Flight deck positions at FlyDubai Master Thread - Merged
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Rj2driver,
I sympathize with your situation. In my opinion, knowledge is power and the first-hand testimonial is always a good thing.
From what I have heard, both Jet Blue and Spirit in your country are hiring high time RJ FOs (probably to lock them in with no PIC time) and the legacies will be ramping-up hiring soon that will increase slots at all other US airlines (as people leave for Delta and UAL). Perhaps more networking will improve your odds.
As for FlyDubai, it is good to get a variety of perspectives and know what to expect...
Good luck
I sympathize with your situation. In my opinion, knowledge is power and the first-hand testimonial is always a good thing.
From what I have heard, both Jet Blue and Spirit in your country are hiring high time RJ FOs (probably to lock them in with no PIC time) and the legacies will be ramping-up hiring soon that will increase slots at all other US airlines (as people leave for Delta and UAL). Perhaps more networking will improve your odds.
As for FlyDubai, it is good to get a variety of perspectives and know what to expect...
Good luck
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@Iver...
I have flooded every possible opening with resumes already...Spirit, Jetblue, US Air, Frontier, Virgin, Fly Miami,etc. With most of the captains at the regional airlines trying to get a move on, I am not exactly a hot commodity, at least not right now. FD may suck, but the RJ life sucks too...for 4 times the pay I will be happy to endure 4 times the suckiness. If they give me the chance I am taking it.
I have flooded every possible opening with resumes already...Spirit, Jetblue, US Air, Frontier, Virgin, Fly Miami,etc. With most of the captains at the regional airlines trying to get a move on, I am not exactly a hot commodity, at least not right now. FD may suck, but the RJ life sucks too...for 4 times the pay I will be happy to endure 4 times the suckiness. If they give me the chance I am taking it.
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rj2driver: if your looking for 'four times the suckiness', I'm reliably informed that that sort of thing is most definitely available, for a modest fee, from vendors located within the numerous bars & hotels. Fwiw, this place is a veritable United Nations of Whores, wherein a truly staggering range of nationalities is available, with the Chinese (true to their form) being the cheapest, so I'm told ! 
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I fully understand and appreciate that you guys working at regional airlines have a pretty rough ride with regards to pay and conditions. There are many guys out here from the US that I have had the pleasure of flying with and I have heard about the lifestyle.
Flydubai may turn out to be a good stepping stone for you, but that's all it will be. The biggest disappointment about FZ is that it could have been a great place to stay for a long time. Instead it's just another company that will fail to hold onto the majority of great pilots working here because it refuses to address issues like fatigue inducing rosters.
I really hope the COO addresses the issues as Randy mentions above, but until I see my rosters start to improve or a solid indication of a PBS system that will not be interfered with by the rostering master I will be looking for a way out after my bond has finished.
Flydubai may turn out to be a good stepping stone for you, but that's all it will be. The biggest disappointment about FZ is that it could have been a great place to stay for a long time. Instead it's just another company that will fail to hold onto the majority of great pilots working here because it refuses to address issues like fatigue inducing rosters.
I really hope the COO addresses the issues as Randy mentions above, but until I see my rosters start to improve or a solid indication of a PBS system that will not be interfered with by the rostering master I will be looking for a way out after my bond has finished.
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Desperate to fly jet
Hey Guys,
I have applied for a position in flybubai on Sunday, and still no decision was made about wehther I will have a chance to go for the interview or not.... That is all I need.
I have been flying the ATR-72/42 500 for about 4 years now. Salary, roostering and leave days are pretty good, but aviation is not taken seriously where I am, and I am desperate to fly jet... I really don't care about any of the mentioned disadvantages about flydubai, all I need is to fly a Jet in an airline where I can be proud of being a pilot...
Anyone knows if they are still hiring? Or any suggestions on any other airline in the world? Thanks a lot in advance.
By the way, I have 2600 hours total.
Safe landings
I have applied for a position in flybubai on Sunday, and still no decision was made about wehther I will have a chance to go for the interview or not.... That is all I need.
I have been flying the ATR-72/42 500 for about 4 years now. Salary, roostering and leave days are pretty good, but aviation is not taken seriously where I am, and I am desperate to fly jet... I really don't care about any of the mentioned disadvantages about flydubai, all I need is to fly a Jet in an airline where I can be proud of being a pilot...
Anyone knows if they are still hiring? Or any suggestions on any other airline in the world? Thanks a lot in advance.
By the way, I have 2600 hours total.
Safe landings
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quick question if anyone can help. i have 2200TT (300hrs short of their TT min of 2500) but i have 1300hrs rj time so more than their requirements. I intrested in applying but don't want to be rejected because of the Total time and have to wait 6 months to reapply since in 3 months i will get to 2500. I did send them an email but no answer yet, also planning to attend the vegas job fair and ask the question in person.
anyone can shed some light on this?
thanks!
anyone can shed some light on this?
thanks!
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One just never knows in this business anymore.
My expectation was that I would spend the golden sunset years of my career with Pan Am, flying Pacific route, two trips a month making 300K a year and sitting on a multi million dollar pension fund.
Now I would be happy with a Twin Otter on floats with Jimmy Buffet playing in the background.
My expectation was that I would spend the golden sunset years of my career with Pan Am, flying Pacific route, two trips a month making 300K a year and sitting on a multi million dollar pension fund.
Now I would be happy with a Twin Otter on floats with Jimmy Buffet playing in the background.
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Without wanting to rain on anyone's parade, a friend with 11000 hours, 10500 commercial airline jet and heavy jet time, 2300 hrs on B737-300, 2600 hrs PIC TRI on A320 got rejected at the initial screening !!!
At least that is what it said on the FZ site that he applied through !
Definitely strange aviation times we are living in ...
At least that is what it said on the FZ site that he applied through !
Definitely strange aviation times we are living in ...
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A friend of mine applied for a DEC and got rejected as well.
He has 11000TT, 7000 PIC glass jet alone...not sure how the screen works but I heard with 400 cadet program for locals, you would think they'd want experience guys in the left seat!
He has 11000TT, 7000 PIC glass jet alone...not sure how the screen works but I heard with 400 cadet program for locals, you would think they'd want experience guys in the left seat!
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Same here, trust me this is a blessing. You do not want to get locked into a bad contract for 3 years.
The cycle is most hopefully on an upswing and by the end of 2013 or beginning of 2014 we might see some better contracts out their for experienced folks.
I am still on the lookout for that all elusive commuting contract with all the bells and whistles.
The cycle is most hopefully on an upswing and by the end of 2013 or beginning of 2014 we might see some better contracts out their for experienced folks.
I am still on the lookout for that all elusive commuting contract with all the bells and whistles.
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Hi can someone set the record straight for me??
On the FZ website is quotes F/O pay rate, plus all the extras. There is no mention of housing allowance. But as i read through previous posts there is talk of a said allowance. Which is true?
Cheers
On the FZ website is quotes F/O pay rate, plus all the extras. There is no mention of housing allowance. But as i read through previous posts there is talk of a said allowance. Which is true?
Cheers
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Fly Dubai HR e mail address
does any one have the an e mail address for fly dubai HR department. Their online application is not working. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks