pay an airline for the privilege of an inteview with me - nor also will I pay for any training that I may need to fly their aircraft type.
Regards
Exeng
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No No No No No!
The appointment of CTC by FlyDubai is a shocker at best and should be avoided at all costs.
FlyDubai are in need of pilots as expansion plans are a foot with new a/c soon to be delivered. However with the pilot job market on the rise paying for an interview is appalling. Its one way for CTC to make money. Its even worse when you look at the fact that you can be out on day 1 before even having the sim check!
FlyDubai has the possibility of being a good airline, and with a relative currently working for them, a few small changes would make things a lot more impressive. However right now its not brilliant and this way of recruiting is not helping.
FlyDubai are in need of pilots as expansion plans are a foot with new a/c soon to be delivered. However with the pilot job market on the rise paying for an interview is appalling. Its one way for CTC to make money. Its even worse when you look at the fact that you can be out on day 1 before even having the sim check!
FlyDubai has the possibility of being a good airline, and with a relative currently working for them, a few small changes would make things a lot more impressive. However right now its not brilliant and this way of recruiting is not helping.
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A few months ago I applied to Flydubai directly however I have recieved an email telling me to re-apply through CTC and yes, they want me to pay 150 pounds for the assesment. There is absolutely no chance that I'll be paying them for the pleasure of an interview. I think such recruitment strategy creates a poor impression of this company. They really should be ashamed.
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Weren`t the requirements for 2,500 total time before?? Website now says 1,500..........Guess EK must have had a hit on their recruitment source?
As for CTC getting in on the act
As for CTC getting in on the act
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They will struggle to find pilots
A friend of mine with 3000 hrs on B737NG has four interviews in 15 days in four different countries. Vietnam, Indonesia, poland & Turkey. They are paying for him to fly there + accomodation and sim check. I say this as it is a CLEAR indication that the pilot shortage has already started...
So you guys in FlyDubai had better change policy or you will have your new B737s sitting on the ground with no drivers.
So you guys in FlyDubai had better change policy or you will have your new B737s sitting on the ground with no drivers.
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I got an interview for Nov, but 150 pounds= 234 US plus Airline ticket plus Hotel accommodation plus food, you looking at over 2000 US just to see if you get a job, then if you are so lucky requires you to be bonded for 3 years, let me think about it, NO.
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Fair ?!?
I don't consider that fair at all. What about the poor guys, starting out on their careers, who have already committed their funds to a licence, type rating and line training ? They find themselves paying out money they have begged, borrowed or stolen, YET AGAIN........ for an interview !!
And when they get the letter saying, " We regret to.......".
It's just another example of an employer of professional people, seeking ways to offset the cost of recruiting pilots, using the funds of those who can ill afford it.
Look through this site. It is littered with threads about the gradual erosion of the T's & C's of professional pilots. Pilots who, through no fault of their own, find themselves searching for jobs after committing years of effort, experience and safe operation to the industry. Pilots who have little choice other than to accept the new offer so that their jobs are safe until the management find another way to strip the meat right down to the bone and beyond.
The beyond ?........ Paying for an interview along with the newly qualified professionals who they will share their experience with, to work professionally, efficiently and safely for an employer,who given half a chance will pay him less, work him harder and not give a tinkers cuss about his staff number.
SHOCKING !!
Rant over.
And when they get the letter saying, " We regret to.......".
It's just another example of an employer of professional people, seeking ways to offset the cost of recruiting pilots, using the funds of those who can ill afford it.
Look through this site. It is littered with threads about the gradual erosion of the T's & C's of professional pilots. Pilots who, through no fault of their own, find themselves searching for jobs after committing years of effort, experience and safe operation to the industry. Pilots who have little choice other than to accept the new offer so that their jobs are safe until the management find another way to strip the meat right down to the bone and beyond.
The beyond ?........ Paying for an interview along with the newly qualified professionals who they will share their experience with, to work professionally, efficiently and safely for an employer,who given half a chance will pay him less, work him harder and not give a tinkers cuss about his staff number.
SHOCKING !!
Rant over.
Last edited by Luckyguy; 26th Oct 2010 at 18:16. Reason: Searching for inspiration, declaring rant over.