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Old 7th Oct 2012, 08:16
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Has anyone else come across such a convoluted system to book leave?
Emirates

-One window of opportunity per year to attempt to get what you would want via "bid".

-One additional window of opportunity per year to attempt to get anything you could stomach given you didn't get anything that you wanted.

-Otherwise NOTHING AVAILABLE FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR (leave system totally locked with no leave showing available). This is for Captains; F/O's not so sure as we seem to have a bunch of them.

Then further into the year (when the company sees fit to burn off your leave as they now view your leave balance as "unacceptable") they will either open up a very short notice "leave available" period or otherwise force leave upon you (at dates/times of their choosing and many times in blocks of 4 days).

Nice when you have a "decree" company where you can write your own rules/change the rules at a whim (Emirates are not government employees and therefore do not have to abide by the government labor laws, nor a private company and therefore do not have to abide by the UAE labor laws).
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Old 7th Oct 2012, 08:46
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Guided, whoop whoop and others
Rule numbers
1. Any system is only good as the user.
2. Numbers numbers numbers (of crew)
3. The leave system has been "enhanced" - it does work at other airlines, you however have to test the set up, rules etc refer to rule No1 or possibly 2.

If someone at FZ is saying that AIMS is no good, well its been around for 30+ years, is used around the world. Yes it has its moments but;
Back to rule No1
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Old 7th Oct 2012, 13:52
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Pussmoth,

Did you try THY?
I bet you will have better life style in Istanbul than Dubai not even mentioning the equipment and exotic! FZ destinations..
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Old 7th Oct 2012, 16:01
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Pussmoth,

I agree with above post - definitely try DEC THY and not sure if Qatar still offer DEC. Otherwise, I would give EK and the other large UAE carrier a go even if it means FO slot - still better than your situation.
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Old 8th Oct 2012, 14:25
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One just needs to read the thread about Turkish Airlines before making a decision...
FZ might have some issues (which airline doesn't have?) but at the end of the day is what you make of it...
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Old 21st Oct 2012, 19:55
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How many hours is a Captain flying per year (average)?
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Old 22nd Oct 2012, 11:30
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Ethiad ban? Upgrade bond? Withholding of end of service?

Can anyone shed some light on the latest innovations?
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Old 14th Nov 2012, 07:23
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3rd Isolated Incident in KBL in 2 weeks

Good job a rocket attack on the airport doesn't affect flight safety or the inbound flight might not have been able to land there god forbid.

They will be telling us aircraft report being shot at weren't really being shot at all, they just happened to see people shooting things beneath them....oh no wait.

Fortunately all of these things are down to blind chance and are isolated incidents...all 12 of them, and entirely unrelated to any socio-political disagreements you may read about in the press. We shall all be taking holiday cruises down the Kabul River this time next year.

F-C

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Old 15th Nov 2012, 07:12
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Kabul

I lost my trust in the security department in FZ a long time ago. Only empty words just to keep the commercial department happy. I really do not feel safe in this airline due to the constant threat of many destinations we fly to.
I would think more than twice before signing a bond in FZ. There are many other options out there and I will resign asap due to warzone flights.
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Old 15th Nov 2012, 11:52
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FC

I'm sure they don't even believe their own propaganda any more - the arguments that Afghanistan destinations are safe are so clearly untenable.

However, their good judgement and ability to acknowledge the evident danger are clouded by $

Until crews start being repatriated by medivac or in body bags and that cost is taken into account, the situation is, unfortunately, unlikely to change.
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Old 27th Nov 2012, 05:01
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Don't think the latest ACN/initiative to increase revenue is likely to enhance our safety and security, and as for the knock on effect on retention/recruitment, let's not even go there!............me thinks this could well be the final straw for many at FDB!

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Old 27th Nov 2012, 14:29
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Well i know of one guy who has resigned in the last 24 hours!
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Old 27th Nov 2012, 16:30
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What is the ACN initiative?
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Old 28th Nov 2012, 05:26
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Well i know of one guy who has resigned in the last 24 hours!
Is that a result of the latest missive, roster, T's n C's? Also which seat? Can't afford to loose too many more from the left, light on numbers as it is.....
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Old 7th Dec 2012, 23:16
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Things gone real quiet down here.

Oh well silence they say is golden.

Fly Safe.
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Old 9th Dec 2012, 08:21
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..Or speaks volumes Zazoo.

We've lost the will to complain, and have fallen into a surly resentful silence.

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Old 9th Dec 2012, 09:14
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Thought I would throw my hat in the ring to see what happens. 737 typed plenty of hours with what I feel is a pretty stellar career and background to boot. Not current on 73 as I am on the Bus now. Currently working and flying in the region.

Got turned down right out of the gate. They must have known I would never pay to come out to an interview with CTC.

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Old 9th Dec 2012, 20:45
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jimmyg,

Perhaps a mixed blessing for you. Use your Bus rating and experience to get an interview at EK, QR, the other big UAE carrier or Air Arabia. From what I hear, Flydubai is nothing to cry over...

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Old 10th Dec 2012, 00:38
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Yes defiantly, I am on shortlist @ EK
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Old 14th Dec 2012, 21:29
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I have been successful on the first screening part of FD selection but I'm not type-rated on the 737. Any one can shed some light on when will they interview non type-rated pilots?

Thanks,
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