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Rocco Stiffreddy
Why would your family be more at risk? By the time you start working here, you will no longer wear your G.I. uniform so people will not notice the different between you and other expat. As long as your family are willing to change some life style then they should be able to blend in with other expat families here just fine (i.e. no more military hair cut).
It so easy to pick out military personal at the Mall by the way they dress, walk in groups and their military hair cut. So if you are willing to stop doing that then it should be okay.
Compound security is ok. They usually ask to exchange ID before any visitor can enter the front gate.(Mostly during the day, and if they are not too sleepy or lazy at night) Not as safe and secure like living on base ya know? But for the most part, it's ok so far.
DEC A330
? Give it a try and see what position and fleet they will assign you...
Maybe you should try EY instead of QR. The city life is much better there...
Why would your family be more at risk? By the time you start working here, you will no longer wear your G.I. uniform so people will not notice the different between you and other expat. As long as your family are willing to change some life style then they should be able to blend in with other expat families here just fine (i.e. no more military hair cut).
It so easy to pick out military personal at the Mall by the way they dress, walk in groups and their military hair cut. So if you are willing to stop doing that then it should be okay.
Compound security is ok. They usually ask to exchange ID before any visitor can enter the front gate.(Mostly during the day, and if they are not too sleepy or lazy at night) Not as safe and secure like living on base ya know? But for the most part, it's ok so far.
DEC A330
? Give it a try and see what position and fleet they will assign you...Maybe you should try EY instead of QR. The city life is much better there...
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To me, it doesn't add up saying "the country is a bit of a dump, seems like you could make it work as a place to live though". In reference to
Car bombs explode here and there and in some places are a daily life routine. You get used to it. Through the years, I have been more exposed to insecurity in Beirut, Cairo, Amman, Manila, Delhi and Bangkok, among others, than in the Gulf. Certainly, Doha is not Kabul or Baghdad. Bahrain, Saudi and Kuwait have had some security issues. The UAE and Oman have not, but one never knows, really. Follow skya320's advice and you should be ok. Suggest you move here single to see things first hand. Good luck!
Wasnt there a suicide car bombing outside a school and theatre a few years back? Killed people I recall
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Alright, so QA is a necessary evil... Steeping stones I suppose. Say, do QA staff travel economy? I flew goat once, Doha-Washington and the cabin smelt like dead horse. Also, is it just me or are cabin crew comparatively ugly and never smile...
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I tell you true stiffreedy all good Goat Airway!!! Fat girl Ok becose feul no problem here. Ugly girl good to becose cheif dont want them marry but keep working working working. Your boss now very bad, come Goat wear good life but dont ever menton war 
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Hi all,
I'm a B1B commander with the USAF, 3200 on "The Bone".My main question is if I joined could I expect DEC A330 and would my kids be safe?
I'm a B1B commander with the USAF, 3200 on "The Bone".My main question is if I joined could I expect DEC A330 and would my kids be safe?
Expect an F/O slot at about any place you apply unless you have significant time on type.
Rocco,
Afraid you are up against the reality that Civvies fly a lot more hours then military Jocks, and so the hours requirements are usually higher. You'll need another 800hrs before you'll even be considered as an EK FO.
Afraid you are up against the reality that Civvies fly a lot more hours then military Jocks, and so the hours requirements are usually higher. You'll need another 800hrs before you'll even be considered as an EK FO.
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Thanks, I guess I'm in for a big change entering at the bottom of the food chain... You gotta start somewhere though right?
I can handle crap rosters, but am I going to get treated like a POW by the chiefs over there?
I can handle crap rosters, but am I going to get treated like a POW by the chiefs over there?
Rocco,
Depends where you go.
Rosters aren't based on seniority at EK, and I don't think they are at other ME carriers either. You'd be treated no differently than any other new recruit. That being said, I think there are SOME ME carriers where EVERYONE is treated pretty poorly!!
Depends where you go.
Rosters aren't based on seniority at EK, and I don't think they are at other ME carriers either. You'd be treated no differently than any other new recruit. That being said, I think there are SOME ME carriers where EVERYONE is treated pretty poorly!!
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Life in Doha
Life in Doha is like living on a small island. There are lots of things to do, but you'll end up repeating the same ones over and over. Rostering rules result in few good days off blocks to allow you to escape for more than a couple of days at a time at most twice (but often less) per month. You get 42 days of leave a year, which can be split numerous ways, but you may not get the exact times off you wish. You have (currently) no control over your roster. It comes out about a week before the month begins and what you see is what you get. The 320 guys fly all the time, often with just minimum crew rest breaks. The 777 fleet is in transition due to delayed deliveries (Boeing strike and cabin/galley fit delays) and hence has no "real" schedule yet, but expect four long hauls per month, plus short ME turns and lots of Standby days.
Doha is safe. As an expat you're in the 80% majority of the population. Except for government documents, the daily language is English. Crime is minimal - almost non-existent. Cost of living is based on your lifestyle and preferences. For example, you can eat like one of the poorly paid construction labourers for pennies or pay dearly in a Western style hotel restaurant. In between you pay US prices at Subway, TGIF, MacDonalds, etc.
Wives are challenged here. Firstly, the population is predominately male due to large numbers of expat workers. Secondly, conservative views towards women and their roles in society dominate. The result is that women feel stifled and restricted. You can expect your wife to want to extend her leave periods, for example turning a two week leave into a month or more "back home". Summers here are brutally hot. Ramadan for non-Muslims can be a very boring month as little is open during daylight hours.
Schools for kids is a very complex issue. This is something you must thoroughly research to include cost and availability.
All in all Qatar is a phenomenal opportunity for some people. For others it may be a real disappointment. You must ask yourself what are your goals and what is your lifestyle.
Doha is safe. As an expat you're in the 80% majority of the population. Except for government documents, the daily language is English. Crime is minimal - almost non-existent. Cost of living is based on your lifestyle and preferences. For example, you can eat like one of the poorly paid construction labourers for pennies or pay dearly in a Western style hotel restaurant. In between you pay US prices at Subway, TGIF, MacDonalds, etc.
Wives are challenged here. Firstly, the population is predominately male due to large numbers of expat workers. Secondly, conservative views towards women and their roles in society dominate. The result is that women feel stifled and restricted. You can expect your wife to want to extend her leave periods, for example turning a two week leave into a month or more "back home". Summers here are brutally hot. Ramadan for non-Muslims can be a very boring month as little is open during daylight hours.
Schools for kids is a very complex issue. This is something you must thoroughly research to include cost and availability.
All in all Qatar is a phenomenal opportunity for some people. For others it may be a real disappointment. You must ask yourself what are your goals and what is your lifestyle.
