syrus

Last stage was on 30.1 still no mail ��

cccc

Hi all,

What can I expect on the final interview in Dubai?
What is the pass rate at this stage?
All tips and info are welcome.
Cheers!

flyingcamel

Dubai interview is very similar to the initial interview with CTC to be honest. Expect to be probed about your motivations for choosing FlyDubai and Dubai specifically over other opportunities/locations but I'd have thought that's to be expected. If you're coming in order to jump ship to one of the ME majors after your bond period,my they will sniff it out!

Relax, they seem a nice bunch from my experiences thus far. However, they do seem swamped a little on the recruitment side so be very patient when contacting them.

Best of luck to all. There seem to be plenty of positions to go around, and all joiners below me on the seniority list will be extremely welcome!

irockoo7

How is the seniority list decided??

jetstreem

When you join, you're at the bottom.

The only way is up.

Bear in mind, if you join now, you've already got 300 captains, and another 300 potential captains ahead of you, if you ever want to upgrade. FZs expansion plans are not infinite. Do some research on projected eventual fleet size and crewing levels. See if you're likely to ever make it.

And I see you're from Mumbai. I don't know your history, but if you're ex-spice jet, be careful. There was a lot of people joined from there, and left shortly after when their (lack of) standards became apparent. Just be honest about your experience levels and you'll be ok.

You have been warned!

justclimb

Jetstream, care to elaborate on the Spicejet pilots who had to leave. That's quite an aspersion you are casting. I have flown with a bunch of pilots from all nationalities and Spicejet pilots are no different as capabilities go.It's a professional forum and if you have a grouse with a Spicejet pilot, please don't paint everyone with the same brush.

Vortac1

Jetstreem is stating facts, don't take it personal.

If you're coming from spicejet, I wouldn't be surprised if HR over-scrutinized you're application due to recent events.

It was those Spicejet guys that gave a bad rep to their former company.

Maragnao

May I ask you guys called for interview your experience?
I have 3500 total, 1500 turboprop MCC and not even a mail!!!
Thks

justclimb

Vortac, since you jumped into the fray, care to elaborate. I know of just one pilot who left as jetstreem mentioned. Since you both are using plurals, please elaborate. There are only single digit Spicejet pilots to my knowledge in FZ. For such a small percentage of pilots to be singled out is this has all the makings of a whisper campaign.

jetstreem

I'm only stating facts. If you've got a job offer then you've done well. If you can get through a year or more with FZ then you'll have done even better, and if you can get a command eventually then Bravo!

There are some ex spicy pilots with the company who are excellent. There are others who weren't as good and overstated their experience levels and were found out very quickly. They left. Fact.

I imagine HR are looking a little more closely at applications from that direction now, and so if you've made it through then well done.

You'll learn more when you get here!

justclimb

Jetsreem, it'll be worthwile to get your facts right. One swallow doesn't make a summer, similiarly one pilot doesn't make an airline.

what-to-do

justclimb,

WTF are you smoking? furthermore, what's your point?

As I understand it, the post is just reflecting recent events here at FZ. There is no underlying suggestion that pilots from any other airline are not as good or as well trained as any pilot here at FZ.

If, as you suggest, our facts are wrong, then please enlighten us. Clearly you know more than everyone else that I know does.

jetstreem

Vortac1 & what-to-do: Thanks. You clearly work for the same airline as I do, and know about the same events as the majority of the pilots here!

Justclimb - if you also work for FZ then just ask around. You'll hear very quickly what happened. If you don't work here, then ask someone who does.

Please also note, that all I've done is relay some hints about events that have happened. I've also offered encouragement, useful warnings and hints as to how to get a good start in the airline.

If that's not what this forum is for, then I'll be quiet.

Blue system

I am going to give you my OBJECTIVE view on Indian/subcontinent pilots in FZ.

1. There are good ones with good cooperation and good handling.
2. Most are have alot to learn when it comes to CRM and just plain common sense.
3. The "backstabbing" culture is, as it seems, alive and kicking. Generally never trust and Indian pilot.
4. The Indian pilots who "cheated" their way in FZ is 100% true.
5. The issue is not going away anytime soon because we have a pilot shortage soo watch this space

Old King Coal

Now might be a good time to break out one of these and duck behind a parapet!

justclimb

Thanks OKC I'll take that and make a tactical retreat.

Apparently there are a lot of cultural issues at FZ and they are now crawling out of the woodwork.

Kefuddle

OKC, referring back to an old safety ACN. I believe the correct manoeuvre in these situations is the "Duck and Dive" manoeuvre

too_much

Guys it doesn't matter if you are from India or Iceland if you wanna work in Dubai you need to have the ability to think differently & adapt to many cultures and nationalities.

Things are done differently all over the world, what may seem silly to you may be perfectly logical to another.

It doesn't matter if you are black, white, Male or female flying the B737 for FZ is not rocket science.

ABBOT

OKC, thought it was an Iraqi wedding party hat

Kefuddle

You'd have to sit on it to be effective for Levant ops.