sandboxpilot180: the reason you probably didn't pass screening is that flydubai are currently not looking to hire non-rated captains, just some rated captains and both rated and non-rated FOs.

does anyone have problem entering the ctc-flydubai page? I have a message saying that there is malware in the site and I cannot go further.

It's up and running on my end. Maybe some malware on your PC?

You must have a supercomputer because it is simply telling you that paying for an airline ticket, your own accommodation, as well as for the interview itself at a head hunter institution where usually less than 20% of the days candidates pass is just a bad idea

Hi

Average FO take home pay?

Time to command?

Thanks

Pin

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Been answered many many times in this thread Pin, suggest you go back and have a look for more detail.

FO total gross take home including housing and transport allowances approx $10,000 per month. (38,000 AED)

Command currently 2.5-3yrs, 4000hrs total, 1000 737, 500 company this assumes you pass first time (and plenty don't), and pilot demand remains the same.

F-C

Haven't been here for a while but here goes.....

I went for an interview recently at CTC and passed both day 1 and 2(sim). It wasn't like any airline interview I had been to before - not that I have been to that many. I followed the tips left on this thread by others who have gone before me and it worked. So, woohoo. I will be going for a final interview soon and it all seems pretty cool.

I must say that I found the process thus far to be well organised and professional. Easy to have a positive perspective when it works out but for what it's worth it Sao far looks very good indeed.

Good luck to the guys going for the interviews. Study this thread thoroughly and you'll get an accurate idea of what the whole process is about.

The housing allowance will get you a decent place but don't expect to save any of it (unless you are single and live in a apartment). Most 3-4 bedroom villas's will run you anywhere from AED 110,000- 160,000, depending on location and size. Ofcourse there are many that are much more expensive. DEWA (electric) bill can run AED 2000/month or higher during summer months. If you rent a car, expect to pay AED 1800-2200/month for a midsize. A compact will be a bit cheaper but once you see how people drive here, you will be running to find something bigger! The schooling allowance will NOT pay for the entire cost of education. I would say it will cover around 70% . A middle school (Grade 6) annual tuiton is around AED 60,000, while primary is around AED 48,000. As with all schools, there are plenty of extra charges.

Therefore, to accurately calculate your discretionary take-home pay, take the above factors into account. It will be a lot less than than the original USD 10,000 mentioned in the previous post. Dubai is an expensive place to live, and I would say compared to the U.S. groceries will run you 20% more, higher if you go organic! Almost everything is imported.

If you are an F/O at an established airline with command on the way, I would not recommend coming here. If you are a Captain in the U.S. or elsewhere taking home 6-7K a month, it's not worth coming here for an extra grand or two a month, in my opinion.

@ricarddopommo

I have the same problem... I receive a malware warning every time I try to access their website..

No idea...

Housing allowance is for housing allowance and it's not there to be saved !!! Maybe the best option would be to get 10 000$ per month for housing allowance so you can save 6 000 and plus to get all other benefits...also per dime for layover is for you to spend on food and drinks ! Not to SAVE ! And why are you telling to this people not to come here !! Why are you here then ? Why don't you go home and be happy ! My GOD.

Yes you are right, housing allowance is not meant to be saved, and neither is perdiem. But, those opting for apartments are able to save quite a bit of it. No crime in that, is there? My point was that if you are here with a family, whether at FD or with someone else, there are other costs that add up, lowering your discretionary income.

As far as coming here, it's a decision left to the individual. My own take is that if you are on an established track elsewhere, it would not be my recommendation.

I had this malware warning on my MAC, but no warning when I use PC. Now it doesn't show anymore. But somebody knows when CTC will open to non-rated?

Are you for real?

You really need to wake up and smell the coffee. The 'Housing allowance" is not an allowance at all. The education allowance is, however, an allowance.

Whats the difference? If you don't use the education allowance, you don't get it, period. On the other hand, you will always get your 'housing' allowance.

By allocating money from you salary as an allowance, FZ can manipulate your end of service benefit. For example, a Captain who stays here for 5 years would be paid an additional 70,000 AED (appx) if the housing allowance was given as basic salary. When you multiple that by 500 pilots that's 35,000,000 AED, give or take the fact that I have only worked the figure out for Captains.

So the sensible thing to do is not to spend all your "allocated" rent allowance on rent and try and save some of your hard earned cash. Don't be fooled into thinking it is an allowance, it aint!

Correct. The ME airlines will keep the basic salaries as low as possible in order to keep the end of service benefits as low as possible.
You can of course pocket some of your housing allowance, but if you are going to stay in the ME for some time, a nice house or apartment is important.

If there is a perfect airline all the pilots would be there ! But,there is always one simple thing ...if you don't like it you just pack your staff say by by and go home ....and of course you will not get education allowance if you don't have children or not using it ....why would you get it ? haha funny

LNAV,

Who mentioned not liking it? read the post! What-to-do simply states how it works here in Dubai, quite correctly.

I think if you actually read the post, it states that the housing allowance is not an allowance at all, which it isn't, where as the education allowance is an allowance.

If I choose to live with a friend and pay no rent, do I still get my rent money? Yes! Alternatively, If I don't have kids, do I still get the education allowance? No!

Quite simple really.

P.S. Do you even work at FZ? I'm guessing maybe not!

The tell me about when questions. Can they be life experiences or just flying based examples?

Thanks

Pin

Hi.

Just wanted to ask how did your final interview go!!!

Pin,

Flying.