Flight deck positions at FlyDubai Master Thread - Merged
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As far as accomodation in Dubai is concerned for final interviews, I believe FZ put you up at their expense in the Premier Inn at DXB, in addition to providing you with a return flight from your home country to DXB. You should also have a full day free prior to your interview, which you are encouraged to use to explore Dubai and investigate the practicalities of life there.
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Flight deck positions at FlyDubai Master Thread - Merged
An opportunity to view the highlights of the town! If calendar permits Monday night madness at Fibber McGees, kicking out time at the Moscow hotel, the list is endless.
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ABBOT, yes indeed, and therein to fully appreciate the truly International flavour of this place, a trip to the bar in the York Hotel is a bucket list must do item... Sodom & Gomorra don't even come close ! (so I'm told 
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New asian guy needs help
Just been told to attend screening in CTC. Very new here in pprune.com. English not native, but level 5. Need help from anyone here to advice what to prepare and expect. Thank you for your kindness!
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Some expert advises
Dear Friends
I am quiet new to the PPRune Forums ..have my FZ interview scheduled this May,Can some one please give me a hands on as to what kind of questions do I expect and how does the recruitment process go..
What all is expected out of us.
Please give an immediate reply since I am already running late with my preparations.
Thanks a ton!
I am quiet new to the PPRune Forums ..have my FZ interview scheduled this May,Can some one please give me a hands on as to what kind of questions do I expect and how does the recruitment process go..
What all is expected out of us.
Please give an immediate reply since I am already running late with my preparations.
Thanks a ton!
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Jus my little input
Hi guys,
I've not read all of the responses in here as I keep getting distracted by the arguments. Therefore I'll just go in with my info and hope it helps.
I'm out in Dubai having been successful at selection. Ctc was an experience but totally manageable. I borrowed a friends book called " get ahead for the skies" by mr A.Pilot. . It was written for the ctc cadet program's and is very useful and touches on all the key points for CTC.
There is also an aptitude tester at here. Although the aptitude testing on the day was slimmed down to the toughest bit at the end.
Interview in Dubai was very friendly and it appeared that flydubai are looking to see your motivation and commitment to them and living in Dubai. The questions are similar to CTC but less of them and rather more about the details of your chosen scenarios.
They are open and honest about the work out here and I do not feel under any illusions. Everyone is genuinely friendly and helpful and I hope that will be sustainable with the expansion plans.
Very happy about my move and wish you all the best of luck.
I've not read all of the responses in here as I keep getting distracted by the arguments. Therefore I'll just go in with my info and hope it helps.
I'm out in Dubai having been successful at selection. Ctc was an experience but totally manageable. I borrowed a friends book called " get ahead for the skies" by mr A.Pilot. . It was written for the ctc cadet program's and is very useful and touches on all the key points for CTC.
There is also an aptitude tester at here. Although the aptitude testing on the day was slimmed down to the toughest bit at the end.
Interview in Dubai was very friendly and it appeared that flydubai are looking to see your motivation and commitment to them and living in Dubai. The questions are similar to CTC but less of them and rather more about the details of your chosen scenarios.
They are open and honest about the work out here and I do not feel under any illusions. Everyone is genuinely friendly and helpful and I hope that will be sustainable with the expansion plans.
Very happy about my move and wish you all the best of luck.
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Sorry for the delay, but here is a run down on two days event.
Day starts with company's presentation with Q & A. Both CTC & Fly Dubai respresentative were there. Really great group of people. They answered every question in detail to the extent of their knowledge. Total 11 of us. All regional.
After presentation they split us in groups of two. Blue and red.
First task of the morning, group discussion and presentation. First scenario is rapid expansion of fly Dubai, and what can we suggest and the benefits of growing as well as the cons of rapid growth. Once completed, 2nd task is stuck on the moon scenario. You are given list of equipments and arrange them in the order of importance from 1- 12. 10 minutes after change in scenario and we are given list of additional items and now re-arrange the list accordingly.
After the group exercises, we waited until the computers were ready for testing. Again same tests that. Have been mentioned previously. Joystick and keeping the cross hair centered. Keep the cross hair centered while keeping track of the sequence of numbers. Third test was to keep the crosshairs centered, while monitoring shape and colors and numbers in the along with sequence of numbers on the right. My suggestion is take your time. Do not rush through. READ INSTRUCTIONS.
Once completed results were announced and out of 11, 5 were sent home. One on one HR interviews thereafter. Similar questions from previous write ups.
1. Why flydubai
2. What can you bring to flydubai
3. Acclimation to a new culture
4. TMAAT when you helped your company
5. TMAAT when you had an issue with captain and what did you.
6. Why should we hire you
7. What research did you do about the company
8. What's your total time
9. Talk about your self- your aviation career
10. Most proud moment in your life
11. Where you see yourself in 5 years
12. Your current goals
Once done, you go outside and wait. 4 out of 6 made it. We were given sim profiles that evening for sim on 737 NG next day.
Sim profile: no memorization required. Pay attention to instructors briefing.
Hand flown sim with T/O out of MUS, no flight directory, auto throttle or auto pilot. Fly complete ILS followed by go around and loss of engine on go around. Simple fundamentals of flying. Nothing difficult. They are looking for CRM and corrections you make if blunder. Afterwards, were sent home. Got the pass email the very next morning. Have the final interview scheduled next month. Will post further upon completion.
Word of advice, please refrain from asking questions about commuting. That's a no no. They want people for long term. It's up to you to convince them why they should hire you. CTC is difficult to pass but not impossible. All candidates were American. Didn't see any sort of discrimination. Pay attention to instructions and be pleasent. Answer with specific examples and time stamp. They will smell bull$hit for miles away.
Oh yeah and please dress professionally and iron that suit and pants of yours. It's amazing to see who didn't shave for the interview.
Also, if you are 737 typed and experienced, don't assume you have this bagged. You will be surprised to see people that have been eliminated.
Good luck!
Day starts with company's presentation with Q & A. Both CTC & Fly Dubai respresentative were there. Really great group of people. They answered every question in detail to the extent of their knowledge. Total 11 of us. All regional.
After presentation they split us in groups of two. Blue and red.
First task of the morning, group discussion and presentation. First scenario is rapid expansion of fly Dubai, and what can we suggest and the benefits of growing as well as the cons of rapid growth. Once completed, 2nd task is stuck on the moon scenario. You are given list of equipments and arrange them in the order of importance from 1- 12. 10 minutes after change in scenario and we are given list of additional items and now re-arrange the list accordingly.
After the group exercises, we waited until the computers were ready for testing. Again same tests that. Have been mentioned previously. Joystick and keeping the cross hair centered. Keep the cross hair centered while keeping track of the sequence of numbers. Third test was to keep the crosshairs centered, while monitoring shape and colors and numbers in the along with sequence of numbers on the right. My suggestion is take your time. Do not rush through. READ INSTRUCTIONS.
Once completed results were announced and out of 11, 5 were sent home. One on one HR interviews thereafter. Similar questions from previous write ups.
1. Why flydubai
2. What can you bring to flydubai
3. Acclimation to a new culture
4. TMAAT when you helped your company
5. TMAAT when you had an issue with captain and what did you.
6. Why should we hire you
7. What research did you do about the company
8. What's your total time
9. Talk about your self- your aviation career
10. Most proud moment in your life
11. Where you see yourself in 5 years
12. Your current goals
Once done, you go outside and wait. 4 out of 6 made it. We were given sim profiles that evening for sim on 737 NG next day.
Sim profile: no memorization required. Pay attention to instructors briefing.
Hand flown sim with T/O out of MUS, no flight directory, auto throttle or auto pilot. Fly complete ILS followed by go around and loss of engine on go around. Simple fundamentals of flying. Nothing difficult. They are looking for CRM and corrections you make if blunder. Afterwards, were sent home. Got the pass email the very next morning. Have the final interview scheduled next month. Will post further upon completion.
Word of advice, please refrain from asking questions about commuting. That's a no no. They want people for long term. It's up to you to convince them why they should hire you. CTC is difficult to pass but not impossible. All candidates were American. Didn't see any sort of discrimination. Pay attention to instructions and be pleasent. Answer with specific examples and time stamp. They will smell bull$hit for miles away.
Oh yeah and please dress professionally and iron that suit and pants of yours. It's amazing to see who didn't shave for the interview.
Also, if you are 737 typed and experienced, don't assume you have this bagged. You will be surprised to see people that have been eliminated.
Good luck!
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Spot on dude.
Just a couple of remarks: we did have one guy that flew from Brasil to interview. Also, there was a corporate guy in the mix too.
I have to insist also in not making stupid questions during the interview. That'll paint a target on your back.
Shave and wear a suit that's not 3 sizes big, please.
CTC staff was very helpful and personable. As Nonrev mentioned, they are through, but it can be done.
Good luck to all!
Just a couple of remarks: we did have one guy that flew from Brasil to interview. Also, there was a corporate guy in the mix too.
I have to insist also in not making stupid questions during the interview. That'll paint a target on your back.
Shave and wear a suit that's not 3 sizes big, please.
CTC staff was very helpful and personable. As Nonrev mentioned, they are through, but it can be done.
Good luck to all!
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Offer...
Anybody have detailed information on:
- Life Insurance
- Loss of License Insurance
- Medical coverage
I have the 'info packet' but an looking for specific plan details, provider names, coverage rates and costs. PM me if you know - thanks.
In other news, I got a class date so follow my wise words from a few pages back and hopefully you should be in with a chance.
Good luck to all!
- Life Insurance
- Loss of License Insurance
- Medical coverage
I have the 'info packet' but an looking for specific plan details, provider names, coverage rates and costs. PM me if you know - thanks.
In other news, I got a class date so follow my wise words from a few pages back and hopefully you should be in with a chance.
Good luck to all!
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One more thing I wanted to point out...
During the presentation made by CTC in the Vegas assesment they mentioned that FD had just reached profit for the first time. They have launched a profit sharing program.
I don't remember the details but it involved something to the tune of extra weeks of salary based on amount of profit reached. If profit reached was above "x" bracket then you get "x" amount of weeks of salary as a bonus... There were several brackets.
Anybody remember any more details? I hate to be so vague, but thought it was worth mentioning...
V.
During the presentation made by CTC in the Vegas assesment they mentioned that FD had just reached profit for the first time. They have launched a profit sharing program.
I don't remember the details but it involved something to the tune of extra weeks of salary based on amount of profit reached. If profit reached was above "x" bracket then you get "x" amount of weeks of salary as a bonus... There were several brackets.
Anybody remember any more details? I hate to be so vague, but thought it was worth mentioning...
V.
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Only 737 Type-rated pilos?
Hello,
I passed the screening over a month ago. I'm not 737 type-rated. I have been checking my application twice a day since then hoping to see an opening for non type-rated, but no luck so far! Does anybody know when they might start calling non type-rated pilots? I'm getting inpatient!
Thanks!
Alex.
I passed the screening over a month ago. I'm not 737 type-rated. I have been checking my application twice a day since then hoping to see an opening for non type-rated, but no luck so far! Does anybody know when they might start calling non type-rated pilots? I'm getting inpatient!
Thanks!
Alex.
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That's not quite what the recruitment team at flydubai themselves are saying. Profit was actually reached last year, some $40m+ on a turnover of $750m+, and the expectation is that there will shortly be an announcement to the effect that results for the last 12 months are significantly better. The profit share scheme we understand to be only a proposal at present, with no details currently available.
Perhaps current employees can shed more light on the matter?
Perhaps current employees can shed more light on the matter?
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UK assessment
Hi gents!
I am booked for the assessment in the UK shortly, does anyone know if the simulator can happen at anytime during the 2nd day of assessment or do they ask you/tend to roster it at specific times?
That is if you pass the first day of course!
Thanks guys best of luck
I am booked for the assessment in the UK shortly, does anyone know if the simulator can happen at anytime during the 2nd day of assessment or do they ask you/tend to roster it at specific times?
That is if you pass the first day of course!
Thanks guys best of luck
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Yes, any time in a 24hr window. Have seen as early as a 5am report and as late as 11pm. It depends on what sim availability they have around the other training that's going on.