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Old 2nd Nov 2016, 11:40
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Anyone going to DXB for December assessment venue .....?

Pls contact me at
[email protected]
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Old 7th Nov 2016, 00:45
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Any type rated captains?

I am planning to join among you guys around april 2017. Is there any 737 type rated captains who can tell me about assessment processes? If there is somebuddy to help its much appreciated to use pm. I wish good luck to everybody..
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Old 7th Nov 2016, 01:00
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Roster

Can any one please shed some light on a typical monthly roster of a new joiner after released from a line check.
Days off a month, flying hours expected, day/night, etc ?
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Old 7th Nov 2016, 08:46
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Originally Posted by Captain CRJ
Can any one please shed some light on a typical monthly roster of a new joiner after released from a line check.
Days off a month, flying hours expected, day/night, etc ?
Flew with a guy who got released a few months ago and his roster was 'ok-ish' according to him. Min days off, 80 block hrs and 8 deep night flights. Another guy here 1.5yrs had the same and dreaded his roster. A mate of mine here 4-6 months had a good roster though. So if they use a 'secret' rotational system or he is just more clever at bidding I don't know. A lot of the time it's a mattar or personal choice/attitude and how one bids. In any case expect at least 3 deep night flights, min days off and some warzones and double sector days.
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Old 7th Nov 2016, 09:01
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I used to get 5-8 Deep nights flip flopping with 18hrs rest, either 8 or 9 days off, depending where I was in my 8 off in 28 days cycle

Now a few years in, I get 3 deep nights and 8 or 9 days off.
This improvement has only been in the last 3 months
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Old 8th Nov 2016, 14:30
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Originally Posted by babydash_83
When you say multi crew pilot time on airbus, boeing or embraer? Are you also meaning to say that every new hire who has time on smaller aircraft but have over 1500TT with a full ATPL have to go for all the 14 exams. And when i say smaller aircraft, i mean regional airline size planes like Saab 340, Dash 8, B1900D. I believe there all still multi-crew.
babydash,

I believe any kind of multi-crew aircraft is considered, not only the bigger ones like Airbus/Boeing/Embraer.
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Old 12th Nov 2016, 10:42
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Command upgrade

Is command upgrade based on seniority?
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Old 12th Nov 2016, 14:23
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Originally Posted by Trimmaster
Is command upgrade based on seniority?
No. If you meet the conditions and have the required sim markers you can apply.
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Old 13th Nov 2016, 08:01
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Please, what are the minimum requirements to apply for command upgrade after joining as FO?
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Old 13th Nov 2016, 09:46
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Originally Posted by High Energy
No. If you meet the conditions and have the required sim markers you can apply.
Thanks @High Energy
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Old 13th Nov 2016, 18:14
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Originally Posted by airnavigator2001
I got first email from FZ that I have 5 days to do online assessment. Could anybody give any advice what it is and how to be successful?
Thank you in advance.
Hey airnavigator , can you share please any information about the online assessment ?? I got the same email telling me to conduct the assessment online within 5 days ,
Thanks for any feedback guys
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Old 14th Nov 2016, 05:26
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School allowance and Health insurance

Hi there!

Does school allowance and health insurance at FZ valid OVERSEAS or just inside UAE????

I got diferent answers, so wanna know whats the current situation

Regards
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Old 15th Nov 2016, 07:05
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FZ Video Interview and next?

Hi there,

Anyone welling to share some infos on the recruitment process please, I did the video interview 5 days ago, I applied thru Sigma Aviation, how long do they take to give you a feedback and what will be next?
Is it only the sim or we will have the group exercise, maths, 50 atpl questions...


Thanks a lot and great week ahead.
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 17:03
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Confused

Hey FZ pilots,
Reading the info on this thread has left me slightly confused about the salary. Many comments have shown a dismal salary for FOs with a family.
I submitted my application and if successful would join as an FO with my family. I worked the maths and thought the salary was rather good. I could be wrong with the cost of rent though so maybe you could put me on the right tracks. Here's my calculation:
End of month pay: €10,000
Rent for 2 bedroom apartment: €2,500
Car loan payback: €1,000
Fuel: €500
Living (food, restaurants): €2,000
Remain: €4,000

Where's my mistake? Many comments state people barely surviving on a €10,000 monthly salary.

Cheers!
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 17:28
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School fees. Utilities. Take a look to see if you can even get your kids in the school of your choice. Check out the school fees. Utilities are a killer. And have gone up. Don't forget all the hidden taxes. Registering your tenancy agreement. The price of fresh fruit is eye-watering. Do your homework and the best of luck to you.
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 21:37
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School fees, transportation, extra classes and activities. 2nd car for the missus....... DXB isn't cheap.
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Old 24th Nov 2016, 23:43
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And VAT is coming which will not help
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Old 25th Nov 2016, 05:04
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And don't forget the 'co-pay' on the medical care. You better hope your wife, kids, and yourself don't ever need medical care in the UAE.
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Old 25th Nov 2016, 07:43
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Thanks for the replies. I do understand why you so often mention that certain items are paid "from your own pocket" but apart from the school expenses exceeding the amounts that FZ reimburses, isn't everything actually paid from your own pockets?
Here in Europe I get a salary at the end of each month deposited to my bank account. I then choose how much I spend and how little I can afford to save. With FZ (correct me if I'm wrong) you get a lump sum deposited on your bank account excluding education allowances. Maybe this lump sum is categorised as Base salary, Housing allowance, Transportaion allowance, Flight allowance but you get 1 lump sum of money to spend/save as you please?

I try to compare my current situation to a speculated one should I join FZ. Here if I'm lucky I save €700 per month. I spend my salary on my house loan, utilities, mobile phones, internet, insurances, child care, food, entertainment, missus care... At the end of the month I hope to have saved something. If not, then I'll have to dig in my savings account (my pocket) to make up for the unexpected expenses eg tax returns, holiday vacations, small gadgets for myself to fool around with, a nice present for the missus...

That's why I'm asking for an idea of how much things cost in DXB. Just to see if I can save more money there while having a different experience in an actual city.
I'm not looking to live the life of a celebrity. A simple 2-3 bedroom apartment close to the airport should suffice. 1 car is enough (i would plan to use Uber to get to work leaving the car for the missus). My child is 1yr and a bit so i dont qualify for child allowance yet so either my wife babysits or occasionally we need a babysitter. A bit of restaurant nights out, a bit of shopping and some movie nights are what i expect to have too. And a vacation or 2 per year.

Am i that far off by hoping to save €4000/month?

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Old 25th Nov 2016, 09:53
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Agent: Have a look at dubizzle regarding the accomodation. That should give you an good overview. Keep in mind that you have to negotiate the payment terms. I remember times where you had to pay the rent with 1 cheque. Nowadays it's up to your negotiation skills.

I highly recommend that go to DXB with your wife for at least 10 days. Show her the possible living areas and find out if she's fine with it. Visit some apartments with here. Itdoesn't make sense moving to DXB when your wife isn't happy with it. A lot of relationships broke up (including mine) because missus was not happy. Let your wife do her own investigations. There are some expat forums where she is able to get answers she might be looking for.

For a single guy the FZ deal works, with family I have some doubts.

Edit: Try to catch up with some of your future colleagues, a chat face to face will help a lot.
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