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Old 21st Sep 2012, 18:40
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I fully support the post from what-to-do.
If onvacation would write his last post instead of blantly one word: resign, it would make more sense at the first place..

Yes there is only one way to make FZ understand and correct the way they proceed: Resign or better do not start at all.
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Old 22nd Sep 2012, 06:29
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Just resign

Anyine that says this option is so easy is only kidding them self, as they forget that we are bonded for upto $36,000 for 3 years. Do you think it's fair to just say resign when you have a family to support and a massive debt hanging over you? Having recall rights and contract expiry approaching for many of us makes things so much easier.
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Old 22nd Sep 2012, 11:55
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Dummie

STD (No, not what you are thinking):

I am impressed that you took the time to watch Gen. Welsh...good on you! If what he said will not move you...nothing I will either...you will never understand people like me. Which is fine...my expectations are low. In contrast, I am not moved by atheism or pacifism, but I will not get on a public forum and bash their groups/organizations not knowing what they are all about...less I expect to be "b1tch slapped"!

What is taught at the "Zoo" other than physics, chemistry, astro, aero, any kind of math imaginable, and geopolitical issues? Believe it or not, diplomacy, I didn't do so well in the course. Hence, that's why I only said, "A$$wipe"(by the way what's so different between Spaceman and A$$wipe?). My buddies with funny names like Buford, Sheik, Stalker, Guns, Boots, Torch, Spike and "Bug" (maybe you know him) would have used many more colorful 4 letter words in their diatribe.

Moreover, putting a bar conversation on a public forum is also in bad taste. But that's OK, I am sure I said what I said and unlike some I'm not hiding behind a keyboard...I don't remember the conversation and I don't know who you are (let's keep it that way). However, you did not discuss the context in which I described our mutual friend (eg wearing an inappropriate uniform on the flight deck and speaking to crowd about "flying" the F-16 and F-15). I would not brow beat him about his job...nor should you, unless you know all of the pertinent issues. I don't know all of the contextual elements that he deals with or his pressures...and you probably don't either. I do know that I would not want to be in his position. Perhaps, like you and the guy from LA, he wants to keep his job (not arguing right or wrong here)...did you tell the CP or the DFO you are not going to fly to the hotspots because it is too dangerous. If not, do you expect him to go to the CEO and say, "I will quit unless you cease ops to Kabul or Damascus"? I don't believe his are the final decisions on said issues. More importantly, if not for him, I think we would be going to Mogadishu...think about that while you are playing tiddly-winks.

I hope we have an agreement in principle...I will not call you an "A$$wipe" if you don't insult my legacy institutions. Or next time, I will forward your insults to my friends with the funny names

Have a nice day, Grizz
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Old 22nd Sep 2012, 13:24
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Translators required, to apply, post your CV on this thread!

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Old 25th Sep 2012, 15:50
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Just looked at my October roster. Does anyone know where to buy a bulletproof vest???

Last CP meeting

Will hopefully be leaving this CIRCUS soon.
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Old 25th Sep 2012, 19:26
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Do Fly Dubai require an unfrozen ATPL?

For DE FO 737 rated??
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Old 25th Sep 2012, 20:09
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ATPL

From their website:

All pilots
  • Fluent in English to ICAO level 4 or above.
  • Hold a ICAO ATPL certificate.
  • Hold a 1st Class Medical certificate from ICAO.
  • Eligible for a UAE residency visa.
 
Old 25th Sep 2012, 20:37
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I think its a GCAA requirement. Unless you are a local then you have to have the full ATPL.
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Old 25th Sep 2012, 22:29
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CTC & PILAPT assessment gouge (flydubai).

rkramer787 MANY THANKS FOR THE POST.

Sorry that u didn't make it or maybe it's FZ's bad luck. But you surely did answer a lot of Qs being asked on this post.

All the best for the future. Cheers !!
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Old 26th Sep 2012, 16:39
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You are most welcome. I hope some good comes from it.
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Old 2nd Oct 2012, 14:51
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I'm guessing 778...... unless it's a trick question?
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Old 2nd Oct 2012, 15:13
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Application

Hello All,

Has anyone passed the screening phase of the application and getting an error message when trying to book an interview?
 
Old 2nd Oct 2012, 21:03
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CTC Selection

For rkramer 787

Brilliant post on the CTC assessment day1. I am almost certain I was on the same selection day than you? (I am the South African).

You have captured my thoughts on the selection proses exactly.

A must read for anyone considering an assessment at CTC

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Old 3rd Oct 2012, 01:59
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Dash8: I did not get an error msg, but their system is quite bad, in my opinion. That's not exactly true, if you remember the pm I sent you. Based on what I have seen, I doubt they care to make it run smoothly.

Dusty: I was wondering if any of you would weigh in. Glad you like it and agree. Many have agreed with it and I appreciate the validation my fellow pilots have shown.
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Old 4th Oct 2012, 21:55
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Flydubai selection process

hi all. can anyone tell me how long it roughly takes to get a reply from CTC to attend a selection process as ive been waiting roughly three weeks now and i havent heard anything. Should i contact CTC and find out whats going on or just wait?
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Old 6th Oct 2012, 01:23
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DEC in FZ

I am currently a Captain on the 777s. Was contemplating a switch to FZ as DEC even if it meant a demotion in terms of equipment as I am not being paid my salary on time. There is a backlog of close to 6 months of salary. To add to this, my company is on the verge of a huge pay cut.

However, having gone through the forum, I guess I will have to reconsider my options. No point in going from a frying pan to fire. I wonder if anyone has anything good to say about FZ. If I am willing to give up on the 777s, FZ better be a really good company to work for... Request inputs from those in FZ... Captains preferably...
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Old 6th Oct 2012, 05:37
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balanced view

On a positive note, except one notable cock up ( fz blamed bank, bank blamed FZ ... whatever ) The salary here has always been paid on time.

As for the rest... re read the above posts.

Rostering dept responsible for 95 % of issues. As always its promised to improve but, its unlikely. Folk here getting tired of empty promises.

This months morale booster is that the trip trading function on The AIMS system has been virtually blocked.



( AIMS = Amazingly Incompetent Mindless Scheduling )

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Old 6th Oct 2012, 07:27
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Leave bidding? You must be joking!

...And October's morale booster is that leave bidding has returned to the pre-AIMS system of blocks of 7 days always starting on a Tuesday!

Since AIMS cannot accommodate such a restrictive system, we have been told we are not allowed to use the 'anywhere in a period' option anymore.

They might as well throw AIMS in the bin as it is totally wasted here.
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Old 7th Oct 2012, 03:38
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Thanks for all your inputs...
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Old 7th Oct 2012, 05:27
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Leave

Whoop whoop,

Isn't the current leave software the same as last years? As I understand it, it was bought by mistake and was not up to the job then...... I guess we have clearly decided to roll with it!

I love the fact that we have black out periods (weeks) just to make the system work......... square peg, round hole!

Has anyone else come across such a convoluted system to book leave?
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